Social and Personal

ABELA. On January 18, at St Luke's Hospital, SPIRIDIONA née Fitzpatrick, aged 95, widow of Emanuel, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her beloved children Carmen and her husband Roger, Maria wife of the late Joseph, Gaetano and his wife Irene, Joe and his wife Doris, Emanuel and his wife Eileen, Anna and her husband Joe, Sylvia and her husband Paul, Tessie and her husband Joe, her daughter in-law Kate, wife of the late Thomas, and William, widower of her daughter Frieda, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady Of Lourdes parish church, San Gwann where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Special thanks to the dedicated specialists, doctors, nurses and staff at Orthopedic Ward 3 at St Luke's Hospital. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

MIFSUD. SAVIOUR of Gudja, ex-teacher at St Joseph Junior Lyceum, Paola, ex-assistant head at Guzè Galea Boys Secondary School, Qormi and honorary president of "La Stella" Band Club, Gudja, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church on Sunday, January 19, 2003 at the age of 59.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris née Trevisan, his sons Mario, Shawn and Michel and their fiancées, his mother Catherine, his sisters Maria Aquilina and Vennie Dalli, in-laws, their families, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today, Monday, January 20 at 3 p.m. for St Mary's parish church in Gudja where Mass will be celebrated at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Gudja cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Joseph Home, Sta Venera will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

MUSUMECI. On January 19 at St Luke's Hospital, ANTHONY, aged 72, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rose, née Magro, his sons Martin and his wife Miriam, Joseph and his wife Tania and Robert and his fiancée Marie Louise, his grandchildren Maria Louisa, Gianluca and Nina Maria, his sister Hilda and her husband Vincent Buhagiar, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3.15 p.m. for Siggiewi parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m. followed by interment at Siggiewi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza in Siggiewi will be appreciated.
Special thanks to the dedicated specialists, doctors, nurses and staff at the Renal Unit and Wards S3 and M8 at St Luke's Hospital. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

PICKARD. On January 19, at St Luke's Hospital, TANIA née Hayman of Qormi, who lived in Fgura, 37, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Raymond, her daughter Elaine, her mother Carmena, her father John, her brother Chris, her mother-in-law, her in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for tal-Karmnu parish church, Fgura where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault at San Gorg Cemetery in Qormi. No flowers by request but donations to the Dar tal-Providenza in Siggiewi will be appreciated.

RIZZO. On Sunday, January 19, at St James (Capua Hospital), MARGARET ROSE née Delia, aged 67, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She is mourned by her mother Carmen Delia, her beloved husband Noel, her children Bernadette and her husband Alan Randle residing in the USA, Julia and her husband John Agius Vadala, Stephen and his wife Beatrix Rizzo, Melanie and her husband Luis Cruz Benitez, her grandchildren, sisters, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James (Capua) Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, at 2 p.m. for St Julian's parish church where Holy Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. Interment will be at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. May God grant her eternal rest.

ZARB. On January 19, ROBERT aged 93 at St Luke's Hospital. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Rose Marie and her husband John Demicoli and Valerie and her busband Frank Tonna, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Sacro Cour parish church in Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

In Memoriam

BONNICI - BLANCHE. In everlasting memory of a dear wife and mother on the third anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her husband Edgar and her daughter Tanya.

CARUANA. Cherished memories of our dear mother, MARY née Leopardi, on the 23rd anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. John, Lina, Albert, Josephine and families.

CLARE - WILLIAM G. In loving memory, today the 14th year since his passing away. Deeply missed by his wife Olga, his children Eldred, Joyce and Arthur and their families. Lord, grant him peace.

De MARCO - REGGIE. Loving memories of a beloved husband and father, remembered with love and always on the 13th anniversary of his death. Marie, Ann and Simon.

GABARRETTA. In ever loving memory of PAUL J., today the third anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Rose, son Cyril, daughters Marika and Anette and their families, relatives and friends.

GALEA - EDWARD (Eddie, auto electrician), of Floriana. Remembered with love today and always on the 40th anniversary of his death by his wife Carmen née Bason and his children Margaret, Noel, Joseph and Carmen. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GALEA. In loving memory of JOE, today the anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His brothers, sister and all his family.

