DEBONO. On September 4, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMEN of St Paul's Bay, aged 77, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Fondly loved and deeply mourned by her children Silvio and his wife Tanya, Paul and his wife Kelly, Cornelia and her husband Stephen Cremona, her grandchildren Beppe and his girlfriend Rebecca, Karl, Stephanie, Talya and Lukas, her sisters Josephine Cremona, Mary McBride and her brother Michael Camilleri and his wife Miriam, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 7.45 a.m. for Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul's Bay, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PISANI. On September 5, Dr Joseph L. at Casa Arkati, Mosta aged 86, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife Yvonne née Mifsud, his sons Louis and his wife Clementine, Albert and his wife Anne, Sandro and his wife Margot, his beloved grandchildren Robert, Michael, Marie Claire, Jonathan, Yvonne, Francesca and Christina, his brother and sisters, in-laws, relatives, friends and colleagues.
The funeral leaves Casa Arkati tomorrow, at 1.30 p.m. for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
Lord grant him eternal rest.
SALIBA. On September 3, ALFRED of Marsa, residing at Swieqi, aged 69, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his treasured wife Josephine, his children Charles Saliba, BE&A (Hons) MPM (UTS) and Beverly BA (Hons) (French), his brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Ta' l-Ibrag parish church, St Andrews.
Requiem Masses
Tomorrow being the trigesima die from the death of EDGAR MICALLEF, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at the Salesian oratory, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
A Mass for the repose of the soul of EDWARD ZARB MIZZI will be said tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. at Balluta parish church, St Julians. The attendance of relatives, Neptunes friends and other relatives will be much appreciated. His friend, Pat.
In Memoriam
ARRIGO - WANDA. Unfading and everlasting memories of a loving mother and affectionate grandmother. Her daughter Christine and Victor, her son Hugh and Jackie, her grandchildren Nicola, Theresa, David and Louisa, Pippa and Benjamin and all her family. Please remember her in your prayers..
BELLIZZI - PETER PAUL. Treasured memories of a beloved husband and father on the 29th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Nancy and his son Fr Michael. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.
BELLIZZI - PETER PAUL. A dear brother sadly missed and lovingly remembered in a special way on his anniversary. May, Harry, Elda.
BONELLO. In loving memory of MAURICE J.V., today the seventh anniversary of his death. His wife and family.
BUSUTTIL. Unforgettable and treasured memories of a very dear mother, DOLORES, today the fourth anniversary of her death.
You left us so suddenly
We didn't say goodbye
Memories of you
Never wear out
Or fade away.
Lovingly remembered by her husband Michael, her children Mary Rose and Alfred, Alfred and Yvette and George and Louise Anne and grandchildren.
CALLEJA - ALFRED. In loving memory, on the fifth anniversary of his demise. A prayer is kindly solicited. His family.
CAMILLERI - JANE. In loving and unfading memories of a dear mother and grandmother today being the fourth anniversary of her death. Always remembered and sadly missed by Paul and Edwina, Anna and Gordon, Helen, Pat and her grandchildren. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
CASOLANI - ADRIAN. In loving memory, on the anniversary of his demise. Angela, Pierre, Roslyn and Ray. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DEGUARA. Everlasting memories of NAZZARENO, today being the 50th anniversary of his death. May God grant him eternal rest.
DEPASQUALE - JOSEPH. In loving memory of our dear father on the 47th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his son, daughters and sons-in-law. May he rest in peace.
DIFESA. In loving memory of GEORGE on the 27th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His son Victor, daughter-in-law Joyce, his granddaughter Diane and Andrew.
DIFESA. In loving memory of GEORGE, today the 27th anniversary of his death. The Busuttil and Gatt families.
LOPORTO - PUBLIO (Paul). In loving memory, on the 23rd anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Rose, sons, daughter and family.
PORTUGHESE - JOSEPH. In everlasting memory of a dear father, today the 25th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His daughter, sons, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SAVONA - LIZZIE. In loving and everlasting memories of a dearest mother and grandmother, today being the 15th anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children, in-laws and grandchildren. Rest in peace.
Chiropractic Check-Ups
Tanweer Rayasat, a registered chiropractor in Malta, will hold free spinal check-ups and educational sessions in his clinic at the Chiropractic Care Centre, 125 B, Flat 4, St George's Road, St Julians, tomorrow from 10 a.m.
During these interactive sessions, the chiropractor will stand behind every child to look for discrepancies at the ear, shoulder and hip levels. He will then draw a red line marking the spine to check if there is any curvature. The children will also be checked for flat feet since this condition affects the spine.
Choral Concert
The Collegium Musicum Choir together with the Girne Music Education Centre's Children's Choir of North Cyprus will be presenting a concert at the Mdina Cathedral on Saturday at 7.30 p.m.
The two choirs will be singing Gabriel Faurè's Requiem (1893 version) and other pieces. Entrance to the concert is free.
Talk On Radio Astronomy
The Astronomical Society of Malta will host a talk by Kristian Zarb Adami entitled A Century Of Radio Astronomy - The Past, The Present And The Future.
The talk, which is free of charge, will be held at the German-Maltese Circle in Valletta, today at 7 p.m.
Dr Zarb Adami holds a PhD in data analysis from the Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory at the Cavendish Laboratory.
He coordinated a research and development team at ST Microelectronics which was responsible for the design of a three-megapixel auto-focus camera for mobile phones. During this time he lectured at the University of Malta.
He joined the University of Oxford in May.
www.maltastro.org
Prayer Evening
The international movement of Prayer Blessed Pope John XXIII will hold an evening of prayer at the basement chapel of Sarria church, Floriana on September 19 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Adoration
Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist followed by benediction and Mass will take place at the sanctuary of St Paul Shipwrecked, in St Paul's Bay, today and every Thursday at 6 p.m.
Marian Cenacle
The Central Marian Cenacle will be held today at the chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, Floriana starting with Mass at 6 p.m.
Italian Grand Prix
The McLaren F1 Club (Malta) is inviting all Grand Prix enthusiasts to watch the Italian Grand Prix live on the big screen at The Halland Hotel, Ta' L-Ibrag on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Those present will have the chance to win Formula One merchandising. More information with regard to club membership can be obtained by writing to McLaren F1 Club (Malta), P.O. Box 76, Paola PLA 1000, or by e-mail at mclarenclub.malta@maltanet.net.
Naxxar Bazaar
A bazaar will be held by the Dominican Sisters Community in aid of the Immaculate Conception Chapel at 2, Mdina Road, Naxxar between September 21 and 29. The bazaar will be open daily between 8.30 a.m. and noon.
What's On Today
Exhibitions
• At Art...E Gallery, 1 Library Street, Victoria, photographs 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 St James Cavalier, Valletta, Love Tastes Like Death by Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci tackling Caravaggio from the perspective of a modern artist; 70 musical instruments from various provinces in China.
• At Heritage Malta, Merchants Street, Valletta, works by Matthew Kassar.
• At the Malta Maritime Museum, Ex-Naval Bakery, Vittoriosa, Voyage And Voir: Travellers Of The Grand Tour.
• At the Kola Windmill, Xaghra, Malta's Mediterranean Trilogy Culture - Bread, Oil and Wine - an exhibition forming part of Heritage Malta's participation in an EU-funded project entitled Trimed.
• At the Gozo Ministry, Victoria, 23 sculptures by Antonio Sciortino.