Social and Personal

GRECH. On September 30, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, SALVINU, aged 78, after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Evelyn, his two children Mario and Marisa, their spouses Nathalie and Ray Spiteri, his two beloved grandchildren Marsha and her fiancé Dr Karl Mercieca and Marc, besides other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCICLUNA. On September 30, at Casa Leone, St Julian's, VICTORIA MARY née Amato-Gauci (known as Queenie), aged 94, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, loving and beloved mother of Martin and Valerie. She also leaves to mourn her sad loss her son-in-law Peter de Bono and daughter-in-law Lorie, her brother Frederick Amato-Gauci, her sisters-in-law Josephine and Jesureau, Doris and Inez, her three grandchildren Nicky de Bono and her husband Mark Holt, Michael de Bono and his wife Claire, and Justin Scicluna and his wife Wendy, her great-grandchildren Felix, Mathilda, Isabel and India, her nephews and nieces and many other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel, followed by private interment.

SULLIVAN. On September 30, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMELO E. SULLIVAN, widower of Franca, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by his family, at the venerable age of 93. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Marie Rose and her husband Group Captain Franco Grima MD. RAF (Retd.), his sons John and his wife Edith, Stephen and his wife Marisa, his beloved grandchildren Adele and Andrew Cook, Mark, Alexis and Peter, Vanessa and Simon Portelli, Amanda and Francesco Depasquale, Matthew and Elena, Michael, Francesca and Ruben, John, his great-grandchildren Francesca, George, Julia, Andrea and Luke, his brothers and sisters and their spouses Salvino and Maria, Rita, widow of Joe Toledo, Harry and Lina, Maria and Walter Attard, Joe, Eddie and Lina, Rose, widow of Louis, Lilian, widow of Frank Camilleri, Therese, widow of Godfrey, Margaret and Ronnie Agius, his in-laws Connie DeBono, Joe Debono and Matty Debono, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CARUANA - JOHN H., 1.10.'86. Cherished and treasured memories of our dear father on the 18th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord, now reunited with his beloved wife Josephine. Fondly remembered by their children Mario and Caroline, David, Joanne and Sandro and grandchildren.

CARUANA. In loving memory of WILLIAM on the fifth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary and daughter Joan. Always in our hearts and prayers.

CILIA - MARY. Fondly remembered on her anniversary today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Carmen and Josephine.

ELLUL MERCER. In loving memory of our dear mother MARY, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children Josie, Alfred and Sylvia, their respective spouses and her grandchildren.

FALZON - CARMEN. Treasured memories of a dearest wife and mother, today the third anniversary of her demise.
The special years will not return
When we were all together
But with the love within our hearts
You will walk with us forever.
Her husband David and daughters Lindsey and Caroline. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at the Resurrection of Christ church, Pembroke, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

GRUPPETTA. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, JOSEPH, on the 20th anniversary of his death. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. Yvonne, Edwin, Marlene, Gordon and Joanna.

RAUSI. In loving memory of dear TESSIE on the 28th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Albert, Albert Jnr., Stephen, Veronica and grandchildren.

VELLA - ANTHONY (Ninu). Treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 16th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his sons, daughters and their families. Kindly remember him in your prayers.

VELLA - INES, GERTRUDE and ANTHONY. Remembering with love and gratitude our dear parents. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Their children.

VINCENTI KIND - RICHARD. Treasured memories of a beloved husband on the 21st anniversary of his passing to the Lord.
You meant so much to me,
There is nothing I can say,
The grief is still within my heart
As I think of you
Today and every day.
Anne.

VINCENTI KIND - RICHARD. In loving remembrance of our dear father on the 21st anniversary of his demise.
Many years have passed
But our love and
Special memories will
Last forever in our hearts.
May he rest in peace in the Lord. Bernadette, Theresa, Lynn and Karen and families.

VINCENTI KIND. In fond memory of RICHARD, today his 21st anniversary. Never forgotten by all the staff at Auto Sales Ltd and Kind's. May he rest in peace.

VINCENTI KIND - RICHARD.
There will always be that
Something left of you,
It may not be life but memory,
The special memory of you.
Doris and family.

VINCENTI KIND - RICHARD. In sweet remembrance of a dearly loved brother-in-law and uncle.
No matter how many
Years pass by,
You often come to mind
Simply because
You were so good and kind
To one and all.
Helen, Chris, Sharon and Walter-John.

VINCENTI KIND - RICHARD. We will always miss our brother-in-law, with everlasting love and sweet remembrances. Irene, Henry, Diane and Kristina.

XERRI de CARO - JAMES (Jimmy). In ever loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the 12th anniversary of his demise. Always fondly remembered with love in the thoughts and prayers of his wife Imelda, son Frank, daughter-in-law Mariella and grandchildren John and Simone.

Seminar On Islam

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Malta is holding a seminar on Islam And Peace tomorrow at the University of Malta, at 4 p.m. Islamic scholar Hadayatullah Hübsch will be the main speaker. All are welcome to attend. Entrance is free. For enquiries call 2381 6179 or 7932 0139.

Gratitude

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Malta expressed its gratitude to all those who conveyed their sympathy through messages of condolence after the Beslan terrorist act.

Memorial lecture

The Faculty of Education at the University of Malta and the History Teachers' Association will be holding the third Michael A. Sant memorial lecture at the national curriculum centre, Hamrun, today at 5.45 p.m.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain - Instruments of Torture, exhibition of 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.

From 6.30 - 8.30 p.m., Monday, at Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, exhibition of paintings by foreign artist Oloug Vethal.

At the Museum of Fine Arts, exhibition entitled Conspiracy Trial Drawing.