Social and Personal

AGIUS. On Saturday, August 25, at St Luke's Hospital, Cettina, widow of Paul of Mosta, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joyce and her husband Frank, Cecile and her husband Joe, Marco and his wife Rita, her in-laws Alister and his wife Michelle, Terence, Kerstien, JJ and Kimberlie, and her friend Thomas, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3 p.m. for Mosta parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.

FARRUGIA. On August 25, at Casa Leone, LOUIS (Gigi), of Senglea, residing in Sliema, aged 91, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Yolanda née Busuttil Naudi, his children Sr Pauline, Sister of St Dorothy, Etoile, Joseph and his wife Marion, Marion and her husband Charles Galea, and Noel and his wife Lorraine, his grandchildren Kenneth, Christian and Daniel Galea, Alessandro and his wife Anouschka and Stefano, Karl and Kris, fiancées, nephews and nieces, sisters-in-law, his many relatives in Malta and abroad.
The funeral leaves Casa Leone today at 2 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, 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.

GALEA. On August 26, JOSEPH, of Hamrun, residing in Zebbug, aged 80, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Gejta, his children Tony and his wife Mary, Albert widower of Josephine, Freddie and his wife Mary, Dorothy and her husband Emmanuel, Johnny and his wife Carmen, Josephine and her husband Lawrence, Andrew and his wife Julie, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Hamrun where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be appreciated.

SCIORTINO. On August 23, at the Holy Family Home, Naxxar, CARMELO, aged 90, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his daughters Marilyn, Lucienne, wife of Mario Brincat, Aurora, widow of his son Edmond, his grandchildren Janica, wife of Josie Cachia, Ruben and his wife Francesca, Bernard, Andrew and Matthew, his great-grandchildren Benji, Tara and Luca, his sister Ersilia, his sister-in-law Rose Sciortino, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves the Holy Family Home today at 1.45 p.m. for St Venera parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Holy Family Home or Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Today's 7 p.m. Mass at St Julians parish church will be offered for the repose of the soul of MAURICE FIORINI.

In Memoriam

ATTARD. In loving memory of MAUREEN, a dear friend, on the first anniversary of her death. Elvia, Edward and family.

ATTARD - MAUREEN. Loving and treasured memories of an unforgettable wife, mother and grandmother on this first anniversary of her demise. Greatly missed by Pep, John, Paul, Simone and Charlie.

BONNICI - GILLIAN, née Briffa, a dedicated wife and mother, on her first anniversary. May God grant her eternal rest. Our thoughts also go to her husband Ray and children Amanda and Alexia, her brother Kenrick and sister-in-law Chiara, her nieces Céline and Silvia.

BONNICI. In loving memory of a very special friend, GILLIAN. Forever in our thoughts. Katherine, Theresa, Claire, Barbara-Ann, Gillian, Martine and Angela.

BORG. In ever loving memory of HECTOR (ex-NAAFI Official), on the 10th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered and sadly missed by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

BORG - MARISKA, née Thuroczy. A cherished mother and grandmother remembered with love and gratitude on the 19th anniversary of her being called to the arms of the Lord. Martha Sophie, Michael, Alexandra and Bernadette. Rest in peace.

HOLLAND - Dr PATRICK HOLLAND. Treasured memories of a most beloved husband and father on the 21st anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. His wife Rose Mary, daughter Helena, brother, sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
• At Art.....E Gallery, photographs composed of both traditional prints and manipulated images on paper and canvas by Matthew Green.
• At Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, ceramic sculptures by Paul Haber.
• 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.
• At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, seven works in salt showing works by Caravaggio.
• At the Malta Maritime Museum, Ex-Naval Bakery, Vittoriosa, Voyage And Voir: Travellers Of The Grand Tour.