Social and Personal

DEBATTISTA. On December 30, at Sa Maison Retirement Home, Pietà, INES, aged 93, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Adelina, widow of John Bonavia, Mary and Martin Cachia of Canada, Jane and Joe Spiteri, Joyce of Canada, Antoinette and Tony Azzopardi, Joe and Doris Debattista, and Doris and Mario Micallef, nephews, nieces and many relatives.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 7.45 a.m. for Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May she rest in peace.

FARRUGIA. On December 30, at St Luke's Hospital, PAOLO, aged 71, of Valletta, ex-Enemalta employee, widower of Rose née Cassar, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Paul and his wife Diane, Romwaldo and his wife Doris, and Joseph and his wife Rita, his grandchildren Andrè, Michela, Ian, Luca, Jeremy, Jean Claude and Rossana, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 9 a.m. for St Augustine parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

GAUCI. On December 30, at St Luke's Hospital, Mary née Zammit, aged 85, widow of Joseph. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Martha, wife of John Scerri, Doris, wife of Victor Caruana, Josette, wife of John Finn, both of British Colombia, Canada, Tanya, wife of Stanley Borg Cardona, David and his wife Claire, Anna and Michael, her 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, her sisters Amalia Soler, Tessie and Tommy Demajo, her sister-in-law Polly Zammit, and Mary Zammit. - R.I.P.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.

PAGNELLI. On December 29, in Rome, Italy, GIUSEPPE, known as Peppino, aged 85, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmelina, his children Michael and his wife Alice, Alida and her husband Francesco, Gwen and her husband Alex, his grandchildren, his brother-in-law Joseph Muscat, his sister-in-law Amelia and her husband Anthony Mangion, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral was held yesterday in Rome.

PIZZUTO. On December 30, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, Ethel, aged 80, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Gerald and his wife Rosemary, her sister Lina and her husband Ronald Pace, nephews and nieces, in-laws, relatives and friends - R.I.P.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Requiem Masses

Yesterday's notice for a Requiem Mass for YVONNE MANGION was inadvertently published. It had already been published on November 30. Any inconvenience is regretted.

In Memoriam

ABELA - IRIS. Mum, your loving smile and tenderness remain in my heart to fill the emptiness of being without you. Departed this life on December 31, 1991. Her daughter Sonia and family.

ARCIOLA. In loving memory of ENRICO, a beloved husband and father, on the third anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Forever in our hearts.

BARTOLI - JOSEPH. Today being the second anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife May, children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. Always in my thoughts and prayers.

BONELLO - JOSEPHINE (Jo). It has been three years since you left us but your unique love and warmth are with us always. With treasured, unforgettable memories. Paula, Julian and Lexy.

CACHIA - LINA. Lovingly remembered by her family 13 years from her demise.

CAMILLERI - TOUSSÉ of Paola. Unfading memories of a wonderful husband and father, today the sixth anniversary of his demise. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 6.30 p.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema. Always in our hearts and prayers. His wife Rose, children Mary, Doris and Thomas and their respective families.

CASOLANI. In everlasting memory of our dear MARY on the 27th anniversary of her death. May she rest in peace. Robert, Angela, Ray and in-laws.

CHIRCOP - Sister LEONNIA of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Treasured memories of our dearest friend on the second anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Deeply missed and never forgotten. Your community, your family and the Camilleri family. A prayer is solicited.

CORDINA PEREZ - ENRICO, ex-parish priest of St Cajetan church, Hamrun, and Canon of the Cathedral Chapter, today the 48th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his nephews and nieces.

DEMAJO - CONSIE. Remembering a dear aunt on the second anniversary of her death. Antoinette.

GRIMA. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, VINCENT, today the 20th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Jessie, his children, in-laws, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.

MUSCAT. In loving memory of DORIS who died on December 31, 1994. Ever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Her sisters Jane, Mary, Jess, relatives and friends.

SCICLUNA - GODFREY. Monday, January 3 the first anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his wife Rose and family. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at noon at Balluta parish church.

SEYCHELL - MARY. In loving memory of a dear, beloved mother and grandmother on the sixth anniversary of her demise. A prayer is solicited.

TALIANA - TONIO. Cherished memories of a deeply missed friend on the first anniversary of his meeting with the Lord.
If recollecting were forgetting,
Then I remember not.
And if forgetting, recollecting,
How near I had forgot.
And if to miss, were merry,
And to mourn, were gay,
How very blithe the fingers
That gathered this, today!
Colin and family.

VELLA. In everlasting memory of a beloved wife, JUDY, today the first anniversary of her demise. Her husband Joe, her children Nicola, Jeremy and Camilla, respective husbands and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA - RITA. Cherished memories of our dear mother on the third anniversary of her death. So sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Bella and Joe, Marie and Tony and Anna and Julien, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Epiphany concert

Mdina local council will be presenting the Epiphany concert at the Corte Capitanale in Mdina on January 8 at 7 p.m. Entrance is free but advanced booking is recommended by calling the council on 2145 0707.

Mass for peace

Archbishop Joseph Mercieca will be concelebrating Mass at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, today at 5.30 p.m. on the occasion of the World Day of Peace, which is marked on New Year's Day, tomorrow.

The Te Deum will be sung.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Malta, Valletta (next to the Jesuits' church), Rhythms in Imaginations, exhibition of sculptures by Ganni Pace.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, exhibition of abstract art, The Conspiracy Trial, by Norbert Attard, Austin Camilleri, Pawl Carbonaro, Alfred Chircop, Anton Grech, John L. Grima, Luciano Micallef, Anthony Spagnol and Willie Apap.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wignacourt Museum Rabat (next to St Paul's church), a Neapolitan crib with authentic 18th century figurines.

6 to 9 p.m. at the Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, exhibition of 16 hand-made cribs.