Announcements

FIRTH BERNARD. On May 12, JOHN, widower of Jenifer, aged 78, passed away suddenly at home. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Roger, his daughter Susan, his brother Sylvester and his wife Josephine, his sister Jackie and her husband John, his grandsons Aidan and Kieran, and friends and family in Malta and the UK.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St Paul's Anglican pro-Cathedral, Valletta, followed by burial at sea. Flowers or donations to cancer charities at one's discretion would be appreciated.
The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the trigesima die of the passing away of NOEL RADMILLI, the 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

In Memoriam

CASSAR TORREGGIANI. In cherished and loving memory of MARJORIE, a devoted wife and mother, on the 11th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and always loved by Peter and our children, Anthony, Michael, Helen, Thomas and Catherine. Tomorrow's 5.15 p.m. Mass at Balzan parish church will be said for the repose of her soul. May the Lord grant her eternal rest. Maranata.

CILIA - JOHN. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the 14th anniversary of his demise. Gone but not forgotten. His daughters Violet, Doris, Nathalie and Geraldine and their respective families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

COPPINI - JOSEPHINE. In loving memory, today the 29th anniversary of her passing to a better life. Always in our thoughts. Martine, Noel and the girls, Carmen, Petra and Justine.

COPPINI - JOSEPHINE. Cherished memories of a dear sister and aunt on the 29th anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Her sisters Agnes, Vivienne and Lina, her brothers Joseph, Stephen and families.

CUTAJAR. Everlasting and treasured memories of JOE, a never forgotten father, grandfather and brother, today being the 11th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed but never forgotten by his sons George and his wife Rowena, Kenneth and his wife Marie Claire, Anthony and his wife Sarah, Gordon and his wife Karen, his grandchildren, brothers, relatives and friends. Grant him, O Lord, eternal rest.

GRIMA. Remembering our dearest father VICTOR L. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially on the 29th anniversary of his passing away. Mona, Suni, Jojo, grand- children, great-grandchildren and in-laws.

GRISCTI - PAUL. In ever loving memory of our dear father on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his daughters and their families.

MERCIECA - DOMINIC. Today the third anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Sadly missed by his wife Christina, children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

NAUDI - MARIAN, née Caruana Montaldo. In ever loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother on this the 13th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers, her children and their respective families. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 7 p.m. at St Julian's parish church. May God grant her eternal rest.

VELLA - STELLA, née Taliana. Treasured memories of our beloved mum on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. George, Antoinette, Maria, Rita and respective families.

MESCE officials

Carmel Borg, former dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Malta, and Peter Mayo were elected secretary general and president respectively of the Mediterranean Society of Comparative Education (MESCE). The new executive committee was announced during the Third International MESCE Conference held in Malta this week.

Daily flights to Durban

Following the successful start of operations in Cape Town, Emirates will advance its presence in South Africa with the introduction of daily flights to Durban, effective December 1, the airline said.

Emirates will serve Durban with an Airbus A330-200 aircraft offering 27 business class and 251 economy class seats. The addition brings Emirates frequencies to South Africa to 35 flights per week. Emirates flies five times weekly from Dubai to Malta via Larnaca in Cyprus.

Centenary Concert

The Salesian Community held the Centenary Concert at their theatre in Sliema to mark the 100th anniversary of the Salesian Theatre and Oratory. Taking part in the event was the Amadeus Chamber Choir and Orchestra under the direction of Brian Cefai. Among the speakers was President Emeritus Guido de Marco.

Treasure hunt

A car treasure hunt will be held on May 22 at Nadur starting at 10 a.m. in aid of the Welfare Fund of the Royal British Legion (Gozo sub-Branch). For further details one can contact the chairman, Denis Coleman, on 2756 5869. The fund assists all ex-service members and their families in times of need.

Flute and guitar recital

A flute and guitar recital featuring Evan Plumpton and Fiorella Camilleri will be held on May 30 at 8.30 p.m. at the Sagrestija Vault at the Valletta Waterfront. Tickets are available from bookings@baroccomalta.com or by phoning 7968 0952 or 2122 3200.