Social and Personal

CAMILLERI. On January 18, Rev. Fr MARCOLINO (Emanuel) Camilleri, of the Order of Friars Preachers, of Rabat, aged 91, went to meet the Risen Lord. He leaves to mourn his loss his brethren of the Maltese Dominican Province of St Pius V and of the St Martin de Porres Province of the US, the Rector, Sisters, staff and residents at the Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, his brother Dr Pio Camilleri MD and his wife Laura, and his many nephews and nieces. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Dominic's Priory, Rabat, tomorrow at 9.15 a.m. for the adjacent church of Our Lady of the Grotto where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Dominican Mission in Albania will be appreciated.

CARTER. On January 18, JESSIE of Senglea, widow of Saviour, at the venerable age of 96, passed peacefully away comforted by the rights of the Holy church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Salvinu and his wife Anne, Helen widow of Joe La Rosa de Cristofaro, George and his wife Monica, Charlie, Joe and his wife Maryrose, Paul widower of Mary, Tony and his wife Maria, Bertie and his wife Joyce, Hector and his wife Anna, her 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, her sisters Annie of N. Ireland and Mary, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Villa Messina, Rabat, tomorrow at 1.45 p.m. for Our Lady of Victory Church, Senglea, 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 Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. God grant her eternal rest.

MANGION. On January 17, JOSEPHINE of Sliema, ex-Headmistress, aged 83, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Carmelina, widow of Victor de Battista and Mary, wife of Joseph Zammit Mangion, her nephews and nieces, their respective spouses and children, and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by burial at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Jesuit Refugee Service will be appreciated. May she rest in peace.

ZAMMIT. On January 18, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMEL, aged 89, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Mary Carbonaro, Emanuel and his wife Lina, Helen Sciberras, George and his wife Spira, Maryanne and her husband Guzi Muscat, Phyllis and her husband Joe Fenech, Rose and her husband Joe Cassar, Josette and her husband John Walker and Charles and his wife Anna, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

Appreciation - Virginia Bonavia

Tessie Parnis writes:

My sister Gina, as my two sons call her, always helped me to find my smile. She always welcomed me and accepted me for what I am. Whenever I was feeling down, Gina would always be there to remind me that my efforts were worthwhile and that my accomplishments were worthy ones. She always let me know that she would catch me if I were to fall. She was much more wonderful than she ever admitted of being.

When my husband died suddenly, leaving me to rear my two very young sons, she crossed continents and came to Australia to watch over me and help me by looking after my young children.

My sister and I travelled the world together and we grew up very close to each other. Gina was so much more wonderful than I could ever hope to convey through these words.

My sister was someone I'm very proud to be related to. Having her as a special part of my family has given me memories I would not trade for anything and hopes that I will have for as long as I live.

My sister Gina was a person who was great to have around. She was someone who always laughed at my jokes, maybe because she had the same warped sense of humour. She always understood the times when I needed a shoulder to cry on. We have always been there for each other. We have laughed together, cried together, learned together, loved together and grown up together.

We are still together, because Gina will always be with me in my heart.

May she rest in peace.

Requiem Masses

Today being the first anniversary of the death of WADDY CASSAR OLIVIER, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated at 6.45 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel parish church, Paceville.

In Memoriam

APAP BOLOGNA - ELIZABETH. In ever loving memory of our beloved mother, today the anniversary of her death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Angela, Philip, Sandra and Steven.

BARBARO SANT - ARTHUR BARBARO SANT Marchese di San Giorgio, (ex-Coordinator Canonisation Cause, M. Adeodata Pisani, OSB). Today the fifth anniversary of his demise. Memories keep those we love forever in our hearts. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BONELLO - JOE. Treasured and loving memories, especially today the 29th anniversary of his demise. Connie, Val and family.

CAUCHI. In ever loving memory of NATHALIE of Floriana, today the 20th anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her mother Josephine, her brother, her sisters and their families.

CHALMERS. In cherished remembrance of our dear mother MARY, today the first anniversary of her passing away. Sorely missed by her daughters Monica, Margaret, Marie Therese and Patricia, and grandchildren Michael and Clare, Daniela and Joe, Richard and Carol. The 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Julians parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DIMECH. Cherished and loving memories of DOMENIC on the 27th anniversary of his embracing eternal life. Sorely missed and never forgotten by his daughters Emma, Margaret, Marie, their spouses and grand-daughters. A prayer is solicited.

MIFSUD - SAVIOUR. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the third anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his family.

MOFFETT. In loving memory of ANTONIA, today the third anniversary of her death. Forever remembered in thought and prayer by her son Maurice, daughter-in-law Mercedes and grandchildren Lynne and James.

PORTELLI - TESSIE. In loving memory of a beloved sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Fondly remembered and greatly missed on this the ninth anniversary of her demise by Lucy Portelli née Demajo, her nephew Joe, her nieces Josette and Rosalie, their spouses and their children. Merciful Lord, grant her eternal rest.

RIZZO - MARGARET ROSE. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on her third anniversary.
We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name
But all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame.
Noel, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

SAPIANO - ALFRED. On the seventh anniversary of his death, he is lovingly remembered in the prayers of his wife Rosemarie, his son Georg and his wife Audrey and their three sons, his many friends and relatives.

SCERRI - JOE. On the 11th anniversary of his demise. Still missed, still loved immensely by his wife Mary, son Mario and his wife Rooha, his daughter Caroline and her husband John and grand-daughter Julia. Kindly remember him in your prayers.

