AZZOPARDI. On February 16, at his residence in Sliema, DUMINKU, aged 84, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Mary, Manuela, widow of his brother Tony, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves his residence today at 8 a.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be greatly appreciated.

BONNICI. On February 17, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, BLANCHE née Stivala aged 69, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved husband Joe, her children Dr. Keith and his wife Fiona, James and his wife Josette, her grandchildren, her sister Lilian and her husband Narcisse Wymann, here mother-in-law Mary, her brother-in-law Vincent and his wife Marigold, here sisters-in-law Vera and her husband Dr George Hyzler, Annette and her husband John Borg, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

BORG. On February 17, INES née Sammut, widow of Paul, passed peacefully away at the most venerable age of 106, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her daughter Jane, wife of Mario Testaferrata Moroni Viani, her sons Peter and Tony and his wife Maria, her grandchildren Caroline, wife of Gerald Zammit, Peter Paul and his wife Theresa, Paul and his wife Clara, Annaliza, wife of Peter Delia and Petra, wife of Peter Ellul Vincenti, her great-grandchildren Matthew, Amanda, Sarah, Christian, Mark, Ryan, Emma Lily, Nicholas, Luke, Peter and Diana, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves her daughter's residence today at 12.30 p.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 1 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Donations to charitable institutions will be greatly appreciated. We thank You, Lord, for giving us for all these years a most loving, caring and wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA. On February 17, at Boffa Hospital, MARGARET née Micallef, aged 69, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Manwel, her dear children Tanya and her husband Joe, Melovan and his wife Mhairi, Kenneth and his wife Evelyn, her dear grandchildren Sephora, Gabriel, Gareth and Gavin, her brother Paul of Australia, her sisters Mae, Grace, Vivienne, Lina of Canada and Josephine and their respective spouses, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Boffa Hospital, tomorrow, Wednesday, at 7.30 a.m. for St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, where Mass prasente 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, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.

XUEREB. On February 17, FRANCIS (Cikku n-Naghga) of Floriana, ex-player Floriana and Hibernians, aged 70, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine, his children Charles and his wife Marica, Paul and his wife Deborah, and Joanne, h is grandchildren Kelsey and Ryan, his brothers and sisters Rosanna and her husband Joseph Sciberras, Mary and her husband Ritchie Gatt, Nina and her husband Alfred Borg, Joyce and her husband Charlie Zammit, Hilda and her husband Joe Cutajar, Agnes and her husband Alfred Fenech, Carmen and her husband Brian Berry residing in Ireland, Raymond and his wife Miriam, George and his wife Anna, his in-laws Frances and her husband Charlo Depasquale, Rose and her husband Ronnie Fenech residing in England, Albert and his wife Josephine Nelson, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BRINCAT DEPASQUALE - LORENZIA. In loving memory of an adorable and grateful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten by us. Her only daughter Yvonne Schembri-Adami and family. Jesus, Mary, Joseph.

CAMILLERI. Loving memories of a dear mother and nanna, NELLIE, today the third anniversary of her death. May, Victor and Liz, Christianne and Ian, Helena and Andrew, and her beloved great-grandchildren.

CASOLANI. In loving memory of MAURICE, today being the 32nd anniversary of his death. Always remembered and sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

GRIMA. In loving memory of a dear mother, ROSINA, today the 27th anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her family.

LA ROSA. In loving memory of dear JOSIE on his 25th anniversary. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

MIZZI. Treasured and unfaded memories of a dear father, CHARLES, who went to meet the Risen Lord four years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Pauline and Raymond, Joanne and Noel, Jesmond and Sylvana. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Gaetan parish church, Hamrun, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

PSAILA SAVONA - ANTOINETTE. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the second anniversary of her demise. Greatly missed by her eight children, spouses, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on today at 6 p.m. at Ta' Xbiex parish church.

SCHEMBRI. Today the third anniversary of the peaceful passing away of ANTHONY M. (English Literature Senior Lecturer/MBE). Deeply mourned by family, friends and ex-colleagues.

SCIORTINO - CRISPIN. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 28th anniversary of his death. Rita, Tony and grandchildren.

