Social and Personal

GAUCI. On April 22, at St Luke's Hospital, JOSEPHINE née Pace, aged 95. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Lina and her husband Silvio Ferrito, Alphy and his wife Lina and George, widower of Irene, her grandchildren Anna, Graziella, Tracy, Adrian and Ramon, her great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8 a.m. for the MUSEUM chapel, Blata l-Bajda, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

FAVA. On April 23, STEPHEN, aged 53, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Nathalie, his children Stefan and Alison and her fiancé Mark, his parents Helga and Joe, his brother Mark and his wife Joyce, and children Fabian, Adam and Domenique, in-laws, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Capua Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Julian's parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

NEVILLE. On March 25, at South Woodford, London, ROSE née Zammit, aged 84. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Christine, her sons Roland and Norman, grandchildren, great-grandson, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends in England and Malta. - R.I.P.
A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on April 26 at 7.15 p.m. at St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara.

In Memoriam

BAYONA - ALFRED. In loving memory of a beloved father on his 16th anniversary. Missed and very much loved by his only daughter Tanya.

CARUANA. In fond remembrance of REGGIE, a much loved husband, father and grandfather, today the eighth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Lucy, his children Harold and Mariella, their respective spouses Sandra and Charlie, and grandchildren Raissa, Miguel, Nicole and Andrea.

MIFSUD. In loving memory of MARINA on the anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her mother Maria, her brothers and sisters. The 9.30 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian's, will be offered for the repose of her soul

PUGLISEVICH - Chev. JOSEPH MARY PUGLISEVICH, BEM, 1905-1969, playwright, journalist and politician. On the 35th anniversary of his demise. Remembered with fondest love and respect by his four children and respective spouses, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ever in our hearts and prayers.

SALIBA. Unfading, loving memories of a dear father, CARMELO, today the anniversary of his going to rest in the Lord. Always in the thoughts and prayers of Guido, George, Violet de Marco and Madeleine Sophie James.

SCHEMBRI WISMAYER. Treasured memories of our beloved mother CETTINA and dearest sister MARTHESE who were called to the loving arms of Jesus on this day.
Never more than a thought away,
Quietly remembered every day.
A prayer is kindly solicited. Mary Rose, Reno, Roy, Albert, Walter, Joseph, Salvino, in-laws and grandchildren.

SPITERI-GONZI. In loving memory of a beloved son and dearest brother, EDWARD, today the 21st anniversary of his tragic death at the age of 18. Your lovely smile is always in our hearts. Mum and dad. Ernest and Marthese, Tony and Mariella, Michael, Joseph and Audrienne, his twin sister Sandra and Karl Diacono, Peter and Joanne, nephews, nieces and friends.

Restaurant guide

Maltacom is launching the TellMe Restaurant Guide to coincide with the Amitex travel fair.

A caller accessing the service on telephone number 2121 5333 will have the option of looking for a restaurant, first by selecting a particular geographical area and then by selecting the type of cuisine he/she is looking for, or vice versa.

The service lists restaurants in five areas in Malta and Gozo.

The service is accessible at a normal call charge from any fixed line or mobile phone.

For further information phone 2594 5152.

www.maltacom.com

First Aid Courses

St John Ambulance is holding a series of first aid courses for housewives, mothers, students and employees from various companies at its headquarters in Valletta.

Registration will be accepted at St John Ambulance headquarters, 5 Independence Square, Valletta on Tuesday evenings between 6.30 - 7.30 p.m. or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to Franco Piccinino, secretary.

For more information call 7944 8310 or 2124 5740.

StJohnAmbulanceMalta@msn.com

Bioplatform website

The Malta National Bioplatform, launched last October to improve research and policy cooperation and discussion for biodiversity conservation, is launching a website.

Adriana Vella, Bioplatform coordinator, invited anyone to send any relevant information on any activities related to biodiversity research and policy.

Any entity working directly or indirectly with biodiversity is encouraged to send feedback on what is felt to be urgently required in Malta to improve biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

www.bioplatformmalta.org

MDTA council

John Salomone Reynaud was re-elected president of the Malta Dental Technologists Association (MDTA) at its annual general meeting.

The MDTA council is also composed of: Pierre Zammit, secretary; Brian Micallef, treasurer, and Mark Bugeja, John Gusman and David James, members.

A sub-committee for education and training in dental technology was set up in view of the association's participation in a Leonardo project. Its members are John Salomone Reynaud, Mario Zarb and Jacqueline Bartolo.

Fund-Raising Bazaar

The Little Sisters of the Poor are holding a fund-raising bazaar at St Paul's Home in Hamrun on Wednesday from 8.30 a.m. to noon and 1.30 to 6 p.m.

Summer destinations

Sixteen destinations are highlighted in the summer issue of the British Airways Windsor brochure for this summer.

They include London, Paris and Eurodisney, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin, Amsterdam, Tenerife, Ibiza, New York, Orlando, Vancouver, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Cancun and Beijing. The brochure gives information about hotels of various categories in the respective destinations as well as car hire service.

What's On Today

Theatre
7.30 p.m. at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, MTMC play Cella Numru 5.

8 p.m. at MITP Theatre, Valletta, Volcano Theatre Company present This Imaginary Woman.

Film
8 p.m. in the Erin Serracino Inglott Hall, University of Malta, Colonel Redl, by University Film Club, in German with English sub-titles.

Concert
8 p.m. at the Civil Service Sport Club, Valletta, concert by The Greenfields.

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Torre del Standardo, Mdina, exhibition on Mdina Master Plan.

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of clay works by students of Pot Studio and Kiripuranji, exhibition of art from Tiwi islands.

At the Millennium Chapel, Paceville, exhibition of icons by Hungarian artist Magdolna Boda.

At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, exhibition of photos of visit to St Petersburg by former President Guido de Marco and exhibition on space exploration.

At VGB Art Gallery, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Martine Derenbach Gervais.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to noon - Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Royal Pharmacy, 271, Republic Street, Valletta;
Cosmed Pharmacy, 'Soccors', Villambrosa Street, Hamrun;
Tal-Hlas Pharmacy, Freedom Street, Qormi;
Pharmaplus, Ganu Street, Birkirkara;
Regional Pharmacy, E.H. Furse Street, Msida;
Balluta Pharmacy, 30, Main Street St Julian's;
Rudolph Pharmacy, 133, Rudolph Street, Sliema;
St Mary Pharmacy, 2, Antonio Schembri Street, Attard;
St Mary Pharmacy - Mgarr Dispensing Chemists, 13A, Sir Harry Luke Street, Mgarr;
Village Pharmacy, 116, Main Street, Mellieha;
Theresa Jo Pharmacy, 3A, Xintill Street, Tarxien;
Victory Pharmacy, 32, Victory Street, Senglea;
Felice Dispensary, 95, Sanctuary Street, Zabbar;
Green Cross Pharmacy, 31, Gregorio Bonnici Square, Zejtun;
Kristianne Pharmacy, Triq ic-Cavi, Mqabba;
De Rohan Pharmacy, 24, St Anthony Street, Zebbug;
Healthwise Pharmacy, 36, Francesco Zammit Street, Dingli;
Batu Pharmacy, 38, Palm Street, Victoria, gozo;
Tony's Pharmacy, Qbajjar Street, Marsalforn.