GATT. In ever loving memory of our dearest mother JOLANDA, today the second anniversary of her death. Her family. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

MAGRO - ALFRED, 5.1.1984, and JOSEPHINE, 20.1.1973. Treasured memories of our beloved parents. Miriam and Tony.

SCERRI - ANTHONY. Treasured and unfading memories of a greatly loved husband, father and grandfather today the eighth anniversary of his passing away. Deeply missed by his wife Carmela, his daughter Philo and her husband Charles, his sons Vincent and John, and his grandchildren Antoni and Karl.
Eight years have passed
But for us it seems like yesterday
The gentleness of your smile
And the tenderness of your manners
Are still with us to stay.
Your great love for us
We will never forget;
We think of you and pray for you
Every single day.

SHAW - MARY ANN. Treasured memories of a dearly loved mother and grandmother, today the ninth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered and always in our thoughts and prayers. Her son and his wife, grandchildren and family. A prayer is kindly solicited.

TONNA - CHARLES JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the eighth anniversary of our great loss. Fondly remembered by his wife Lea, his children Sandro and his wife Miriam, Maria, widow of his son Carol, Mariny and her husband Joseph Grixti, together with his beloved grandchildren Karl, Janelle and Linn.

Conference

At the Teresian Spirituality Centre, Madonna tal-Karmnu Hall, Valley Road, Birkirkara, on Friday, January 24, at 7 p.m. on The Christian Married Couple by Fr Louis Camilleri, MSSP, and Ms Mary Cassar. The conference is going to be in Maltese. For more information please phone 21442858 or 21822343.

GRTU Council

Charles Busuttil is president of the GRTU, Association of General Retailers and Traders, for 2003. Other executive council officials are Manwel Aqulina, Effie Micallef, Philip Fenech, Charles Borg and Vince Farrugia, while the members are Edwin Bartolo, Maurice Borg, Anthony Camilleri, Sergio Camilleri, Patrick Cutajar, Charles Meli, Mark Saliba, Joe Tabone, Josette Vella, Eric Zammit and Joe Zrinzo.

Day's Seminar

A one-day seminar on the Virgin Mary and Carmelite Spirituality is being held at the Marian Spirituality Centre in Lunzjata, limits of Rabat, on February 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., led by Fr Joe Saliba.

Those wishing to take part should call Fr Ivan on tel. 21 441769 or Andre on 21 312783 or 79429775.

Late Applications

The Examinations Department will be receiving late applications for the Matriculation Certificate Examination, Advanced Level Single Subject Examination, the Matriculation Certificate (Narrowly Failed) Examination for May 2003 Session, and for the Secondary Education Certificate Examination between January 29-30. Applications should be made to the department in Floriana or the Examinations Centre in Victoria as appropriate.

Dun Alfred Prayer Group

The Dun Alfred Prayer Group is holding its monthly meeting in Ta' l-Erwieh church, Valletta on January 31 at 5.45 p.m.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
1.00 p.m. Ghajnsielem.
1.30 p.m. Attard.
2.00 p.m. Mdina.
6.00 p.m. Siggiewi, Rabat.
7.00 p.m. Nadur, Sta Venera.

President's Engagements Today

9.30 a.m. at San Anton Palace, Attard, the President and Mrs de Marco are presented with a donation in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund from proceeds collected during the Coca-Cola Christmas campaign.
10.15 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President is presented with a CD entitled "War Cantata - War Poems" by Chief Justice (Emeritus) Prof. J.J. Cremona and Maestro Charles Camilleri.
11 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives a group of students and teachers from Annibale Preca Primary School, Lija and is presented with a donation in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund.
Noon at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Mr Reginald Fava, president of the Chamber of Commerce, accompanied by the newly elected committee members.
6 p.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Prof. Lydia Scriha accompanied by Prof. Helen Borland and is presented with a copy of the publication "The Unequal Half, the under-used female potential in Malta" authored by Dr Maria Miljanic and Prof. Mario Vassallo.