Social and Personal

CUTAJAR. On April 29, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIA, widow of Carmel, aged 79, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children John, Martin and his wife Maria, Anton and his wife Mary, Joe and his wife Grace, MaryRose and her husband Frans Mifsud, her grandchildren Martina, Mark, Alexander, Adrian, Reuben, Timothy, Matthew and Andrew, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Catherine's parish church, Zejtun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.45 p.m., followed by interment at St Gregory's Cemetery, Zejtun.

ELLUL. On April 28, at her residence, HELENA née Gasan, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Joe, her sisters Paula, Sylvia and Veronica, her in-laws, Marcel, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and her numerous friends. - R.I.P. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 9 a.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Requiem Masses

Today being the sixth anniversary of the death of JOSEPHINE CESAREO, all Masses said at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julians, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - JOHN. Today the first anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Josephine, son Jean-Paul, daughter Christine and her husband Stanley Mifsud and granddaughters Milena and Giulia. The 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

BRINCAT DUNKERLEY - JOSEPH. Today the 21st anniversary of his demise. Remembered with love and respect by his wife Mary and his nine children, respective spouses, children and grandchildren. Ever in our hearts and prayers.

CACHIA CASTELLETTI - ROGER. Loving memories of our darling father. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers, today and always. Clementine, Mary, Oreste, Anthony and families.

CESAREO. In ever treasured and unfading memory of JOSEPHINE, a most beloved mother and grandmother on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Although it is six years since you left us, dearest mum, you are still very much loved and alive in the hearts, thoughts and prayers of your children Anne, Randolph, Clare and Martin, in-laws and grandchildren.

CINI - Fr CRISTIANO CINI, OSA. Today the first anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by the Augustinian community of Tarxien, his brother Salvino, his sisters Mary and Lucy, their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, family and friends, among them Anna. A prayer is solicited.

ESPOSITO. Cherished and unfading memories of a devoted and loving husband and father JOE, on the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his wife Olympia, his children Joseph and Christine, their spouses Caroline and Keith and his grandchildren Luana, Kyle and Ilaria. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

FENECH - HETTIE. Lovingly remembered on her 29th anniversary. Rennie, Miriam and Shirley.

GONZI. In loving memory of our dear MARIA, today the 17th anniversary of her demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers, her brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.

LASPINA. Cherished and unfading memories of JOHN on the third anniversary of his death. Juliet. Please remember him in your prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

LAURI - MARY. Loving memories, today the second anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Edwin, her children Stephanie and Anton Quintano, M'Christine and Alfred Farrugia, Carmine and his wife Susanna, grandchildren, her brother, sisters, in-laws and relatives.

LAURI - MARY. Loving memories of our dearest and wonderful sister, today the second anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Her brother, sisters and in-laws. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SPITERI MALLIA - MAURICE. Cherished memories of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the first anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Antoinette, Joanna, Frances, Stephen and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 7 p.m. at St Julians parish church.

TABONE FERRO. Cherished memories of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, ANGELA, today being the sixth anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her daughter Antoinette and her husband John, her grandchildren Ray and Marie Thérèse, Joanna and Silvan and great-grandchildren Marc, Maria and Mariella. Always in our prayers.

ZAHRA. In everlasting memory of our dear father ANTHONY, today the 50th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. The Zahra brothers and their families.

ZAMMIT. Treasured memories of JANE on the 22nd anniversary since she left to meet the Risen Lord. Always remembered with love by her mother Giovanna, her two sons, brothers, sisters-in-law, nephew, nieces, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

IT Meeting

The Computer Society of Malta and Malta Enterprise are organising a roundtable meeting to discuss the opportunities provided by Malta for the development of information and communication technology.

It will be held at the Victoria Hotel, in Sliema on May 14 from 8.30 - 10.30 a.m.

Further information may be obtained from Marthese Wirth on tel. 2398 0131 (mornings only) or by e-mail at info@csm.org.mt.

Bugibba Festival

St Paul's Bay local council has joined forces with a bars and restaurant association to organise a youth-targeted festival as part of the European Union celebrations. This will be held at Bugibba square tomorrow from 2pm.

Art Exhibition

The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce will be holding its annual art exhibition at the International Fair of Malta between June 29 and July 11, 2004.

The exhibition is open to all artists residing in Malta, even those not members of the society.

Interested artists are requested to collect a copy of the regulations and the application form from the society at Palazzo De La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta.

More information may be obtained by phoning 2124 4339 or by e-mail, msoamc@maltanet.net

The closing date is Friday, 28th May 2004.

Arts In Ireland

The last session in this year's seminar series Work in Progress in the Social Studies programme at the University of Malta is being held on Wednesday from 6 - 7.30 p.m.

Artist and art lecturer Isabelle Borg will discuss Arts in Ireland Today. The seminar will be held in room 104, Gateway Building, University of Malta. The public is welcome.

SMS Offer

Vodafone Malta has extended its 1 cent per SMS offer until the end of June. This special offer applies during all weekends in May and June, on all local messages sent between Vodafone numbers.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Malta Maritime Museum, an exhibition of modern Spanish paintings by Spanish artist Gonzalo Martin Calero.
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Museum of Archaeology and the Old Prisons in Victoria, exhibition of original stamp design depicting personalities.
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Exhibition Hall, Victoria, exhibition of paintings by Gozitan artist George Scicluna.
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Banca Giuratale, Victoria exhibition of oil paintings by J. David Murphy.
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 Fine Arts Museum, exhibition of contemporary Italian graphics and exhibition on Maltese stamp.
At Millennium Chapel, Paceville, exhibition of icons by Hungarian artist Magdolna Boda.
At VGB Art Gallery, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Martine Derenbach Gervais.
At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, exhibition of photos of visit to St Petersburg by former President Guido de Marco.