Social and Personal

LAUTIER-BYRNE. On February 29, at Conquest Hospital, Hastings, UK, to Angele and Dr Jonathan Byrne, God's precious gift of a son - JACOB ALEXANDER JOSEPH, a most welcome brother to twins Isaac and Maia. Blessed be God.

Obituary

CONTI. On March 8, at St Luke's Hospital, ANTHONY, aged 85, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Gladys, his daughters Elizabeth and Angie, granddaughters Naomi and fiancé Martin Tabone, Mandy and husband Patrick Nicholl, and Jazmin. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Naxxar parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Patrick's, Sliema, or Ursuline Sisters.

DOGGETT-WILLIAMS. On March 7, at St Luke's Hospital, JOSEPH of Sliema, passed peacefully away. Beloved husband to Annie for 62 years, father to Doris, Carmel, Josephine, Peter (deceased), Phillip, Mary and John, 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. We will miss you dearly. The funeral service will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema. You were a man passionate about your love for God, family and fellow human beings. You were blessed with a beauty of mind and body and taught us faith, courage, compassion and forgiveness. Words cannot express how much we will miss your sense of humour and mischief, your warm hugs and kisses. Our heavy hearts are lightened to know that you have left this earthly world for a higher place and to know that you are looking over us, resting in peace in the palms of His hands. Dad, goodbye. We all love you dearly.

SCIBERRAS. On March 8, at St Luke's Hospital, JOHN SCIBERRAS, of Birkirkara, aged 71, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Lina née Paris, his beloved mother Luigia, his brothers and sisters, Joseph and his wife Josephine, Rose and her husband Bruno, Manuel widower of Josephine, Mary, Tony and his wife Lourdes, and Helen and her husband Carm and their respective families, his brother-in-law John Paris and his wife Gemma and their family, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2.15 p.m. at St Francis church, Birkirkara, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza and Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - CARMELO. Unfading memories on the 21st anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Spiridiona, children Antoinette, Daidi, Joe, Freddie, Martin and Sandra, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.

BONELLO. In loving memory of our dear parents JOSEPH HENRY and HILDA née Parnis England on the anniversary of their death. Marie Louise, Georgina, Lawrence, in-laws and grandchildren.

CUSTÒ. Most cherished memories of our beloved VICTOR on the third anniversary of his passing away. Remembered always with love and greatly missed by his wife Emma, his children Malcolm and his wife Ruth, Edward and his girlfriend Claudia. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

D'AMATO. Cherished and everlasting memories of MICHAEL, today the 10th anniversary of his passing away to a better life. Always loved and fondly remembered by his son George, his daughters Connie, Sister Marlene, Sister Ninette and Doreen, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Merciful Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FRENDO. In ever loving memory of LILY on the 23rd anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son Hector, daughter Vera, in-laws and grandchildren.

GRIFFITHS - JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the 18th anniversary of his passing away. Greatly loved and missed by his wife Rose and family.

KERRIDGE. Remembering a dear mother and grandmother, MARIE. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially today the first anniversary of her passing away. Bernadette, Joseph and Julian.

PORTANIER - EVELYN. In loving memory of our dear mother on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Always lovingly remembered by her children Anne, Marlene, Franz, Isabella and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PULLICINO - TONY. In loving memory of our dear father on the 18th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Philippa, John, Paul, Robert, Marianna and their respective families. Kindly remember him in your prayers.

SCHEMBRI - JOHN. Ever loving memories of a dear son and brother on the 17th anniversary of his demise. Mother, Eric, Maria and their families.

ZAMMIT - GIOVAN ZAMMIT, LP. In loving memory of a dear father, today the 41st anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Ena and Tommy.

Lost

On March 3, passport G04205814, belonging to Xu Tong. Finder/s please phone 2138 2934.

Visitors' Books

Visitors' books during funerals, with or without photos. Same day service. Phone Palmyra 2149 7335.

Prayer Meeting

The Mary Queen of Peace prayer meeting will be held on March 11 at 6 p.m. at St Joseph Institute, Sta Venera. Rosary will be followed by Mass by Fr Bonello, OP.

Anniversary Oratorio

St Gregory's parish in Sliema and its St Gregory Musical Society are commemorating the 1,400th anniversary of the death of St Gregory the Great with an oratorio in the parish church on Friday at 7.30 p.m.

Taking part will be soprano Marita Bezzina, tenor Joseph Aquilina, baritone Alfred Camilleri, the Mirabitur choir under the direction of Simone Attard, and St Gregory's band, under the direction of Raymond Zammit.

Discalced Carmelites Conference

The Discalced Carmelites are holding a conference on the basilica of the Tomb of Christ at the Teresian Spirituality Centre, Valley Road, Birkirkara, on March 26 at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Fr Twanny Chircop. For more information phone 2144 2858 or 2182 2343.

Opera Talks

The Friends of the Manoel are holding pre-talks on the opera season for the public in the Sala Isouard of the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, today at 7 p.m.

The speaker for L'Amico Fritz is Joe Fenech and the speaker for Le Nozze di Figaro is Albert Storace.

The talks are in English. Entrance free.

Church Models Exhibition

Persons interested in participating in this year's exhibition of church models, statues and sacred objects organised by the Christ the King parish in Paola are to submit exhibits at the parish hall in Church Avenue on Monday and Tuesday next week between 4 and 8 p.m.

Party Proceeds

A party organised by Veronica Zammit Tabona and David Grima of the Friends of Cini Home at Villa Chappelle recently raised Lm3,000 for the Cini Home, Equal Partners Foundation and the Malta Hospice Movement.

Crafts Exhibition

The Ghaqda Filantropika Talent Mosti is holding an arts and crafts exhibition by workers at Maltacom at the Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone in Wied il-Ghasel Street, Mosta. The exhibition is open until March 20 between 6 and 9 p.m.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
4.30 p.m. Ghaxaq.
5.30 p.m. Iklin, Zebbug (Gozo).
6 p.m. Mgarr.
6.30 p.m. Mqabba.

President's Engagements Today

12.30 p.m., at the Malta Hospice Movement's premises in Balzan, the President and Mrs de Marco attend the official launching of the new van of the movement, sponsored by the Malta Community Chest Fund.
8.30 p.m., at the Auberge de Castille, Valletta, the President and Mrs de Marco attend a dinner in their honour hosted by the Prime Minister and Mrs Fenech Adami.

What's On Today

Lecture
7 p.m., in the Sala Isouard, Manoel Theatre, Valletta, lecture organised by Friends of the Theatre on L'Amico Fritz and Le Nozze di Figaro.

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. in the Exhibitions Hall, Victoria, exhibition of good Friday sacred objects by the Ghaqda Dilettanti Gimgha l-Kbira - Ghawdex.
9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 4.30 to 7.30 p.m. in St Francis Hall, Melita Street, Valletta, church model exhibition by the Ghaqda Dilettanti Mudelli ta' Knejjes.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Iliana Helena Jordanov and video installation by Glen Stewart.