Social and personal

FENECH. On December 7, at St Luke's Hospital, ROSE née Camilleri, of Valletta, widow of Dominic, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her seven children, Joseph, May, Carmen, Pius, Lora, Frances and Alfred, their respective husbands and wives, her dearest grandchildren, her two sisters and in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 9.30 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Valletta, 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 St Clare's Monastery of St Julians will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

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 Claude Calleja, Corinne and her husband Philip Apap Bologna, his grandchildren Matthew, Simon and Jonathan, Elisa and Emily, Nicholas and Michael, Elizabeth and Richard, his brother Maurice, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital today 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.

Requiem masses

On the first anniversary of the death of JOHN J. BORG, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Publius parish church, Floriana. The attendance of relatives and friends would be appreciated.

A Mass for the repose of the soul of Dennis Degiorgio will be said tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Carmelite church, St Julians, on the first anniversary of his demise.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - JOSEPH M. Cherished memories of a dearest brother on the third anniversary of his death. Mona and Joe, Carmen and John, Dorothy and Tony, nephews and niece.

ATTARD - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today being the 17th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his eight children, in-laws and grandchildren.

CAMILLERI - EMANUEL. Unfading and cherished memories and deeply missed by his wife Doris, daughter Nicola, her husband Adrian and grandchildren Beppe and Giovanni on the seventh anniversary of his demise on December 11. "You will never be far away because all the loving and vivid memories we have of you will keep you very near". A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema.

DEGUARA. In loving memory of DAVID, today the first anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Sadly missed and always lovingly remembered by his uncle Joe, auntie Carmen, Michael, Lara May and Martina.

GRIMA - LAWRENCE. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved father and grandfather, today the ninth anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by his children Mary, Joe, Julia, John, Christopher and their families.

MAGRO - NICHOLAS. In loving memory of a loving husband, father and grandfather, today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Ann, children Josette, Hermann and Monica, Nathalie and Ray Galea and grandchildren Maria Roberta and Anthony Nicholas.

MILLER - MARY, widow of Arthur V. Treasured memories of a dear, beloved mother, today the sixth anniversary of her death. Unforgettable in every way and forever in our thoughts and prayers. Her children Astrid and Adrian.

MUSCAT. In loving memory of a beloved husband, Dr PAUL MUSCAT, MD, on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Phyllis, his children, spouses and grandchildren. Lord grant him eternal rest. Tomorrow's 10 a.m. Mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

PICCININO - CHARLES (Buddy). Remembering a dear nephew on the anniversary of his tragic death. Never forgotten by uncle Charles, auntie Edwige and cousins.

SANSONE - LUIGI. A dear father fondly remembered by his children on the sixth anniversary of his death.

TESTA - JOHN. Cherished and loving memories of a dearly loved husband, father and grandfather, today being the fourth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Edwige, his children Norbert and his wife Isabella, his daughter Caroline and her husband Charles and grandchildren Marc, Luke and Matthew. A prayer is solicited. Lord grant him eternal rest.

Christmas Exhibition

The culture commission of St Philip Band Club, Zebbug will be mounting its annual exhibition called Nativitas at the club premises from December 17 to 31.

Exhibits include a large variety of cribs, cards and statues of baby Jesus some of which date back to the 17th century. About 40 exhibitors from all over the island will be taking part. Entrance is free.

Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 5.30 to 9 p.m. and upon request.

It will also be open for schoolchildren between 9 a.m. and noon.

On Saturdays it will be open from 5.30 to 9 p.m., Sundays from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 5.30 to 9 p.m. and on December 31 from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Other activities organised by the club during Christmas include a disco, a programme of entertainment, carols by the St Philip Band, and a party for children.

VIP tickets for Bocelli concert

Two VIP Gold tickets each for the upcoming Andrea Bocelli concert have been awarded to three Maltacom customers.

The winners of the Maltacom competition are Martin Abela of Dingli, Alfred Sacco of Fgura and Caroline Seychell of Pietà.

All customers who made overseas calls between November 15 and 30 were automatically eligible to participate in the draw.

The concert will be held on December 16 in the Convention Centre at Ta' Qali.

Gozo book fair

A book fair will be held at the Arka Respite Centre, Dar Arka, Triq il-Moghdija, Ghajnsielem, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. tomorrow. Entrance is free and free gifts will be given with any purchase over Lm1. There will also be prizes to be won with all proceeds going to Fondazzjoni Arka.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
At Artitude Gallery, Tigné Street, Sliema, display of paintings entitled A Few Old Cities by Goran Cejkov.

At San Anton School, Zebbiegh, display of photographs taken by scientists working on Marine Science.

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 tomorrow

Malta: 9 a.m.-noon; Gozo: 7.30-11 a.m.
Empire Pharmacy Branch, 46, Melita Street, Valletta;
Cosmed Pharmacy, Soccors, Villambrosa Road, Hamrun;
Tal-Hlas Pharmacy, Freedom Road, Qormi;
Pharmaplus, Ganu Street, Birkirkara;
D'Argens Pharmacy, 330, Rue D'Argens, Gzira;
Krypton Chemists, L'Ibrag Street, Ta' L'Ibrag, Swieqi;
Harley Pharmacy, 1, Nathalie Poutiatin Tabone Street, Sliema;
Balzan Pharmacy, 70, St Francis Road, Balzan;
St Albert Pharmacy, Oratory Street, Gharghur;
St Simon Pharmacy, 8, Islets Promenade, Bugibba;
Maddalena Pharmacy, Shop 2, Binja tal-Faqqani, Tower Promenade, Sta Lucija;
Alpha Pharmacy, 'Maria Immaculata', Cospicua Road c/w Cottoner Avenue, Fgura;
Cilia's Pharmacy, 303, Zabbar Road, Fgura;
Brittania Pharmacy, 5, Pretty Bay Street, Birzebbugia;
Kristianne Pharmacy, Triq Ic-Cavi , Mqabba;
Tal-Grazzja Pharmacy, F. Farrugia Street, Zebbug;
Santa Maria Pharmacy, Frenc Abela Square, Dingli;
Abela's Pharmacy, 42, G.P.F Agius De Soldanis Street, Victoria, Gozo;
Joyce's Pharmacy, 15, September 8 Avenue Xaghra, Gozo.