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ALFRED and MARGARET ROSE FRENDO July 10, 1966
Eternal epitome of love
A man and wife beyond compare
Priceless gems
Are these your lives
Your spirits,
Pure immortal synergy -
A love that knows
No time or space;
Never weakened by ego's race -
Devotion, selflessness Personified
To us, God's greatest gift
Of grace . . .
A 40 year tumultuous journey;
And yet a fairy-tale
That has no end -
Sweet mum and dad, to us you are
Our everlasting glorious star!
All our love, now and always, Romina and Chandra, Donatella and Mark.
Happy 40th wedding anniversary my beloved nanna and nannu. I love you very much. Abhishek Frederick.

Obituary

CALLABY-FLORIDIA. On July 9, at St Luke's Hospital, RHODERICK, aged 60, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his ever loving and devoted wife Sandra née DeMarco, his dedicated children Alexia and her husband Claude Sciberras, David and his girlfriend Anna Xuereb, his dearest grandchildren Maya and Thomas, his in-laws Vicky and Frederick Gingell, Theresa and Adrian Schinas, Alfred and Stephanie DeMarco, Anthony and Marie Therese DeMarco, David and Angela DeMarco, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

DALLI. On July 9, at St Luke's Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 55, passed peacefully away. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Anna, his sons Jeremy and Dorian and their partners Rita and Janice, his grandchildren Cameron and Nicole, his mother Tessie, his sister Marthese and her husband Renato, his nieces Yanika and Diandra, and his best friend Guzi. - R.I.P. The funeral will take place tomorrow at Tarxien parish church at 8.30 a.m.

MIFSUD. We regret to announce the loss of our beloved mother, CARMENA of Birkirkara, who died at the age of 80, comforted by the Holy Sacrament. She will be missed by her son Joseph and his wife Yvonne, her daughters Carmen and her husband Joseph, Eileen, Maria and her husband Charles and their children, her brothers Ninu and Peppi and their families, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for St Anthony church, Birkirkara where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. It is kindly requested that instead of flowers, donations are forwarded to Fond Problemi tal-Qalb.

PISANI.  On July 9, at St Luke's Hospital, CHARLES, aged 72, proprietor of Trafalgar Guest House, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved brothers and sisters Disma, Rose, Tom, Mary and Robert and their children, Vera and Vince Muscat and their children residing in Australia, John and Jane and their children, Joe and Angela, Alfred and Anna Pisani and children Rita and Siegfried Just and his good friend Mick, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Gregory church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

Appreciation - Eric Stuart

Frank Salt writes:

Eric was a man who didn't suffer fools lightly. If you were ever accepted into his circle of friends, then you were very privileged.

I remember him vaguely in his Palm Beach days with Max Stevens, but I got to know him much better when he came to ask my advice on property.

We both realised straightaway that we had certain things in common, which were telling, listening to, and appreciating jokes, also discussing and grumbling about Malta's problems, and how we could solve them.

My real estate company used the services of Eric and Jane many times when we had to look after visiting overseas property journalists because they were, in my opinion, the ideal resident couple, always saying the right things to the journalists... Yes even Eric gave a good supply of cheese, biscuits and wine, and had the wonderful advantage of living in one of the most charming and prettiest houses of character on the island. Eric always said yes when I asked for his help, and this was always appreciated and reciprocated on my side.

Eric was one of those friends that didn't need any frills. You got what you saw, and even after not meeting Eric for a while, when we did meet, our friendship was immediate. The jokes came out, and the discussions continued, as though we had last met the previous day.

Many a time I was sitting at my desk at the office when there was a knock at the door and Eric came in. Have you heard this one, he would say. A joke came out... normally a very funny one. As soon as he finished, he would go away as suddenly as he arrived. The joke usually made my day and, most times, I would reciprocate by giving him a ring and telling him the latest joke I had heard.

We made each other laugh, and that is so important in life. If we could all make each other laugh, and smile, the world would be a much better place.

I used to go to the Landfall club, where Eric and Jane would always serve good English food, in very Maltese surroundings. Eric was very proud of his club and restaurant, his wonderful view of the marina, and his loyal staff.

Eric was older than Jane, but during his heyday, they were a super couple. During Eric's latter years, Jane was a wonderful wife and carer. They had two children that they can be truly proud of Charlotte, an image of her mother and just as caring, and young Ben, who, just lately, has started coming to my office, to chat and discuss today's problems. Last week he even parted with a joke. A chip off the old block, and he's very, very welcome at any time.

Eric has left us. He will never come back, but some people who leave this world do leave lots of pleasant memories. Eric was such a person.

I will always remember Eric with a whole lot of respect and fondness, and I will never forget him being a true, amazing, and quite a unique friend.

May you rest in peace Eric. You deserve it.

Requiem Masses

Masses for the repose of TONY SAMMUT will be celebrated tomorrow at 6.30 p.m., being a month from his demise, and on August 11 at 8.45 a.m. at St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema.

In Memoriam

BALZAN - FRANCIS. In ever loving memory, on the 16th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife and children.

BALZAN - FRANCIS, 10.7.'90. On the 16th anniversary of his demise, fondly remembered by his son Ino, Monica, Darren, Greta and Christa.

BURLÒ - ARTHUR. Today the 38th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Hilda, his children John, Marthese and Joe, in-laws and grandchildren.

GLANVILLE. In loving memory of MARY, today the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children Tessie and Carmen, relatives and friends.

GRECH - CARMELINA. In ever loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the 34th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children and family.

MIFSUD. In loving and everlasting memory of my husband SEBASTIAN who departed this world on July 10, 1983. Gone but never forgotten by his wife Marlene. May God grant him eternal rest. A prayer is kindly solicited.

MIFSUD - SEBASTIAN. In loving memory of my father, today the 23rd anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and never forgotten by his only son Vincent, his daughter-in-law Nadya and only grandchild Duncan. May God grant him eternal rest. A prayer is kindly solicited.

MUSÙ - EMANUEL. In loving memory of a dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his wife and family. Lord grant him eternal rest.

VI form reunion

A reunion for Stella Maris College sixth formers who graduated in 1981 is being organised to mark the 25th anniversary.

The event will be held on July 29. Former sixth formers are being asked to contact Anne and Francis Cuschieri at e-mail francusc@onvol.net or call on 99451625 (Anne)/99841427 (Francis) by Wednesday.

Time and place will be communicated via e-mail.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
At St James Cavalier, Genesis, an exhibition of works by Keith Balzan.
At Heritage Malta, Valletta, Lady Inspirations, an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Raymond Spiteri.
At the Wignacourt Museum, St Paul's Grotto 1600-1624 and its transition to the Order of the Knights of St John, an exhibition organised by the Wignacourt Museum and the Chapter of St Paul's Collegiate church, in Rabat, in collaboration with Heritage Malta.