Social and Personal

AGIUS. On January 4, a few weeks from his 85th birthday, HUGO, passed peacefully away at St Luke's Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by his family. Deeply mourned by his beloved wife Mary née Rizzo, his sons Jean and his wife Amanda, Frank (Jon Lukas) and his wife Mary, his grandchildren Mark, Maria, Lily, Ashley, and Rachel (daughter of his late son Ray Agius), his brothers and sisters Eddie, Emilio, Olga, Helvia and Yvonne and their spouses - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, 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, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

AGIUS. On January 5, at St Luke's Hospital, JOHN, of Mosta, known as l-Imghallem Gann, aged 74, ex-Farsons employee, widower of Emanuela, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Brigida and her husband Richard Smith, together with their children Maureen, Christian and Tiffany, residing in Australia; Dorothy and her husband Manwel D. Schembri and their sons Luciano and Fernando; Carmen, and her husband Martin Galea and their daughters Myriam and Stefania; his sister, his wife's brothers and sisters, his brother's widow, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.45 p.m. for Mosta Rotunda parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.15 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CIAPPARA. On January 4, at St Luke's Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 90, passed peacefully away, surrounded by his children, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Rosemarie née Farrugia, his sons Victor and his wife Carmen, William and his wife Frances, of Australia, his step-sons Alfred Borg and his wife Therese, Charles Borg and his wife Christine, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Good Counsel parish 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 St Joseph Institute, St Venera, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

FENECH. On January 6, Spiru, of Sliema, aged 80, ex-employee of Xandir Malta, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, his children Charles, Martin, Josianne, Frankie, Antida and Joseph, their spouses, his grandchildren, his sister Vendra Azzopardi, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

GRECH. On January 6, JOSEPH (il-Haddied), of Victoria, Gozo, aged 76, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Esther, his children Emanuel and Margaret, Maria and Renald Galea, Loreta, Josephine and Joe Ghio, Lina and Michael Mizzi and Pauline. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Dr Antonio Ghio, LL.D., Dr Joseph Ghio, LL.D., Dr Joseph Grech, LL.D., Stephan and Reuben Grech, Roberto Galea, Silvio and Joseph Mizzi, his brothers and sister, in-laws, nephews and nieces, amongst whom Fr Charles Cini, SDB, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 3.30 p.m. for St George's Basilica, Victoria, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Marija Cemetery, Victoria.

VELLA. On January 5, at St Luke's Hospital, FRANCES née Abdilla of Paola, residing at Saura Home, Rabat, widow of Joseph, aged 90. She leaves to mourn her loss her nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2.15 p.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.45 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ABELA - CARMELINA née Portelli. Lovingly remembered and always missed, today the 14th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her family.

BUTTIGIEG - JOSEPH. Loving memories of a very dear brother on the first anniversary of his death.
Memories grow deeper
As time travels on,
We long for the face
And the smile that has gone.
We miss you so. A prayer is solicited. Your sisters Lucy and Doris.

BUTTIGIEG - JOSEPH. In loving memory of our dear uncle, today the first anniversary of his meeting with the Living Christ. His nieces and nephews Maria, Doris of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Victor and Noel.

CAMILLERI - Dr BENNY CAMILLERI, LL.D. Remembered with love on the 21st anniversary of his death by his wife MarieLouise, Maria and Edward, Roberta and Alex, and his five grandchildren.

COPPINI - ROSE née Schembri. On the fifth anniversary of her death. Dearly remembered by her brother and sisters.

de GRAY. In loving memory of uncle VIVIAN, today the ninth anniversary of his demise. His family.

DEMICOLI - DENNIS of San Gwann, died January 7, 1985. Remembered with much love by his mother Mary, his father Tony, his brother Jesmond and his wife and children, his sister Ruth, her husband and children, other relatives and friends.

GALEA - ALBERT V. GALEA, DDS. In ever loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 24th anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Joan and children Adrian, Christine, Simone and Nadine.

GRASSO - LOUIS ANTHONY. I miss you, dear brother. Rest in peace, dear brother. Albert.

LAFERLA - MARY. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 20th anniversary of her death. Her sons and daughters.

MARGUERAT - SALVINA, 07.01.'99. Treasured memories of a loving mother.
Goodbye, dear family,
My life is past
I loved you all until my last.
Weep not for me, but courage take
And love each other for my sake.
Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your children.

NAUDI. In ever loving memory of MONICA, a much missed mother and grandmother, on her fifth anniversary of meeting the Risen Lord.
As time unfolds another year
Memories keep you ever near
Silent thoughts of times together
Hold memories that will
Last forever.
Always in our thoughts and prayers, but especially today. Her three sons Malcolm, Steven and James, spouses and grandchildren. Masses for her repose will be celebrated today at St Patrick's church, Sliema. Lord, God grant her eternal rest.

PACE. In loving memory of JOSEPH M. on the 34th anniversary of his death. Mina, Tony, Elaine and Sarah

PACE - MARY and EDWARD. Remembering you today and every day. Vanna and family.

