Social and Personal

AGIUS. On August 5, at Gozo General Hospital, Sister CORNELIA Agius, OP, aged 75, 50 years of which were spent as a member of a religious order, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her two sisters Sr Germana and Sr Rachele, her niece Sr M'Margerita Cassar, her brothers Joe, Louis, and Charlie, her sisters Guzeppa and Tereza and their families, besides other relatives and friends, particularly the community and children at Lourdes Home.
The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 4.45 p.m. for the Dominican Convent in Victoria from where the cortege leaves at 5.45 p.m. for Our Lady of Pompeii church where a Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 6 p.m. followed by interment in the community grave at Santa Maria Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Lourdes Home will be appreciated.

CASSAR. On August 1, at Villa Messina, SABINA née Debono, widow of Dr Charles George Cassar, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church at the venerable age of 99. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Georgia and her husband Joseph N. Tabone, Joseph and his wife Carol, Charles and his wife Rosette, her grandchildren Angela, Theresa and Alfred Cremona. Anne Marie and Andrew Fenech Azzopardi, Claire, Christopher, Juliana, Matthew, her great-grandchildren Liana, Thomas, Kyra, Nicola and great-great-grandchild Zak, relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at St Dominic's church, Rabat tomorrow at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

FENECH. On August 5, Fr Professor EDWARD FENECH, OSA, aged 73. He leaves to mourn his loss the Augustinian Friars, his sisters Mary and her husband Joseph Buttigieg and Mary Lourdes and her husband Anthony Bonnici, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 9.30 a.m. at St Augustine parish church, Valletta. No flowers by request but donations to the Augustinian Missions will be appreciated.

GALEA. On August 6, at St Luke's Hospital, EMMA, widow of Effie Galea, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Joseph and his wife Yvonne, Marika and her husband Charles Attard, Cecilia and her husband Brian Bajada, and Paula and her husband Sandro Miceli, her beloved grandchildren Serena, Raphael, Allen, Keith and his wife Kris, Bernard, Mauro, Enrica, Claude and her great-granddaughter Chloe, her brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for the Carmelite parish church, Balluta where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be greatly appreciated.

MICALLEF. On August 6, at St Luke's Hospital, Maria, aged 91, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Jane, Katherene, widow of Carmelo Borda and Carmen and her husband Carmel Conti, grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3 p.m. for St Philip parish church, Zebbug, where a Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Zebbug. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

In Memoriam

AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of ANNE née Diacono, who passed away one year ago today. Sadly missed and always remembered by her parents Rita and Salvu, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces and also Giuseppa Bajada. Lord grant her eternal rest.

AZZOPARDI - ANNA. Precious memories of a dear wife and mother on the first anniversary of her demise. You have been a great wife and mother at all times. Your memories give us strength and courage and an insight to understanding our present lives. Rest in peace. Peter, Andrew, Simon, Ninia, Michael.

AZZOPARDI. Treasuring with love the wonderful memory of our dear sister-in-law ANNA who passed away a year ago. She lives in our hearts in such a special way, everyday. Marquita, Eileen, Nancy and their families. Lord grant her eternal peace.

AZZOPARDI. Fond memories of our dearest friend ANNA, today, the first anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Anne, Sandra, Christina, Madeleine, Trisha and Josette.

BARBARA - JOSEPH. On the first anniversary of his demise. Always lovingly remembered by his wife Helen, his sons Mario and Lorraine, Ivan and Rosanne and grandchildren.

BECK - JOSEPH. On the 28th anniversary of his passing on to eternal bliss. Remembered with unfading love and gratitude by his son Waldemar and grandchildren Mariella and Eman. Rest in peace.

CAUSON - EDWIN. Twenty-two years have passed since your demise but you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Leslie and Tanya.

CUOMO - CARMELO. In loving memory, today the 32nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his sons, daughters, in-laws, grandchildren and family. Lord grant him eternal rest.

FENECH - CARMELO. In loving memory of our dear father on the 40th anniversary of his passing away. Deeply missed and always in our prayers. Marianne, Tony, Nancy and their families. Lord grant him eternal rest.

GAUCI BORDA - CARMEN. Treasured memories of a beloved mother, today the third anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter Myra, her husband Neville and their children.

PIZZUTO. In loving memory of RENÉ, beloved husband of Myriam and father of Marcel, Moyra, Ray, Sue and their respective families today being the 12th anniversary of his demise. Rest in peace.

