Social and Personal

CALLEJA. On November 24, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, GINA, aged 58, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Frans, her children Jennifer and her husband Mario, Brian and his wife Louise, Sharon and her fiancé Aaron, her grandchildren Kylie, Charise and Cassidy, her mother and step-father, in-laws, relatives and friends.
The funeral took place on November 25. A prayer is solicited.

MALLIA. On November 28, JACKIE, née Mizzi, age 42, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her devoted husband Paul, her beloved daughter Francesca, her treasured mother Rita, her brother Alan and his wife Jane, her sisters Tisha and her husband Mark, Nicola and her husband Peter, her mother-in-law Mary, her in-laws Noel and his wife Lottie, Rosanne, Marisa and her husband George, Josette and her husband Etienne, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Jackie thanks Tessa, John, Francesca and Julian, and Anthony, for all their support over the years.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment in the family burial place at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

Appreciation - Ivan Magri Overend

Mgr Philip Calleja writes:
I have just had the news that the funeral of Ivan Magri Overend, who passed away at the venerable age of 90 on November 15, will take place at Our Lady of Peace church, in Burnham, Slough, on Friday at 12.45 p.m. and that the Maltese flag will be draped across his "special box" during the service.

Holy Mass will be celebrated by the parish priest, Fr Michael Turner, who will be assisted by Fr Alfred Xuereb and Fr Stephen Sciberras.

I join in prayers all those who will attend the funeral and offer all them, on behalf of my colleagues, members of the Malta Emigrants Commission, our deep sympathy on the sad loss of our common friend Ivan.

Ivan was a great man, a highly intelligent person. He was not born in Malta. He was born in Cairo of Maltese parents yet a true lover of Malta and of all that is Maltese. He cultivated the Association of the Maltese Community of Egypt since its inception and its members did very rightly choose him as their president ad vitam. He was a great historian and left us, in his many lectures and contributions to the press, a rich history of the various associations that constituted the Maltese communities of Egypt over the past 120 years of their existence.

I came to know him in the early 1960s. We met in London and kept on meeting here in Malta or overseas almost every year. He interested himself in Maltese migration and sought to be friendly with whoever interested himself in Maltese migration. He took an active part in the organisation of the two Maltese migration conventions held in Malta in 1969 and 2000 and left with us at Dar l-Emigrant memories of the Maltese of Egypt for our Malta Emigration Museum.

He was honoured with the Medal of the Order of Malta by the President of Malta in 1999 and in 2000 he was granted the citizenship of Malta (dual citizenship).

May God bless him and give him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BAJADA. Treasured memories of VIOLETTA née Zammit, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the third anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by all her family.

BORG - SANDRA. To the world you were a devoted wife and mother, for us you were the world. Fondest memories, today the 10th anniversary of your death. Tony and Erika.

BORG - SANDRA. Precious memories of a dear daughter and sister-in-law on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her in-laws Maggie and Carm Borg, Christine and Joseph Burlò, Sue and Tonio Privitelli.

BORG-CARDONA - EVELYN. Loving memories of our dearest mother on the seventh anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Victoria, Albert, Edward, Joanne, Simone, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord grant her eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. In loving memory of our dear brother JOE on the 36th anniversary of his demise. Mary Rose, Margaret and Elizabeth.

CASSAR TORREGGIANI. In enduring memory of FRANK who departed this life 33 years ago. Lovingly remembered by his children and their families. "O Immaculate Mary most holy, glorified in the beloved embrace of the Blessed Trinity, have mercy on us, intercede for us, pray for us.

FARRUGIA SACCO. Treasured and unfading memories of our beloved SUSAN, a much loved wife, mother and grandmother, on the first anniversary of her going to live in the glory of God. May she always rest in the love of the Divine Lord. Almighty God give her eternal peace she deserves so much. Her ever loving husband Lino, her devoted sons David and his wife Carmen, Steven and Albertine, and her little granddaughter Martina. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 6 p.m. at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex.

FARRUGIA SACCO. Treasured and unforgettable memories of my only much-loved daughter SUSAN on the first anniversary of her going to live in the glory of her beloved Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A loved one is a treasure of the heart and to lose my darling Susan is like losing my heart for evermore. The love that Susan brought me did not leave, for the essence of her soul lingers on, it cannot escape my heart for it has been there forever. I cling to the happy memories and let them find their way to heal me. The love and laughter, the joy in the togetherness we shared will make me strong. I have come to realise that during our time together, no matter how long it was meant to be, I was blessed to have had such a precious gift of love in my life. Her sorrowful mother, Connie.

FAVA - GUZI, founder of Sliema Wanderers FC Nursery. On the 15th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his daughters Jacqueline Tong and Janice Formosa and their families. Lord grant him eternal rest.

GERMAN. Tomorrow feast of St Andrew and LINO is one year gone. Mass at 6.30 p.m. tomorrow at St Gregory's, Sliema. Relatives and friends welcome. A prayer is solicited. Maureen and family.

MIFSUD BONNICI - PIO. Treasured memories of a loving husband and father, today the 30th anniversary of his passing away. Still sadly missed by his wife Antie, his five children, in-laws and grandchildren.

O'NEILL. In ever loving memory of RAYMOND, tomorrow the sixth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his mother, father, brothers and sister and their families. His wife Anita and daughter Kimberley. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 7 p.m. at St Francis school chapel, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

STRICKLAND - The Hon. MABEL STRICKLAND. On the 18th anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her great-nephews Robert and Henry and all the other members of her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

STRICKLAND - The Hon. MABEL STRICKLAND. On the 18th anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by the Directors, Editors and staff of Allied Newspapers Limited and Progress Press Co. Ltd.

STRICKLAND - The Hon. MABEL STRICKLAND. On the 18th anniversary of her death. The Trustees of the Strickland Foundation. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral, Mdina, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Christmas shutdown. Last trading day December 19, 2006, re-open January 3, 2007.

Lost

Dalmatian named Jewel (no patches around eyes), three years old. Last seen Fleur-de-Lys roundabout. Reward offered. Phone 9943 1294, 7970 5666.

Book Presentation

The book, Learning And Social Difference, Challenges For Public Education And Critical Pedagogy, by Carmel Borg and Peter Mayo, was the subject of a presentation by John Portelli of the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education of the University of Toronto.

The presentation was made at Agenda's Waterfront Outlet.

Prof. Portelli discussed the book in the context of the neo-liberal scenario as well as how neo-liberalism impinges on educational policy and undermines humanistic traditions in the field. The book combines both theoretical and empirical work building on the works of Antonio Gramsci, Paulo Freire and Lorenzo Milani.

Prof. Mayo spoke about the development of the book project while Dr Borg outlined the book's main topics.

Prof. Mayo is a professor in the Department of Education Studies at the University of Malta's Faculty of Education while Dr Carmel Borg is dean of the faculty.

Melita FC Mass

Holy Mass for all deceased members and players of the Melita Football Club will be said at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, today at 6.30 p.m.

All relatives and friends are asked to attend and participate.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
5.30 p.m. Floriana
6 p.m. Ta' Xbiex
6.15 p.m. Birzebbuga

What's On Today

Concert
12.35 p.m., at the Music Room, St James Cavalier in Valletta, lunchtime concert featuring Russian pianist Nina Vinogradova-Biek performing works by Frédéric Chopin.

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 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 Sopo's Central Coffee House, Independence Square, Victoria, works by European artists featuring exhibits including batik, icons and paintings.