Social and Personal

CAMILLERI. On December 12, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, Miriam, of Fgura, aged 72, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Rinaldo, her children Mario and his wife Patricia, Monica and her husband Paul, Patrick and his wife Silvana, Alida and her husband Alex, grandchildren Nadia, Lara, Luke, Alison, Claire and Andrè, her brothers, sisters and in-laws and their spouses, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fgura, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Zabbar cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

CASSAR. On December 12, at St James Capua Hospital, MARIA STELLA née Falzon, of Msida, aged 89, widow of Joseph, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her seven children Mary Ann, widow of Domenico Catalogna of Italy, Emanuel and his wife Gladys, Carmen and her husband Frank Desira of Australia, Antoinette of USA, Michael and his wife Rozlyn of USA, Joseph and his wife Tanja, Victoria and her husband George Muscat, her 23 grandchildren and their spouses, her 21 great-grandchildren, her sisters-in-law Esther Falzon and Victoria Cassar of Canada, her carer Lina Saliba, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Lord grant her eternal rest.
Special thanks go to the staff at St James Capua Hospital, Zammit Clapp Hospital and Casa Antonia.

FARRUGIA. On December 13, at St Vincent de Paul residence, GULIO, of Mqabba, aged 73, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Maria Concetta, his sons Charles and his wife Miriam and Mario and his wife Pauline, his daughter Grace and her husband Michael Psaila, his grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. for Mqabba parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m. followed by interment at Mqabba cemetery.

McKEON. On December 12, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, ANNA, aged 70, former assistant head, Sta Venera primary school, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Rose Gabarretta, Teresa Farrugia, and Sr Lina McKeon, Sister of St Dorothy, her in-laws Lina, widow of her brother Joe, and Mary, widow of her brother Richard, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Capua Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the new Sta Venera parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Burmarrad cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Caritas Malta will be appreciated.

PILLOW. On December 13, at St Luke's Hospital, HENRY, of Sliema, aged 55, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Isabelle née Borg Cardona, his daughter Rowena, his brothers and sisters, Tania and her husband Joe Pace, Martin and his wife Lucia, Edward and his wife Juanita, Joseph and his wife Jane, Adrian and his wife Patricia, Catherine, John and his wife Louise, Leo, and Mark and his wife Joanne, his uncles and aunts, nephews and nieces, numerous cousins, other relatives and many friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Sacro Cuor 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 the Hospice Movement will be appreciated.
May he rest in peace.

TONNA. On December 13, at St Luke's Hospital, VINCENT, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carrie née Grasso, his brothers Robbie (Fr Ivo), Frank and Valerie, Ritchie and Maria and his sister Mary, widow of Edwin Borg. Also to mourn him on his wife's side, his in-laws, Laurie of Australia, Amelia and Salv Cordina, Annie (Mother Alfreda), Lino Bugeja, widower of Adelgisa, Therese and James Fraser, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 3 p.m. for St Lawrence parish church, Vittoriosa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault at St Lawrence Cemetery, Vittoriosa.
Lord grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CALLEJA - MARY née Demajo. Remembering a dear mother and nanna on this the fourth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Antoinette and Manfred and grandchildren.

CASSAR GALEA - Dr JOSEPH FERDINAND, LL.D. Constant thoughts and unfading memories of an irreplaceable husband and father. Forever in our hearts. Pauline and Liliana. Today's 6 p.m. Mass celebrated at Christ the King parish church, Paola, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

CASSAR GALEA - Dr JOSEPH FERDINAND, LL.D. Sweet memories of my dear father. Fondly remembered. Marie.

CASSAR GALEA - Dr JOSEPH FERDINAND, LL.D. Proud and happy memories of a dear father who passed away 17 years ago today. Please remember him in your prayers. Adrian and Anna.

CASSAR GALEA - Dr JOSEPH FERDINAND, LL.D. In loving memory of a beloved father. So sadly missed. Adriano and Vikki.

CASSAR GALEA - Dr JOSEPH FERDINAND, LL.D. Unforgettable memories of a wonderful nannu. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Claude, Lara, Debbie, Nicolà, Karl and Benji.

CORDINA. Loving and unfading memories of EM. WILLIE on the 21st anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Rita, his children Marius and his wife Dorielle, Vanessa and her husband Jean, grandchildren Michael and Benjamin, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited. Lord grant him eternal rest.

DONE CIANTAR. Treasured memories of MAY, a dearly missed wife, mother and sister, especially today the first anniversary of her demise. Mike, Matthew and Adam, Pierre and Anna and all her family in Malta and Australia. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Ta' l-Ibrag parish church will be offered for her intentions.

ZAMMIT - CAROL née Holland. Treasured memories of our beloved daughter, today the 13th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret and John.

ZAMMIT - CAROL née Holland. On the 13th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Harry, Rose and family.

ZAMMIT. In loving memory of our beloved CAROL née Holland on the 13th anniversary of her death. Simon, Annabel and David.

ZAMMIT - CAROL.
Time goes by
And life goes on
But memories of Carol
Remain so strong
So sweet, such fun
But mostly brave
She gives us courage
Beyond the grave.
With love, Steffie.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

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

Bay Music Awards

The winners of the 2006 Bay Music Awards are: Best Newcomer - Chasing Pandora; Best Dance Tune - Me To You - J. Joy FT Marcella Woods; Best Solo Artist - Ira Losco; Best Band - Bitterside; Best Single - Driving One Of Your Cars - Ira Losco.

Local Councils

Today's meeting
9 a.m. Zebbug (Gozo)

What's On Today

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

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

At Caraffa Stores, Cottonera Waterfront, drawings by children from191 UN countries.

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

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