Announcements

CALLEJA. On March 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY, managing director of E. Calleja & Sons Ltd., aged 61, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Jacqueline née Farrugia, his children Theresa, Veronica, Maria and her fiancé Duncan Cauchi, Joseph, his brother Joe, his sisters Doris and Jane and their respective spouses, Violet widow of his brother Charles, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, 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 The Poor Clares in St Julian's and the Discalced Carmelite Nuns in Cospicua, will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

CARUANA. On March 20, JOSEPHINE, of Għaxaq, widow of Lawrence, aged 83, residing at Tarxien, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Mary and her husband John Fenech, Catherine, her son Charles and his wife Miriam residing in Australia, her sister in-law Theresa Caruana, grandchildren and their fiancés, one great-grandchild, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Birżebbuġa parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m followed by interment in the family grave at the Resurrected Christ Cemetery, Għaxaq. Charitable donations to Id-Dar Tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

DEBONO. On March 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, SAVIOUR (ex-Education Officer) of Kirkop, residing at Marsascala, aged 69, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Edwige, his daughters Priscilla and her husband Mario and Portia and her husband Jesmond, grandchildren Kyle, Juan and Sean, his brothers and their families, in-laws and their families, many relatives and friends. R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for St Anne parish church, Marsascala, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Kirkop cemetery. Charitable donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

GRIMA. On March 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, ĠIANNI (known as Ta' Ċombu), ex director of Grima Industrial Supplies, aged 77, from Msida, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Victoria, his children Joe and his wife Agnes, Benny and his wife Tonia, Philip and his wife Antoinette, Paul and his wife Maria, Rose and her partner Victor Buhagiar, Joan and her husband Twanny Borg, his sisters, in-laws, his grandchildren Reuben, Etienne, Mark, Ramona, Glen, Luke, Larissa, Pascoe, Nicole, Matthew, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Naxxar Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

MACKLIN. On March 22, NEIL, aged 32, passed away tragically as a result of a motorcycle accident. Will be sorely missed by his loving parents Alexander and Frieda Macklin, his beloved partner and best friend Lynn Simpson, other family members and many, many friends.
A memorial service will take place tomorrow at 4.30 p.m. at Naxxar parish church, followed by repatriation to Scotland the following day. Family flowers only, donations sent to Boffa Hospital, Neuro Rehabilitation Unit, will be appreciated.

VASSALLO. On March 24, JOSEPHINE, aged 83, of Valletta, residing at Sliema, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Iro and his wife Miriam, her daughters Josephine and her husband Raymond Peschel, and Miriam, her grandchildren Ashley and his wife Grace, Johann, Andrè, Audrey and Anthea and their fiancés, her brother Paul and his wife Rita, her in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Sacro Cuor 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 would be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

VELLA. On March 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, RAYMOND (Shoesy), aged 53, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Claire, his adored daughter Amenia, his mother Josephine widow of Vanni, his brothers Dennis, Donald and Joanne, his in-laws Odette and Godfrey Cassar Trigona, Edwina and Paul Camilleri, Lucienne and Edwin Gera, aunts and uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces, other relatives and his numerous friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at St Paul parish church, Valletta at 2.15 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No Flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AGIUS-GILIBERT. Treasured memories of WILFRED on the first anniversary of his death. So lovingly remembered by his sisters Gladys, Lina, Lilian and Marionne and their families. May God grant him eternal rest.

AQUILINA - LINO. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 15th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Margaret, his children Tony, Eddie, Mimi, Tito, Emma, Helena and Julia, in-laws and grandchildren.

AXISA - LAWRENCE. In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, today the 23rd anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Pauline, daughter Marina, husband Joseph, and grandchildren Cerise and Michel. Kindly remember him in your prayers.

CARUANA - IRIS. In treasured memory of our beloved mama who went to meet the Risen Lord on March 25, 1999. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Maurice, Antonella, Elena, Maria and Hugh.

CLARK - FREDERICK. Cherished memories of our dear father on the 14th anniversary of his death. Greatly missed by his wife Catherine and her son Gaetano and his children.

PARLATO TRIGONA - CHARLES. Fondest memories of a very dear father on the 17th anniversary of his death. His children Joe, Tony and Tanya.

PULLICINO - EILEEN. In loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother, today the second anniversary of her demise. Forever loved and sadly missed by her daughters Stephanie, Patricia and Graziella, their respective husbands, her beloved grandchildren Francesca, Alexia and Elviana, her brothers and sister, and in-laws. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at St Gregory's Church, Sliema, at 6.30 p.m. Lord grant her eternal rest.

PULLICINO. Loving and treasured memories of our beloved auntie EILEEN, today the second anniversary of her demise. Your love and care are missed so much, your memory will live in our hearts forever. Always remembered in our prayers. Fr Claude, Clarissa, Pierre and Andrè Portelli.

PULLICINO - EILEEN. In loving memory of my dear sister-in-law on the second anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered by Victor and family, daughters, grand-daughters and all the Pullicino family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SOLER - JOHN (Wanny). Cherished memories of our dearest dad on the fourth anniversary of his being called to a much better life. Fondly remembered by his children Ronnie, Walter, Arthur and Maryanne. Lord Jesus, grant him eternal rest.

SULLIVAN - YVONNE. Precious memories of our dearly loved mother, today the 15th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and never forgotten by her children, grandchildren and in-laws.

WARRINGTON - JOHN. In loving memory of our dear father, today the 31st anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children George, Johanna and Victoria and their families.

First Aid courses

St John Ambulance will be holding two first aid courses from April 29. The Maltese one will commence at 9.30 a.m. and the one in English at 6.30 p.m. Each course consists of nine lectures held twice a week and lasting about two hours each. Attendance costs €35 (Lm15.03). For further information call 7944 8310/2124 5740. An application form can be downloaded from www.stjohnambulancemalta.com and can be sent to training@stjohnambulancemalta.com.

Prayer meeting

The next MIR prayer meeting will be held on April 8 at St Sebastian parish church, Qormi between 7.30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring food for Fondazzjoni Suret Il-Bniedem, the Franciscan Capuchin Foundation caring for the homeless. For further information one can phone 9905 7498, send an e-mail to info@mir4malta.org or visit www.mir4malta.org.

First Mass

The first Mass at the church of the Divine Mercy in San Pawl tat-Tarġa will be said on Sunday at 11.15 a.m. This will be followed with another Mass and adoration for devotees of the Divine Mercy on April 2 at 10.30 a.m. Donations for the church are being received at Bank of Valletta account 40016339848.

Portuguese website

The Embassy of Portugal has launched a website which provides information about Portugal and on the relations between Portugal and Malta, together with news items and information about upcoming events. There are also various links to Portuguese and Maltese institutions. The website is located at www.embportmalta.com.

Performance dates

The management of the Catholic Institute in Floriana, is receiving applications from theatrical companies for the allocation of performance dates for the next season. Application forms can be obtained from the institute and have to be returned by Sunday, together with a script of the production and a censors' certificate.

Sale of antiques

A sale of antiques and old furniture will be held at the St Helen parish centre, Birkirkara. The sale will be open on Thursday and Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Local councils

Today's meeting
7.30 p.m. Naxxar