Social and Personal

GAUCI. MARY née Vassallo, widow of Emmanuel who went to meet the Risen Lord on June 16 at the age of 91. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Lino and Mary, Marion and Alessio, Vince and Olivia, Martin and Maria and Alfred, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Nina and her children, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 8.30 a.m. at St Francis church, Birkirkara followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

PACE. On June 17, JOSEPH, known as Guzi, 72, of Valletta, residing in Gzira, passed peacefully away at St Luke's Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, his son Ivan, his daughter Doreen and her husband Silvio, his grandsons Shaun, Kurt and Neil, his sister Carmen, widow of Amleto, his brothers Alfred and his wife Imelda, Cikku and his wife Liz and Johnny and his wife Carmen, his in-laws, including Fr Adrian J. Cachia, OFM, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Gzira parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated.

Appreciation - Ferdinand Demicoli

Jason Bonnici, Communications Office, Nature Trust, writes:

Nature Trust (Malta), the environmental NGO, mourns the untimely and unexpected loss of Ferdinand Demicoli. For the past years, Mr Demicoli was the NGO's scientific advisor on energy and technology and activities' coordinator.

His intellectual ability was paralleled by bags of enthusiasm and dedication. Known and respected in various environmental and social circles and networks as a nature lover, he was a true activist and fully embodied the spirit of volunteerism. He specialised in environmental management and made invaluable contributions with regard to various environmental controversies of the past years.

Over the years he has been a pioneer in linking environmental awareness with tourism studies and generations of students and young people, at both national and international levels, in both formal and non-formal education, have had the privilege to share his insight and in-depth analysis of the tourism industry and to taste his foresight and vision in projecting a tourism industry compatible with sustainable development and environmental protection.

NTM expresses its most sincere condolences to his family and friends in this moment of grief. The NGO plans to officially dedicate the educational section of an upcoming environmental project to Ferdinand Demicoli in long-lasting and affectionate memory and respect.

In Memoriam

AMATO - VICTOR. On the 14th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his wife Erminia, his children and grandchildren, together with their respective families. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Ta' l-Ibrag parish church..

CEFAI. In loving memory of GIUSEPPI on the 11th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Amalia, his son Dr Emmanuel George, family and friends.

CILIA - ELEANORA, née Borg Carbott. Cherished memories of my wonderful mother, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Greatly missed by her daughter Felicity and children. Kindly remember her in your prayers.

CILIA - ELEANORA, née Borg Carbott. Treasured memories of a dear and loving mother on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love be with her. William.

FERRO - RITA. In loving memory of Rita today being the first anniversary of her death. So sadly missed by her children, grandchildren and sisters.

FERRO - RITA. Such cherished and happy memories of a wonderful mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. Today the first anniversary of her death, so sadly missed but always with us in our thoughts and prayers. Darrell, Nicky, Sophie and James.

GALEA - MARY née Debono. Treasured and unfading memories of our dear mother on the sixth anniversary of her death. Joseph, Anthony and Richard Galea Debono and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA. Loving memories of my dear sister MONICA, née Formosa, today the third anniversary of her passing away. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Your sister Tessie.

GUSMAN - JOSEPH. Loving and unforgettable memories of a dear husband and father, today being the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Anna, Adrian and Matthew.

GUSMAN - JOSEPH. Lovingly remembered and always missed, today the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sisters Alice and Angela.

RUTTER GIAPPONE - Judge ANTOINE RUTTER GIAPPONE. In ever loving memory of a much loved husband, father and grandfather, today the 24th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Cheap Flights To Italy

Air Malta is offering five Italian destinations with prices starting from Lm18 return.

Return fares to Rome, Naples and Reggio start from Lm18 while return prices to Milan and Venice start from Lm22. The offers are valid for travel between certain periods and some booking restrictions apply.

Hotel accommodation with Flyaway Tours and Europcar car hire is also available.

More information can be obtained at www.airmalta.com or by calling number 2166 2211.

Seminars On Conservation

The Biological Conservation Research Foundation (Bicref) will be spending the day at Ghajn Tuffieha on Saturday focusing on the importance, conservation biology and requirements for effective management of conservation areas and threatened species.

Morning seminars from expert speakers will be followed by field work on land and at sea.

People from various backgrounds but with a keen interest in natural environment can e-mail Bicref to book a place and take part in this experience.

bicref@nextweb.net.mt, www.bicref.com

Representation Deal

An agreement has been reached between Charles Martin, on behalf of Mejoris HCS, and Colm Watling of Service Alert Ltd for the Maltese entity to represent the UK company in Malta and the Mediterranean area.

Service Alert is the owner of a product aimed at enhancing customer care, known as Touch4 Call System.

Through a wireless system, patrons can inform employees they would like their attention. Clients thus would have a means of calling an establishment's employees to their tables or meetings without having to move or shout for attention.

Indie Festival Screening In Malta

The fifth edition of the Indie Music Video Festival will be screened at Poxx Bar, Paceville on Saturday.

It will feature, among others, videos from Bright Eyes, Malajube, Neko Case and Smog. Entrance fee is Lm1.

Indie music videos have come a long way in the past 35 years and the festival is known as the ultimate celebration.

More Charter Flights To Romania

This summer Air Malta will operate a series of charter flights to Timisoara on the western Romanian border in addition to the charters and scheduled flights to Bucharest and Cluj.

The charter flights to Timisoara will operate on Friday nights for nine weeks in the peak July and August months. The flights are contracted with local agent Viva Travel and in consolidation with 10 local tour operators and travel agents.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
5.15 p.m. Iklin
6.30 p.m. Gharghur

What's On Today

Exhibitions
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, exhibition of ceramics by Julie Apap.
• 9.30 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. at the Art Gallery, 1 Library Street (near Dun Bosco oratory, Victoria, Fo Fish, an exhibition of artistic metalwork celebrating marine life by Jackie Roberts.
• At the Inquisitor's Palace in Vittoriosa, exhibition of works in salt which depict works by Caravaggio showing episodes from the passion and resurrection of Christ and a portrait of St Jerome by members of the police force.
• At Gallery G, No 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija, exhibition of paintings by Damian Ebejer entitled A Tale of Consequent Parallels.
• At the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo De La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta, exhibition of paintings and drawings by Eman Grima.
• At the Hilton Portomaso foyer, St Julians, art exhibition by Joseph Casapinta.