Social and Personal

BUGEJA. BERNARD went to meet the Lord of Life on July 27, aged 70. He leaves to mourn his loss his adoring wife Mary Rose née Coleiro, his sisters Gina Attard, Marie Ann and Bill Axisa, Rose and Louis Sapienza, Lina Mamo, his brothers Andrew and Paul and his wife Maria, his in-laws Dr Joseph Coleiro of Dundee Scotland and Antoniette Coleiro, his nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.45 a.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, the Salesians of Sliema and Ursuline Crèche in Sliema will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

CINI. On July 29, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, Mary, née Quintano, aged 70, of Hamrun, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Thomas, her daughter Marthese, wife of Noel Camilleri, her beloved grandsons Isaac and Benjamin, her brother Charles and his wife Carmen, in-laws and their spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

FARRUGIA. On July 29, ANGELO, aged 83, of Floriana, residing in Birzebbuga, passed peacefully away. He leaves to mourn his great loss his children Mary Rose and her husband Antonio Espinosa Rodriguez and their daughter Anna Maria, Twannie and his wife Carmen and their son Christopher, Monica wife of the late Carmelo Runco and their children Alessandro, Olivia and Lara, Vincent and his wife Nathalie and their children Michelle, Elaine and Matthew, Lino and his wife Allison and their children Daniel, Emily Jane, Rebecca and Neil, Alfred and his wife Isabel and their children Robert and Diane, Rita and her husband Joseph Bonello and their children David, Maria and Kevin, Maris and her husband Raymond Young and their children Veronica and Jessica, his brother Emanuel, his in-law Rose Scicluna, Rev. Francis X. Schembri, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves his residence in Birzebbuga today at 2.15 p.m. for St Peter in Chains parish church, Birzebbuga, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

VELLA. On July 28, at St Luke's Hospital, Mary née Zarb, aged 47, of Mgarr. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Samuel, her children Mark, Kylie and Clive and his girlfriend Pauline, her parents Emanuel and Grace, her brother Joe and his wife Marthese, her sisters Vicky and her husband Emanuel, Doris and her husband Joe, Pauline and her husband Frans and Tessie and her husband Joe, her in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3.30 p.m. for Mgarr parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Mgarr cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

AGIUS - Fr TARCISIUS AGIUS, ex-parish priest of Marsascala. A very dear uncle. His family.

DELIA. Cherished memories of our beloved GEORGE, a loving husband and father, on the sixth anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Olivia, Christian and Stephen.

DELIA - GEORGE. In loving memory of my dear brother on the sixth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lino, Christine and family.

GRUPPETTA. In ever loving memory of MARIE on the second anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her sons Arthur, Victor and Maurice, her in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer for her repose is appreciated.

MOFFETT - NORMAN. Everlasting memories of a dear husband, today the 18th anniversary of his death. A prayer is kindly solicited. Carmen and Raymond.

MOFFETT. In memory of a beloved brother, NORMAN, today the 18th anniversary of his death. Forever in our hearts and in our prayers. Maurice and Mercedes.

MOFFETT - NORMAN. Fondest memories of a dear son-in-law on the 18th anniversary of his death. Doris Pisani and family.

NAUDI - ALFRED (Fred) NAUDI, BE&A. In ever loving memory of a beloved husband and father, today the 16th anniversary of his passing on. Fondly remembered by his wife Lena, sons Alfred and Simon, grandchildren Laura and Max. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PACE BONELLO. In loving memory of dear LOUIS who died 40 years ago today. Always remembered by his wife, sons and daughter.

PACE BONELLO. In loving memory of our dear LOUIS on the 40th anniversary of his death. Antoine and his family.

PREZIOSI. In loving memory of Professor Count Sir LUIGI PREZIOSI, today the 39th anniversary of his death. His family.

XUEREB - PAULINE. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved sister and aunt, today the ninth year of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sister Marlene and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Summer shutdown. Last trading day Friday, August 6, re-opening Monday, August 23, 2004.

Night At Sea

The Friends of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be holding a night at sea on the Fernandez II on August 8 to raise money for the Little Sisters community.

The Fernandez II will leave The Strand, Sliema at 8 p.m. heading for Vittoriosa for the fireworks display on the eve of the feast of St Lawrence.

Tickets at Lm12.50 will include a cold buffet and local wine.

For more details phone Christine Debono on 2133 0453, 7944 4135 or 2133 3109.

Cheques are to be made payable to the Friends of the Little Sisters of the Poor and mailed to Ms Debono at 50, Windsor Terrace, Sliema SLM 09.

VRT Course

The first of a series of courses leading to a VRT Testers Licence, organised by the Employment and Training Corporation, starts on August 4.

The courses are for the vehicle tester only, who is the person who actually carries out the testing, and successful completion is a prerequisite of an application for a Vehicle Testers' Licence. Candidates will sit for a written one-hour examination.

Bike Missing

A Yamaha DT 125 motorcycle, with registration JUV 111, was reported stolen from Marsascala on Monday. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Zabbar police station.

Local Councils

Today's meeting
Noon Xewkija.

Car Wash

TDM 2000 will be holding a car wash at the Luxol Car Park, St Andrew's in aid of the YMCA Valletta social work programme and the shelter for the homeless on Sunday.

The activity will start at 8.30 a.m. and ends 12 hours later.

TDM 2000 is a youth based organisation, whose main objectives are to organise activities for youths in Swieqi and surrounding areas as well as promoting and organising youth exchanges.

For further information call on 7978 7675 or send an e-mail to tdm2000@hotmail.com.

Enquiry Charge

Maltacom said that as from Sunday all incoming calls to its directory enquiry service (1182) will be charged at the rate of 10c +VAT per call.

What's On Today

Beer Festival
7.30 p.m. at Ta' Qali National Park, 24th Farsons Great Beer Festival. Entrance is free.

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, photo and information exhibition entitled the Life and Works of Anton Chekhov.

9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Museum of Archaeology and the Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, the Old Prisons, Victoria, and the Museum of Natural History, Mdina exhibitions of original stamp designs.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Il Gattopardo Art Gallery and Bistro, Mdina, ceramics by Gabriel Caruana.