Social and Personal

BONELLO. On February 26, at St James Hospital, Zabbar, MARIE-LOUISE née Parlato, aged 97, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand- nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

CASSAR TORREGGIANI. On February 26, at St Luke's Hospital, RAPHAEL, aged 42, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his dearest parents Alexander and Nathalie née Aloisio, his beloved brothers Michael and his wife Alison, and Philip and his wife Carol, his sister Christine and his twin sister Jackie and her husband Hugh Arrigo, his dedicated aunt Ella Aloisio, all his aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, 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 the Hospice Movement and Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, would be appreciated. He will always be remembered in our hearts. May God grant him eternal rest.

LA ROSA. On February 27, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, MARY née Ciantar, aged 88, widow of Josie, passed peacefully away surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her daughters Mariella Zarb and John, Angela, Simone and her husband Ray Miller, Juanita and her husband Pascal Demajo, Sandra, Anna and her husband Antonio Grech, her grandchildren John and Celestine, Francesca and Michael, Annamaria and Mimmo, Paola and Aldo, Sarah and Thomas, Kate and Magnus, Michelle, Jean Paul and Becky, Andrea and Alessandro, and her beloved great-grandchildren Sophie, Alexander, Marco, Anna, Emilia and Andrea, her sister Auntie Podestà, her niece Marie-Therese, wife of Joseph D. Camilleri, her dedicated carer Greta, other relatives and her many friends. - R.I.P. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

MICALLEF. On February 26, at St Luke's Hospital, ALBINO, aged 48, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Daniel, his daughter Francesca, his son Victor, his beloved mother Mary, his sister Nancy and her husband Joe Caruana of Australia, his brother Manuel of Canada, his sister Monica and her husband Paul Harper of UK, his brother Charles and his wife Jillian, his sister Joele and her husband Kenneth Wilcox of UK, his sister MaryRose and her husband Brian Jones, his sister Maryanne and her husband Joseph Vella, nephews and nieces, many other relatives and friends, especially the community of St Paul's Bay parish church. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2.45 p.m. for Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul's Bay, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at St Paul's Bay cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

Appreciation - Alfred Mallia

Fr John Caruana Maringa PR - Brasil

I have just received the news from my niece Charmaine that Alfred Mallia, formerly of St Julians/San Gwann, has just passed away.

He was a great friend of mine and through him his wife Mary Anne and his children Malcolm, Peter, Anne Marie and Maureen, and on his side his brothers and sisters.

This week I was spring cleaning three drawers of papers and among other things a letter of his cropped up - written to me way back on the feast of Christ the King in 1985. I re-read the letter. And there was he, a man who bothered, a man that had an opinion, loved his family, dedicated to his job - all the jobs that life presented to him (as it turned out to be) - but who at the same time, as he told me in that letter, "you have to bother with the challenges that life presents to you but not to that extent that you do not enjoy in life that which you can enjoy".

He had a deep sense of justice, and, like all those who treasure this quality, can at times become a sign of contradiction. But at the same time he had a deep sense of fair play and humour. Like all of us he was not perfect, but he strove to be of service - including to his country - making the best of life while accepting one's limitations.

My prayers are for him and for his family but, especially, for his all time caring wife. Mary Anne, accept the moment, as always be brave, and if you feel a bit lost without him, imagine if the opposite had occurred; how he would have felt.

Mary Anne I am praying for you all.

carjohn@teracom.com.br

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the sixth anniversary of the death of our dearly beloved MARGUERITE MANGION, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated at 6.45 p.m. at the Ursuline Sisters chapel, Sliema. Our family and friends are welcome to attend and to celebrate this Eucharist in her memory.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - FORTUNATO. On the 49th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Maria and Watty.

BALZAN - VICTOR. On the 10th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers and fondly remembered by his wife Mary, his children, grandchildren, in-laws, relatives and friends. Lord grant him eternal rest.

BARBARO OF ST. GEORGE - Marquis ANTHONY BARBARO OF ST. GEORGE, OBE. Lovingly remembered on this 35th anniversary of his death. His family.

BONACI - BERNARDA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the fourth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son Charlie and her daughter Emma and all the family.

BONELLO - EDGAR. Fond memories of a beloved uncle on the anniversary of his death. His nephews and nieces.

