Social and Personal

BONNICI. On April 26, at St Luke's Hospital, Dr EDGAR BONNICI, MD, widower of Blanche, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Tanya, his brother-in-law, Carmelo Grima and his wife Josie, residing in the USA, nephews and nieces both in Malta and in the USA.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 8.30 a.m. at the new Sta Venera parish church, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance through upper gate). No flowers by request but donations to the Eden Foundation, Bulebel, Zejtun, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

CALLEJA. On April 26, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, ANTHONY, director of Top Layer Company Limited, widower of Lucy, residing in Pietà, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his dear children Miriam, widow of Joseph Bugeja, Joseph and his wife Mary, Charles and his wife Phyllis and Ruben, his dear grandchildren Mark, Jacqueline, Dominic, Antoinette and Robert and their respective spouses, his beloved great-grandchildren Tahima, Michaela Maria, Emma Marie and Giulia Pia, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital, today at 2 p.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere, will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the management and staff at Capua Saint James Hospital, Sliema, and Zammit Clapp Hosptial for their special care and attention.
May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

TAGLIAFERRO. On April 27, at St Luke's Hospital, JOSEPH, widower of Antonia née Orlando, aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Liz, Anna, Angele and her husband Victor Battistino and Louis Balzia, widower of her daughter Josette, his grandchildren Bernard, Christopher, Rebecca, Victoria and Benjamin, his brother Fr Hilary Tagliaferro, OSA, his sisters Teresa and Maria, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 10.15 a.m. for St Nicholas church, Tarxien, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 11 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Ta' l-Erwieh Cemetery, Tarxien. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

VASSALLO. On April 27, PAUL, ex-RAF sergeant, of Siggiewi, aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Karmena née Bonello, his sons Leslie, Gordon and his wife Josette, his grandchildren Keith and Claire, his brothers Nicholas and George and their spouses, and his sister Karmena, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 3.30 p.m. at St Nicholas parish church, Siggiewi followed by interment at Siggiewi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
Lord grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the fourth anniversary of the demise of Sister GISA ZAMMIT, RSCJ, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 9 a.m. at Casa Leone chapel, St Julians.

In Memoriam

BORDA - JOSEPH CARLO and ROSE. Fondest memories of our dear parents who passed away on April 28, 1975, and April 28, 1984. Their daughter Monique, son Frank, their eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

CACHIA - Dr EMANUEL ALFRED CACHIA. In loving memory of a dear father on the anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Louise, Charles, Anne, David and their families.

DELICATA. Treasured memories of our loving parents Chev. GIUSEPPE DELICATA and CESIRA who passed away on April 28, 2005 and June 17, 2000 respectively. Sadly missed by their sons Roger, Eddie and Reggie and their families. Masses for the repose of their soul will be said today at 4.15 p.m. and on June 17 at 10.45 a.m. at Villa Messina, Rabat. Dear Lord, grant them eternal rest.

ELLUL - HELENA, née Gasan. In ever loving memory of a cherished sister and aunt, today the third anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Paula and Tonio, Sylvia, Joe, Veronica and Michael, Andrew, Lisa, Christian, Bettina, Michael, Greta, Paul, Nicholas, Sarah, David, Mark, Luisa, John and Stephanie. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 11 a.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema. Lord Jesus, grant her eternal rest.

ELLUL GASAN - HELENA. On the third anniversary of her demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Nicky Sansone.

GILI - Most treasured and unfading memories of our beloved mother, MAY on the second anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her children Edgar, Simone and Nadya and their families as well as her sister-in-law Maria. Always close to our hearts, forever in our thoughts and prayers. Lord grant her eternal rest.

MUSCAT. In loving memory of CHRISTINA who died earlier this week. Christina was our very dear friend, and godmother to our son, Stefan, who will miss her very much. She was always enthusiastic about life, never had an unkind word to say about anyone, and remained cheerful to the end. Christina will always be in our thoughts and prayers. David and Mercedes Greene, England.

SOLER - LILY, née Parlato Trigona. Cherished and unfading memories of a very special and devoted mother, today the 12th anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed and forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Ronnie, Walter, Arthur and Mary Ann.