XUEREB - LEO, 18.02.2002.
I heard your voice
In the wind today
And I turned to see your face;
The warmth of the wind
Caressed me
As I stood silently in place.
I felt your touch in the sun today
As its warmth filled the sky;
I closed my eyes for your embrace
And my spirit soared high.
I saw your eyes
In the windowpane
As I watched the falling rain;
It seemed as each raindrop fell
It quietly said your name.
I held you close in my heart today
It made me feel complete;
You may have died
But you are not gone
You will always be a part of me.
As long as the sun shines...
The wind blows...
The rain falls...
You will live on inside of me Forever
For that is all my heart knows.
All my love. Louise.

XUEREB - LEO. Treasured memories of our dearest dad on the first anniversary of his meeting with the Lord.
Dad... so many images
Come to mind
Whenever we speak your name;
It seems without you in our life
Things will never be the same.
Oh, Dad, if we could
Turn back time
And once more here your voice;
We'd tell you that
Out of all the dads
You would still be our choice.
Please always know we love you
And no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
But your memory
Will never be erased.
Today, Jesus,
As You are listening
In your home above;
Would you go and find our dad
And give him all our love.
All our love. Wayne, Ingrid and Kurt.

XUEREB. Remembering a very special uncle, LEO, especially today being the first anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alice and family.

BoV Philately Club

The Bank of Valletta Philately Club is holding a meeting at Fatima Sanctuary, Gwardamanga (behind the parish priest's office), today at 6 p.m. All stamp collectors are welcome. Phone 21221665.

Ta' Marija Restaurant, Mosta

Wednesday extravaganza night with excellent Maltese food, folklore dancing and roving guitars and mandolins. Thursdays country music night with local artistes. Fridays a special jazz night featuring top musicians. Saturday evening is party night with resident DJ playing popular dance music. Sundays a sumptuous family buffet lunch. À la carte menu always available. For reservations phone 21434444.

Work In Progress

Prof. Godfrey Baldacchino will discuss "Malta: the state without a nation - Prospects for a national identity" as part of the university series entitled "Work in Progress", at the Gateway Building Room 156, at the university, tomorrow at 6 p.m.

Water Cut

The water supply will be suspended in Ghajnsielem and Mgarr (Gozo) today because of maintenance works, the Water Services Corporation said.

Prayer Evening

The international movement of prayer Blessed Pope John XXIII is holding a prayer evening in the church of Our Lady of Tal-Herba in Birkirkara tomorrow at 6 p.m.

Prayer Meeting

The St Francis Prayer Group of Hamrun, heeding the bishops' recommendation to seek the help of God when deciding how to vote in the referendum, is organising recital of the Rosary and an hour of adoration, on the theme of "Let the Holy Eucharist Enlighten Your Heart", at St Francis Centre, Quarries Street, Hamrun, on Friday at 6.45 p.m.

Singing Proceeds

A group of carol singers led by Patrick Wirth, the majority of whom form part of the Voices choir, raised Lm800 by performing at the Plaza Centre in Sliema over Christmas. The money was recently presented to the Eden Foundation.

Car Stolen

A green Hyundai Accent, registration number EBC 283, was reported stolen on Saturday night from Birzebbuga. Anyone seeing it is asked to call on tel. 2131 0062, 2145 3426 or the police.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
3 p.m. Floriana; 5.30 p.m. Sta Lucija; 6 p.m. Marsaxlokk, Luqa, Rabat; 6.30 p.m. Gharghur; 7 p.m. Fgura.

President's Engagements Today

11 a.m., at the Foundation for International Studies, St Paul Street, Valletta, the President presides over the prize-giving ceremony to members of the University of the Third Age on the 10th anniversary of its foundation.

12.30 p.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Social Policy Minister Lawrence Gonzi.

6 p.m., at San Anton Palace, the President and Mrs de Marco preside over a Malta Community Chest Fund board meeting.

What's On Today

Lecture
6.30 p.m. at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, lecture for the British Culture Association on architects Emanuel Luigi Galizia and William Scamp.