Social and Personal

BALUCI. On December 3, CARMEL ANTHONY (Nenny), aged 81, passed peacefully away at home comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Ina and his children Tessa, Anna wife of Paul Gauci, Sandra wife of Alex Attard, Marc and his wife Christine, Paul and his wife Claudette, and Carl, his grandchildren Luisa, Stephen, Joseph, Thomas, Sophie, John and Stella, his brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2.15 p.m. at St Mary's parish church, Attard followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.

CALLEJA. On December 3, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMEL known as Chalie, former director of E. Calleja & Sons Ltd., aged 70, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted and loving wife Violet née Deacon, his children Mariella and her husband Jean Buttigieg, Sandra and her husband Dr Eugenio Azzopardi, Stephen and his wife Rachel, Aldo, Christopher and his wife Claire, and his beloved grandchildren Emmanuel, Maria Lara, Jean, Violet, Shirley, Hannah and Andrea, his brothers and sisters and their families, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.
The family would like to thank all the staff, doctors and nurses of the ITU at St Luke's Hospital.

CARDONA. On December 2, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, GRACE, aged 84, of Qormi, widow of Gerald, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Josephine and her husband Carlo Zahra, Carmen and her husband Espedito Briffa, George and his wife Tessie of Canada, Joe and his wife Mary Rose, Mary and her husband George Galea, Emanuel and his wife Marie Lourdes, Piju and his wife Pauline, Rita and her husband Charles Maniscalco, Tessie and her husband Joe Bonello, Joan and her husband Joe Farrugia, Gerald and his wife Mary Lou, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 3 p.m. for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at St Nicholas Cemetery, Siggiewi. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

COLEIRO. On December 3, at St Luke's Hospital, AGNES of Balzan, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Maria Dolores (Dolly) Vella and Maria, her brother Emanuel, nephews and nieces among whom Bishop Annetto Depasquale and her best friend Doris Cassar.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Lord grant her eternal rest.

ELLUL. On December 2, ANTHONY B. (Nonnie), aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved wife Mary née Diacono, his daughter Marika and her husband Aldo, his dearest grandchildren Nigel and Michelle, his sister Mary, wife of Frankie Cassar, his sisters in-law Miriam widow of Lawrence, Edwige wife of John Vella Zarb, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3.45 p.m. for the old church of St Venera where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

PARIS. On December 2, EMANUEL, known as Lolly, aged 83, born in Floriana and residing in Attard, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Frances née Petroni, his children Mariella, wife of John Falzon, Tonio and his wife Mary Rose, Edward and his wife Miriam, David, Magdalene, Patrick and his wife Therese, Mark and his wife Priscilla, and Sister Michaela of the Ursuline Sisters of St Angela Merici, his grandchildren Alan, Neil, Alexia, Kurt, Krista, Michelle, Matteo and Kirsty, his brother and sister, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, today at 1.30 p.m. for St Dominic church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Crèche of Sliema will be appreciated.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the 35th anniversary of the death of CONNIE MERCIECA, the 8 and 8.30 a.m. Masses said at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Valletta, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

In Memoriam

BIASINI - GUIDO. Always very lovingly remembered and still so sadly missed. Lord grant him eternal rest. Marian.

CALÌ - CARLO. Loving memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 19th anniversary of his death. Lord grant him eternal rest. Yvette, Yves, Martin and their families.

CARUANA - FANNY. In loving memory of our dearest mother, died 4.12.1967. Long gone but never forgotten. Brian and Carol Brian, her sister Olga Wain, nephews and nieces. R.I.P.

CASSAR - JOHN, 4.12.'77. Unfading memories of a devoted father. Mary Rose.

CHETCUTI. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, TINA, today being the seventh anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her daughter Marina and her husband Lawrence, her son Richard and her two grandchildren Jonathan and Andrew. Please remember her in your prayers.

GALEA - RAPHAEL (Effie). In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 17th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joseph and Yvonne, Marika and Charles, Cecilia and Brian, Paula and Sandro, Serena, Allen, Raphael, Keith, Bernard, Mauro, Enrica, Claude and Chloe.

GANADO. In loving memory of a dearest and most cherished sister and aunt, CONNIE, on the first anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Deeply missed by her brother, sisters, nieces and nephews.

IZZO - INEZ. In loving memory of a dearly beloved mother, today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Marilyn, her son Edgar, Marion, widow of Joe, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

MANGION - PAUL. In loving memory, on this the sixth anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his wife Mary, his daughters Lina Vella and Margaret Persiano and their respective husbands, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Balluta parish church, St Julians. Lord grant him eternal rest.

