Social and Personal

AQUILINA. On October 12, at St Luke's Hospital, JOSEPHINE of Qormi, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after a short illness borne with Christian fortitude. She leaves to mourn her great loss her family, her beloved brother Fr George Aquilina, OFM, her sisters Georgina and Doris, her brother Spiro and his wife Carmen, her sisters Carmen, widow of Anthony Baron, Angelica and her husband Frans Xuereb, Maria, Jane and her husband Mario Scerri, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and her numerous friends, amongst whom the Community of Our Lady of Victories church, Qormi.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. for St Francis church, Villambrosa, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Qormi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BORG. On October 13, at St Luke's Hospital, BEATRICE née Zammit, of Sta Venera, widow of Joseph, aged 87, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Gina, her daughter MaryRose, her son Frederick and his wife Marylene, her grandchildren Konrad and Ramona, their respective fiancés Annelise and Joseph, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Sta Venera new parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

DEGAETANO. On October 13, VINCENT, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Eleonora née Trapani, his sister Mary Nicholas, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2.30 p.m. at St Julian's parish church, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

LANFRANCO. On October 13, at St James Capua Hospital, Dr ANTHONY LANFRANCO (Nini), aged 86, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Malou née De Maria, his children Christine and her husband Alfred Fabri, Francis and his wife Claire, Peter, Berta and her husband Michael Fenech, his grandchildren Simon, Angela, Philip, Chiara, Michael, Jessica and Jack, his sister Mary, widow of Dr William Grima, his sister-in-law May Lanfranco, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital today at 2.15 p.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, 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 (entrance by the top gate). No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated.

SAMMUT. On October 12, at the National Hospital of Neurology, London, MARJA née Nurminen of Swieqi, aged 50, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Charles, her sons Christopher and Stephen, other relatives and friends.
Arrangements are being made to bring the body back to Malta. Funeral arrangements will be notified as soon as possible.

SAMMUT ALESSI. On Monday, October 13, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, HELEN, née Borg, aged 89, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Bernard and his wife Mary, Carmel and his wife Margaret, Tony and his wife Carmen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp. Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Sisters in Sliema will be greatly appreciated.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

SIDIQI. On October 11, in Moscow, GHIASUDDIN, President, Grid Group of Companies, passed suddenly away, aged 50.
According to his wish, the burial will take place in Malta, tomorrow.

Appreciation - Dr Anthony Lanfranco MD, B.Sc., DTCD (Wales), FCCP

Chief Justice Emeritus Professor J.J. Cremona writes:

I mourn the loss of a fine gentleman, a distinguished physician and, above all, an old and dear friend.

He was a very cultured and accomplished gentleman of the old school, always kind, courteous, considerate and ready to help. His affable personality and sterling qualities of mind and heart endeared him to anyone who came in contact with him.

I know only too well his particular brand of humour. Once, having come down with influenza just a couple of days or so before the hearing of a very important European Court of Human Rights case in Strasbourg, I called him and anxiously asked whether I could go. He promptly replied: "Of course you can." There was a pause. Then, with a twinkle in his eye, he added: "But you have not asked me whether you'll come back." The point was taken.

He was also a distinguished physician with a brilliant career as a chest specialist. I understand he was quite a pioneer in this sector in Malta and his country owes him a debt of gratitude.

As council chairman of MMDNA, I also had the privilege of working with him for a number of years. All his colleagues and friends there greatly admired his consistently wise (and at times also witty) contributions to the discussion. His devotion to the cause of the sick and the ailing earned him the greatest respect all round.

Now, sadly, he is no more. But the memory of people like him indeed never dies.

Requiem Masses

Today being the 21st anniversary of the death of MARY M. D'AMATO, Masses said at St Augustine's parish church, Valletta, will be offered for the repose of her soul. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

BONAVIA - HUGH. Cherished memories of a devoted father and grandfather on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his son Dr Hector Bonavia and his wife Carmelina, his daughter Jennifer and her husband Denis, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BONNICI - EDWIN. In ever loving memory, on the 13th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed. Gone but never forgotten. Alice, David and Jolanda.

BONNICI - EDWIN. Cherished and unfading memories of a dear nannu, today being the 13th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed. Fiona, Edwina and Sabrina. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

BORG - ELIA. On the 13th anniversary of his passing away. Always lovingly remembered by his wife Josephine, his children and their families.

