Social and Personal

Mr ANTHONY TONNA and Miss GOVANNA ABDILLA
The marriage took place on February 4, 1945, at St Paul's Oratory, Valletta. With love and congratulations from your children Carmel, Vivienne and Monica, their in-laws Frida and Philip, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Martina, Kaye and Luke.

Obituary

AQUILINA. On February 3, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMENA, widow of Paul, aged 78, passed away to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Twanny and Suzanne, Albert, Joe and his wife Doris, Mary and her husband Mario Polidano, and Connie and her husband Anton Ricca, grandchildren and great-grandchild, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

CASOLANI. On February 3, MAVIS née Vella, passed peacefully away at the age of 56 comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her son Simon and his wife Denise, her daughter Janika and her fiancée Edward, her only granddaughter Martina, her brothers Lino, Derek and his wife Helen, Kenneth and his wife Betty, James and Denise, Mark and his wife Anna, and Adrian and Nadya, her sister Gloria and her husband Albert Gatt Floridia, her step-mother Yvonne Vella, nephews and nieces, her close friends Ian Baird and Rene Buttigieg, other relatives and numerous friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said at Ta' L-Ibragg parish church tomorrow at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolarata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. May she rest in peace.

COPPINI. On February 3, JOSEPH COPPINI, Ph.C., aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife Cecile née Pace, his children Rita and Phillip Taylor-East, Paul (Magistrate for Gozo) and his wife Frances, Anne Marie and Sandro Spiteri Cremona, Elizabeth and Mario Attard, Martin and Annelise, Bernadette and Joep Van Schayik, Moira and Norbert Grixti, and Jeanette and George Grech, his grandchildren Philippa, Alex, Stephanie, Alan, Maria, Joseph, Nadya, Andrea, Natasha, Arianne, Angelica, Lorraine, Tommy, Michela, Beppe, Christina, Janine, Niki, Marc and Alicia, his brother Louis and his wife Blanche, his sisters Rose, widow of Henry Wirth, and Helen, wife of Vladimir Formosa, in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. A special thanks to the consultants, doctors and staff of M5 and MS2. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. On February 3, at St Luke's Hospital, EVELYN née Abela, aged 87, of Msida, residing at Swieqi, widow of Joseph, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Tessie, widow of her son Frank, Richard and his wife Eileen, Emanuel and his wife Rose, Aronne and his wife Antoinette, Vincent and his wife Rose, Raymond and his wife Violet, and Anna and her husband Joe Degiorgio, her brothers Rev. Aronne Abela, Joseph, Evaristo and Mary, widow of Renaldo, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Lukes Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Msida parish church, where Mass praesente cadavare 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. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

ZAMMIT. On February 2, at St Luke's Hospital, ERMINIA, of Cospicua, residing at Marsascala, aged 80, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her children Frank and his wife Mary, Marianne and her husband Joseph Micallef, her grandchild Lorna, her sister Giga, her brothers-in-law and their wives, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.15 p.m. for St Anne's parish church, Marsascala, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

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, and 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 today at 2.15 p.m. at St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ATTARD. Treasured memories of our dearest MARY, today being the 11th anniversary of her death. Her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

AZZOPARDI - DOMINIC (Wanese). In loving memory of a dear husband, father and son. It's been four years since you left us, yet it seems we were together just yesterday. We held your hand, touched your face and shed many tears. It was too hard to say goodbye. 'But in our hearts, a light shines, you're in our good Lord's care, we're sure, the joy of heaven, one day, with you we'll share.' We badly miss you with loving thoughts, your wife Carmen, daughter Marthese and sons Kevin and Joseph, Gaetano, Mirabel, Charlene, grandchildren Calvin and Björk, relatives and friends.

BARBARA. In memory of AGATHA on the third anniversary of her unexpected call to life eternal. Her brother Charles and sisters Joan, Saverina and Joyce.

BORG. In loving memory of EDWARD on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Helen, his sons and daughters, Paul and his wife Claire, Anton, Carmen and Theresa and her husband Anthony and grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6 p.m. at the Franciscan nuns' chapel, Msida.

BUSUTTIL - CARMELINA. On the third anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her children and grandchildren. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

BUTLER - ROBERT. A dearly loved father and adored grandfather. May he rest in peace. Helen, Joe and family.

