Social and Personal

GRECH CUMBO. On June 7, RAYMOND, aged 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rita née Zammit, his children Daphne and Suzanne, his mother Jeanne, his sisters Rita, Claire, Monika and their families, his in-laws George and Lucia, Franca, Antoine and their families, many relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa hospital tomorrow at 8.45 a.m. for St Julians parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment in the family chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
No flowers by request but donations to St Patrick's (Salesians) Sliema would be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord grant him eternal peace.
Special thanks to all doctors, nurses and staff in Ward 2 at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital for their great dedication and support.

Appreciation - Miriam Caruana

Elaine Zerafa, writes:

We laughed together, and sometimes cried together, my niece and I and, oh, how I will miss our sometimes very long telephone conversations when she would vent her feelings of injustice for what she was going through.

If ever a hymn was written for anyone so special it was the words of Fight The Good Fight With All Your Might, which will always remind me of dear Miriam - and she was a fighter.

On my last but one visit to her in Boffa Hospital, we spoke briefly about not being afraid.

Miriam you will be so sadly missed. My family in England join me in sending condolences to all your family, Aunty Jean especially, remembering all the lovely days together at Ghadira. Your loving Aunty Elaine.

The past is gone to be no more
Tomorrow may never come.
Enjoy today and be at peace
And you and God are one.

In Memoriam

BARTOLO - DOREEN, née Cassar. Precious memories of a much loved daughter, today the 16th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her mum and dad, her sons Luke and Matthew and her sisters.
Her life a beautiful memory
Her absence a silent grief.

BENCINI - INA. Today the 15th anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. John, Marcel, Andrè, Ramon, Michel and in-laws.

CAMILLERI GALEA - GAETY, 8.6.'99. Remembering a wonderful mother and grandmother on her eighth anniversary. Forever in our hearts. Cynthia, Bobby, Stephanie, Robert and Elaine.

DARMANIN. Treasured and unfading memories of our dearest JOHN PAUL, today his ninth anniversary. Always in our heart. Bertha, Tony and David.

DARMANIN. Most cherished memories of our unforgettable grandson JOHN PAUL, who was taken from us at the young age of 19, nine years ago today. Sadly missed by his grandparents Doris and Joe Laferla.

DARMANIN. Remembering with love JOHN PAUL on the ninth anniversary of his passing away. So sadly missed by Marina, Cora and Michael, Anna Maria, Michela and Allan.

GRECH - CHARLES. In loving memory of a dear father and beloved grandfather on the 13th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his children Vince, Rose and Margaret, in-laws and grandchildren.

PETTETT - GEORGE, June 8, 2005. Quietly remembered every day and deeply missed especially today the second anniversary of his loss. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Sta Lucija parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. Mary, Michael, Aida and family, Barbara and Mark.

VELLA - COSTANZA. Today being the seventh anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Keep Your arms around her, Lord,
And kiss her smiling face,
For she was someone special
Who can never be replaced.
Always lovingly remembered and missed by her family. A prayer is solicited.

Fund Raising Event

A fund raising activity in aid of the Action For Breast Cancer Foundation will be held tomorrow at the Professional Health and Beauty Services, 145/147 Eucharistic Congress Road, Mosta. Beauty treatments and consultation such as massages, make up, manicures/pedicures and assessments will be offered by volunteer professionals. Against a donation, those present will also have the possibility to test their blood pressure and blood glucose level.

Skin Cancer Campaign

Alternative Beauty Ltd presented a cash donation to the Maltese Association of Dermatology and Venereology at the Health Promotion Department to help it in its campaign to raise awareness of the risks and prevention of skin cancer.

The money was presented to Lawrence Scerri, head of the Department of Dermatology at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, by the director of Alternative Beauty Ltd Jayne Zammit in the presence of Health Promotion Department director Mario Spiteri.

Father's Day Promotion

The Embassy Complex in Valletta, will hold a Father's Day Gillette Fusion promotion on Thursday and Friday afternoon and in the morning of June 16. Visitors will be given special participation forms to answer a question regarding Gillette Fusion. On the morning of June 16 there will be live music in the complex. There will also be Cisk Excel beer tasting.

Filipino Anniversary

On the occasion of the 109th anniversary of the Independence of the Philippines, the Filipino Honorary Consulate General in Malta will hold a celebration on the theme One Country, One Ideology at the Castille Wine Cellar, in Valletta, on Sunday between 1.30 and 4.30 p.m. More information is available by calling on 2146 2144. Everyone is invited to attend.

Radio Show Winners

Nine Bay Radio listeners have won vouchers during the Abel and Eleanor Breakfast Show competition Chikinki, sponsored by Falcar Auto Centres. Ryan Grima, Daniel Vella, Philip Coleiro, Andrew Tabone, Naomi Muscat, Anthony Cachia, Sebi Bezzina, Mariella Formosa and Abigail Sammut were presented with car accessories.

Prayer Meeting

A prayer meeting for the sanctification of priests and for priestly and religious vocations will be held at the collegiate and parish church of St Lawrence, Vittoriosa, tomorrow. The meeting will start at 9.45 p.m. with Mass followed by adoration until midnight.

Workshop For Vocational Teachers

TTNetMalta will run a workshop entitled Let Me Learn on Tuesday at St James Cavalier, in Valletta with the aim of promoting the development of vocational teachers' and trainers' skills.

This advanced learning programme will seek to give a clear understanding of how to approach a learning experience and how to communicate more effectively with students and peers.

The workshop is open to all vocational teachers and trainers, training consultants, personnel working in public and private training institutions and in the human resources area.

Further information can be obtained by calling Michelle Aquilina on 2220 1307 or sending an e-mail on michelle.aquilina@gov.mt.

Meeting The Author

Author and former finance minister Lino Spiteri will today be interviewed by Gorg Peresso at the Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone in Triq Wied il-Ghasel, in Mosta at 8 p.m.

This public meeting is another in the popular series organised by Ghaqda Filantropika Talent Mosti called Niltaqghu ma' l-awtur.

Mr Spiteri recently had his latest book consisting of a string of memories from his political life called Jien u ghaddej fil-politika published.

Entrance is free.

F1 race

The Canadian Grand Prix will be screened live on a big screen on Sunday at 7 p.m. at The Halland Hotel, Ta' l-Ibrag. Those present will have the chance of winning McLaren merchandising.

What's On Today

Concert
• 8 p.m. at St George's Square, Valletta, José Carreras together with the national orchestra and Lydia Caruana.

Theatre
• 8 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Mellow Drama present Ben Elton's Gaspers.

Exhibitions
• At Artitude Gallery, Tigné Street, Sliema, paintings by Christine X.
• At the Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, ceramics by Julie Apap.
• At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, watercolours by Mary Clare Albanozzo.
• At Gallery G, No 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija, paintings by Damian Ebejer.
• At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, seven works in salt showing works by Caravaggio.