Social and Personal

BALZAN. On September 25, at St Luke's Hospital, RONNIE, of Birzebbuga, aged 62, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lucy, his children Angie, Adrian and his fiancée Audrey, Ronald and his wife Moira, his nephew Nikolai, his brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Peter in Chains parish church, Birzebbuga where Mass praesente cadevere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

CASSAR. On September 25, MARIA CARMELINA, known as Lina, aged 83, of Naxxar. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Frank, her children Marcel and his wife Margaret, Louis and his wife Lucianne, her grandchildren, Roberta, Rebecca, Roxianne, Benjamin and Jeremy, her in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for Our Lady of Victory parish church, Naxxar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Villa tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

MAMO. On September 25, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, ERIC, aged 83, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Edith née Pace, his sons Cedric and his wife Louise, Simon and his wife Rowena, Julian and his wife Adriana, and Stephen, his grandchildren Steve, Jerome, Joanna, Hugo, Sarah, Marcus, Allen and Samuel, his sisters Elsa wife of Robert Stivala, Marcelle Caruana Galizia, Sheila Wenner Andreasson, his brother Joe and his wife Bernardette, his in-laws Connie, Ruth, Bernardette, Dorothy, Ronald and Lina, Cecil, Marion, nephews and nieces.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. The family wish to thank the staff of the Malta Hospice Movement at Zammit Clapp Hospital. Lord grant him eternal rest.

PEARSON. On September 23, at Central Home, Mosta, JOSEPH JOHN, aged 85, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Trudy, brother, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for St Mary's parish church, Mosta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SALIBA. On September 25, at Capua St James Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 53, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children James, Michael and Catherine and their mother Maria, his mother Josephine, his dear sisters Rose and her husband Julius Nehorai, Melita and her husband Brian Dixon, Veronica and her husband Mark Hourston, his uncles and aunts, Canon Archpriest Tarcisio Camilleri and Rev. Fr Emmanuel Camilleri, his nephews, nieces, cousins and many relations and friends as well as his most special friend and partner Mario Debono.
The funeral will take place on Friday September 28, and arrangements will be announced tomorrow.

In Memoriam

CEFAI. In loving memory of our dear KARINA on the second anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her family.

DESIRA - MARY of Zejtun. In loving memory on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Remembered always by her children Terry, Violet and Arthur.

FORMOSA - Dr VLADIMIR FORMOSA, LL.D., of Valletta. Today being the second anniversary of his passing away to meet the Lord, our creator. Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his dear wife Nellie, daughter Yolanda and husband Mario, and his grandchildren Tonio and Daniel. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.15 p.m. at St Dominic's parish church, Valletta.

FORMOSA - Dr VLADIMIR FORMOSA, LL.D., of Valletta. Today being the second anniversary since you left me to meet the Lord, our creator, my dearest, loving dad. Thank you for guiding me through difficult times. Thank you for standing beside me when I wanted reassurance. Thank you for stepping back and letting me go it alone when the time had come. I miss you so much. You are always in my thoughts and in my heart, your daughter Yolanda.

FORMOSA. In loving memory of my dear brother Dr VLADIMIR FORMOSA, LL.D., today the second anniversary of his passing away. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Your sister Tessie.

FORMOSA GAUCI - ELISE. In loving memory of a dear mother on the third anniversary of her death. Josef. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6 p.m. at the Ursuline Sisters chapel, Sliema.

GRIMA. In loving memory of our dear VINCENT, being the 10th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Carmen, daughter Sephora, her husband Jonathan and grand-daughters Vincelle and Thea. Various Masses will be offered for the repose of his soul. Always in our hearts and prayers.

MONTAGUE - LAURA, 26.09.1998.
Life and problems
Cloud my heart
But your beautiful memories
Are forever imprinted on it.
Missing you always, especially today, the ninth anniversary of your spiritual rebirth. Lots of love. Mummy, daddy, Holly and Sam. Today's 7 p.m. Mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, is in Laura's memory.

MONTAGUE - LAURA, 26.9.'98. We can truly say that we think of our precious grand-daughter at least every hour of every day. Nanna and nannu.

MONTAGUE - LAURA, 26.9.'98. Not for a moment have we forgotten our precious Laura, nor has the pain of our loss eased. Catherine, Ian, Christian.

MONTAGUE - LAURA, 26.9.'98. Many precious memories of our dear niece. Forever in our hearts. Auntie Louise, uncle Douglas, Alexander, Stephen and Emily.

MONTAGUE. In loving memory of LAURA, today being the ninth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by nanna Maria, auntie Trisha, uncle David, Andrea and Rowena.

MONTEBELLO - ANTHONY. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 20th anniversary of his death. His wife Carmen and children Christian and Gabriella.

MONTEBELLO - TONY. Treasured memories of a devoted brother, today the 20th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your sister Renée and family.

SERGE - JEFFREY. Please pray for a beloved son, brother and uncle, especially today his anniversary. His family. The 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

Coloproctology Meeting

The European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) will hold its second scientific and annual general meeting at the Hilton Conference Centre at Portomaso, St Julians starting today.

Over 600 delegates are expected to attend. ESCP is dedicated to promoting and advancing the science, knowledge and practice of coloproctology in Europe with high quality multidisciplinary annual clinical and scientific meetings.