TOLEDO - PHILIP. In loving memory of a wonderful father and nannu. So sadly missed. Dolly and Vic, Jackie and George, Sue and Vanni.

TOLEDO - PHILIP. Cherished memories of a loving father and nannu, today the 19th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by Raphael and Pippa, Philip and Ninya.

TOLEDO - PHILIP. Loving and unfading memories of a dear father and nannu, today being the 19th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by Peter and Diana, Alexia and Alex and Stephanie.

TOLEDO - PHILIP. Treasured memories of a dearest father and nannu on the 19th anniversary of his demise. So deeply loved, so sadly missed. Stephanie and Albert, Rowena and Trevor, Betta and John and Patrick.

TOLEDO. In everlasting memory of PHILIP, today being the 19th anniversary of his death. Always remembered with deep affection by the staff of Philip Toledo Limited.

TONNA-BARTHET - Profs. GASTON TONNA-BARTHET, MBE, DAF, Officier d'Accademie (Paris). Fond and precious memories of a much loved father and grandfather, especially today the 20th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by René, Gertie and family and Hermione and Brian Ciancio.

TORTELL - CAMILLO. Cherished memories of a dear father and grandfather, today the seventh anniversary of his passing away to meet Our Lord and His Mother. Fondly remembered by all his children, relatives and friends.

XUEREB - Judge Professor JOSEPH XUEREB. Fondly remembered by his family, prayerfully and in grateful memory, especially today the sixth anniversary of his passing away. A prayer is solicited.

Zammit Gardens

Say it with flowers - www.zammitgardens.com. Phone 2122 5744/9982 2369.

History And Sheikhs

Philip Ciantar will be hosting the Work in Progress seminar entitled Nostalgia, History And Sheikhs in the Libyan Ma'luf: Listening In The Shadows Of The Past, on Monday at Hall C, Gateway Building, University of Malta between 6 and 7 p.m.

Dr Ciantar will examine the various processes by which today's performances of the Libyan Ma'luf are perceived and experienced in the nostalgic shadows of the past. In Libya, contemporary meanings attributed to this tradition are embedded in accounts of renowned sheikhs composing text, teaching the tradition, giving a helping hand in state-subsidised projects of preservation, reciting Ma'luf in the middle of a market, and even asking for particular texts on their death-bed.

Everyone is invited to attend.

What's On Today

Course
• 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., at the Re-Creation Centre, 29, Sant'Anna Street, Mosta, a course on how to help maintain health and balance.

Theatre
• 7.30 p.m., at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, Masquerade presents Beyond The Barricade.
• 8 p.m., at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Tyrone Grima's Shadows And Gods.

Exhibitions
• At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, an exhibition about Jesuit ethnographer and archaeologist Fr Emmanuel Magri.
• At the National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, Silent Warriors: Chinese Terracotta Soldiers.
• At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Merchants Street, Valletta, oil paintings by Russian artist Valentin Skachkov.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

9 a.m. - noon
New British Dispensary, 109/110, St John Street, Valletta;
Darwin Pharmacy, 152, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun;
St George's Pharmacy, 21, Main Street, Qormi;
Herba Pharmacy, 183, Main Street, Birkirkara;
O'Hea Pharmacy, 128, Manoel De Vilhena Street, Gzira;
Marc Pharmacy, 92, Triq il-Mensija, San Gwann;
St Francis Pharmacy, 293, Manwal Dimech Street, Sliema;
St Joseph Pharmacy, 172, Main Street, Lija;
Pillbox Pharmacy, 2, Triq il-Bjad, Naxxar;
Parkes Pharmacy, 582, St Paul Street, St Paul's Bay;
De Paola Pharmacy, 36, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola;
Vittoriosa Pharmacy, 9, Triq il-Mina il-Kbira, Vittoriosa;
St Anne Pharmacy, Triq il-Qaliet, Marsascala;
Gerada Pharmacy, 46, Mater Boni Consilii Street, Zejtun;
Central Pharmacy, 6, St Joseph Street, Luqa;
Santa Marija Pharmacy, 40, Bird Street, Zebbug;
Ideal Pharmacy, 63, Main Street, Rabat;
Palm Pharmacy, 2, Palm Street, Victoria, Gozo;
St John's Pharmacy, Independence Street, Xewkija.