SCERRI - JOE. To a dear dad who meant the world to me. Sorely missed by your daughter Caroline.

SCERRI - JOE. Loved and missed but never far from our thoughts, today being the 11th anniversary of his demise. Phyllis, Joe and family.

SCHEMBRI. Loving and unfading memories of a very dear, beloved and devoted father, PAUL, who went to meet the Risen Lord on January 19, 1996. Fondly remembered by his daughter Rosemary.

TESTAFERRATA BONICI. In loving memory of our dear father LINO, 7th Baron of Qlejjgha, today the 24th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by his family. Agnès, Caren and Annamaria.

URRY - ARTHUR. Everlasting memories of a devoted father on the 16th anniversary of his death. His children, in-laws and grandchildren.

NSTF Study Bursaries

The National Student Travel Foundation (Malta) has allocated Lm3,000 to alleviate some of the high costs students face when following tertiary studies abroad.

A selection board composed of Anthony Camilleri, Malcolm Azzopardi, Justin Fenech and Francis Stivala, secretary general of the NSTF, awarded travel bursaries to 26 applicants.

The NSTF has to date awarded about 600 travel bursaries to 480 students. This is one of the activities where the foundation helps students to further their studies overseas.

The following students were awarded bursaries for the academic year 2005/2006: Christopher Aquilina: visual communications; Sharon Attard: cross cultural studies of children and youth; Nicola Attard Montalto: conservation science; Nicholas Bonello: radio frequency communication systems; Randolph C. Borg: seismic engineering; Russell Brincat: civil engineering; Lindsay Buttigieg: preventive conservation; Paul Cachia: law - private international law; Keith Caruana: tourism management and marketing; Stefan Debattista: computer communications; Pauline Dimech: systematic theology;

Thomas Engerer: advanced software engineering; Daniel Falzon: organisational psychology; Bertrand Walter Fava: Asian studies; Oliver Frendo: veterinary medicine; Jonathan Galea: nutrition; Elizabeth Jane Leonardi: piano teaching and performance; Maria Mangion: veterinary medicine; Bernardette Mercieca: human osteology and funerary archaeology; Natalie Micallef: veterinary medicine;

Maria Mifsud: tourism management and marketing; Michael Portanier: business administration; Hermoine Portelli: international accounting and finance; Suzanne-Marie Psaila: archaeology for screen media; Catherine Tabone: early modern history and Jennifer Jean Williams: PhD chemistry.

Landscape Archaeology

Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna holds its monthly public lecture today at 6.15 p.m. at its new premises at Notre Dame Gate, Vittoriosa. The lecture will deal with the Theory Of Landscape Archaeology and will discuss a Maltese case study.

The lecture will be given by Jonathan Borg, resident archaeologist at Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Time for discussion will be allowed at the end of the lecture and coffee will be served afterwards.

Car Missing

A wine coloured Hyundai Accent, bearing the registration number BAK731, has been reported missing from Sliema since January 6. Anyone seeing the vehicle should report to the nearest police station or contact its owner on 2122 1105,

Power Cuts

The electricity supply will be suspended today as follows:

Zurrieq, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in San Martin, Sqaq San Martin, Il-Bronja, Matteolo Saliba, Marjan Gerada, Vjal Ix-Xarolla, Salvu Psaila, Vince Dimech, Dun Gejt Muscat streets, Triq Gdida in Triq Hompesch, Triq Gdida in Triq Il-Bronja, Triq Gdida in Triq Sant'Agatha and parts of Dun Mattew Callus, Filippu Farrugia, San Mikiel, Iz-Zurrieq, Sant'Andrija, Vjal L-Indipendenza, Hompesch and Gwann Camilleri streets.

Vittoriosa, from 7.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Tal-Hawli area.

Cospicua, from 7.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Bieb Is-Sultan and Cottonera streets.

Zabbar, from 7.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Bieb Is-Sultan street.

Mass For Journalists

A Mass for journalists will be celebrated by Archbishop Joseph Mercieca on Tuesday.

The Mass, held on the initiative of Lehen is-Sewwa, will be said at the Catholic Institute, Floriana, at 6 p.m. Tuesday is the liturgical feast of St Francis de Sales, patron saint of journalists.

Marian Cenacle

The Central Marian Cenacle will be held this evening at the chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes in Floriana.

The Curia said Mass will be celebrated at 6, followed by the cenacle.

What's On Today

Film
At 6 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta, Le Chiavi Di Casa by Gianni Amelio with Kim Rossi Stuart, Charlotte Rampling, Andrea Rossi and with the participation of Pierfrancesco Favino, part of the series Sguardi Incrociati: Padri E Figli.

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Auberge D'Italie, Valletta, ceramic exhibition by Paul Vella Critien.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, Insights, an exhibition of abstract paintings by John Grima in The Loggia, and Drawings, an exhibition of works by Anton Grech in the Contemporary Hall. Both exhibitions are open to the public free of charge.

At the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, an exhibition entitled Nelson And Malta: A Naval Hero's Vision.

At Heritage Malta's Gozo area office, the Citadel, Victoria, exhibition entitled Pasturi: Crafts And Practices Of Rural Life In Pre-WWII Gozo.

At Heritage Malta's head office, Valletta, Expressions, an exhibition of paintings by Emily Frendo Camilleri.

At German-Maltese circle, Messina Palace, Valletta, Weltsprache Fussball (Football Is A World Language), an exhibition of posters.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, Kicking Up Dust - exhibition organised by the Australian High Commission.