Social and Personal

BARTOLI. On December 31, at St Luke's Hospital, JOSEPH of Hamrun, aged 79, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss Mary née May, his children Randolph and his wife Mary, Bernard and his wife Doris, Anna and her husband Mario, Marisa and her husband Roland, Josette and her husband Johan, his in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

CASAPINTA. On January 2, Sister MARY Casapinta of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, aged 80, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the Community of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary of Balzan among whom her sisters Sister Guzeppina and Sister Rose and Carmelina, her nephews and niece, Tonio and his wife Tanya, Lino and his wife Frances, Marisa and her husband Anton Camilleri and Joseph and his wife Maria and their families, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 10.30 a.m. at the chapel of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, 82, St Francis Street, Balzan, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

CRAIG. On December 31, Harry C, passed peacefully away. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Violet, his children Henrietta and her husband Albert E. Vella, Greta and her husband Michael Beane, Stuart and his wife Marquita, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces and numerous friends.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today for the Jesus of Nazareth church, Tigné seafront, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be welcomed. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

GULIA. On January 2, EDGAR from Cospicua (widower of Sunny), aged 96, at Zammit Clapp Hospital. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Carmena Delia widow of Carmenu, Mary née Borg Carbott widow of his brother Joseph, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.

MUSCAT. On January 1, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIA from Balzan, aged 70, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Valent, her son Joseph and his wife Suzette, her son Eric and his wife Audrey, her grandchildren Sarah-Lee, Matthew and Aimée whom she dearly cherished, her brothers Karmenu and Natalino and their wives, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Balzan parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Joseph Institute, Sta Venera will be greatly appreciated.

SANT FOURNIER. On December 31, the Most Noble Count ALFRED ANTHONY, aged 58, passed peacefully away in his sleep. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Gladys née Meli Bugeja, his children Stephen and his wife Rita, Sylvana and her husband Matthew, Sarah and her husband Mark, Simon, Sean and Sandra, and his adorable grandchildren, his twin brother Anthony and his sisters Marie Attard Montalto and Eileen Busietta Sant Fournier, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St John of the Cross, Ta' Xbiex, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
Please remember him in your prayers.

ZAMMIT FARRUGIA. On January 2, IRIS née Sapiano, suddenly passed away at Zammit Clapp Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Robert and her daughter Marie Louise, her sister Josephine, wife of Edward Spiteri, Mary Dingli Attard and Lucia Spiteri residing in Canada, her in-laws Major Aldo Micallef and John Camilleri Camsky, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the Addolorata Cemetery Chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

CAMILLERI - LAWRENCE. On the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Annie, children Vinnie, Josephine, Lino, Anna, Dominic and their families. Masses for the repose of his soul will be said at St Joseph's parish church, Kalkara.

CASSAR BORG - GEORGE. Precious thoughts and wonderful memories of a dearest husband, father and grandfather, on the 12th anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Fondly remembered by his wife Eileen, his children, in-laws and grandchildren. Several Masses will be offered for the repose of his soul. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ELLUL - ESTHER. Treasured and unfading memories of a most beloved mother on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Fondly and always remembered in our hearts. Her children Mary, Joe and Lina. O Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FENECH SOLER. In loving memory of MARY née Griffiths, today the second anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children Josephine and Connie and her grandchildren.

MALLIA. Ever loving memories of our beloved son PAUL, today the 24th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his mum, dad, Pierre and Trevor.

MALLIA. In loving memory of dear PAUL, today the 24th anniversary of his death. Auntie Maria, uncle Godfrey and cousins.

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Car Stolen

A red Ford Escort LX, registration number AAP 865, was reported stolen from Valletta between Saturday night and Monday morning. Anyone spotting the vehicle is requested to call tel. 21 244389 or contact the police.

Local Councils

Today's meeting
2.00 p.m. San Gwann.

President's Engagements

Today
10 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the Mr Justice Carmel A. Agius.
11 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Mr Patrick Chrismant, Ambassador of France.

What's On Today

Theatre
7.30 p.m. at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, MADC pantomime Ali Baba.

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, art exhibition by Olaug Vethal.
9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, exhibition of photography and installation by Vince Briffa, and exhibition of works by Isabelle Borg.
On Gozo Channel ferries, exhibition "Surfing" by Denis Calleja.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of cartoons by Maurice Tanti Burló.
At National Labour Centre, Hamrun, exhibition of paintings by Alex Dalli.