Thursday, 24th April 2008

Announcements

Obituary

BORG FERRANDO. On April 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTOINETTE of Ħamrun, aged 64, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to celebrate her eternal life her beloved husband Joseph, her adoring sons, Kevin and his wife Stephanie, Ivan and his wife Caroline, Mark and his wife Tiiu, and her loving daughter Sharon and her fiancée Omar, as well as grandchildren Sarah, Daniel, Katrina and Gabriel, her brother Vincent and his wife Pauline of Australia, her sister Grace, her sisters and brother-in-law and their respective families, other dear relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed by all.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Francis church, Villambrosa Street, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said 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, and Caritas, Floriana, will be appreciated.
Special thanks to all the staff and the consultant at the ENT and Ward M4, Mater Dei Hospital, for their care and dedication.
May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

FENECH. On April 22, HILDA, née Vella, aged 83, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Wilfrid, her son Anthony and his wife Maria Aurora, her grandchildren Nicole Marie and Jean Paul, her sister Antida, widow of Joseph M. Azzopardi, her brother Roger Vella and his wife Dorothy, her husband's relatives, her daughter-in-law's family, Godfrey, Doris, Vanya and Konrad, her nephews, nieces and their spouses, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2.30 p.m. at Balzan parish church, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Special thanks to Maria Azzopardi, the staff at Casa Antonia, Balzan, and at the CCCU, Mater Dei Hospital, for their care and dedication.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.

LUNGARO. On April 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMANUEL of Marsaxlokk, ex-proprietor, Skuna Restaurant, aged 63, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Salvina, his children Josephine and her husband Saviour Tabone, Michelle and Joseph, his grandchildren Valerie, James and Patrick, his brothers and sisters, in-laws and their families, his mother-in-law Lucia, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for Marsaxlokk parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at St Gregory Cemetery, Żejtun. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Nażaret, Żejtun, will be greatly appreciated.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BAJONA - ALFRED. In memory of a devoted father on his 20th anniversary. Very much loved and missed, always in my prayers. His only daughter Tanya.

CARUANA - REGGIE. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 12th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Lucy, his children Harold and Mariella, in-laws Charlie and Sandra, and grandchildren Raissa, Miguel, Nicole and Andrea.

PUGLISEVICH - Chev. JOSEPH MARY PUGLISEVICH, BEM, 1905-1969, playwright, journalist and politician. On the 39th anniversary of his demise. Remembered with fondest love and respect by his four children and respective spouses and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ever in our hearts and prayers.

SALIBA. Unfading, loving memories of a dear father, CARMELO, today the anniversary of his going to rest in the arms of our Lord. Always in the thoughts and prayers of George, Violet de Marco and Madeleine Sophie James.

SCHEMBRI WISMAYER. Treasured memories of our beloved mother CETTINA and dearest sister MARTHESE who were called to the loving arms of Jesus on this day.
Never more than a thought away,
Quietly remembered every day.
A prayer is kindly solicited. Mary Rose, Reno, Roy, Albert, Joseph, Salvino, in-laws and grandchildren.

SPITERI GONZI - EDWARD. Loving memories from family and friends on the 25th anniversary of his tragic death.

Lunchtime recital

Flutist Silvio Zammit and pianist Ramona Zammit Formosa will present a recital at the Sala Isouard of the Manoel Theatre during lunchtime on April 30 at 1 p.m.

The recital will be preceded by a Theatre Guided Tour at 12.15 p.m. for an all inclusive price of €6.99 (Lm3). Booking for the recital is open from the Manoel Theatre booking office, tel. 2124 6389 or e-mail bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt.

Fund raising

The Naxxar local council will be holding two fund-raising activities in aid of the Naxxar fireworks explosion victims.

The activities include a football marathon to be held at the five-a-side ground in front of the civic centre and a pasta night at the Oratory, both on Saturday.

For further details and tickets contact the local council.

Telecoms today

The Malta Group of Professional Engineering Institutions will be making a presentation entitled Telecommunications In The Modern Age at the Corinthia San Ġorġ Hotel, St Julians this evening at 5.45 p.m. Speakers include Christian Ransley and Jesmond Zammit.

Valletta concert

The Malta Cultural Institute will be holding a concert featuring a horns quartet, a voice, clarinet and pianoforte trio and a presentation on the Shaolin Kung Fu Monks at the Casino Maltese in Republic Street, Valletta. The event will take place on May 5 at 7 p.m.

Spring fair

The Ninu Cremona Lyceum Complex in Victoria will be holding its annual spring fair in conjunction with the Gozo 1234 festivities on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school's premises. Everyone is welcome to attend.