BUTLER - ROBERT, 4.2.'80. In loving memory of a dear father and nannu. Very sadly missed. Carmen, Saviour and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. In loving memory of our dear mother BICE, today the 24th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sons, daughter and in-laws. A prayer is kindly solicited.

FENECH AZZOPARDI - GABRIEL, 04.02.'93-04.02.'05. Dearest dad, life has never been the same since you've gone. You are and always will be forever close to our heart. Your loving Liz, Paul and family.

GALEA - Dr HUGO GALEA, MD. Fondest memories of our beloved father gone to rest 47 years ago today. Joe, Lina, Maryrose, Michael, Nadette, in-laws and grandchildren.

PULLICINO. Treasured memories of our dearest mother MARY on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Carmen and Tessa.

STAFRACE - GEMMA. In everlasting memory of a dear wife and mother on the 11th anniversary of her passing away. Josie, Alexia and Stefan. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

STAFRACE. In loving memory of GEMMA, today the 11th anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by her mother-in-law Cettina.

STAFRACE - GEMMA. Remembered with love. Odette, Patrick, Allen and Daniel.

ZAMMIT - SPIRO. Lovingly remembered on the 11th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. His wife Lina, his children and families.

ZARB. Treasured memories of ORESTES on the 34th anniversary of his demise. Remembered with unfading love and gratitude by his family.

Equality conference

The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality for Men and Women will be holding a national conference on February 18 to celebrate its first anniversary.

The aim is to outline the work and achievements of the commission over the last year and to discuss strategies for the coming year.

The chief commissioner of the Irish Equality Commission, Dame Joan Harbison, will give the keynote address.

There will also be three workshops.

NCPE said participation in the conference should be confirmed by February 11.

The registration fee is LM5.

The NCPE may be contacted on 2590 3850.
gender.equality@gov.mt

Band Concert

St Catherine Band of Zurrieq will be presenting a musical programme at Sir Temi Zammit Hall of the University, Tal-Qroqq on February 19 at 7 p.m.

The concert forms part of a programme to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the martyrdom of St Catherine of Alexandria.

The band will be directed by Francis Falzon.

Tickets, which are free, can be obtained from the band club.

Feast of St Blaise

The feast of St Blaise will be celebrated with Holy Mass at the hurch dedicated to the saint in the limits of Zebbug on Sunday at 10 a.m.

The traditional blessing of bread and fruit will be made after Mass.

Some years ago the 15th century church was entrusted to the Social Action Movement which restored it through a donation by Lombard Bank and now uses it for social, cultural and socio-pastoral activities.

Church models

The annual exhibition of models of churches, statues and sacred objects will be held at the parish hall in Church Avenue, Paola from March 2 - 9.

The exhibition is held by an organising committee under the auspices of Christ the King parish church feast committee.

It will open from 9 a.m. to noon and 4.30 to 8 p.m.

Entrance is free.

Road Works

Due to works to be carried out along Triq ta' l-Ghadba and Triq S. Borg Olivier, Siggiewi, the following traffic arrangements will be in place from 7 a.m. tomorrow to 6 a.m. on Monday:

Vehicular traffic and public transport in both directions through part of Triq is-Siggiewi coming from Siggiewi and Zebbug will be controlled by traffic wardens at both ends of the road (at the junction with Triq ta' l-Ghadba and the junction with Triq S. Borg Olivier) and will flow through the carriageway in the direction from Siggiewi to Zebbug.

Car missing

A red Hyundai car bearing the registration number BAK 515 was reported stolen from Mosta on January 17. Anyone spotting the car is asked to phone 2123 0525 or 2157 4891.

Cultural soirée

The St Aloysius' College cultural soirée will be held between tomorrow and Tuesday.

Three-quarters of the proceeds from the events will go towards the tsunami victims and a quarter towards the Jesuit retreat house of Mount St Joseph.

The soirée boasts of 250 participants, all of whom will express their talent in a 30-minute musical, recitals, play and a comedy.

Booking is open from the college sixth form secretary's office.

What's On Today

Lecture
6.30 p.m. at the Circulo Cultural Hispano Maltés, Valletta, The Gastronomy of Spain, lecture in English by Chiara Felice.

Exhibition
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.