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Happy 30th birthday today JOSEPH and ANTONIO. Love and best wishes from mum and dad, Petra and Krista, relatives and friends.

Obituary

AZZOPARDI. On June 21, at St. Luke's Hospital, VINCENT, proprietor of Golden Eagle Stationers (Mosta), residing at San Gwann, aged 56, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by his wife Rita, sons Robert, Mark and David, his mother Iris, his uncle Joe and wife Jessie, his mother-in-law Marianna, in-laws, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today, at 9 a.m., at San Gwann parish church, followed by inter-ment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DIAPER. Peacefully, after a brief illness, on June 12, in Portsmouth, England, EDWINA DORIS LOUISE, aged 82. Born in Portsmouth on June 10, 1925, Edwina trained at Salisbury Teachers' College after the war and later graduated from Queen's University (BA & M.Ed.). World traveller, cat-lover, and keen gardener, she had a long and eclectic career as a teacher, first in England, then in Ottawa, at various schools in the Kingston area, as Education Officer at the Prison for Women, and overseas in Zambia, in London, as well as in Nigeria and Lesotho. Edwina is survived by Dennis, her husband of 58 years; her children Oriel (George MacLennan) in Halifax, Megan (David Campbell) in Kingston, Charles (Carol Parkin) in Glasgow and Mark (Birgit Eggers) in Berlin; her granddaughters Georgia Campbell, Charlotte Eggers, and Emilia Eggers; and her nephew the Rev. Clive Clapson (Katie Clapson) and her great-nieces Lucy Clapson and Cecilia Clapson in Scotland. She was predeceased by infant twin grandsons Benjamin and Daniel Campbell in 1985.
A memorial service and interment will take place at noon on July 19 at the church of the Resurrection in Drayton, Portsmouth, England, with a reception to follow. In Edwina's remembrance, donations may be made to the Anglican Chaplaincy, St Paul's Pro-Cathedral (Organ Fund), Independence Square, Valletta.

GALEA. On June 22, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, EVELYN (Vellina), passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Mary widow of Anthony Theuma, her brother Lino and his wife Marion, her sisters-in-law Imelda widow of Paul, Sally widow of Vincent, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, on Monday, June 25 at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
Special thanks to the staff of Casa Leone and Zammit Clapp.

GALEA. On June 21, at Casa Leone XIII, LINA, at the venerable age of 97, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, leaving to mourn her loss her sister Josephine, her nephews and nieces Rosette Fenech, Christine and Joe, Edgar and Dora, Antoine, Miriam, wife of Ivan Pace, Tony and wife Anna, Raimond and wife Joan, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Casa Leone XIII today at 2 p.m. for St Gregory parish church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Salesians of Don Bosco, Sliema would be appreciated.
Lord grant her eternal rest.
Sincere gratitude to the doctors and nursing staff of St Mary's Ward, Zammit Clapp Hospital, for their constant dedication and the carers of Casa Leone XIII who loved her dearly.

In Memoriam

BRINCAT - DOLLY. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the first anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by all her family.

CINI - GEORGE of Valletta. On the ninth anniversary of his passing on to eternal life. Sadly missed and remembered with great affection by his children Joe, George, Charles, Twanny, Robert, Anna, Carmen and their families.

DEGIORGIO - BERNARD. In loving memory of a dear brother on the 23rd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his brothers, sisters, in-laws and family.

ELLUL - CARMELO. In loving memory of our brother on the 12th anniversary of his demise. Risette and family.

GILI - GERARD. On the 51st anniversary in the service of the Lord. Never forgotten by his daughter Iris and grandchildren. Lord, keep him in Your keeping.

IZZO - MARGARET. In ever loving memory of our dear sister who departed this life 15 years ago. Her sister Marilyn, her brother Edgar, in-laws and grandchildren.

PACE - GERTRUDE, née Bruno Waters. In loving memory, on the seventh anniversary of her death, June 26, 2000. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her husband Joe, her children Paula, Mariella, Louis and David, their families, her sisters and their families, her husband's brother and sisters, other relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 9.15 a.m. at the Daughters of the Sacred Heart, Christ the King convent, Notabile Road, Birkirkara. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

ROSSI. In loving memory of ANTOINE, today being the 44th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Anne, sons, daughter, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

RUNZA. In loving memory of a dear friend, CHRIS, on the eighth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts. Lucienne, Alex and family.

SCHEMBRI WISMAYER. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, WALTER, on the third anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Marcelle, his children Joanna and Michele, Maria and Michael and his grandson Max. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
A loving smile, a heart of gold,
Never selfish, always kind...
Loving memories you left behind.
Remembered, deeply loved, and dearly missed every day, forever and always.

TABONE - LEONE. A beloved father and grandfather sadly missed by his sons Fr Crispin and Anton, and by his grandchildren Lea, Claude, Christian and Edwina on the 62nd anniversary of his death. May he rest in peace.