BUSUTTIL. Cherished memories of a beloved wife, DORIS, especially today the third anniversary of her demise. So sadly missed and forever in my heart.
When God came down
And touched your face
He whispered low:
"Come on Doris, it's time to go".
The gates of heaven
Were opened wide
The day God too
Our beloved one away.
O Lord, eternal rest grant unto her. Lovingly remembered, missed and deeply loved by her husband Joseph. A prayer is kindly solicited.

BUSUTTIL - DORIS. Remembered with deep love and affection. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Her niece Therese.

COLEIRO - ANGELA. Remembering our dear sister with gratitude on her 19th anniversary.

D'AMATO - MARY. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the 21st anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, John, Joe, George and in-laws.

ELLUL - EMMANUEL. In loving memory of a dear husband on the sixth anniversary of his death. Loved and missed by his wife Rita and all his family. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at St Julian's parish church.

FARRUGIA. Treasured memories of our dear father SPIRIDIONE on the 12th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by all his children and their families. A prayer for the repose of his soul is solicited.

IRACI. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, MIMMO, on the 13th anniversary of his demise. Mary, Nello and Laura.

MINTOFF. In loving memory of CARMELA on her eighth anniversary. Fondly remembered by her children Frances, Victor, Mario, Mariuccia and their families.

PORTELLI - JOHN. Today the 11th anniversary of his demise. He is sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife Rose, his children Leo and Moira, Mario and Sue, Mariella and Patrick and his grandchildren. As we keep him within us in our hearts and thoughts, he will be with us always. For love, which is timeless, never ceases to exist. Merciful Jesus, grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT - CARMELA née Mifsud Melito. On the second anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

Personal

May the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored and glorified throughout the whole world now and forever. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for me. St Theresa of the Child Jesus, pray for me. St Jude of Helpless Cases, pray for me and grant the favour I ask.

Band Concert

The St Sebastian band of Qormi will present a concert by the students attending its school of music and other junior musicians at the club on Saturday at 7.30 p.m.

Entrance is free.

Organ Recital

The French Embassy and the Alliance Francaise are holding a concert at St John's Co-Cathedral on Friday at 7 p.m.

The titular organist of the great organ at the basilica of Ste Clotilde in Paris, Jacques Taddei, will play.

The programme includes works by Franck, Bach and Liszt, as well as an improvisation based on sacred melodies. Entrance is free.

Anglican Eucharist

An Anglican (Church of England) harvest Eucharist is to be held in the chapel of the Sacred Heart Seminary, Enrico Mizzi Street, Victoria, tomorrow at 11 a.m. It will be followed by a harvest luncheon at Palazzo Margherita, Sannat.

Lunch bookings and further information may be obtained from Tony Prescott, tel. 2155 2483.

AD Executive Committee

Fifteen individuals have been appointed to Alternattiva Demok-ratika's executive committee until 2004.

Dr Harry Vassallo was reappointed chairperson and Mario Mallia deputy.

General secretary of the party is Stephen Cachia and deputy is Jurgen Balzan.

The other members are administrative secretary Mark Causon; international secretary Ralph Cassar; public relations officer Mike Briguglio; media officer James Debono; membership officer Matthew Vella; activities officer Ian Meli; member (projects coordinator) Mark Vella; spokesperson for EU affairs Arnold Cassola; members Noel Agius and Roberta Cauchi; and youth representative Nathalie Debono.

Car Stolen

A white Honda Civic, registration FAA-593, was reported stolen from Borg Street, Sta Venera at the weekend. Anyone seeing the car is asked to call Atlas Insurance on 2134 5123 or the police or 2122 4001.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
6 p.m. Vittoriosa, Qrendi.
8.30 p.m. Naxxar.

President's Engagements Today

9.45 a.m., the President meets representatives of UN organisations based in Bonn.
11.40 a.m., the President is interviewed on Deutsche Welle.
4 p.m., the President is received by the Lady Mayor of Bonn at the Old City Hall.
5.30 p.m., the President delivers a speech entitled The Future of Euro-Med relations: the vision of Malta at the Centre for European Integration Studies (ZEI) at the University of Bonn.
8 p.m., the President is hosted to dinner by Prof. Dr Ludger Kuhn Hardt, director of the Centre for European Integration Studies at Petersburg Hotel.

What's On Today

Music
7.30 p.m. at the Manoel Theatre, guitar recital by Martin Mastick organised by The American Centre.

Exhibitions
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cathedral Museum, Mdina, exhibition of masters' etchings by Guido Reni, Reubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt and Goya.
At the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta, exhibition of works by Gudrun Sleiter.