Social and Personal

ATTARD. On September 3, at St James Capua Hospital, Carmelo (Sam), passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by his wife Lilian née Attard Montalto, his sons Philip, Andrew and his wife Anna, his grandchildren Nicola and Anthony, his sister Rose Portelli, Violet widow of his brother Joe, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, today at 2.15 p.m. for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. Burial, which is strictly private, will be held in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated.

CASSAR. On September 3, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, Joe, of Valletta, ex-PC 931 k/a Il-Bahri, and ex-Allied Newspapers Ltd employee, aged 69, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved wife Marlene née Micallef, his children Carmen and her husband Eugenio Bugeja, Joseph and his wife Theresa, Moira, and Roberta and her husband Pierre Casha, his adorable grandchildren Dillon, Ashley, Kyle, Katriss, Gayle, Christina and Gaia, his brothers and sisters John, Frances, Emanuel, Mary, Charles, Agnes and their spouses, his in-laws and their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for Ta' Giezu church, Valletta, 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 Gesù fil-Proxxmu Dun Gorg Grima Foundation, Gozo, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FENECH. On September 4, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMELO, aged 71, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Karen, Saviour, and Joseph, their respective spouses and families, his brother and sisters, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church in Fgura, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

MICELI. On September 3, at Tullamore Hospital, Ireland, LUCA LUIGI (Gino), aged 83, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Claire, his loving sister N.D. Giovanna Stagno dei Principi d'Alcontres, his sister-in-law, Lilian Miceli-Farrugia, his cousins Johanna Farrugia, Louis and Monica Farrugia, Marisa O'Cock, his nieces and nephews Mimici and Francis Vassallo, Mark and Josette Miceli-Farrugia, Hélène and Ivor Zammit, Marina and Mark Hogg, Alberto and Ann Miceli-Farrugia, Francesca and Geoffrey Warr, Fiammetta Bonanno, Alberto Stagno d'Alcontres, Michaela and Francesco Marullo di Condojanni, Marcantonio and Stefania Stagno d'Alcontres, Francesco and Rossella Stagno d'Alcontres, Alessandro Stagno d'Alcontres and Maria Fernanda Stagno d'Alcontres, his many relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.

PORTELLI. On September 4, at Id-Dar Tal- Kleru, Rev Fr CARMELO of Marsa, aged 84, beloved son of the late John and Teresa, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by his family, fellow clergy and sisters of the Qaddejja tac-Cenaklu. He is deeply mourned by his dedicated sister Lilly, Sr M. Raimondina OP and Maria, widow of Bernard Caruana, and his brothers Joseph and his wife Mary, Francis and his wife Doreen, Saviour Aldo and his wife Lina. His nephews and nieces Frank and Joanna of his late brother George and Doris, Margareth, Ronald and Rita, Marthese and Paul, Philip, Josette and Noel, Christine, Louise and Catherine and their respective families. - R.I.P. The funeral cortege leaves from Id-Dar Tal-Kleru today at 2 p.m. for Holy Trinity parish church, Marsa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar Tal-Kleru, Fleur-de-Lys would be appreciated.

In Memoriam

ARRIGO - WANDA née Pellegrini Petit. On the first anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered by Christine and Victor, Jackie and Hugh, her grandchildren, her sister, brothers and in-laws. Kindly remember her in your prayers.

BONELLO - HENRY. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the fourth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Therese, his children and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Valletta.

BUTLER - MINNIE. A dearly loved mother and adored grandmother. May she rest in peace. Helen, Joe and family.

BUTLER. Unfading memories of my dearest mother MINNIE née Borg Hampton on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Tenderly I treasure the past with memories that will always last. Phyllis.

BUTLER - MINNIE née Borg Hampton. A cherished mother and grandmother remembered with love and gratitude always, especially today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Carmen, Saviour and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DARMENIA-GRECH - EVELYN née Debono. Loving thoughts of our dear mother, today her 50th anniversary. Gone from us so long ago, but her memory lives on daily in our hearts. Emma, Rose and Thérèse.

MALLIA - ELIZABETH (Lissie). Remembering a much loved mother and grandmother, today the 18th anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her son Joe, daughters Evelyn, Melita, Miriam and their families. God give her eternal rest.

MIFSUD - JOHN MIFSUD, Ph.C. Remembering with love our dear father on the 28th anniversary of his demise. His son Joe, Georgette and grandchildren.

PORTELLI. In loving memory of RITA, today the third anniversary of her demise. Her husband Toninu, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

VASSALLO - MARIA. Treasured memories of a much loved mother, today the sixth anniversary of her passing on to eternal life.
We lost a mother with a heart of gold
Who was more to us than wealth untold
She fell asleep with no time to say goodbye
And so many times
We have asked to question - why?
If she had spoken before she died
These are the words she would have replied
'This life for me has truly passed
I've loved you to the very last
Weep not for me but courage take
And love each other
For my sake'.
Forever in our hearts. Lina, Joe, Nathalie, Marthese, Marianne and spouses.

VASSALLO - MARIA. To nanna.
God walked in His garden
Plucking flowers along the way
He plucked one so dear to us
To add to his bouquet.
Our hearts were broken
We didn't want you to go
But the Lord said He needed you
To form part of his bouquet
So we'll try our best
To be loving and kind each day
So one day nanna, we'll be counted worthy
To be part of that lovely master's bouquet.
Love you always nanna. Claire, Joanna, Kevin, Louise, Jackie, Laura, Joseph, Hannah, Tara, Francesca, Ben and great-grandchildren Xikira and Yannick.

Cruise winner

Joanne Ellul from Mosta won a Mediterranean cruise for two on board the MSC Melody.

The week-long cruise was the prize of a competition organised by Valletta Waterfront and 89.7 Bay Radio with the collaboration of Hamilton Travel, representatives in Malta of MSC Crociere, the operators of the MSC Melody.

The captain of MSC Melody, Mario Stiffa, presented the prize during a special lunch held for all the finalists on board the ship.

Local Councils

Today's meeting
4 p.m. San Gwann.

What's On Today

Films
6.45 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (12); 9 p.m. Lilya 4-Ever (18).