Social And Personal

AVELLINO. On January 13, at St Luke's Hospital, RENZO, aged 82, residing at Birkirkara, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He will be sadly missed by his wife Violet née Pavia, his sons Sandro and his wife Pauline residing in Australia, Marcel and his wife Lilian, his beloved grandchildren Allison, Rosalind and Mariella, his sister Mary widow of Joseph Saliba, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the Carmelite parish church at Fleur-de-Lys where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated.

DALLI. On January 13, at Casa Antonia Residence, Balzan, GIOVANNA, widow of Gammari (former Labour MP), aged 92, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her dearest children, Mary, widow of Lawrence Xuereb; Carmen and her husband Carmelo Cassar; Ann and her husband Reno Sciberras; John and his wife Josephine; Lana; Fidele and Margo; Josephine and Pietro Isola, Dorothy and her husband Roger Uhlenhaut; Patrick and his wife Helena, her 17 grandchildren and their respective families, her 15 great-grandchildren, Vennie, her niece Carmen, Carmel, other relatives and numerous friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for St Mary's parish church in Gudja, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Gudja cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be greatly appreciated. Always in our hearts and prayers. Lord grant her eternal rest.

GRIMA. On January 14, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMELO, of Qormi, aged 97, resident in St Julians, widower of Grace née Parnis, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Josephine and her husband Joseph Calleja, Giorgia, widow of Amabile Azzopardi, Edward, residing in Australia, Emanuel and his wife Josephine, Charles and his wife Josephine, Dorothy and her husband Julian Zammit, Joan and her husband Joseph Cassar, Saviour and his wife Maria and Mary, widow of his son Anthony, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

GRISCTI. On January 13, MAY ANNE, died peacefully at home at the age of 79, leaving to mourn her loss her husband Emmanuele (Lulu), her son Dr Marco Griscti and his wife Helen, her daughter Rina, wife of Dr Henry Antoncich, LLD, her beloved grandchildren Joseph and his girlfriend Ruth, John-Paul, Matteo and Fabio, her sisters Nanette Wirth, Marlene Stellini, Judith Azzopardi and her brother Edward, and their respective spouses, her sister-in-law Maria Carbone, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Capua Hospital today 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 at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

SAMMUT. On January 13, NAZJU, aged 93, of St Andrews, former member Civil Defence Corp, widower of Manwela née Vella, passed peacefully away at Zammit Clapp Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Karmenu and his wife Polly, Margaret and her husband Gorg, Salvu and his wife Lucy, Calci and his wife Susan who live in England, Helen and her husband Ninu, Tony and his wife Rita, Rita and her husband Michael, Maria-Louise and her husband Tony, Joseph widower of his daughter Guza, in-laws and their families, grandchildren, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp today at 3 p.m. for Ibrag parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

BAJADA - CARMEL (Lino). In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 42nd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Brian, Cecilia and Claude.

BONETT - ROBERT. Tender memories of our dear father on the 38th anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his sons, daughters and in-laws.

CASSAR - Dr PAUL CASSAR, MD. In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the first anniversary of his death. Victorine, Christine and family.

DEPASQUALE - MARIA V. In memory of a loving and much loved aunt on the sixth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her nephews, nieces and in-laws. Lord grant her eternal rest.

FORMOSA - HARRY. Loving memories of a dear father, today the 13th anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered and never forgotten. Katia and Marie-Therese. Lord grant him eternal peace.

GALEA - Major JOSEPH M. GALEA, LP, B.Pharm. In ever loving memory of our dear father, today the 14th anniversary of his death. Forever missed by his children Clarissa, Christopher, Monica, Matthew and Veronica and their families.

KELLY - EDWARD. In loving memory of a dear grandfather on the 34th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his daughters Pat and Aida, their husbands James and Neville, as well as his grandchildren and their families. Lord grant him eternal rest.

LICARI - JOSEPH. Today the 21st anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his children and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.

MICALLEF - WILLIAM MICALLEF, A&CE. Today the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Lord grant him eternal rest. Lilian and family.

MICALLEF. In ever loving memory of WILLIAM F. MICALLEF, A&CE, who departed this life five years ago today. Remembered always with love and gratitude. His wife, children and families.

PALMIER - ANTHONY. On the 18th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by Charles, Edwige and family.

PALMIER - ANTHONY. In loving memory of a dear father on the 18th anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Charles, Rita, Abigail, Rachel and Sarah.

PALMIER - ANTHONY. Called to rest 18 years ago.
Gone from our lives one so dear
But in our hearts forever near.
God bless. Dorothy, Sammy, and family.

RAUSI - MARGARET. Fond, loving and cherished memories of a beloved mother and grandmother, today being the fifth anniversary of her demise. The happy days we spent with her will never fade. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

SHEPHARD. In loving memory of GEORGINA, née Griffiths, today the 10th anniversary of her death. Remembered with much love by her daughters Mary and Lilian, widow of Lino Maistre, her grandchildren Bryan Maistre and his wife Jackie, Sharon Maistre and John Maistre and her great-grandchildren Georgina, Eunan, Carla, Luke Jamie and Megan. Please remember her in your prayers.

ZAMMIT TABONA. In loving memory of EDWIN, today the 14th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts. His sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Tourism workshop

A workshop on Developing A Standard For Sustainable Tourism In The Mediterranean is being organised by the Islands and Small States Institute of the Foundation for International Studies. It will be held at the foundation's offices in Valletta on January 25. The workshop is part of a project in which Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta are taking part.

Participation is free of charge but those wishing to attend are requested to fill in an application form found at http://home.um.edu.mt/islands/activities_forthcoming.html

The programme is available at the same website. More information is available by contacting Maryrose Vella on 2124 8218 or by sending an e-mail to islands@um.edu.mt

Computer Classes

The National Council of Women will hold evening computer classes for 14 weeks in Mountbatten Street, Blata l-Bajda between 5 and 8 p.m.

The course about awareness commences on January 29, the course about the ECDL Start kicks off on January 31 while the lectures on ECDL Upgrade start on February 1.

Further details can be obtained by calling the council on 2124 8881 or 2124 6982 or by sending an e-mail to ncwmalta@camline.net.mt

Workshop on anger, guilt

A workshop on sharing experiences relating to anger and guilt will be held at Mount St Joseph Retreat House, Targa Gap, Mosta between Friday, January 19 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, January 21 at 5 p.m.

The retreat will be led by Fr Vince Magri together with Mary Cassar and Polly Schembri.

Carnival Listings

The National Folklore Commission will this year hold carnival between February 16 and 20.

All entities, associations or councils interested in having their carnival activities listed in the official Carnival 2007 publication published by the commission are asked to send in their information by Friday to noeldamato@maltaculture.com or debonoa@hotmail.com.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
At St James Cavalier Valletta, Malta Songlines, a fusion of Australian Aboriginal and Western art by Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the exhibition hall of the Ministry for Gozo, Victoria, abstract paintings from the National Collection.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Loggia, Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta paintings by Lemmiki Louhimies.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Contemporary Hall, Museum of Fine Arts, Pictures in Clay by Antoine Camilleri.
5.30 to 9 p.m. at Razzett tal-Markiz, Triq Wied il-Ghasel, Mosta, paintings by Joe Cilia.