Social and Personal

BONNICI. On December 6, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIJA, née Zarb, of Senglea, aged 80, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her greatest loss her beloved husband Emanuel, her children Lina, widow Saviour, Yvonne and her husband Freddie, Joe, Mary and her husband Peter, Irene and her husband Raymond of Australia, Jesmond and his wife Josianne, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren, her brothers, sisters and their families, her in-laws, other relatives and friends, especially her friends at the Catholic Action.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Senglea, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 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 the are unable to receive visitors.
Lord grant her eternal life.

DEBONO. On December 7, at St Luke's Hospital, ROSARIA of Rabat, aged 85, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Anthony, her sons Edwin and his wife Tessie, Raymond and his wife Judith, her grandchildren Keith, Karina, David, Mark and Karl, her in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Paul's parish church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
Lord grant her eternal life.

FALZON. On December 6, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, FRANK, aged 83, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Josephine née Abdilla, his daughters Professor Miriam and her husband Roman Muszyncki, Marisa and her husband George Lia, Antida, his beloved grandchildren Joseph, Antonella and her fiancé Noel, Arthur and Alexandra, his sisters Maria and Lola, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

GENOVESE. On December 7, at St Luke's Hospital, CHARLES, of Rabat, aged 58, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Carmen, née Sammut, his sons Silvio and his wife Antoinette, Joseph and his fiancée Rita, Mark and his fiancée Natasha, his grandsons Gary and Neil, his brother Benny, his sisters Agnes, Emanuela, Pauline, Gemma and Carmen, families, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3 p.m. for Ta' Giezu church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Dar ta' San Guzepp, Sta Venera, will be appreciated.
Lord grant him eternal rest.

MALLIA. On December 7, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMEL of St Paul's Bay, aged 67, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine née Camilleri, his daughters and sons-in-law Roberta and Alan, Amanda and Jason and his devoted grandson Kurt, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.15 p.m. for St Paul's Bay parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at St Leone Cemetery, Zurrieq. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. He will be remembered in our hearts. Lord grant him eternal rest.
The family would like to thank the staff of Ward MAU and CCU, especially the doctor.

MIZZI. On December 7, Major JO MIZZI, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Marion, née Borda, his children Gordon and his wife Anna, Kenneth and his wife Simone, Veronique, Angele and her husband Philip Apap Bologna, his grandchildren Matthew, Simon and Jonathon, Elisa and Emily, Nicholas and Michael, Elizabeth and Richard, his brother Maurice, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Group will be appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

PISANI. MARIA ROSARIA, daughter of Professor Lazzaro, at her residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her relatives and numerous friends.
The funeral Mass will be said at St Paul's Shipwreck collegiate church, Valletta at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, December 9. - R.I.P.
THEUMA. On December 5, at St Luke's Hospital, RONALD C. (former prison director), aged 73, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Maria née Apap, his daughter Suzanne and her husband Godfrey, his son Pierre and his wife Giselle, his beloved grandchildren Kristine, Abigail and Andre, his sister Marlene and his brothers Gino and Joe and their respective wives, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 9.30 a.m. for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Gwann, 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.
Lord grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On December 5, MARLENE of Sliema, aged 47. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother Josephine, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital tomorrow at 9.15 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Qrendi cemetery.

VELLA. On December 7, at St Luke's Hospital, ANGELA, of Zejtun, aged 72, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Johnmary, her children Tony and his wife Anna, Raymond and his wife Anna, Jesmond and his wife Vanessa, grandchildren Angelique and her husband Charlo, Roswita and her husband Manuel, Matthew, Andrew, Nicole, Keelan and great-grandchildren, her sisters and brothers, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. at Zejtun parish church, followed by interment at Zejtun cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Nazareth in Zejtun will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

De GIORGIO - CHARLIE. Loving and precious memories of a most beloved husband and father, today being the second anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Deeply missed and never forgotten. Always in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. His wife Mona, his daughter Angèle and Mario and his son Paul. May God grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. In loving memory of GIROLAMO, a dear father and grandfather, today the 24th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his family. Please remember him in your prayers.

GALEA - LINA. Treasured memories of a dear mother on the 15th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her daughters Josette and Angela, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

GIALANZE. In ever loving memory of my husband SAVIOUR on the 11th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Adelina, his children Miriam and her husband Francis, Elizabeth and her husband Daniel, and his grandchildren.

GRECH CUMBO - JOSEPH. In memory of a much loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 11th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

GRECH CUMBO - JOSEPH. On the 11th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his son Adrian, Nathalie, Charlotte and Jonathan.

PICCININO. In loving memory of our beloved nephew CHARLES, today the 18th anniversary of his tragic death. Fondly remembered by Charles, Rita, Abigail, Rachel and Sarah.

QUINTANO - EDGAR. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather, who departed this life 31 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Louise and family.

QUINTANO. In loving memory of a dear father and nannu, EDGAR, especially today being the 31st anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

VALLETTA. In loving memory of ANTHONY, today the 18th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his children and grandchildren.

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

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May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, praised, loved and glorified throughout the whole world. Amen.

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, loved, adored and glorified throughout the whole world forever. Amen.

To whom it may concern

Dr Lino J. German's book Landmarks in Medical Unionism is being sold for charity and is available from Agenda Bookshop, Sapienza's and Tower Road, Sliema, near Tiara Jewellers or phone 2131 2229.

Power cuts

The electricity supply will be suspended today in Sliema between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Is-Sur Fons, Il-Karmelitani, Il-Hnejja, San Neriku, Gafar, Sant Anglu and Scicluna streets and in parts of Manuel Dimech, Blanche Hubert, San Ignazju, Camenzuli, Marianu Vella and Depiro streets and part of St Julians Hill.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
At Artitude Gallery, Tigné Street, Sliema, a display of paintings entitled A Few Old Cities by Goran Cejkov.
At San Anton School, Zebbiegh, a display of photo-graphs taken by marine scientists.
At Caraffa 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 Heritage Malta's Gozo area office, the Citadel, Victoria, paintings and drawings by Joseph Briffa.

Pharmacies open today

Malta: 9 a.m. - noon; Gozo: 7.30-11 a.m.
Empire Pharmacy, 77, Old Theatre Str, Valletta;
Cosmed Pharmacy, Soccors, Triq Villambrosa, Hamrun;
St George's Pharmacy, 21, Triq il-Kbira, Qormi;
Pharmaplus, Ganu Str, Birkirkara;
St Anthony Pharmacy, 56, St Joseph Street, Pietà
Balluta Pharmacy, 30, Triq il-Kbira, St Julians;
Rudolph Pharmacy, 133, Rudolph Str, Sliema;
St Michael Pharmacy, Misrah tat-Transfigurazzjoni, Lija;
St Mary (Mgarr), 13 A, Sir Harry Luke Str, Mgarr;
Parkes Pharmacy, 582, St Paul Str, St Paul's Bay;
Fleming Pharmacy, 65, Zabbar Road, Paola;
Kalkara Pharmacy, 8, Misrah l-Arcisqof Gonzi, Kalkara;
May Day Pharmacy, Triq il-Vittorja, Zabbar;
Green Cross Pharmacy, 31, Misrah Gregorio Bonnici, Zejtun;
Kristianne Pharmacy, Triq ic-Cavi, Mqabba;
Santa Marija Pharmacy, 40, Triq l-Ghasfura, Zebbug;
Imtarfa Pharmacy, Triq il-Konti Salvatore Manduca, Mtarfa;
Castle Pharmacy, 2, Misrah l-Indipendenza, Victoria;
Tony's Pharmacy, Triq il-Qbajjar, Zebbug.