Social and Personal

Mr ALBERT V. HUBER and Miss LINA MICALLEF
The marriage took place at the Jesuits' church, Valletta, on November 25, 1956. Mgr Albert Victor Pantalleresco officiated. Love and congratulations from Josianne and Andrew, John and Marika, Carla and Michela.

Obituary

CARBONARO. On November 24, at Casa Arkati, Mosta, LUCY, née Portanier, widow of Hugo, aged 89, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons William and his wife Gabrielle, Pawl and his fiancée Stephanie, her beloved grandchildren Carla and her husband Rupert and Francis and his wife Sarah, her nieces, and her dear friends.
The funeral leaves Casa Arkati today 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. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Her family wish to thank the matron and staff at Casa Arkati, Mosta, for their care and kindness.

CUTAJAR. On November 23, at St Luke's Hospital, JOHN, aged 79, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmelin, his children Carmen, Andrew and his wife Carmelin, Vivianne and her husband Martin Debono, Alice widow of Joe Cardona, Nadia and her husband Ron Corderey, grandchildren Silvana and her fiancé Andrea, Mark, Clifford, Diane and her huisband Patrick, Christine and her fiancé Kenneth, Silvianne and her fiancé Matthew, Edward and Jonathan, his great-granddaughter Mariah, his sisters, Sr Agostina of the Sisters of Charity, Nelly widow of John Borg, Carmen widow of his brother Joseph, his friends of the Society of Don Bosco, other nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for St Francis church, Birkirkara where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 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. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord grant him eternal life.

SCERRI. On November 23, at home, JOHN, of Marsascala, formerly of Hamrun, aged 70, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Martha née Gauci, his daughter Sandra and her husband Stephen Gravino, his grandsons Simon and Keith, his brother Edward and his wife Marlene, his sisters Mary Scerri and Yvonne Simiana, his in-laws Doris and Victor Caruana, Josette and John Finn, both of Canada, Tanya and Stanley Borg Cardona, David and Claire Gauci, Michael and Annelise, Anna and Christopher, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends in Malta and Canada.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 9.30 a.m. for St Anne parish church, Marsascala where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord grant him eternal life.

TABONE. On November 24, at home, VICTOR, aged 87, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Margaret née Galea, his dearest children Kay and her husband Philip Wismayer, Paul and his wife Liz, George and his wife Sara, Stephen and his wife Angela, Bobby and her husband Fabio Mirone, Angela and her husband David De Marco, his grandchildren Jeffrey and his wife Sarah, Keith and his wife Melaine, Rebecca, Dominique and her husband Clive, Faye, Benji, Julia, Zack, Semira, Hannah, Steve and Elena, his precious great-grandchildren Tara, Michael, Mark and Alex, his sister Inez Scicluna, his in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves his residence today for Stella Maris parish church 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 and the Jesuit Missionary Fund will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

WIRTH. On November 23, MARY ROSE, née Coppini, widow of Henry Richard, aged 85, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her beloved children Valerie and her husband Arthur Cassar, Mary Ann, Noel and his wife Marthese, her grandchildren Mark, Christianne, Benjamin and Michael, her sister Helen Formosa, her brother Louis and his wife Blanche, in-laws, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

Requiem masses

On the trigesima die of the demise of JOSEPHINE (Jessie) BUHAGIAR, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 11 a.m. at St Paul Shipwrecked chapel, St Paul's Bay. Lord grant her eternal rest.

In memoriam

BELLIA. Cherished and unfading memories of JOSEPH who passed away seven years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Jeanette, Mary Jane, Ray, Agatha, grandsons, relatives in Malta and abroad.

CALASCIONE. In ever loving memory of our dear mother INEZ, today the 36th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alfred, Marcelle and Margaret.

DEPASQUALE - GRACE. Unfading memories of a beloved and devoted mother on the 17th anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord grant her eternal rest.

DEPASQUALE - GRACE. In fond remembrance of our dear sister on her anniversary.

ELLUL - ANTOINETTE née Calleja Gera. Remembering a beloved mother and nanna, today being the third anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her son Frank, her daughters Marion (Sister Albert), Bernadette and her husband Rick and family. "You walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again."

ELLUL. In loving memory of ANTOINETTE née Calleja Gera on the third anniversary of her passing away.
In our hearts
Your memory is kept
For a sister we love
And will never forget.
Her sisters Joyce and Rita, her brother John and wife Lina and her sister-in-law Lina.

GIALANZÈ. Treasured memories of my beloved husband TONY, especially today his 30th anniversary. His wife Irene and children Michelle and Karl.

GIALANZÈ. In loving memory of our dear brother TONY, today the 30th anniversary of his death. His brothers and sisters.

GRECH MARGUERAT - Dr HUGO GRECH MARGUERAT, MD, B.Pharm., DMSA (Edin.). Special memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 12th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary, his son Fr Pierre Grech Marguerat, SJ, his daughters Maureen, Cecilia, Graziella and Sandra, their respective husbands, grandchildren, sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. Lord grant him eternal rest.

