Social and Personal

Mr PAUL CAMILLERI and Miss TANYA MICALLEF
The marriage between PAUL and TANYA took place on December 31, 1972, at St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta. Congratulations and fondest love from Lucienne, Jonathan and Charmaine.

Obituary

MUSCAT. On December 30, at St Luke's Hospital, JOSEPH aged 75, of Lija passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Marie-Louise, née Micallef, his children Simon and his wife Marthese, Angie and her husband Nicholas, his grandchildren Malcolm and Jean Paul, his mother-in-law Stella Micallef, in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital at 3 p.m. today for Lija parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

Requiem Masses

Today's 6 p.m. Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of the soul of IRIS ABELA, being the 11th anniversary of her demise. Remembering you with love now and always. Her daughter Sonia, family and friends.

In Memoriam

ABELA - SAM of Canada. Tomorrow being the first anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his sisters, brother and their families.

ARCIOLA - ENRICO. Being the first anniversary of his departure to meet the Creator. Always in our prayers. Walter, Max and Brian.

BARTOLO PARNIS. In sweet remembrance of dear MARY on the 25th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by Robert and family.

BONELLO - JOSEPHINE née Galea. On the first anniversary of your passing. Lovingly remembered and constantly missed by Paula, Lexy and Julian. Lord, grant her eternal peace.

CACHIA - LINA. Lovingly remembered by her family 11 years from her demise.

CAMILLERI - TOUSSÉ of Paola. Cherished memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the fourth anniversary of his demise. So much missed and always in our hearts and prayers. His wife Rose, children Mary and husband Nunzio Darmanin, Doris and husband Tony Cassar, Tommy and wife Madeline, his beloved grandchildren and all the family. A prayer is solicited.

CASOLANI. In everlasting memory of HELEN on the fifth anniversary of her death. Her family.

CORDINA PEREZ. In memory of Mgr. HENRY CORDINA PEREZ, ex-parish priest of Hamrun, today the 46th anniversary of his death. His nephews and nieces.

DEGUARA. In ever loving memory of our dear JOSEPH, a most beloved father and grandfather, today being the fourth anniversary of his death.
We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name
But all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame.
Each time we see your picture
You seem to smile and say
"Don't worry dears
I'm only sleeping
We will meet again some day.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your wife, children and their respective families, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GRIMA - VINCENT. In everlasting memory of a dear husband and father, today the 18th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Jessie, his children and their families, relatives and friends. Kindly remember him in your prayers.

MUSCAT. In loving memory of DORIS, died December 31, 1994. Ever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Her sisters Jane, Mary, Jess, cousins and friends.

SEYCHELL - MARY. In loving memory of a dear, beloved mother and grandmother on the fourth anniversary of her demise. A prayer is solicited.

SPITERI. In loving memory of our dearest ROSLYN née Zammit on the fifth anniversary of her departure to eternal life, 1.1.'98. Mum, dad, sisters and brother, her husband and children. All Masses said tomorrow at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

VELLA - RITA. Treasured memories of a beloved and devoted mother on the first anniversary of her demise. Remembered with love and admiration by her children Bella and Joe, Anna and Julian and Marie and Tony. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA - RITA. In loving memory of our dear nanna on the first anniversary of her demise. So sadly missed and never forgotten by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Comtec Service Ltd

Closed for Christmas shutdown till Friday, January 3, 2003. A service will be available for emergency cases only.

Il-Huttafa

Organic farming, the Aleppo pine and the Great Cormorant are some of the topics dealt with in the latest edition of Il-Huttafa, BirdLife's magazine for its younger members. Copies of Il-Huttafa and further information may be obtained from BirdLife Malta, 57/28 Abate Rigord Street, Ta' Xbiex, MSD 12, tel. 21 347646, email info@birdlifemalta.org.

Lottery Winners

S. Gerada, holder of ticket 6287, has won an Air Malta return ticket to London in the lottery organised by the National Parents' Society for Persons with Disability. Ms. Allpton (4028) won the second prize of two picture frames donated by J. Hili, and J. Dimech (6041) won a hamper donated by Foster Clark.

Fundraising Proceeds

A total of Lm1,665 was raised for Razzett tal-Hbiberija in Marsascala in recent fundraising events, which included a paintings' auction at The Pergola in Mellieha, and a coffee morning organised by the British Residents Association.

Anglican Function

An Anglican (Church of England) Eucharist to mark the New Year will be held in the Sacred Heart Seminary, Enrico Mizzi Street, Victoria, tomorrow at 11 a.m. The celebrant will be Chaplain Peter Wolfenden.

Car Stolen

A silver Hyundai Atos, registration SSL 009, was reported missing from Kappara on Saturday. Anyone having information about its whereabouts is asked to call tel. 21 310062 or the police.

Maltapost Closure

Maltapost will be closed to the public on Thursday for staff holidays. Postal services will resume on Friday.

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the chairman and chief executive officer of the Water Services Corporation and is presented with a donation in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund.
10 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, Mrs de Marco is presented with a printer in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund by the directors of Avantech Ltd.
11 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President and Mrs de Marco give a news conference following the fundraising programme L-Istrina.
5.30 p.m. at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, the President and Mrs de Marco attend the end of year Te Deum.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, art exhibition by Olaug Vethal.
9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, exhibition of photography and installation by Vince Briffa, and exhibition of works by Isabelle Borg.