Social and Personal

BORG. On October 2, at her residence, MARY, née Grixti, of Valletta residing in Gwardamangia, aged 89, widow of Anthony, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Julie, widow of her son Freddie, Rita and her husband Paul Mangion, Tessie and her husband Joe Attard, Vince and his wife Jane, Charlie and his wife Pauline, Rose and her husband Charlie Schembri, Margaret and her husband Karmenu Axiaq, Doris and her husband Benny Bartolo, Anna and her husband Ray Xuereb, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves her residence today at 2.15 p.m. for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.

CALLEJA - MARIA DOLORES (Dolly) née Borg, widow of Anthony, passed peacefully away on October 3. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved son, daughters and their spouses, Patrick and Betty Calleja, Maryanne and Noel Debono, Carmen and Tony Pace, Marie and Tony Buhagiar, Suzanne and Joe Carabott, her sisters Nelly Barbara of Australia and Gina Portelli, in-laws, many relatives and friends. Also mourning the loss of their beloved nanna are her grandchildren Kenneth, Natasha, Louise, Karl, Keith, Tara, Henriette, Edward, Francesco, Patrick, Kristina and Steven, their spouses and fiancées and her great-grandchildren. The funeral leaves the Holy Family Home, Naxxar today at 8.30 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

Appreciation - Eileen Calleja

Anna Cesareo writes:

My very good friend and neighbour Eileen has moved house to a much better and poshier place, which I am sure she is sharing with her husband Victor.

I did not want to go to the funeral because of very particular reasons which Eileen knew about. I knew I could not take it! However, I could not possibly let my friend go without my last goodbye.

I've known Eileen for over 40 years, before she got married. I was introduced to her by her (then) fiancé Victor who used to come to replace me at the pharmacy in Birkirkara and we got to know each other rather well. On and off we lost contact but, when we met again, we could always pick up where we left off.

When I worked in a pharmacy in Ta' Xbiex, her daughter Graziella used to live in the flat above the pharmacy, so again, we picked up our friendship and finally we ended up as neighbours living two doors away from each other in the same street.

Eileen was a kind unobtrusive person, a real friend, always ready to lend a sympathetic ear, ask relevant questions through sheer interest, giving her honest advice and always offering her prayers. She never asked for anything in return.

In a word, all I can say, Eileen was Eileen.

Her children Graziella and Daniela have been very lucky to have her as their mother and I have been very lucky to have her as my friend.

Farewell Eileen, until we meet again.

In Memoriam

BALDACCHINO - PHILIP. In loving memory of my husband who passed away on October 4, 2004. Sadly missed by his loving wife Phyllis, his daughters Jane, Philip, Keith and Adonelle, Christabelle and Stefan, Pauline, Donald and Kim, Joyce, Joe and Janice. A Eucharistic celebration will be held today at 7 p.m. at Zebbug parish church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

BECK - H.V. (Harry). Treasured memories on the 21st anniversary of his death. His family.

BUTTIGIEG - EDGAR. Cherished memories of a dearly loved brother on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Greatly missed. His brothers and sisters.

BUTTIGIEG - RITA. In loving memory, today the third anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by Joe, Josette, Gary, Geraldine and Gail.

CACHIA-CASTELLETTI - VICTORIA. Loving memories of our darling mother. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers, today and always. Clementine, Mary, Oreste, Anthony and families.

CAUCHI. Today is the third anniversary of our dearest sister HILDA.
They say there is a reason
And that time will heal
But for us,
Neither time nor reason
Will change the way we feel.
Forever in our hearts and prayers. Her father Paul, her sister Alice and Carmelo, Joyce and Ray.

ELLUL - RENATO. Lovingly remembered on the 10th anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed by his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. Today being the 19th anniversary of the death of MIKIEL. Never forgotten by his wife Doris, his children John and his wife Nathalie, Rita and her husband George, Susan and her boyfriend Clinton J, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

GANADO - GODWIN. Treasured memories of my dearest father on this the 41st anniversary of his death. Still so sadly missed by his loving daughter Lila.

GRECH. Dear JONATHAN, however long my life may last, whatever lands I view, whatever joy or grief is mine, I will always think of you. Someday I hope to meet you, the day I know not when, but we shall meet in a better land and never part again. Michela.

GRECH. In loving memory of my dearest JONATHAN, today the sixth anniversary of his death. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Sadly missed by Thérèse, Alberto, Gabriella, Alberto and Pia.

GRUPPETTA - AGNES. Four years have passed but never forgotten. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Carol.

JACCARINI. Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother, GIAELE, on the 35th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

STAFRACE. In loving memory of ELVIRA on the fifth anniversary of her death. Her son Salvinu and family.

STORACE - EVELYN née Rizzo. On her 23rd anniversary. A prayer is solicited. Her children.

TABONE. We remember with much love our mother LUCY on the 16th anniversary of her death. Her memory brings only joy to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The American International Women's Association

The American International Women's Association collected Lm2,492 during 2004 which was donated to charitable institutions and other philanthropic causes in Malta.

Know Your Language

The Best Language Practice of the Year Award has been awarded to nine schools.

Organised by the Department for Curriculum Management in conjunction with the National Curriculum Council, the award marked the European Day of Languages, celebrated last week.

The 16 schools that took part in the competition had to compile a detailed write-up of their language project. Anthony Valletta Primary A in Birkirkara, G.F. Agius de Soldanis School in Gozo and Qrendi's Filippo Zammit Primary C in Qrendi netted the first prize.

The second prize was won by St George's Primary A in Qormi and Dun Guzepp Xerri Primary C in St Julians. St Monica School in Gzira and Prof. Guzè Aquilina Primary and Special Unit in Sannat were awarded the third prize.

Kercem primary and Sir Arturo Mercieca Primary in Victoria got a special mention.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, photographic exhibition entitled The 80th Anniversary Of The Russian Centre For International And Cultural Cooperation and art exhibition entitled My Malta by Anna Panasyuk.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, exhibition of ceramic sculptures by Paul Haber.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, photographs, digitised film footage, vintage photographic cameras and printing tools marking the 50 anniversary of the Department of Information.
At Zabbar local council, On The Way, artistic works by Herbert Du Bois.