ABELA. On April 9, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, EMANUEL, ex-Director of Information, aged 62, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Antoinette née Iles, his daughter Lucienne and her husband Marco Fenech, his son Etienne and his fiancée Louise, his beloved granddaughter Krista, his brother Fr Henry Abela, OP, his sisters Rita, Mary and Lina and their respective husbands, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann where Mass praesente cadavere will be concelebrated at 2.30 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.
Special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of Sir Paul Boffa Hospital for their loving care.
CINI. On April 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARK, Managing Director of Steel Structures Co. Ltd, aged 59. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Josette, his sons Boris, Kurt and his girlfriend Maria, his mother-in-law Esther, his brothers and sisters-in-law and their respective families, business partner Alfred Ellul, his wife Rini, Marcon, Wendy, Frank and families, friends and employees.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.30 p.m. for San Girgor Cemetery, Żejtun, where burial will take place.
de' CONTI MANDUCA - NOEL, aged 66, passed away suddenly at his home in Spinola, St Julians. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and sisters, Marie Louise, widow of Anthony Manduca, Joseph and Lily, née Carbonaro, Thérèse and Charles Calleja, Jean and Maria, née Mallia, Louis, Raymond and Anna, née Gingell Littlejohn, David, Hélène and Joe Leone Ganado, Marguerite, Angèle and Ovi Vella, Bernard and Simone, née Eminyan, his 23 nephews and nieces and 22 great-nephews and nieces, cousins and many friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Requiem Masses
Tomorrow being the trigesima die since KEVIN URRY'S meeting with the Risen Lord, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 7 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema, and on April 13 at 12 noon at the Marsa Sports Club. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated. May he rest in peace.
In Memoriam
BORG - ALPHONSE M. Today the 10th anniversary. Fondly remembered by his family.
DARMANIN - CHARLES. In ever loving memory of our dear father, today the 42nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his sons Donald and George.
GALEA - BEATRICE. Treasured memories of a dearly beloved mother, today the 14th anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her children Marion, Eileen and Vincent, in-laws and family.
MAGRIN. In loving memory of our beloved JOSEPH, today the second anniversary of his demise. His wife Maria Carmela and his sons Manuel and Lawrence.
MAMO - JOSEPH. In loving memory of our dear father who passed away 17 years ago. Always in our hearts. Nathalene and Stephany.
MAMO - JOSEPH. Cherished memories of a dear brother and uncle who passed away 17 years ago, aged 39. Alfred, Henriette and Albert, Doreen and Emanuel, Vanessa, Clarissa, Nathaniel, Nicolette and Francesca.
PAPAGIORCOPULO - EVELYN. In loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother, today the 45th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by all her family. May God grant her eternal rest.
PAPAGIORCOPULO - EVELYN. Treasured memories of a dearest mother and grandmother, today the 45th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Josie, Lina, John, George and Mark.
SPITERI - JOSEPH. Unfading, loving memories of a dear, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 14th anniversary of his demise.
We hold you close
Within our hearts
And there you will remain
To be with us
Throughout our lives
Until we meet again.
Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Kate, his children Charles, Margaret and Patricia, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
THEUMA - Dr LOUIS S. THEUMA. Everlasting and treasured memories of our dear son Louis who was called to the loving arms of Our Lord 30 years ago. His wife Maria, his children Adrian, Christine and Corinne, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Jesus, Mary, Joseph.
Consultation document
The Malta Communication Authority yesterday published a consultation document relating to Maltapost plc's universal service obligations.
The document discusses the obligations incumbent on Maltapost as the universal service provider on three main areas of the universal service: access to services, the guarantee of daily delivery and the publication of information on the universal services offered.
On the area of access to services, the document evaluates the current availability of the following access points: letter boxes, postal outlets and bulk mail facilities.
Furthermore, it also proposes parameters to be used to ascertain the minimum number of access points required to offer an adequate level of service. This is done in order to ensure that Maltapost's obligations in this area are being met and the rights of the consumer addressed.
