Dr GUIDO DeMARCO and Miss VIOLET SALIBA
The marriage took place on December 30, 1956, at Santa Catarina d'Italia. Fr Fortunato Mizzi officiated. The witnesses were Mr J. Flores and Prof. J.H. Xuereb while the best man was Dr Ronal Conti and the bridesmaid was Miss Madilene Sophie Saliba. Congratulations to our treasured parents. With fondest love from your children Gianella, Fiorella and Mario.
Mr ANTONIO FARRUGIA and Miss MARI-NIEVES BERMUDEZ ORTIGOSA
The marriage took place on December 30, 1956, at St Vincent's church, Seville, Spain. Congratulations and warm wishes. May God bless you both. Lots of love to mum and dad from Mariano, Rosa, and Pio José, your adorable grandchildren Claudia, Emma, Mariano Jr. and Luke and your great-grandson George.
Obituary
PACE. On December 29, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, MARIS of Sliema, aged 49, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother Salvina, widow of Philip, her brother Mario and his wife Mariella, her sister-in-law Anna, widow of Philip, her nephews and nieces Claire, Christina and Sean, Philip, Cristina and Lucas, Nicholas and Michaela, the Midolo family, teachers, students and staff of St Catherine's High School, relatives and friends, especially Polly and Amante Sant.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
VASSALLO. On December 29, JOYCE, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister-in-law Jeannette, nephews and nieces in Malta and Australia.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 8 a.m. at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
BUONTEMPO - AMADEO. In loving memory of our dear brother on the 23rd anniversary of his death.
CALLUS - MARIA STELLA née Testaferrata Abela. We remember a dearest mother and grandmother with a special prayer today the 15th anniversary of her passing away. Vicky, Tony, their children and great-grandchildren Julia and Alexander whom she would have loved so much.
CRAIG - HARRY. Fourth anniversary. Loving memories of a dear husband. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Violet. Tomorrow's 11.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Masses at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul.
DEBATTISTA - INES. Today the second anniversary of her passing away. Always remembered by her son, daughters and in-laws. We love you and miss you, mum. Bless us all.
GAUCI - MARY. In ever loving memory of a wonderful and dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today being the second anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her children Martha, Doris, Josette, Tanya, David, Anna and Michael and their families. Lord grant her eternal rest.
MANCHÉ - CHARLES. In memory, on the 23rd anniversary of his death. Loved and remembered always. Noreen, Simon, Kirsten, Patrick and Jonathan.
MANGION - MARY. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the anniversary of her demise. Alfred, Edith and their respective spouses and children.
PIZZUTO. In loving memory of ETHEL, today being the second anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her sister Lina, Ronnie and all the family. Lord grant her eternal rest.
SCERRI - PEPPINO. Remembered with love on the 12th anniversary of his passing away. His sisters Maria and Yolanda, his niece Loredana and her husband Arturo, his nephew Vinicio and his family. Lord grant him eternal rest.
VELLA - NAZZARENO (ex-Bus Dispatcher, 79). In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today being the sixth anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Imelda, his sons David and his wife Marilyn, Peter and his fiancée Amanda, his grandson Ryan, relatives and friends. Lord Jesus, hold him in Your tender, loving arms.
US Embassy
The US Embassy in Malta will be closed on Tuesday in observance of a National Day of Mourning in the United States to mark the passing away of former President Gerald Ford. The Embassy will also be closed on Monday, New Year's Day, and will resume regular opening hours on Wednesday.
The public can sign a condolence book in the lobby of the US Embassy, St Anne Street, Floriana from 11.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., on Wednesday and Thursday.
Duty on fuel
The Customs Department said yesterday the derogations from the provisions of Council Directive 2003/96/EC granted by Council Directive 2004/74/EC of April 29, 2004, allowing fuel to be supplied free of excise duty for private pleasure navigation by air or by sea between Malta and other EU member states, expires tomorrow.
As from Monday all fuel for this purpose will therefore be supplied duty-paid.
The Customs Department said the government has formally applied for a renewal of the derogations. However, the European Commission has already said it does not agree with the renewal of the derogation for maritime navigation.
Eucharistic celebration
A Eucharistic celebration will be held by the Diocesan Committee of Our Lady of Fatima at the Home for the Clergy, Anglu Grima Street, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara on January 6 starting with Mass at 4 p.m.
The holy rosary will be recited after Mass in the presence of the Holy Eucharist exposed on the altar and, finally, Benediction will be imparted.
British High Commission
The offices of the British High Commission, including the visa and passport section and the UKTI trade section, will be closed on Tuesday.
