Social and Personal

AMATO-GAUCI, on March 2, at Mtarfa Home, BERNARD Lt Col OBE, ED (KOMR) aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving children Trevor, Veronique and Charmaine, his sister Victoria, his brother Frederick and his wife Josephine, his sisters-in-law Jesureau, Hilda, and Doris, Doris wife of Dr C. Cassar, his brother-in-law Joe and his wife Evelyn, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9.15 a.m. at St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated.
May the Lord keep him in the palm of His hands.

DARMENIA GRECH. On March 2, at St Luke's Hospital, MARY, of Paceville, aged 68, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Emma Pizzuto, widow of Michael, Rose and her husband Frank Distefano, and Thèrése, and Henry Distefano, widower of Stella, her nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Poor Clare's Monastery, St Julian's will be appreciated.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MUSCAT. MARY, 90, from Vittoriosa residing in Paola, widow of Joseph, passed peacefully away on March 2 at St Luke's Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Rose and her husband Charles (known as Karmenu) Camilleri, Johnny and his wife Carrie, Laurence, widow of Gladys, Lino and Doris, Doris and her husband Lino Agius, Josephine and her husband William Hayman, grandchildren and great grandchildren. - R.I.P.
The funeral will leave today at 8 a.m. from St Luke's Hospital for Christ the King parish church in Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Caritas would be appreciated.

SCIORTINO, SALVINO, 63, from Hamrun residing in Mosta, passed peacefully away at St Luke's Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen née Schembri, children Pierre and his wife Romina, Vincent and his wife Caroline, Mariella and her fiancé Alan Pace, his brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral will leave St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for the church of San Gaetano in Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to Fra Diegu Home in Hamrun would be appreciated.

In Memoriam

ALBANOZZO. Remembering our dear ERCOLE with love and gratitude on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. His wife Teresina, his sons Joe, Victor and Robert and their families.

ATTARD. Treasured memories of JOSEPH M., ex-Comptroller of Customs, a devoted father and grandfather, today being the 24th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Monica, Adrian and Anna, Rita and Edward, Alex and Sandra and grandchildren.

BUHAGIAR - FRANK. Very precious memories of a dearly beloved husband and father on the 22nd anniversary of his demise.
We loved him in life,
Let us not forget him
After death.
Lord, grant him eternal rest. Jessie, Annmarie and Roderick.

BUHAGIAR. Loving memories of our dearest FRANK, today the 22nd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Remembered by his daughter Roseanne, her husband Pantelis and grandson Costantino.

CARUANA - HENRIETTE of New York, formerly of Vittoriosa. First anniversary in heaven. Beloved wife of Joseph, devoted mother of Manuel, Carmen, Lawrence and their spouses, and an adorable grandmother and great-grandmother. 365 days of tears and anguish. Love hurts and time does not heal. Always in our hearts.

DALMAS. In memory of PAULINE on the third anniversary of her death. Her son.

DAMATO LA CIURA - ASTRID. On the eighth anniversary of her death. Remembered with love by her mother and family in Malta and husband and family in Italy. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FARRUGIA - CARMEN. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who went to meet the Risen Lord seven years ago today. Sadly missed by her husband Joseph, Noel and Anna, Pauline and Joe, and grandchildren Mario, Clara and Katrina, relatives and friends.

PACE BONELLO. In loving memory of my dear father NERIK, today the 58th anniversary of his death. Antoine and family.

RESTALL. In loving memory of HARRY on the sixth anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Fondly remembered by his wife, children, in-laws and grandchild Julienne. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Personal

With grateful thanks to St Pius of Pietrelcina for favours received. J.G.H.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
9.00 a.m. Rabat (Gozo).
1.00 p.m. Ghajnsielem.
2.00 p.m. Mdina.

Lecture On Air Pollution

Prof. Johannes Lelieveld, director of the Airchemistry Division of the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Mainz, Germany, will be giving a lecture on air pollution, in the Science Lecture Theatre at the University of Malta on Friday at 6 p.m.

http://www.um.edu.mt/noticeboard/joslelieveld.pd

Links Closure

The road links between Valley Road in Birkirkara and Sta Venera will be closed for works on various days over the coming month, from 10.30 p.m. to 5.30 a.m., the Malta Transport Authority said.

The first section to be affected is the section leading from Sta Venera to Valley Road, today, on Wednesday and Saturday.

Course In Hebrew

A new beginners' Hebrew course will start on March 11. Classes will be held at the University of Malta every Tuesday and Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Further information may be obtained on 9980 3593 or on tel. 2152 5367 in the evening.

Lotto Draw

This week's draw of the lotto will be made on Friday instead of Saturday, when the referendum will be held.

The times of opening and closing of lotto offices usually applicable to Saturdays will apply to Friday.

Untangling Knots

Prof. David Milne will give a talk on "Untangling Knots in Social Studies" at the Gateway Building of the University of Malta, on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

http://www.um.edu.mt/noticeboard/forthcoming.html

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Mr Reginald Fava, president of the Malta Chamber of Commerce.
11 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the President and members of the Japan-Malta Friendship Association.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of 60 paintings by Miriam Sorrell, and exhibition of paintings by Charles Cassar.