Social and Personal

GALEA-CURMI. On March 6, PAUL , aged 76 ,went to meet the Risen Lord and join his wife Josette and many other people he loved. His children Maria, Theresa, Joseph, Edgar and Christina, Anna and Joe, Agnes and Christopher, his grandchildren Simon, Beppe, Pippa, Ganni and Katarina, in-laws, cousins, other relatives and friends were blessed by his life and will treasure him for ever.
Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.

LASPINA. On March 5, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, MAY, aged 94, went to meet the Risen Lord and join her husband Angelo and her two children John and Marthese. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter-in-law Marlene, her son-in-law Victor, her grandchildren Sarah and her fiancé Brian, Tonio and his wife Yolanda, Nicky and his wife Anne Marie, Michelle and her husband Aidan, her great-grandchildren Nicola, Gianluca and Andrea, relatives, especially Marie Louise Bugeja, and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, today at 1.45 p.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by private interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated.

PARNIS DOWLING. On March 5, at her residence in Birzebbuga, CARMELA of Gharghur, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Bartolomeo, her children Josephine and her husband Frederik Gatt, John and his wife Marija, and William, grandchildren, in-laws and friends.
The funeral leaves her residence today at 8 a.m. for Birzebbuga parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Safi cemetery.

SIMPSON. Beloved father John David of Marsascala passed away at Villa Messina, Rabat on March 3. His children Julia Yemin, Peter Simpson and Anna Simpson will be holding a graveside funeral on Friday at 2.30 p.m. at Siggiewi Cemetery. The funeral party will depart from Villa Messina at 2 p.m.

Requiem Masses

WIGG - EDWARD EWHURST, Sgt., Air Cartographer (ret.), Royal Air Force Northolt, formerly of Sanremo Rests. Treasured memories rekindled tomorrow being the first month of his embracing eternal life. A Mass of thanksgiving for his life will be celebrated tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Sta Venera old parish church. Relatives and friends are most cordially invited to attend.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA - Major JOHN AQUILINA. Remembering our dear John. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially on the 35th anniversary of his passing away. Mona, Bob, Audrey and grandchildren.

CAMILLERI - WINNIFRED, née Bowman. Today the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by her children Anthony and his wife Liliana, Marthese and her husband Lino, Joseph and his wife Marceline, and Victor and his wife Anne, grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Masses said at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Relatives and friends are invited to remember her in their prayers. We who have loved her in life let us not forget her in death. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CREMONA. In ever loving memory of OSCAR, today the 49th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His daughters Monica and Maria.

FARRUGIA. In loving memory of SUNNY on the ninth anniversary of his demise. So sadly missed and never forgotten by his wife Marlene, six daughters and spouses, his 15 grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. In loving memory of SUNNY, today the ninth anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered, so sadly missed. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Angèle, Reno and family.

FILLETTI. In loving memory of our dearest JANE on the fifth anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

HARRISON - IRMA. Treasured memories of a dear mother on the 15th anniversary of her death. Her son John, Freda and family.

MERCIECA BALBI - FRANCIS. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 20th anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. His wife Vivienne, children Maria, Pierre and Anna, Roberta and Raymond, and grandchildren Matthew, Rebecca, Luca and Francesca. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.

RAGONESI - CONNIE. This 11th anniversary of our loss. An exemplary wife and mother, ever remembered with everlasting love. Victor, Mariella, Anne, Isabelle and Rudolf. May God grant her eternal vision.

VELLA - ISAAC. In loving memory of our dearest father on the 13th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Edith and Louis, Cecilia and Vincent and grandchildren.

Richard Matrenza

Invites adult residents of Swieqi, Ta' l-Ibrag and Madliena for a drink and a chat, tomorrow from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. at Rosamarina, St Georges Bay, St Julians. No parking problems. Just show your ID card.

Flight Tickets Competition Extended

The Sprite Getaway Competition launched in February by the General Soft Drinks Co. Ltd is being extended with an additional 200 flight tickets to be won by Sprite consumers.

Sprite consumers are being provided with another chance to unveil the lucky numbers underneath the cap liner of the soft drink.

The previous system will be retained and the cap holders are likewise invited to call on the telephone number printed underneath the cap liner. Participants will then be asked to key in their identity card number and to answer a particular question.

Telephone calls from fixed lines or mobile phones will again be at 25c each. Further information can be accessed at www.sprite.com.mt.

St Vincent De Paul Visiting Hours

The official visiting time at St Vincent De Paul Residence for the Elderly is, until further notice, from 10 a.m. to noon, 3 to 5.30 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. No one will be allowed to visit outside these hours.

Lyceum Past Students' Tour

The Council of Administration of the Association of Lyceum Past Students (ALPS) is planning a reunion of Lyceum past students in Canada on August 31.

The reunion will be the focal point of a tour of Canada that the association is organising between August 28 and September 18 with the help of its Canada Branch president, former Maltese Consul Milo Vassallo.

The tour will include conducted tours of Toronto, Lake Ontario, Niagara, Calgary, the Pacific Coast, Vancouver, British Columbia, a five-day tour of the Rockies and a seven-day cruise in Alaska on the M.V. Norwegian Sun.

More details about the tour may be sought by calling 2138 6812 or sending an e-mail to alps@global. net.mt.

Gharghur Website

The Gharghur local council has just launched a new version of its website at www.gharghur.gov.mt, offering information about the local council and the village as well as various online services and photo galleries.

What's On Today

Concert
12.35 p.m., at the Music Room, St James Cavalier, Valletta, concert featuring the Windmill Brass Ensemble.

Exhibitions
At the Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, drawings by schoolchildren on the theme of Peace.
At Café Café, Main Gate Street, Victoria, art exhibition by Julie Calabrese.
At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, a display entitled Colonial Malta: Building A Romantic Landscape, curated by Samantha Fabri of Heritage Enterprise.
At the Inquisitor's Palace in Vittoriosa, a photographic display entitled Good Friday Dresses Statuary From Malta And Spain.
At the Inquisitor's Palace in Vittoriosa, sculptures by Chris Ebejer.
At the Main Hall, St James Cavalier in Valletta, paintings by Trevor Borg.
At the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, an exhibition of artist impressions highlighting the new halls on the upper floor and a display of some artefacts recently conserved for the same project.
At the National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, Chinese Terracotta Soldiers.
At Nuovo Art and Dine, 104, Iz-Zonqor Street, Marsascala, works by Joseph Barbara.
At Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta, paintings by 20 students studying art at advanced level under the tutelage of Matthew Cassar.
At Ir-Razzett Tal-Markiz, Wied Il-Ghasel Street, Mosta, displays by Mark Schembri.