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, Fr Joe, Edgar and Christina, Anna and Joe, Agnes and Christopher, his grandchildren Simon, Beppe, Pippa, Ganni and Katarina, his in-laws Cettina, Karmenu, Antoine, Mario and Helen, and Dun Guzepp Mifsud Bonnici and their families, his cousins Anne, Marina, Rosalie, Adrian, John and Julian and their families, other relatives and friends, and his parish community of St Joseph the Worker, Birkirkara, were all blessed by his life and will treasure him forever.
Funeral Mass will be held today at 2 p.m. at St Theresa Sanctuary, Valley Road, Birkirkara.

SIMSON. Beloved father JOHN DAVID of Marsascala passed away at Villa Messina, Rabat on March 3. His children Julia Yemin, Peter Simson and Anna Simson will be holding a graveside funeral tomorrow 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 today being the first month of his embracing eternal life. A Mass of thanksgiving for his life will be celebrated today at 7 p.m. at Sta Venera old parish church. Relatives and friends are most cordially invited to attend.

Appreciation - Flt Lt Eric Price RAF Retd

Frederick R. Galea, Honorary Secretary, National War Museum Association, writes:

Eric Price served in the Royal Air Force during WWII and was stationed on Malta.

He was assigned to RAF Station Kalafrana with the Air/Sea Rescue Service that operated from there during the war years.

A few ASR High Speed Launches (HSLs) were stationed at Kalafrana initially and shortly afterwards a second base was opened up to the north of the island at St Paul's Bay, below the Vecca Restaurant, at Sunderland House which still stands.

The jetty also still survives although lengthened postwar. Sadly, RAF Station Kalafrana is no more because it has been covered by tons of concrete below the Freeport.

Eric is believed to have been Malta's most notable "skipper" on the launches and had command mainly of HSL107 which was responsible for 85 pick-ups (Allied and Axis aircrew recovered from the sea) on its own.

In his early days at Kalafrana, Eric made about 10 rescues before he took HSL107 up to St Paul's Bay to open the ASR Base and become its Commanding Officer. As the war progressed, he increased his rescue tally to about 80, but the correct figure is not known because he never wished to talk about this personal aspect.

At Malta, HSL107, a 64-foot British Power Boat Company launch, was later joined by newer 63-foot BPBC launches HSLs128, 129 and 166.

HSL100, an army boat was also roped in for duty when HSL129 was shot-at by Messerschmitt Bf109s, with the loss to many of her crew and later the launch itself. 

For a while, a Sliema Base was in operation at the Ferries, more or less where the Captain Morgan boats tie-up stern-to the quay.

Eric is survived by his ex-RAF sons Carlos and Barry, and Keith who is retired from the army. 

Eric Price who born on February 12, 1910, passed away on February 28. A memorial service will be held in Liverpool tomorrow.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA. In ever loving memory of VICTOR, former Director, Golden Harvest, today the 21st anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Stella and his son Mark. Always in our hearts and prayers. Mass and prayers for the repose of his soul will be said today at Villa Mgr. Gonzi, Siggiewi.

BAJONA - LILIAN. Treasured memories of our dearly loved aunt, today the first anniversary of her demise.
Time passes
Memories stay
You are quietly remembered
Every day.
Her family.

BORG MANCHÉ. In loving memory of MARY on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

BORG MANCHÉ - MARY. In loving and unfaded memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today being the ninth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by her daughter Margaret Scerri and her grandchildren André and his wife Annette, Michelle, Clarissa and Nicholas.

CACHIA - Dr CARMELO CACHIA. In loving memory, on the 10th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Luigia, his sons Richard, Arthur, Charles and Henry and their respective families. Lord grant him eternal rest.

CAMILLERI - ALDO CAMILLERI, BPharm, LP. Unfading memories of our beloved brother on the anniversary of his demise. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CASSAR - Dr ANDRÉ CASSAR (veterinary surgeon). In treasured memory of a dearest father and grandfather, today the 22nd anniversary of his death. Always remembered with love and gratitude. His family.

DATO - EDWIGE. In loving memory of a dear and much loved mother and grandmother on the anniversary of her passing. Sadly missed by her family. Lord, please grant her eternal rest.

FRENDO JONES. Treasured and sweet memories of our beloved sister LIZ, today the second anniversary of her demise. Always fondly remembered with love by her many brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces and in-laws through prayers and thoughts. All her many relatives and friends are also kindly asked to remember her in their daily prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FRENDO JONES. In loving memory of our dear friend LIZ on the second anniversary of her death. Never forgotten and sadly missed by Marie Lou and Joe. May God grant her eternal rest.

FRENDO JONES. In loving memory of our dear LIZ, today the second anniversary of her passing away. Cora, Michael and Annamaria. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA - ANOUSCKA. That heart of gold, that dearest voice, safe now in love and peace. Always in the thoughts and prayers of her family and relations, especially today the first anniversary of her death. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA - ANOUSCKA. On her first year with the Lord.
A heart so wonderfully kind,
So soft a voice,
So sweet a smile.
There will always be
That something left of you,
It may not be life
But the special memory of you.
Always in my prayers, auntie Marie.

HARRISON. In loving memory of ear HAROLD on the 10th anniversary of his demise. His wife Odile and his children James, Audrey and Neil.

HARRISON - HAROLD. Happy memories of a dear brother on the 10th anniversary of his death. John, Freda and family.

PACE - Capt. LAWRENCE PACE. In ever loving memory, today the 30th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his daughter Helga and family.

RIPARD. In unfading memory of KIT on the 26th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his wife Marie and sons Nick, Chris, Tim, Ed, Mike and Paul, together with their respective families.

VASSALLO. In memory of CARMELO, today being the fifth anniversary of his death. Remembered by his wife Lucia, his daughter Josette and her husband George Fabri.

Richard Matrenza

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

Richard Matrenza

I am a candidate in the forthcoming local council elections (Swieqi, Ta' l-Ibrag. Madliena). My vision of a local council is exactly what the name says and implies. Local. For the local community. Communal interests. The good of the whole. Irrespective of denomination. Once elected, I promise to represent you and our community to the best of my ability. Thank you for your support. The voice you can trust.

Talk On Knights' Lifestyle

Researcher Dane Munro will be delivering a short course entitled The Lifestyle Of The Knights Of Malta at Din L-Art Helwa, 133 Melita Street, Valletta on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. This course focuses on the lifestyle of the Knights of Malta and delves into the background of the Order of St John and the aristocratic families from which the novices of the Order were descended.

The lecturer is a Neo-Latinist and historian and specialises in the Order of Malta. In 2005 he published the book Memento Mori, which focuses on the marble tombstones of the Knights of Malta in the Co-Cathedral of St John in Valletta. The fee for the course is Lm5 for Din l-Art Helwa members, and Lm8 for non-members, including a coffee break. To register, the public may phone on 2122 5952.

Sacred Objects Exhibition

The Christ The King parish committee will put on its annual exhibition of church models, statues and sacred objects at the Paola parish hall between Wednesday and March 20.

It will be open between 9 a.m. and noon and between 4.30 and 8 p.m.

Prayer Meeting

A prayer meeting for the sanctification of priests and for religious vocations will be held at the St Julians parish church on Saturday.

The meeting starts at 9.45 p.m. with Mass followed by adoration.

What's On Today

Lecture
7 p.m., at the Madonna Tal-Karmnu Hall, Valley Road, Birkirkara, Fr Emanuel Schembri will discuss The Presence Of God In Our Life.

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 Gallery G, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija, paintings by nine artists who have never exhibited before.
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.