Social and Personal

BEZZINA. On March 19, at St Luke's Hospital, JOHN, residing at Casa Antonia, Balzan, aged 90, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Beatrice, his in-laws Bro. William Pace, SJ, Paulie Grech, Edith, widow of her brother Lawrence Pace, nephews and nieces and their families in Malta and Australia. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. for St Mary parish church, Attard, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

Ebejer. On March 18, at St Luke's Hospital, Salvina, aged 87, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her beloved husband Cataldo, her children Pauline and her husband Martin Galea, Joe and his wife Carmen, Carmen and her husband Barry Bates, Maria and her husband Brian Bates, her beloved grandchildren Melanie, Ilona, Christopher, Jacqueline, Karl and Brian, her great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Mary Mother of the Church parish church, Swatar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - TARCISIA. In loving memory, on the first anniversary of her demise. Sorely missed and forever mourned. Gracious Lord, we entrust her to Thee.

BONELLO. Ever loving memories of our dearest mother MARIETTA on the 42nd anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rosie and Margot.

BORG - VICTOR. On the ninth anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

DIACONO. Loving memories of Maestro FRANCESCO DIACONO, a dear father and grandfather, today the sixth anniversary of his death. Always missed and fondly remembered by his daughter Stella, his son-in-law George, grandchildren and relatives.

ENGERER - GRACE. On the ninth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

TONNA - MARY ROSE née Medati. In loving memory, on the 18th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Anthony, her son Benjamin, family and friends.

VELLA - GODFREY. Treasured memories of a beloved husband and father on the eighth anniversary of his death.
Pain can be hidden
Tears wiped away
But the heartache of losing you
Is with us every day.
Lucienne and Marylene. Today's 6.45 p.m. Mass at Mater Boni Consigli church, Paceville, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

VELLA - GODFREY. Today the eighth anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his brothers, sisters and their families. Lord grant him eternal rest.

Lenten reflections

The Lenten reflections for students this year will be given by Fr Hilary Tagliaferro OSA who will focus on the different forms of love in life. They will take place at the university chapel between today and Friday at 7.30 p.m. The Lenten reflections for staff will be led by Fr John Avellino. They will also start today at the university chapel during lunch break at 12.35 p.m.

Further information is available on 2340 2341.

Sponsorship

Go Mobile, sponsor of the Malta Song for Europe Committee 2006, will also be sponsoring Malta's representative at the next Eurovision Song Festival, Fabrizio Faniello. The sponsorship letter was presented to the singer by the company's marketing representative, Maria Jourdan.

Low water pressure

Water pressure will be low in the Ghar Hasan, Tal-Papa, Tal-Gebel and Benghajsa areas of Birzebbuga between today and Friday because of the replacement of the mains in Hal Far road. Consumers can get more information by calling freephone 8007 2222 or by checking the WSC website at www.wsc.com.mt.

Employee rewarded

Nadia Cassar was presented with the Employee of the Year Trophy by Maltapost chairman David Stellini and CEO Joe Gafà. The ceremony was held at the Radisson SAS Baypoint Hotel.

Pulse President

The social democratic student organisation Pulse elected Randolph Debattista as its new president during an extraordinary general meeting last week.

Power cut

The electricity supply will be suspended today in Gzira between 7.30 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the following streets: Nazju Ellul, Willie Arena, Matthew Pulis and Luqa Briffa.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tribute To A Sea, exhibition of watercolours by Henry Alamango, at the Banca Giuratale, Independence square, Victoria.
From 7.30 p.m. onwards, exhibition of ceramics by Charlot Cassar at Del Borgo Wine Bar, Vittoriosa.
At Heritage Malta, Merchants Street, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Anthony Catania.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Shaun Grech.
At the Salon, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Characters in Beijing Opera, exhibition organised by the Cultural Centre of the People's Republic of China in Malta and Heritage Malta, sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Culture.
At The Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, Contemporary Art, exhibition of paintings by Juliet Horncastle.
At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, Holy Week exhibition of statues and statuettes,
At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, Contemporary Art, an installation by Ruth Bianco.