Social and Personal

BUSUTTIL - MERCEDES née Zarb, on July 27, 2003 passed peacefully away at home comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Salvino, her son David Raphael, her stepson Jonathan, her mother Helena, her sisters Claire and Anna, wife of Robert Tua, her brother Michael and his wife Ann, her nephew Julien Tua and her nieces Helena Tua, Beatriz, Gabrielle, Michele and Raphaelle Zarb, her cousins Edward Zarb and Josephine Frendo, her in-laws Joe and his wife Anna, Anna and her husband Sunnie Farrell, Victor and his wife Lois, Carmen and her husband Anthony Borg Barthet, her close friend Fr Peter Serracino Inglott and her many relatives and friends in Malta and abroad.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said at Mgarr parish church tomorrow at 9 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Marija Addolarata Cemetery. May God grant her eternal rest.

CALLEJA. On July 25, at St Luke's Hospital, CHARLES, aged 68, of Lija, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss, his beloved wife Carmen née Galea, his most precious daughters Caroline, wife of Chris Schembri, Cheryl, wife of Alex Camillieri, his son Eman and Isabella, his adorable grandchildren Luke, Benjamin, Rebecca and Nigel, his sister Maryanne, wife of Michael Saliba. He also leaves to mourn his loss his wife's family in Australia, Joe and Stella, Tony and Mary, Doris and Graemme, Mary, Helen and Peter, Louis and Jenny, all his nieces and nephews both in Malta and Australia and his relatives and the innumerable friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 7.30 a.m. for Lija parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Lija Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations will be appreciated to fulfil Charles's dream to help Father Pradeep finish building a church for his community in India. May God grant him peace.
Dearest Charles, I never thought that you will leave me first. We were always together, you always gave me your best. You adored your loving family who always came first to you. I will always love you and you will remain in my heart until the day when God will call me near you to rest. Carmen.

VASSALLO. On July 26, at Villa Messina, Rabat, JOSEPH, aged 83, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his children Dr John Vassallo, Dr Mario Vassallo and his wife Catherine, Antonella and her husband Joseph Mifsud, and Dr Robert Vassallo and his wife Lorraine, his beloved grandchildren David, Peter, James, Louise, Timothy and Sarah, as well as his brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Villa Messina at 1.30 p.m. today for the chapel at the Addolorata Cemetery, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the 10th anniversary of the passing away of AGNES GRECH née Zammit, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibrag. All relatives and friends who enjoyed her during her lifetime are invited to attend.

In Memoriam

AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of our dear father ALBERT of Msida (ex-Managing Director, Albert Azzopardi Upholstery Ltd). Always in the hearts and prayers of his five children and their families.
The parting came so suddenly
19 years ago today,
We never knew that evening
That sorrow was so near,
We only know we lost a treasure
Who was so very dear.
Keep watching over us, dad. God bless the family you love so much. Please remember dad in your prayers.

BORG OLIVIER - ANTONIA. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her children Marlene, Antoinette, Yvonne, Joe and Mary Anne, in-laws and grandchildren, today being the sixth anniversary of her meeting the Creator. "Applause, applause' the congregation hailed, as you walked past the Holy Heaven's gates".

CACHIA - MARY. Treasured memories of a very dear aunt. Her nieces Lina, Maryanne, Vicky, Louise and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DARMANIN - GEORGE. Everlasting memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Vally, daughters Helen, Margaret and Valerie and their families.

DARMANIN - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 14th anniversary of his demise. His sons, daughter and grandchildren.

de GRAY - VICTOR C. In loving memory of a beloved dad and granddad, today the 15th anniversary of his demise. His family.

GAUCI - EDMEA. In loving memory of our beloved aunt, today the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts. Her nephews and nieces.

GAUCI - VICTOR. A dear brother, today being the 12th anniversary of his demise. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF - MYRIAM née Cardona. A wonderful daughter, sister and auntie who passed to eternal life two years ago. So sorely missed but constantly in our hearts and minds, today and always. Your family.

MICALLEF - MYRIAM née Cardona.
I see you glowing by the sun,
With every sunrise,
Every sunset.
You're there, dancing
With each cloud,
High up in the skies.
And when darkness falls,
You're shining amid the stars.
'Cause you're always there,
Dear sis, watching over us.
Pauline and Victor.

RUGGIER. In ever loving memory of ALFRED, a very dear father. Never forgotten by Mother Tarcisia of the Ursuline Sisters, Alfred and Maria and family, Lilian, Edgar and family and Ann, nephews and nieces. A prayer is solicited.

SAMMUT - CARMELO. Unfading memories of a very dear brother, today the 26th anniversary of his demise. Always in the thoughts of his sister Lizzie and his brother Joe. Masses for the repose of his soul will be said in various churches. A prayer is solicited.

VASSALLO - GUNNEL, 10.5.1946 - 19.6.2003. In memory of a beloved and unforgettable wife, mother, sister and friend. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated. Her husband John and their children Henrik, Christina and Gustav have set up a Gunnel Vassallo Fund in her memory, which will help a disadvantaged person towards higher education in Belgium. Donations may be forwarded to Ing Bank Brussels IBAN nr BE83 310 1871 93215.

Musico-Literary Evening

A musico-literary evening will be held at St Catherine's parish church, in Zurrieq on Saturday at 7.45 p.m. to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ordination of the priesthood of the late Michael d'Amato.

The evening will be presided over by archpriest Carmelo Farrugia. Fr John Philip Curmi MSSP will deliver a commemorative speech. The orchestra and the Cantate Domino choir will be directed by Mro Paul Portelli.

Pantomime Auditions

Production company Playhouse will be holding auditions for this year's Christmas pantomime this weekend.

Auditions will be held in The Playhouse, Sir Luigi Preziosi Street, Bugibba, on Friday between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.

For further information call 21582444, 21585382 or 79200045.

Local Councils

Today's Meetings
11.00 a.m. Ghajnsielem.
1.30 p.m. Rabat.
5.00 p.m. Iklin.

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Brigadier General Vincenzo Gargano, Commander MIATM (Italian Military Mission) on a farewell call.

11 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Italian Home Affairs Minister Giuseppe Pisanu accompanied by Justice and Home Affairs Minister Tonio Borg.

Noon, at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Yang Guirong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, on a farewell call.

What's On Today

8 p.m. at Ta' Qali National Park, 23rd Farsons Great Beer Festival.
4.30 p.m. at Grand Harbour, the relic of St Therese of Lisieux leaves for Gozo via catamaran, arriving at Mgarr Harbour at 5.30 p.m. At 6.30 p.m., the relic will be taken to Ta' Pinu Sanctuary where prayers will be said from 7 p.m. onwards.

Exhibitions
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Razzett Markiz Mallia Tabone, in Mosta, exhibition of works by Sicilian artist Calogero Enrico Di Puma.
8.30 a.m. to 1.15 p.m., at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition of sculptures by Antonio Sciortino entitled The Joy of Movement.