BRAY. On February 27, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, ANNA of Valletta, residing at Attard, aged 38, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Victor, her children Yanica and Isaac, her parents Doris and Richard, her sister and brother Josephine and her husband Anthony and Mario, her in-laws Esther and Charles Bray, his brother Ronald and his sister Joyce and Charles, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
CORTIS. On February 28, CARMELO, of Zebbug, aged 78, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Cettina, his children Angela and her husband Alfred Grixti, Antoinette and her husband Raymond Baron, Joe and his wife Sharon and Mariella and her fiancé David Parnis, his nephews Shaun, Ryan and Ian, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3 p.m. for St Philip parish church, Zebbug, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Heart of Jesus cemetery, Zebbug. No flowers by request but donations to St Joseph Home, Zabbar will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
CAMILLERI. In ever loving memory of FRANK, today the 11th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Doris, Elizabeth. Paula and Gayle.
FLERI SOLER. In memory of our dearest LINO on the 33rd anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joan and the children.
HERSEY - MARIA ASSUNTA. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 20th anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MAMO. In loving memory of our dear CHARLES, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Alda, son Adrian, daughter Claudia, her husband Michael and grandson Alexander. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MANGION. In loving memory of my dear daughter MARGUERITE, today the seventh anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord grant her eternal rest. Antoinette.
MANGION. Cherished, loving memories of my dear sister MARGUERITE, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Joanna and Francis. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
MANGION - MARGUERITE. Happy memories of a very dear friend on her seventh anniversary. Never forgotten and sadly missed by Mary Ann and Giorgio.
MANGION - MARGUERITE. In loving memory of our dearest love and companion. You are ever alive in our thoughts.. Stephen, Andrew and Charlotte, Michael and Elizabeth, Mark and Martine. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 6.45 p.m. at the Ursuline Sisters chapel, Sliema.
SOLLARS. In loving memory of CLAUDE HENRY, on the 10th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Cecilia, his sons Roland and Rosanne, Rudolph, Trevor and Amanda, his grandson Jeremie-Claude, his brothers and sisters and their families and close friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at Mater Boni Consilii church, Paceville, today at 6.45 p.m.
XERRI. In ever loving memory of EMANUEL, a dear father and grandfather, on the eighth anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. United in prayers, dad. Miss you so! Fr John Xerri, OP, of Rome, Carmen and Salvu, Antoinette and Tony, Joe and Debbie of Wales, Lizzie and Stephen, Maria and Alfred, and his beloved grandchildren. Rest in peace.
ZARB. In loving memory of GEORGINA, today the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Stolen
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Prayer Meeting
A prayer meeting will be held at the Zebbug parish church tomorrow at 10.30 a.m. The theme is United Under God's Tent, written by the Women of Paraguay.
Everyone is invited to attend.
French Bursaries
The French Embassy is offering a number of bursaries in the French language for summer 2007.
The offered bursaries are: intensive courses in pedagogical techniques for teachers of French (or future teachers of French); French language intensive courses for students specialising in the language or for professionals (or future professionals) requiring a good knowledge of French for their work.
All bursaries are of a one month duration and travel expenses are not included. Application forms are available from the website of the French Embassy: http://www. ambafrance-mt.org, or may be collected from the French Embassy (130, Melita Street, Valletta) or from the Alliance Francaise de Malte (108, St Thomas Street, Floriana).
Interested candidates should complete the application form (in duplicate) and send it to the embassy by not later than April 2.
Application forms and more information about these scholarships and other educational opportunities in France will also be provided during the French Week that will be organised at University between March 26 and 30. One can also visit the French Embassy stand at the Central Quadrangle on campus and check out the website www.edufrance.fr.
Lecture On Glormu Cassar
Roger Vella Bonavita will deliver a lecture entitled The Genius Of Glormu Cassar As A Military Engineer, at Heritage Malta's head office in Merchants Street, Valletta on Tuesday at 6.30 p.m.
Cassar is known as the architect of various baroque buildings particularly in Valletta.
Prof. Vella Bonavita will show various designs depicting Cassar's vision for the entrance to Valletta, as the public debate continues over what Valletta gate should look like.
Prof. Vella Bonavita, a former University of Malta lecturer and project manager for various organisations, is carrying out historical research on the papers of Francesco Laparelli da Cortona as part of his doctoral thesis with the University of Malta.
Admission to the lecture is free.
The Village Bus Suspended
The temporary route bus number 164 to The Village will be suspended from tomorrow until further notice.
The Malta Transport Authority is looking into the possibility of extending existing services to cater for the needs of the area's residents.
Gozo Observer
The 15th edition of the Gozo Observer featuring articles on Gozitan affairs has just been published.
Free copies and information are available from the University Gozo Centre, Mgarr Road, Xewkija, or by calling 2156 4559 or sending an e-mail to ugc@um.edu.mt.
Music Finals
The finals of the National Council of Women's Bice Mizzi Vassallo Music Competition will take place at the Sala Isouard, Manoel Theatre, on March 10 at 6.30 p.m.
Tickets costs Lm3 and are available from the Manoel Theatre booking office.
Spanish Music Discussion
Joyce Guillaumier will discuss "Foreign Composers Influenced by Spanish Music" at the premises of the Centro Cultural Hispano-Maltes in Mikiel Anton Vassallo Street, Valletta tomorrow at 6.30 p.m.
It has been said that some Spanish music was composed by outsiders who were influenced by the music and artistic heritage of Spain.
Notable examples are Glinka, Balakirev, Rimsky-korsakov, Debussy, Bizet, and Ravel who were influenced by the Spanish language and used it to good effect in their works.
Car Wash
A car wash in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust will be held at the Villa Rosa Car Park, next to Bay Street on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cultural Outing
The St Paul's Bay local council will take residents on a cultural outing to Vittoriosa on Tuesday. The group will visit Fort St Angelo and its chapel as well as the Notre Dame Gate.
Departure from various pick-up points in the locality is at 8 p.m. Booking and further details may be obtained from the local council during normal office hours or from the notice boards in the locality. The price for residents, including a coffee break, is Lm2.75.
Bingo Night
The Fireworks Group of the Sacro Cuor parish church, in Sliema, will hold a bingo night at the Sliema Philharmonic Society on Monday starting at 7 p.m.
The price is Lm1. Food and drink is included.
www.sliemabandsacrocuor.com
What's On Today
Theatre
9 p.m. at the Power House Theatre at the Valletta Waterfront, Zoo Goes Music, a two-hour show with political and satirical jokes.
Exhibitions
At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings and installations by seven artists.
At the Inquisitor's Palace in Vittoriosa, a photographic display entitled Good Friday Dresses Statuary From Malta And Spain.
At the Main Hall, St James Cavalier in Valletta, paintings by Trevor Borg.
At Nuovo Art and Dine, 104, Iz-Zonqor Street, Marsascala, works by Joseph Barbara.