Social and Personal

BONNICI. On December 15, at St Luke's Hospital, ANTIDA, née Abela, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Anthony, her children Muriel, Col Walter Bonnici, L/RAMC, and his wife Maria, Lydia and her husband Mario Grech, Christine and her husband Joseph Catania, her grandchildren Kathryn, Elaine, Yana, Matthew, Jeremy and Benjamin, her brothers and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 7.30 a.m. for Balzan parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, would be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

CAPITOLI. On December 15, in Acquasparta, Italy, CLAUDIO, veterinary surgeon, aged 76, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Marian, née Coppini, his brother Sandro and his family, other relatives and friends in Italy, Malta and Gozo. The funeral takes place in Acqua-sparta today following celebration of Mass praesente cadavere at Acquasparta parish church. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said in Malta at a later date. Lord grant him eternal rest.

CASSAR. On December 12, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, MARIA STELLA, née Falzon, of Msida, widow of Joseph, aged 89, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of 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 the US, Michael and his wife Rosalyn of the US, 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. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital today at 9 a.m. for Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, would be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank the staff at St James Capua Hospital, Zammit Clapp Hospital and Casa Antonia for their care.

GRIMA. On December 15, at his residence in Zejtun, ALFRED, aged 71, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Victoria, née Spiteri, his daughter Alexandra and her husband Joseph Spiteri, his son Angelo and his wife Lucienne, his grandchildren Bernard and Corinne, his brother Charles and his wife Maria, his sister Gemma and her husband Joseph Brownrigg, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves his residence today at 3.15 p.m. for St Catherine's parish church, Zejtun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at St Gregory's Cemetery, Zejtun. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

SULTANA. On December 15, at St Luke's Hospital, PAULINE of Sliema, widow of Gerald, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her children Carmen and her husband Tony Scicluna, Lilian and her husband Charles Bartolo, Anna and her husband Charles Camilleri, Raymond and his wife Nathalie, her grandchildren Isabelle, Liam and Neil, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and many friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.45 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. Lord grant her eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. On December 15, at St Vincent de Paul, MARY, née Cassano, widow of Joseph, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Josette, Pauline and Carmen and her son Tonio and their spouses, her grandchildren, her great-grandchild, nephews, and nieces, her brother-in-law Paul Zammit and his wife Carmelina, Mary Zammit, widow of her brother-in-law Carmelo, her sister-in-law Sr Maria Benigna, Censina, widow of her brother John, relatives and friends in the UK and Australia.- R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Home at 2.30 p.m. today for the chapel of Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m. followed by interment. No flowers by request by donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

Requiem masses

A Mass for the repose of the souls of JOSEPH and CECILE COPPINI will be said tomorrow at 10.30 a.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema.

In memoriam

ANASTASI - LILY. In loving memory, on the 28th anniversary of her death. Connie and Joe.

AZZOPARDI - LILLIE. Loving memories of our beloved mother on the anniversary of her demise. Margaret, Marika and her husband Norman and grandchildren.

BALZAN - ANTHONY. Unfading memories of a beloved father and nannu who passed away 17 years ago today, and of my sister JOSEPHINE PISCOPO (married), who joined him two years ago on the 14th. Always in our prayers. Mary, Frank, Kenneth and Norbert.

BONNICI - SYLVIA. Cherished memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the 10th anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her son John, her daughters Madlene and her husband Alex, Angela and her husband Mark, and her grandchildren Anthony, Maxine, Tyson and Dale. O Lord grant her eternal rest.

CILIA - BEATRICE (Betty). Today the fourth anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her mother, sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces.

CILIA. Remembering our dear friend BETTY with love on her fourth anniversary. Antoinette and Marthese.

CILIA - BETTY. Treasured memories of my dear friend on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Lord grant her eternal rest. Marie.

FABRI - THERESE. It's been a year since we last saw your dear face.
We little knew that
That morning God
Was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly
In death we do the same.
Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Your daughters Mary, Laura and her husband Tony, Tessie and her husband Lino.

GALDES - GIUSA. Remembering a dear mother and grandmother on this the fifth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Manfred and Antoinette, Maryrose and Ronnie and her grandchildren.

MERCIECA - TANCRED. Lovingly remembered by all his family on the second anniversary of his passing away. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Casa Antonia, Balzan.

MICALLEF BORG - TONY. Reborn in Christ 28 years ago. Dear Jesus, you have him in Your care, we hold him in our hearts. Tenderly remembered. Margaret, Elena, Adrienne, in-laws and grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend tomorrow's 11.30 a.m. Mass at the University chapel, Msida, which will be held for the repose of Tony Micallef Borg and Lillie Azzopardi.

SATARIANO - CECIL. Today his 10th anniversary. Fondly remembered by his wife, children, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

VELLA - MARIA STELLA. Treasured memories of my dear mother on her anniversary. Now as ever so close to my heart. Marthese.

Jumble sale

Jumble sale in aid of stray animals today and tomorrow at The Tourist Bar, Qawra, 11 a.m. onwards.

Personal

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

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

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

Music and cuisine festival

Graffitti group and the team of Harmony In Diversity will be celebrating an African Live Music And Cuisine Festival at the canteen, Student's House, at the University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq today.

The activity starts at 8 p.m. Entrance is free but a voluntary donation will be appreciated.

The event will conclude the Harmony In Diversity project that falls under the EU Youth Programme.

The aim of the project is to facilitate inclusion of immigrants in Maltese society through a series of seminars, events, food tasting activities and music.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
At San Anton School, Zebbiegh, a 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.
St Publius Pharmacy, 48, Triq il-Miratur, Floriana
International Pharmacy, 650, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun
Fatima Pharmacy, Triq iz-Zonqor, Sta Venera
St Bartholomew Pharmacy, 230, Fleur-De-Lys Street, Sta Venera
Pharmaland Dispensers, 5, Tagliaferro Mansions, Princess Margerit Street, Ta' Xbiex
Lourdes Pharmacy, Naxxar Road, San Gwann
Wales Pharmacy, 183, Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema
St Mary Pharmacy, 2, Antonio Schembri Street, Attard
Sghajtar Pharmacy,Triq is-Sghajtar, Mosta
Village Pharmacy, 116, Main Street, Mellieha
Fleming Pharmacy, 65, Zabbar Road, Paola
San Filippu Pharmacy, 155, Victory Street, Senglea
Fgura Pharmacy, St Thomas Road, Fgura
Pompei Pharmacy, 28, Fishermen's Wharf, Marsaxlokk
Qrendi Pharmacy, 6, Main Street , Qrendi
Nobel Pharmacy, Sciortino Street, Zebbug
Ideal Pharmacy, 63, Main Street, Rabat
Palm Pharmacy, 2, Palm Street, Victoria, GOZO
St John's Pharmacy, 85, Independence Street Xewkija, Gozo.