VALENTE. In loving memory of MARIA STELLA on the 40th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by Renato, Italo, Val and Connie and grandchildren.

Stolen

Stolen from Blata l-Bajda on June 15, 2007, Citroen Saxo, red, Reg EBF 629. Any information please phone 7989 9596.

Lottery Winner

Lorraine Vella has won an iPod Nano following the draw between all those who purchased a Sana Healthcare Policy during May.

Ms Vella purchased her Sana Healthcare policy from the GasanMamo Insurance Paola branch office.

More information is available by calling on 2134 5123, by sending an e-mail to sana@gasanmamo.com, or through www.gasanmamo.com.

Art Exhibition

The sixth National Art Competition and Exhibition, organised by the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce opens on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Marchese Scicluna Hall, at the Trade Fair Grounds in Naxxar and run till July 8.

In all, 126 artists will take part with 197 works.

Australian Citizenship

The Emigrants' Commission is inviting all those people who gave up their Australian citizenship for a Maltese one to attend one of three meetings on how to regain the citizenship at Dar l-Emigrant, Misrah Kastilja, Valletta. The meetings are planned for Monday at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. and Thursday at 11 a.m.

First Aid Course

The Red Cross will hold a course in basic first aid on July 4, 6, 11 and 13 from 5.30 to 9 p.m. at 104 St Ursula Street, Valletta.

The course costs Lm12.

For bookings call 2122 2645 between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Photo Exhibition

The University Gozo Centre is holding a photo exhibition to mark the 15th anniversary of its foundation. The display, which will run until July 3, is being held at the Ministry for Gozo, St Francis Square, Victoria.

Feast Of Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart In Sliema

The feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is being celebrated in Sliema on Sunday, July 1. During the week festive band marches will be performed by various bands, including St Catherine of Zurrieq; St Gaetano of Hamrun; St Joseph of Hamrun and St Michael of Zabbar.

The Sliema Band will perform its celebration marches on Friday evening and Sunday morning. On Saturday, June 30, the Sliema Band will first march with the La Valette Band to the Strand where at 9.30 p.m. it will perform a vocal and musical programme with the participation of soprano Claire Caruana, Ludwig Galea and tenors Andrew Sapiano, Brian Cefai and Joseph Aquilina under the direction of Mro Ronnie Debattista.

The programme's climax will be the performance of Von Suppe's Light Cavalry complemented by a synchronised grand fireworks display - the first-ever synchronisation spectacle of live music and colourful fireworks to be performed in Sliema.

On Sunday, July 1, the procession with the statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart will start at 7.15 p.m. with the participation of the Maria Mater Gratiae band of Zabbar and De Rohan band of Zebbug.

The society's community radio RadioSacroCuorSliema FM94 is covering all the celebrations, streamed live on website www.sliemabandsacrocuor.com or www.radiosacrocuorsliema.com.

Net Television will also cover the main highlights of the feast.

What's On Today

Concerts
• 8 p.m. at Heritage Malta Conservation Division, Bighi, organ recital by Claire Baluci in aid of conservation of works by Caravaggist painters housed at the Museum of Fine Arts, in Valletta.
• 8 p.m. at St George Basilica, Victoria, the Victoria International Arts Festival, concert by Roberto Meoni, clarinet, Simon Webb, violoncello and John Grundy, pianoforte.

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

Exhibitions
• At the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, Voyage and Voir: Travellers Of The Grand Tour.
• At the National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, Silent Warriors: Chinese Terracotta Soldiers.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

9 a.m. - noon
Collis Williams Pharmacy, 300, Republic Street, Valletta;
International Pharmacy, 650, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun;
Evans Pharmacy, 40, St Sebastian Street, Qormi;
St Bartholomew Pharmacy, 230, Fleur-de-Lys Road, St Venera;
Deby's Pharmacy, 1, Quarries Square, Msida;
J.V.'s Pharmacy, Swieqi Valley, Swieqi;
Stella Maris Pharmacy, 34, Milner Street, Sliema;
St Catherine Pharmacy, Triq id-Dielja c/w St Catherine's Road, Attard;
Naxxar Pharmacy, 21st September Avenue, Naxxar;
Euro Chemist, Triq il-Kurazza, Qawra;
Distinction Pharmacy, 32, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola;
Kalkara Pharmacy, 8, Archbishop Gonzi Street, Kalkara;
St Anne Pharmacy, Triq il-Qaliet, Marsascala;
St Philip Pharmacy, Triq ic-Ceppun, Ghaxaq;
Qrendi Pharmacy, 6, Main Street, Qrendi;
Santa Marija Pharmacy, 40, Bird Street, Zebbug;
Santa Marija Pharmacy, Frenc Abela Square, Dingli;
Azzopardi Pharmacy, Capuchins Street, Victoria, Gozo;
Joyce's Pharmacy, 8th September Avenue, Xaghra.