PACE - MARY and EDWARD. Precious memories of our dear parents on the 25th and 18th anniversary of their death. Marlene and Maurice, Liliana and their families.

SAID - MARY. In loving memory of our dear mother, today her 19th anniversary. John and all the family.

SMITH. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear husband and father, JACK, today the 38th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Hilda, his three sons Godfrey, Dennis and Christopher, their respective wives Marysa, Katia and Alice, children and grandchildren.

STELLINI - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the third anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by Alexander, Jo Anna, Gianfranco and Niki, Roberta and Michele. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema.

STELLINI. In loving memory of uncle JOE on the third anniversary of his passing away. Anne and Karol.

VELLA. In ever loving memory of THERESA, today the fifth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children Monica and her husband Paul, Joe and his wife Rita, and Liz and her grandsons Jeremy, James, Simon, John and Thomas.

XERRI - LEWIS. On his 28th anniversary. Fondly remembered by his wife and children.

Lost

Jerma Hotel area, Marsascala, Yorkshire Terrier answering to the name Kaiser. Good reward given. Phone Air Malta 2299 4355 and ask for Georgina.

Help For 'quake Victims

Caritas International is assisting the victims of the Christmas Day earthquake in Iran, helped locally by Caritas.

Donations may be given to parish priests, or sent to the Caritas Malta Iran Fund at Caritas, 5, Lion Street, Floriana. They may also be deposited into APS Bank account 2000014255 - 2, HSBC account 089021513051 and Bank of Valletta account 40013098454.

Keel Boat Racing

A meeting for skippers of keel boats interested in racing is being held at the Vikings Sailing Club, at Haywharf on January 30 at 7.30 p.m. The club organises the Jennifer Bernard Trophy and the Royalty Shield every year.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
6 p.m. Zabbar.
6.30 p.m. Birzebbuga.
7.15 p.m. Qormi.

Tourism Appointments

Lino Farrugia and Victor Gruppetta have been appointed to the Malta Tourism Authority board for 2004. Emanuel C. Pace was appointed to the human resource and support services board and Michael Upton to the product planning and development board.

Furniture Outlet

Contemporary design furniture retailers Studio Moda have opened a new outlet, Mass, on Mensija Road, San Gwann.

It sells designer and contemporary furniture, offering over 120 square metres of showroom space.

Mass is a cash and carry concept and will be also catering for contract clients, mainly cafeterias and holiday apartments among others.

Showroom Upgraded

Michael Attard Ltd, the Peugeot agent, has just completed upgrading its Psaila Street, Sta Venera showroom in line with the latest Peugeot Blue Brand Concepts.

The display and sales outlet is open from 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 8.30 a.m. to noon every Saturday.

More Leg Room

Emirates is refitting the First and Business Class cabins on its 29-strong fleet of Airbus A330-200s, to provide more leg room.

The airline operates three direct flights each week from Dubai to Malta on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays on the Airbus A330-200.

Health Centres' Opening Hours

The Health Division said that changes in the opening hours of health centres, as announced in the budget speech, have not yet come into effect. The health centres are open Mondays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

Mosta, Paola, Gzira and Floriana health centres are also open for emergency services only: Mondays - Fridays, 5 p.m. to 8. a.m. the following day; Saturday from 1 p.m. to Monday 8 a.m.

Pantomime Performances

Teatru Rjal Dramatic Company is presenting another two performances of the pantomime in Maltese Il-Milied ta' Charlie Chaplin in view of public demand.

These will be presented at the Catholic Institute, in Floriana on Saturday and Sunday at 6.30 p.m.

The pantomime is produced by Pawlu Testa and written and directed by Hector Bruno who plays the part of the dame - in this case portraying eight female personalities.

Dog Found

A medium-sized male terrier was found without a collar on the large roundabout on the Rabat - Mgarr road. It is beige with white socks and chest.

The owners of the dog may contact Sandra Mifsud on 2131 7579 or 7970 9301.

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President is presented with a donation in aid of The Malta Community Chest Fund by Thos. C. Smith Group from proceeds collected during a charity swim.
11 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President and Mrs de Marco present various donations on behalf of The Malta Community Chest Fund to the victims of the September 15, 2003 floods.

What's On Today

Theatre
8 p.m. at Manoel Theatre, Valletta, MADC pantomime Cinderella.

Film
6.30 p.m. at Alliance Francaise, Floriana, film La verité si je mens, in French with English sub-titles.

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition organised by Heritage Malta to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the first National Museum in Malta.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, ceramics by Zell Osborne and paintings by Joseph Paul Cassar.
At Wignacourt Museum, Rabat, exhibition on the Nativity by the International Art and Artists Malta.
At Da Pippo Restaurant, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Rita Lemesre and other artists.
At Heritage Malta, Valletta, an exhibition of the original drawings by Stephen C. Spiteri used for the publication Fortresses of the Knights.
At Mgarr Hotel, Mgarr (G), exhibition of paintings by Maryrose Saliba.