Social and Personal

ATTARD. On August 23, at his home, RONNIE, (ex-Director of Finance, University of Malta), aged 63, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Carmen, his sons Ronald and his wife Daniela, Robert and his wife Romina, his grandchildren Roberta, Renée Marie and Nicholas, his brothers Joe, Frank, John, Godwin, Anthony and Alfred and their respective wives, his sisters Sr M. Antonietta Attard of the Sisters of Charity, Elizabeth, Carmelina and Maria and their respective husbands, his in-laws Anthony, Miriam and Connie Micallef and many other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves his home today at 1.45 p.m. for Our Lady of Fatima parish church, Guardamangia. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, and the Jesuit Refugee Service, Birkirkara, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the Jesuit Fathers for the wonderful spiritual care they offered him.

PACE. On August 23, at Casa Arkati, Mosta, JOSEPH, aged 84, widower of Rose Marie. Deeply mourned by his children Emilia and her husband Joseph De Martino and Anthony and his wife Arlette and his grandchildren Thomas, Oliver, Lara and Maria, his brother Frankie and his wife Antoinette and their children Bernardette and Fiona, his in-laws Therese and her husband Benedict Attard, Mario and his wife Julia, Tonina, widow of Carmelo, his late wife's brother, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St Cajetan parish church, Hamrun, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
Lord grant him eternal rest.

MUSCAT. On August 21, Joseph of Mosta, residing at Galveston, USA, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Sydonia, his daughter Pat, his cousin Angelè, wife of Emanuel Spiteri, other relatives and friends in Malta and USA.
The funeral takes place today at Galveston. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Monday (August 27) at Mosta parish church at 8.30 a.m.
Lord grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. On August 23, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, CHRISTINE, née Petroni, aged 48, passed away peacefully after a short illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Mark, her only son John-Luke and his girlfriend Emma, her parents Alfred and Molly Petroni, her brothers Noel and his wife Kauther, Simon and his wife Elvira, her sister Caroline and her husband Jonathan Bianco, her beloved auntie Josephine Mallia, her respected friend Paul, her close friend Marielle, her nephews Bobby, Daniel, Luke, Michael, Adam, Issac and Matthew, her nieces Francesca, Angelica, Martina and Petra, her mother-in-law Mary Zammit, in-laws, cousins, relatives and her many friends. - R.I.P.
Arrangements for Saturday's funeral will be announced tomorrow. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

APAP - ROBBIE. Remembering with love our dear father, today his 10th anniversary. Always in our thoughts. Marthese, Mona, Joe, Carmel, Eddie, Anna, Marita, Mariella and all the grandchildren.

BIANCO. In ever loving memory of MARY on the anniversary of her departure to a better life. Remembered with gratitude by her children Gemma, Alfred, Josephine and Martin and their families.

DEMAJO - EDITH. In ever loving memory of a dearly beloved mother and grandmother, today the seventh anniversary of her death. Remembered today and always. Joan, Austin, Patrick, Andrea and Paula.

HUBER - PAUL. In loving memory. The family.

LEEKS - WILLIAM MICHAEL. Ever loving memories of a beloved husband and father on the 14th anniversary of his sudden demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Frances and Franklin.

LUCIA - MARIA. An exemplary wife and mother who raised her family in the love and fear of God. Remembered in a special way on her anniversary with love, admiration and gratitude. Lea, Isabella, Marguerite, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

MANDUCA. In ever loving memory of our beloved baby son DAVID, today the 17th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Anthony and Rowena.

PORTANIER - MARY, née Preziosi. In loving memory of a dear mother on her 23rd anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons, daughters, respective husbands, wives and grandchildren.

TONNA-BARTHET - JOSEPH. Today being the 11th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered and always missed by his wife Ethel, his daughters Janice and Cynthia, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ZAMPA - ROMEO. In loving memory of a dearly beloved father and grandfather, today the 20th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his family.

Garage Sale

In aid of stray animals, tomorrow from 11 a.m. onwards, next to Tourists Bar, Qawra.

Bridge Closed

Access through the tunnels and over the Manwel Dimech Bridge will not be permitted due to casting works between tonight at 8 p.m. and tomorrow at 5 p.m.

Traffic from the Kappara junction heading towards St Julians will be diverted to Naxxar Road, San Gwann. The traffic lights at the Naxxar Road junction will be switched to flashing amber for the duration of the works.

Traffic from St Andrews towards Valletta will be diverted from the Paceville traffic lights junction to St Andrews Road, St George's Road and onto Spinola.

Barbecue

A barbecue will be held by the National Association for Parents of Persons with Disability on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. at the Park of Friendship in Marsascala.

A children's menu will be available.

Tickets cost Lm4.50 for adults and Lm3 for children. Transport can be arranged for Lm1.50 per person.

For bookings, interested persons can phone on 9945 1815, 2749 8668 or 2737 1582.

Boat Party

The Moviment Zghazagh Partit Nazzjonalista will throw a boat party on board the Ewropa II tomorrow featuring DJs Pierre Cordina and Alex Grech.

The MV Europa II will set sail towards Comino at 8 p.m. from the Sliema Ferries.

Tickets are available at Lm3 (€6.99) from the Nationalist Party Headquarters in Pietà or by calling 7979 0281.

What's On Today

Event
7 p.m. at Valletta, the BOV Streets Alive is holding games in Freedom Square and Republic Street, Go-Kart racing, an exhibition of modified cars, abseiling, martial arts as well as guided tours among others.

Exhibitions
At Art... E Gallery, photographs composed of both traditional prints and manipulated images on paper and canvas by Matthew Green.

At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, the recently conserved painting of Valentin de Boulogne.

At the China Cultural Centre, Melita Street, Valletta, 80 photographs highlighting the glorious moments of Chinese champions in past Olympics and the preparations for the 2008 Beijing Games.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, Love Tastes Like Death by Dr Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci tackling Caravaggio from the perspective of a modern artist; 70 musical instruments from various provinces in China.

At Gallery G, No. 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija, paintings by Julian Calabrese.

At Heritage Malta, Merchants Street, Valletta, collective exhibition of paintings and sculptures by various artists; works by Matthew Kassar.