PORTANIER - MARIA née Bartoli. On the 11th anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her sons, daughters and in-laws. Lord grant her eternal rest.

VELLA - MARY. In loving memory, today the first anniversary of her death. Remembered by her daughters Mona, Margie and their respective families. Lord grant her eternal rest.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

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

Bazaar At Waterfront

A bazaar by the Malta Hospice Movement, the Mission Fund and the Little Sisters of the Poor will be open at Vault Number Six at the Valletta Waterfront between Friday and December 10 from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.

A variety of items will on sale at bargain prizes.

More information can be obtained by calling Antoinette Shah on 2144 0085/6, Maria Vella on 2141 3664/7929 3595 or Christine Debono on 7944 4135.

Dog Show

The Malta Kennel Club held its sixth international show at the Cottonera Sports Complex, which featured a total of 280 dogs from Hungary, Italy, Greece, Cyprus and the UK.

An Alaskan Malamute by the name of Snow Quest Kind Of Landwood imported from America and owned by Denis Ciappara won the event.

Donation To Children's Home

A sum of Lm328, collected in a charity bowling event, has been presented to the Angels Children's Home by the Malta Communications Authority together with the communications industry.

The home, in Addis Ababa, provides care and support for between 20 and 30 children in a family-like environment. It provides street children with food, shelter, clothing and medical support together with psychological aid and counselling.

The centre also provides education and other personal development training.

Those wishing to make a donation can do so by sending their contributions to the HSBC Angels Children's Home account no. 0060 4302 20051

Fund-Raising Dinner

A fund-raising dinner in aid of ShareMalta Foundation for Homeless Animals, Research and Education will be held at the Castille Wine Vaults, Valletta tomorrow at 7.30 p.m.

Live entertainment will be provided by Ozzy Lino. Tickets cost Lm8 for adults and Lm4 for children under 12.

For reservations call 7952 4554.

Excess Baggage

Air Malta has launched a discount of up to 50 per cent off the price of excess baggage that is pre-purchased with every flight ticket or at least purchased three days prior to departure.

The offer is valid until January 21, 2007 and certain conditions may apply. More information can be obtained by calling 2166 2211, Air Malta sales offices, travel agents or by visiting Air Malta's website www.airmalta.com.

Our Lady Of Carafa

The Cathedral Chapter will hold the annual feast of Our Lady of Carafa at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, on Friday.

A procession leaves the co-cathedral at 4.30 p.m. and will pass through the main streets of the city. Rosary will be recited and Marian hymns sung during the procession.

Everyone is invited to attend.

Conference On Manufacturing Industry

A conference on the future of manufacturing in Malta will be held at the Westin Dragonara Resort, St Julians, on Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Maltese and foreign speakers will address the challenges facing the industry, how it could be given a new impetus, and how the sector can grow within a European framework.

Further information can be obtained from Conrad Pace at the Department of Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Malta on 23402061, e-mail futman@eng.um.edu.mt or by visiting the conference website www.eng.um.edu.mt/futman.

The conference is being organised by the Federation of Industry, Malta Enterprise, the Malta Council of Science and Technology and the Department of Manufacturing Engineering.

Oil Paintings On Show

Artists Catherine Cavallo and Simon Barthet are holding an oil paintings exhibition at the Casino Maltese, Valletta, up to Wednesday.

The exhibition is being sponsored by Maltacom and proceeds will go to Caritas.

Maltacom CEO David Kay said the company was committed to supporting the Maltese community both in terms of artistic and cultural activities, but also in initiatives aimed at helping people in need.

As part of its corporate social responsibility programme, Maltacom has assisted Caritas Malta for over eight years in continuing its social work to strengthen persons in need both socially and physically.

Mgr Victor Grech, director general of Caritas Malta, thanked Maltacom for its consistent support over the years.

F1 Badge

To commemorate the McLaren Formula One show car's visit to Malta at the Valletta Waterfront, the McLaren F1 Club Malta will issue a rectangular metal lapel badge designed by Charles Micallef.

The pin features the McLaren F1 car and the club's logo with the words MP4-20 and Dec. 2006.

Local Councils

Today's meeting
4.30 p.m. Xaghra

What's On Today

Exhibitions
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. At Artitude Gallery, Tigné Sreet, Sliema, A Few Old Cities, exhibition of artworks by Goran Cejkov.

9 a.m to 7 p.m. at Carafa Stores, Cottonera Waterfront, 191 Children's Views Of The World, an exhibition of original drawings by children from 191 UN countries.