On the aspect of guaranteeing Maltapost plc's obligation to secure next day delivery of postal items, the document examines whether the current arrangements relating to the collection and delivery of postal items are satisfactory and whether changes in this area are warranted.
The document also addresses the issue of the publication of information and puts forward proposals on what information should be provided and what media should be used in relation to the universal postal service, including among others, postcodes and postal service schemes.
The document, entitled Maltapost Plc's Universal Service Obligations - Accessibility, Daily Delivery, Provision of Information - Consultation Paper, can be viewed on www.mca.org.mt.
The consultation period will run until May 30, during which the MCA welcomes written comments on any of the issues raised in the consultation document.
Brain control
Ludvic Zrinzo will give a lecture on Brain Control at the next meeting of the Philosophy Society on April 30 at the Francis Ebejer Hall, Lecture Centre, at 7 p.m.
Graduating MD from the University of Malta in 1995, Dr Zrinzo proceeded to a surgical internship at St Luke's Hospital and then pursued postgraduate studies in neurological surgery in the United Kingdom.
He was awarded a Masters in clinical neuroscience with distinction from the Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London and was elected Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in neurological surgery.
Following research fellowships at Queen Square and at the University College of Los Angeles, he was appointed consultant neurosurgeon and senior clinical researcher at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Institute of Neurology, Queen Square.
His research interests include refinement of surgical precision in stereotactic approaches, novel brain targets and clinical applications of deep brain stimulation.
The public is invited to attend.
Funds for Tanzania project
Over €3,000 (Lm1,287.55) were collected in aid of the Mission Fund's project in Tanzania during a fund raising event held at Bay Street between March 29 and 30.
The event consisted of two shows featuring popular singers and dance groups, a display by the police corps and poster exhibitions featuring Mission Fund's projects in Kenya, Guatemala, Peru and this year's project in Tanzania.
A group of 25 Mission Fund volunteers will travel to Tanzania in July to help in the construction of a school for children, most of whom are HIV+.
Meanwhile, the Mission Fund thanked Bay Street and the public for their generosity. Those who wish to donate €4.66 (Lm2) can send an SMS to 5061 8068.
Online English to Maltese translator launched
An online English to Maltese dictionary has been launched at www.englishmaltesedictionary.com.
It features quick search options and also displays the nearest occurrence to a word if misspelt.
The online dictionary has also been featured on international websites such as Wikipedia and word2word.com.
New features will be implemented soon.
Nani performance
Bank of Valletta has signed up as a sponsor of the performance of Antonio Nani's Messa da Requiem that will be held at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta on Tuesday.
The performance, under the patronage of President Eddie Fenech Adami, will be held in collaboration with the Metropolitan Chapter and the St John's Co-Cathedral Foundation.
Tress for health
Richmond Foundation management members and employees have planted a number of trees at Ta' Qali National Park as part of activities marking the foundation's 15th anniversary.
The idea behind the activity was also related to a seminar the foundation will be holding on April 24 on the theme The Environment And Its Effects On Mental Health.
Go golfing
Go Plus has announced it will be treating golf enthusiasts to five months of the most dramatic and exciting contests, giving them the unique chance to experience the thrill of competitions between the greatest golfers from Europe and the United States. Customers interested in subscribing to Sports+ can call free phone 8007 2121 or visit www.go.com.mt.
St Catherine Band
The St Catherine Band of Żurrieq will participate at the feast of St Joseph in Rabat tomorrow from 8.30 p.m. onwards, under the direction of assistant bandmaster Mario Testa.
Lm exchange
The Central Bank will continue to exchange, at the irrevocably fixed conversion rate and without charge, Maltese lira coins until February 1, 2010 and Maltese lira banknotes until January 31, 2018. In this regard there is ample time for the public to make such exchanges without the inconvenience of having to spend unnecessary time in queues, the Central Bank said. Exchanges are conducted only at the Bank's Annex at St James's Counterguard, Valletta, which is easily accessible from the bus terminus at City Gate.