BONELLO GHIO. In ever loving memory of our dearest NINA, today the second anniversary of her sad demise. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, part of us went with you, the day God took you home. Forever in our thoughts, mummy and daddy.
Although two years have passed,
Since you went away,
I think of you, my dolly,
Every minute of the day.
Each night before I sleep,
I picture your sweet smile,
Every morning when I wake,
I can smell you for a while.
I always try to picture,
How you would look today,
Nearly five and as beautiful,
As when you went to lay.
You are now my guardian angel,
Taking care of me,
That's what makes me happy,
Knowing you're here with me.
From your dearest brother Nicky.

BONELLO GHIO. Remembering our darling angel NINA on the second anniversary of her untimely demise. All our love. Nanna Vivienne, nannu Paul and all the Pandolfino family.

BONELLO GHIO. Memories of dearest NINA, our angel's second anniversary in heaven. So cruelly shorn of such a beautiful bud in our family garden. Missing you, sweet princess, is a heartache that will never go away. You gave us so much joy in life that today our hearts keep you alive. Always in our thoughts. Momo, grandpa, Luke, Davina, Michela, Sara, Dino and Emil.

BORG TESTAFERRATA - RENÉ. In loving memory, on the 10th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Monica and children Brian, Moyra and son-in-law Alfred.

de GRAY - MARIA CONCETTA. Cherished memories of a beloved mother and nanna, Cissie, today the 30th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

FARRUGIA - GULIA née Bonaci. In loving memory of our sister on the eighth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her brother Charlie and her sister Emma and all the family.

HILL - AMANDA JANE. Departed February 28, 2001, from Albert Cauchi. Dear Amanda, since your departure five years ago, your daughter Amy has grown into a young lady and I am growing the natural flowers in my garden. I have thrown the artificial ones away. Love, Albi.

JACCARINI. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, JOHN, on the 30th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

MARSH - MARIA. Today the 11th anniversary of your departure. So much missed by your husband Joseph, daughter Ethel, sons Lawrence and Lewis, son-in-law Etienne, daughters-in-law Lillian and Josephine, and grandsons Christopher and Josef. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Lord grant her eternal peace.

MICALLEF - MIKI. In memory of a beloved husband and father on the second anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Emma, his children Annamaria and husband Edward, Lucia and all the grandchildren.

MONTANARO. In loving memory of EDGAR GEORGE on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by all the family. A prayer is solicited.

ORR - GEORGETTE. Fond and treasured memories on the 35th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughters and in-laws.

PACE - HENRY. Cherished memories of a beloved brother and uncle on his first anniversary. Always remembered, loved and missed. Ronald, Connie, Cecil, Edith, Bernadette, Dora, in-laws, nephews and nieces.

PACE GOUDER - FRANK. In loving memory, today the 14th anniversary of his demise. His wife Lilian, sons, daughters and their families. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Balluta parish church.

PEARSON. In loving memory of MARIA on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Her sons, daughters, nephews and nieces.

VELLA - MARY. Lovingly remembered on the 13th anniversary of her death by her husband Joe, children Paul, Tony, Josephine, Maryrose, Lino, Doreen, Rita, Mario and Christopher, in-laws and grandchildren. Always in our hearts and prayers.

Local Councils

Today's meeting
4.30 p.m. Fontana.

Power cuts

The electricity supply will be suspended as follows today:

Qawra, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Annetto Caruana, Il-Port Ruman and J. Quintinus streets.

Mqabba, from 8 a.m. to noon, in Innocenzu, Santa Maria, Santa Katerina, Il-Madonna tal-Gilju, Il-Familja Brincat, Karmenu Ciantar, Xantini, L-Iskola, Il-Karmnu, Id-Duluri, L-Ahwa Ghigo, Il-Parrocca, Il-Fjuri, Il-Belt Valletta streets, Tal-Knisja Square and parts of Is-Sejba street.

Ash Wednesday

On the occasion of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent tomorrow, Archbishop Mgr Joseph Mercieca will lead a concelebrated Mass at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta with the traditional rite of the blessing and imposition of the ashes at 6 p.m.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, art exhibition by mouth-painter Michael Vassallo.
7.30 p.m. at Il-Forn, Vittoriosa, exhibition of paintings by Roderick Abela and of photographs by Kenneth Borg.
7.30 p.m. at Del Borgo Wine Bar, Vittoriosa, exhibition of ceramics by Charlot Cassar.
At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Characters In Beijing Opera, exhibition by the Cultural Centre of the People's Republic of China in Malta and Heritage Malta.
At National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Symbolic Imagery Of Archaic Gems, exhibition of paintings by Monica Spiteri.
At Heritage Malta, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Anthony Catania.