SAID - MARTHA. On the 24th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Maurice and Mary Rose. Lord grant her eternal rest.

ZAMMIT - GUSTAV. In loving memory on the 43rd anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Lord grant him eternal rest. Elenita, Erminiette, Tony, Melvin, Edwin and families.

ZAMMIT. Treasured memories of our beloved KATYA on the seventh anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her parents Hugh and Monica and her brother Peter.

ZAMMIT - KATYA. Fondly remembered especially today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Uncle Tony, Aunty Vicky, Kristina and Andrew.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Closed for summer holidays.

Re-opening August 21, 2006.

Complete Supplies Ltd

We would like to inform our esteemed clientele that we will be closed for Summer Shutdown from Monday, August 14 to Friday, August 18 (both days included). Kindly note that orders can still reach our offices by fax on 2144 1611 or by e-mail info@completesupplies.com.mt and delivery will be carried out after shutdown.

Systemic Theory Courses

Agenzija Appogg, in conjunction with the Tavistock Portman NHS Trust, is for the seventh year offering post-graduate courses in applied systemic theory, both certificate and diploma, for the academic year 2006-2007.

Meetings for those interested in the introductory course will be held at the training room of Appogg, St Luke's Road, Guardamangia on Wednesday at 5 p.m. A meeting at 6 p.m. will be held for diploma students.

Those who wish to attend are to e-mail their name, surname and telephone number to natasha.a. camilleri@gov.mt or phone 2295 9183 tomorrow between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and ask for Natasha Camilleri.

The courses are aimed at psychologists, social workers, general practitioners, psychiatrists, guidance teachers, counsellors, psychotherapists and nurses.

They provide ways of understanding family dynamics and of exploring alternative approaches to family situations.

www.appogg.gov.mt

Arabic Course

A group of 38 students have successfully completed a diploma course in functional Arabic, organised by the Education Ministry together with university's Arabic and Near Eastern Studies Department and the Staff Development Organisation.

The two-year course focused on modern standard Arabic and the history and civilisation of the near East.

Nine of those who successfully finished the course are government employees. A group of 11 students will continue reading for a Bachelor's degree in the subject.

The course will start again in October.

Maltapost Outlets

All Maltapost retail outlets, with the exception of those at Castille Place in Valletta, Malta International Airport, Qawra, St Julians and Victoria will be closed for business on August 14.

All sub-post offices and licensed stamp vendors will offer postal services as usual. Collection and delivery of mail will still be carried out normally.

All postal services will resume on August 16.

Persons With Disability

An activity to raise awareness of problems faced by persons with a disability will be held by the National Commission Persons with Disability (KNPD) later this month.

The event will underline the fact that persons with a disability can have a good quality of life if Maltese society provides them with the necessary support.

Being held on August 25 and 26, it will consist of an interactive, 90-minute programme in Malta and Gozo intended to be both entertaining and educational, featuring dance, song and musical theatre.

The EU's community programme to combat discrimination is funding the event.

Friday's activity will be held at Il-Menqa, Marsalforn while Saturday's will be held at Ghar id-Dud, Sliema. Both start at 8.30 p.m.

More information can be obtained from Fred Bezzina on 7942 1088.

Best Student

Charmain Demanuele has won this year's RS Components award for the student with the best academic performance within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Malta.

The final year engineering student was presented with a voucher of £200 by Manuel Agius, RS sales manager.

What's On Today

Recital
9 p.m. at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, flute and piano recital by Katzevents with Emilia Rós Sigfúsdóttir on flute and Kirsten Simpson on piano.

Exhibitions
At the Loggia of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, Medics in Art, an exhibition of conservation project work by B.Cons students attending the Institute of Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage.

At Heritage Malta, Valletta, Unesco World Heritage Sites Paintings Exhibition, an exhibition of paintings from a school competition to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Unesco.

At the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina, The Temple Builders, an exhibition of drawings submitted for a competition organised by Heritage Malta and Unesco.

At the outdoor setting of the Arts Festival, Freedom Square, Valletta, sculpture exhibition showing the work of over 30 Maltese and foreign artists.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, Into My Imagination, a photographic exhibition by Joe Camilleri.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, Genesis, an exhibition of works by Keith Balzan.

At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, exhibition The Cards of Destiny: Gambling, Luck and Magic.