Announcements

FALZON. On April 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANGELE of Sliema, aged 61, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters, Anthony and his wife Mary, Paul and his wife Margaret, Ronald, Lawrence and his wife Donna, Grace Roland, Marianne and her husband Stanley, her extended family and her most dear friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. On April 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 69, of Valletta passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his children Pelagia and her husband John Attard, Aldo and his wife Rita, Marthese and her husband Paul Debono, Claudia and her husband Jonathan Attard and Claire and her fiancé Melvin, his grandchildren David, Sarah, Patricia, Christian, Charlene, Roslyn, Victoria and Ritienne, his brother Emanuel and his wife Imelda, his sister-in-law Salvina and her husband Joseph Sciberras, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.30 a.m. for St Paul's Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
Lord grant him eternal rest.

FERRANDO. On April 5, Anthony of Birzebbuga, aged 77, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Mary née Roberts, his beloved children Martin and his wife Joanna, Peter and his wife Bernardette, Doris and her husband Paul, Robert and his wife Phyllis, his grandchildren Francesca and Kristian, James and Maria, Lara, Sarah and Matteo, his brothers Vince, Charles, Dominic and his sisters Alice and Consiglia, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Peter's parish church, Birżebbuġa where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by the interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the seventh anniversary of the death of VICTOR PACE. The 6.30 p.m. Mass at Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church will be for the repose of his soul. God grant him eternal rest.

Tomorrow, being the trigesima die of our beloved ALBERT TABONE, the 6 p.m. Mass celebrated at the Ursuline Creche, Sliema will be for the repose of his soul. May he rest in peace. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

CASSAR TORREGGIANI. In loving memory of our dearest parents CARMELO and CRISTINE. A prayer is kindly solicited. The family.

DARMANIN KISSAUN - ELSIE. Cherished and loving memories of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, tomorrow being the fifth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her in-laws. You are still with us in our thoughts. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. at Fleur-de-Lys Parish Church, Birkirkara. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

CUMBO - EILEEN. On the 24th anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her husband George and daughters Jakie and Annabelle.

FARRUGIA - NELLA. Treasured and loving memories of a very dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Always close to our hearts. Joan, Rudolph and all the grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 6 p.m. today at the Ursuline Creche, Sliema.

GILBERT. In loving memory of our dear sister MONICA née Camilleri, on the first anniversary of her death. All masses said at St Patrick's Church, Sliema will be offered up for the repose of her soul. Her family.

Ta' Braxia restoration

The Friends of Ta' Braxia will be holding the annual general meeting in the chapel of Ta' Braxia Cemetery, Pietà today at 11 a.m. Among the items on the agenda is a report on the cemetery's restoration.

Mission Fund website

The Mission Fund has launched a website with the aim of keeping contact with the missionaries and other benefactors, without whom the fund's aims could not be achieved. The public can also remain abreast of the latest news and activities taking place. One can also look up the name, address and e-mail address of all missionaries around the globe. For further information one can log onto www.missionfund.org.mt.

Archer play

Atturi Salesjani will be performing Jeffrey Archer's Beyond Reasonable Doubt adapted to the Maltese theatre at the Salesian Theatre, Sliema on April 19 and 20 at 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. respectively. Booking is available from the theatre's booking office as from April 14, between 6.30 and 8 p.m. One can also phone 9949 1024.

Car show

The Gudja Youth Nursery together with the Gudja United Supporters Club will be holding a car show at the Gudja United Complex on April 13 from 9 a.m. onwards. For further information phone Ryan Grech on 9986 2491.

Book on the Florianis

A book on engineers Pompeio and Pietro Paolo Floriani, both associated with Malta, was launched in the Italian town of mediaeval Macerata, from where the two, father and son, hailed. The book is the work of Simonetta Torresi.

Pompeio visited the island to inspect the fortifications of Valletta. In fact, the Bibliotecha retains two of his major discorsi. Pope Urban VIII later sent Pompeio's son, Pietro Paolo, on the advice of Cardinal Francesco Barberini and inquisitor Fabio Chigi. It was Pietro Paolo who designed the fortifications surrounding Floriana.

Final episode of Miriana Coljero

The final episode of Mark Doneo's TV series Miriana Coljero will be premiered at the Eden Century Cinemas today.

Viewers have already seen the first 12 episodes on One TV.

The psychological thriller had its first run in October but had to stop abruptly because of the election campaign. It will have its second run later this month and the final episode, episode 13, will air in the last week of July. Tickets are on sale at €8 (Lm3.43) from One complex in Marsa and Eden's ticketing booth. Only 700 seats are available.

KSU annual general meeting

The University Students' Council, KSU will be holding its annual general meeting at the Vodafone Students' Common Room of the University, Tal-Qroqq on April 10 at noon.

The KSU said motions must be presented to the secretary general at least two days prior to the meeting. Candidates wishing to submit their nomination for the incoming executive should do so during the general meeting.

Online expert tips

Innovative Business Solutions Ltd, the marketing agency of homeinteriors.com.mt, has launched the second version of the portal with expert tips by Malta`s leading interior designers.

Through this home interiors online directory, users can search for any type of category from furniture to appliances, maintenance services to aluminium suppliers at a one-stop directory.

IBS has also launched its free loyalty card service through which users can benefit from discounts.