MALLIA. In loving memory of CARMELA, today being the 12th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her sons Twanny, Carmelo, Dr Manwel Mallia, LL.D., Fr Joe Mallia, OFM Cap., her daughter Grace, in-laws and grandchildren.

MONTESIN - ANTHONY (Nino'). On the 40th year of his demise. Fondly remembered by his son Franco, wife Mary Rose and their children.

PACE - JOE (ex-Met. Office). Cherished memories of a beloved husband and father, today being the 24th anniversary of his demise. His wife Winnie, daughter Glorianne, Anthony and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.

PIROTTA. Treasured and unfading memories of our dear GRACE who passed away on November 25, 1977. Sadly missed and never forgotten by her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

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Dog show

An International Dog Show will be held by the Malta Kennel Club at the Cottonera Sports Complex today from 4 p.m. and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. onwards.

This year's show will feature 270 dogs consisting of 54 different breeds hailing from Austria, Hungary, Italy, England and Wales.

Dogs competing in the show will also have the chance to qualify to be eligible to participate in the Crufts dog show that will be held in Birmingham, England in March next year.

Tomorrow evening, the highlight of the show will entail the judging of Best Puppy In Show followed by the top 10 dogs for the places of Best In Show and Reserve Best In Show.

St Andrew's Band concert

St Andrew's Band of Luqa will present a musical programme at the Metanoia Theatre, in Luqa, tomorrow at 7 p.m.

The band, directed by Paul Schembri will play works by Tchaikovsky, Hartman, Carmelo Caruana, Ray Sciberras, Palmino Pia, Miruzzi and from Mro Schembri's own repertoire.

The concert will also be marking the 120th anniversary of the Inno Al Martire San Andrea composed in 1886 by the band's first musical director Tommaso Galea.

Entrance is free. Patrons are requested to be seated by 6.45 p.m.

www.bandasantandrija.org

Ravioli night

A ravioli night will be held at the Mount Carmel Band Club of Gzira today at 7.30 p.m. offering a menu consisting of bruschetta, soup, ravioli or chicken nuggets, desert, wine and minerals. Emmanuel Cassar will be entertaining those present with live music. Bingo will also be played during this activity.

The price for adults is Lm3 while children pay Lm1.75.

Those wishing to attend can book by calling on 2132 3995/9982 3174.

What's On Today

Workshop
9 to 10.30 a.m., family writing workshops at Carafa Stores, Cottonera Waterfront.

11 a.m. and noon and 1 and 2 p.m., story telling and crafts sessions.

Theatre
7.30 p.m., at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, the University of Malta, comedy Bla Kondixin.

Exhibitions
At Carafa Stores, Cottonera Waterfront, original drawings by children from 191 UN countries.

At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, 36, Merchants Street, Valletta, a display of Russian icons entitled Simboli Tas-Santa Russja.

At Artitude Gallery, Tigné Street, Sliema, paintings by Olaug Vethal and Christine X.

At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, 60 sculptures in terracotta, Maltese stone and wood by Ganni Pace.

At Heritage Malta's Gozo area office, The Citadel, Victoria, paintings and drawings by Joseph Briffa.

At the Main Hall, St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta, abstract paintings by Christopher Saliba.

At the Malta Aviation Museum, Ta' Qali, abstract aerial images by www.airphoto.com.mt.

At Razzett Tal-Markiz, Wied Il-Ghasel Street, Mosta, paintings by Corrado Iozia.

At Sopo's Central Coffee House, Independence Square, Victoria, works by European artists featuring exhibits including Batik, Icons, Paintings and Watercolours.

At the Upper Galleries at St James Cavalier, Valletta, abstract works by Richard Saliba.

Pharmacies open tomorrow

Malta: 9 a.m.- noon; Gozo: 7.30-11 a.m.
Empire Pharmacy, 77, Old Theatre Street, Valletta;
St Gaetan Pharmacy, Fr Mifsud Street, Hamrun;
Lantern Pharmacy, Misrah, Sta Venera;
St Jude Pharmacy, 213, Valley Road, Birkirkara;
Charing Pharmacy, Mimosa Street, Pietà;
San Gwann Pharmacy, 11, Felic Borg Street, San Gwann;
Victor's Pharmacy, 9, Tower Road, Sliema;
Iklin Pharmacy, Geronimo Abos Street, Iklin;
Rotunda Pharmacy, 7, Eucharistic Congress Road, Mosta;
El Medina Chemist, Fliegu Street, Qawra;
Sonren Pharmacy, Zejtun Road, Tarxien;
Vittoriosa Pharmacy, 9, Triq il-Mina il-Kbira, Vittoriosa;
Felice Dispensary, 95, Sanctuary Street, Zabbar;
John J. Borg Pharmacy, 1, Constitution Street, Zejtun;
Prestige Pharmacy, 16, St Joseph Street, Kirkop;
De Rohan Pharmacy, 24, St Anthony Street, Zebbug;
Bahrija Pharmacy, Triq Raddet ir-Roti c/w School Street, Rabat;
Tac-Cawla Pharmacy, Marga, Dr Anton Tabone Street, Victoria, Gozo;
St Joseph Pharmacy, 28, St Joseph Square, Qala.