Social and Personal

Mr CARLO VELLA and Miss MARIA VELLA
The wedding between CARLO and MARIA took place on Saturday, February 3, 1945, at St George's parish church, Victoria, Gozo. Congratulations and lots of love from their sons and daughters, their respective spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Obituary

BORG. On February 2, at St Luke's Hospital, STELLA of Sliema, aged 79, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters, Carmen, who used to reside with her, Doris and her husband Tony Busuttil, John and his wife Jane, Tessie, widow of her brother Saviour, and in Australia, Tony and his wife Lina, Annie and her husband Louis Sacco, Alfred and his wife Rose, Margaret and her husband Richard Spiteri, Aida, widow of her brother Paul, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 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 greatly appreciated.

CINI. On February 2, JOHN, widower of Rose, aged 85, passed away to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother-in-law John Ellul and his sister-in-law Gemma Sciberras, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence today at 2 p.m. for Fgura parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.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.

HALLWOOD. Suddenly, on January 29, at her residence in London, ANGELIKA, widow of Frank, aged 74. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Peter, her daughter Joan and their families, her sister Maria, her brother Ralph of Canada and his wife, nephews and nieces.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MALLIA. On February 2, at St Luke's Hospital, INES née Ciappara, aged 84, of Hamrun, residing at Mtarfa home for the elderly. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen and her husband Lawrence Fino, Joe and his wife Anna, Mario and Dorothy, Anna and her husband Joe Falzon, Charles and his wife Jacqueline, her sister Violet and her brother Joe of Canada, her grandchildren, in-laws, great-grandchildren, cousins, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at St Cajetan parish church, Hamrun at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Fra Diego, Hamrun will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ZAMPA. On January 25, at King's College Hospital, London, VICTOR, aged 70, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Ann née Todd, his children Stephen, Melita and Rudy, his brothers Joseph and his wife Mary, Frank and his wife Rina, his sister Doris and her husband Robert Gatt, his nephews, nieces, relatives and many close friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 2.15 p.m. at St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Appreciation - John M. Calleja

Clifford A. Smith writes:

As far as my memory goes, I always remember Uncle John as a nice man, wearing that impeccable smile that cheered up whoever had the blessing of meeting him. Kind hearted like no one I have ever encountered, his thoughts were always towards those in need, be they family, friends, colleagues, employees or even the man in the street he would have just met moments earlier.

Many happy memories flood my mind when I think of all his achievements as I am writing this short appreciation. From an apprentice in engineering at the dockyard, he worked and studied hard to occupy various managerial positions, including chief executive officer at the commercial and sales division at Malta Drydocks (1951-69), general manager of Malta Overseas Trading Co. (1969-71) and CEO of Malta Drydocks (1971-81), where he was loved and respected by all workers. Afterwards, he fulfilled his dream in setting up and managing Calmarine Services Ltd (1982-2005).

He also served for a number of years in various institutions including the Association of Ship Agents and the shipping and bunkering trade section of the Chamber of Commerce. He was also a life president of the Drydocks Sports and Social Club and a director of Seamalta Co. Ltd.

Far more than the titles he achieved throughout his life, Uncle John definitely earned the respect of all those who had the opportunity to work with him and also share special moments in life. His charismatic persona will definitely be missed. As a family member, a friend and an employee; I already do.

As he used to say, "it is never possible to give comprehensive information in such a brief" but the sense of emptiness his void has left among all his friends, colleagues and employees, including myself, as well as his wife Winnifred and his daughter Stephanie, will surely be felt.

He was a perfect model and mentor. That is why myself and all those who knew and loved him will follow his footsteps to keep his dream and memory alive.

May the Lord grant him eternal peace.

In Memoriam

CASSAR. FLORA. In loving memory, on her 19th anniversary. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters and in-laws. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DARMANIN. VALLY. Loving memories of a dear mother and grandmother, today the first anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

FORMOSA. In loving memory of JOHN on the eighth anniversary of his death. Always in the thoughts of his wife Daidi, son Karlo, his sister, brothers and in-laws.

GRECH. In loving and unfading memory of our dear mother ELSIE, today the 39th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Rosemary, Tony, Victor and Austin, in-laws, relatives and friends.

MIZZI. HELEN. Precious and unfading memories of a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, especially today being the fifth anniversary of her death. Never forgotten and so sadly missed by her daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. May she rest in peace.

SCICLUNA. Loving memories of IGNATIUS on the 21st anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by Doris and Marthese.

STEER. ANTONIA. In memory of a dear mother on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by her daughter Dorothy and Ernest, her son Maurice, his wife Mary and their children.

TABONE. Fondest memories of our dear mother MARION, today the fourth anniversary of her death. Anne, Claire and David, Tancred and Karla. Always in our hearts and prayers.

VELLA. In loving memory of our dearly beloved mother MARY who went to meet the Risen Lord 14 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Maria, Connie, Tanya, Martin and their families.

ZAMMIT. JOHN. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 27th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Mary, Anna, Dorothy and Mark.

Seminar

The University of Malta Academic Staff Association will be holding a one-day seminar on Restructuring The University: What Should Be Done Following The Chalmers' Report? at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard today starting at 8.30 a.m.

The speakers will include Education Minister Louis Galea and University Rector Roger Ellul-Micallef.

Costume contest

Embassy Cinemas will be holding a carnival costume competition for children on Monday at 10 a.m.

Before the competition, the newly released film Racing Stripes will be screened.

Patrons present will be asked to applaud for each contestant so as to participate in the judging along with a panel of judges.

Road Closed

Main Street in Tarxien will be closed to traffic on Saturday between 7 and 9 a.m. and traffic on the way to Valletta will be diverted to Zejtun Road, Palma Street and Market Square.

Lupus Support Group

The Lupus Support Group Malta will be holding its annual general meeting at the Malta Playing Fields Association headquarters in Floriana on Saturday at 10 a.m.

For more details call 2137 0234, 2143 5647 or 2131 1310.

Radio contest

Radio 89.7 Bay will be holding a competition to promote Maltese talent and also to reward a couple on Valentine's Day.

Listeners who hear Bitterside's new single Drop of Wine on the radio have the chance to win a special day in the Club Room Suite of the Intercontinental (Malta).

All finalists will automatically win a copy of Bitterside's album Somehow Different.

What's On Today

Tours
10.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m. and 5.15 p.m., guided tours of the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta.

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