BOV extends offers on personal loans
Bank of Valletta is extending the special offers on its personal lending products up to January 31, 2007.
Customers will benefit from a one per cent discount on the interest rate applicable on BOV personal loans, a three-month moratorium and the waiving of all processing fees.
Customers taking out a BOV home loan during this period will also be eligible to take out a BOV personal loan of up to Lm5,000 with a 1.5 per cent discount on the interest rate and for a term of up to seven years.
Other offers are applicable on the Visa Classic and Mastercard credit cards issued by Bank of Valletta. A zero per cent interest rate will apply for the first six months on new cards issued and the bank will waive the card fee for the first year. New BOV gold card holders will not be charged the card fee on the supplementary card for the first year.
Further details are obtainable by calling BOV's customer service centre on 2131 2020 or by contacting any BOV branch.
Scout recruitment
Fifteen participants from Ireland, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Sweden and the United Kingdom were brought together at Mount St Joseph, Targa Gap for a workshop on Adult Recruitment In Scouting.
The workshop, inaugurated by Tourism and Culture Minister Francis Zammit Dimech, aimed to explore ways in which one can use the centenary of scouting to recruit adults in leadership and other roles within the Scout Movement.
Choral concert
The Gaulitanus Choir under the musical direction of Colin Attard will be ending Gozo's cultural festive season with a concert at the St Francis church, in Victoria, on January 6 at 7.30 p.m.
Anyone wishing to join the choir for its forthcoming season is asked to phone 2156 0200/9925 8592/7953 9376 or send an e-mail to colinatt@maltanet.net.
Entrance to the concert is free.
Dog lost
A Husky, answering to the name of Shelly, was lost at San Pawl tat-Targa yesterday morning.
Any information can be passed to the owner on 2137 0128/7901 3579.
A reward is being offered.
ID cards office
The identity cards office at Evans Buildings, St Elmo Place, Valletta will introduce new opening hours on Tuesday.
The office will open Mondays to Fridays between 7.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. (and also from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday) and on Saturday from 7.30 to 11 a.m.
The office can be reached on 2122 1994/2558 3200.
Details on ID cards can be viewed at www.servicecharters.gov.mt.
What's On Today
Exhibitions
From 6.30 to 9.30 p.m., at Razzett tal-Markiz, Wied Il-Ghasel Street, Mosta, cribs.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and between 2 and 7 p.m., at Artitude Gallery, Tigné Street, Sliema, A Few Old Cities, artworks by Goran Cejkov.
At Restorante Cosmana Navarra, St Paul Street, Rabat, The Other Side, paintings by Raymond Borg.
At Melita Gardens, Attard, My Country, a display of paintings by Walter Busuttil.
At the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, Stars & Spirals: Christmas And Archaeology Stamp Designs.
At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, works of art by 15 Heritage Malta artists.
At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, Pictures In Clay by Antoine Camilleri.
At The Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, paintings by Lemmiki Louhimies.
At the Manoel Theatre in Valletta, a display of paintings entitled Unity by Claire Sammut.
Pharmacies open tomorrow
9 a.m.-noon
Floriana Dispensary, 23, St Anne Street, Floriana;
Fra Diego Dispensary, 94, Villambrosa Street, Hamrun;
Drugshop Dispensary, De La Cruz Avenue, Qormi;
The Local Dispensary (ex StTheresa), Canon Karmenu Pirotta Street, Birkirkara;
J&L Pharmacy, 8, Yacht Marina Apartments, Marina Street, Pietà
Pembroke Pharmacy, 87, Giuseppe Malfeggiani Street, Pembroke;
Wales Pharmacy, 183, Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema;
Medica Pharmacy, Naxxar Road, Balzan;
St Mary Pharmacy, 13A, Sir Harry Luke Street, Mgarr;
Karizia Drugstore, 87, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha;
Tarxien Pharmacy, 59, Triq Hal-Tarxien, Tarxien;
Victory Pharmacy, 32, Triq il-Vitorja, Senglea;
St Anne Pharmacy, Triq il-Qaliet, Marsascala;
St Phillip Pharmacy, Triq ic-Ceppun, Ghaxaq;
Salus Pharmacy, 21, Republic Square, Zurrieq;
Santa Maria Pharmacy, 40, Triq l-Ghasfura, Zebbug;
Nova Pharmacy, 142, College Street, Rabat;
Azzopardi Pharmacy, Triq il-Kapuccini, Victoria, Gozo;
Tony's Pharmacy, Triq il-Qbajjar, Zebbug.