Friday, 4th July 2008

Announcements

Diamond Anniversary

Major JOSEPH ABELA and Ms MARY GATT
The marriage took place at Lapsi church, St Julians on July 4, 1948. Best wishes from your children Alida, Paul and Lucienne, their respective spouses and grandchildren Kayne and Gabby, Niki and Lisa, Kristina and Luisa, Melanie and David, Jeffrey and Benji. With love and best wishes.

Obituary

CACHIA. On July 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, LILIAN of Sta Luċija, aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Alfred, her brother Joe and his wife Dorothy of UK, her sisters Miriam and her husband Salvino, Margaret and her husband Paul of Australia, Monica and Richard and Patricia and her husband Thomas, her sister-in-law Mary, her brothers-in-law Edward and his wife Marie, Franky and his wife Polly and John and his wife Mary, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Pius X parish church, Sta Luċija, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal peace.

DEBONO. On July 3, at Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, FR GEORGE DEBONO, OSA, of Qormi, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and sisters Manuele and his wife Francesca, Karmenu and his wife Ġemma, Maria and Konċetta, nephews and nieces, his brethren of the Augustinian Order, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Augustine parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Augustinian mission in Brazil will be appreciated.

GAUCI. On July 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, THERESA of Rabat, widow of Carmelo, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Godfrey and his wife Marianne, Joe and his wife Olivia, Mary Rose and her husband Lino Pirotta, Elizabeth and her husband Alfred, residing in Australia, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 9 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.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. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA. On July 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, KATARINA, née Camilleri, of Żurrieq, aged 96, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joseph (ex-head of school) and his wife Josette, Mary and her husband Paul Debattista, Paola and her husband Gianni Pisano, Angelo and his wife Mary and Rose and her husband John Caruana, her grandchildren Norma, Claudia, Deborah, Cynthia, Francis, Lorna, Ethel, Manwel, Sandro, David, Stephen and Marisa, Vincienne and Stephen, her brother Michael, her sister-in-law Ġanna, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for St Catherine's parish church, Żurrieq, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at the San Leone Cemetery, Żurrieq. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AGIUS - CARMELINA. Treasured memories of our beloved mother, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Louis, Marierose and Norman.

AGIUS - CARMEN. Today the 21st anniversary of her passing away. Lovingly remembered by her brothers and sisters and their respective families.

BONELLO - RICHARD. Today the 35th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Grace and her family.

BONELLO. Unfading memories of our dear brother RICHARD, today the 35th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his brother and sister, Francis and Doris and their families.

CASSAR MANGHI. Treasured memories of our beloved ALDA on the sixth anniversary of her passing away. Never forgotten by her children Rossella Dalmas, John Cassar, Luigi Cassar Manghi, and their families.

CILIA - ĠANNI AMANTE (Is-Surmast), on the ninth anniversary of his passing away. Cherished memories of his sound advice, unfailing support. Always in our hearts and prayers. Emanuel and Svetlana.

MANARA - MARIA. In treasured memory of our beloved mother who died on July 4, 1985. Liana and Victor, Mireille and Norman, Edward.

MICALLEF ST JOHN. Treasured memories of MATTHEW, today the 18th anniversary of his demise. Remembered and sadly missed by his mother Carmen, his father Charles, his brother David and his sister Maria and their families.

PACE BALZAN. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the 44th anniversary of his demise. His family.

PULLICINO - JOSEPHINE. In loving memory of our dear mother who passed away 10 years ago today. All her family.

SALIBA. In loving memory of our dear ANTHONY on the seventh anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his wife Marion, his daughters Thelma, Sandra and Una, his son Clive, their respective husbands and wives and his grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 7 p.m. at the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary convent, Balzan.

College orchestra in concert

The Christian Democrat Students (SDM) will be holding a concert on July 17 to celebrate the 34th anniversary since SDM's conception.

The concert will be held at the Old Railway Station, Birkirkara and will feature the Junior College Orchestra. Those wishing to attend are asked to either send an e-mail to stefbalzan@gmail.com or phone 7920 7035 or 7964 9785.

Epilepsy Association

The Caritas Malta Epilepsy Association will be holding a general meeting on July 11 at 6 p.m. at Caritas Building, 5, Lion Street, Floriana.

Scholarship scheme extended

The scholarship scheme for undergraduates who opt to do an undergraduate course abroad or with a recognised private institution in Malta has been extended and is now applicable also for those who already started their course.

The government said the scheme was being extended following the interest it had received since it was originally launched in May. Up to 150 students from every academic year can benefit from the scheme.

The scheme is being extended to include those who are already following courses for their first degree abroad or with a recognised private institution in Malta and are due to continue their course in September.

Conditions can be viewed at www.education.gov.mt/mgss.htm .

UĦM courses

In the wake of the agreement with the Office of the Prime Minister to hold interviews rather than exams to fill the vacant senior messenger posts available, the Union Ħaddiema Magħqudin said it will be holding courses to prepare candidates for the interview and subsequent job.

The union is advising all those interested to apply for the course at its headquarters in Floriana.

Meanwhile, the UĦM's government section will be holding a general meeting for government messengers, during which the union will be analysing their present job conditions.