Announcements

BORG. On July 16, JOSEPHINE, née Ciancio, widow of Professor Frans Borg, aged 89, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son-in-law Albert, her granddaughter Christine and her husband John Bonello, her grandson Stephen and his wife Caroline, her great-grandchildren, her brother Albert Ciancio and his wife Marie-Louise, her sister-in-law Hermione Ciancio, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. On July 16, GREZZJU, known as Tas-Saqqafi, of Mġarr, aged 81, passed away peacefully at home comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn her loss his wife Salvina, his children Mary and her husband Joe Vella residing in Australia, Therese and her husband Joe Camilleri, Joe and his wife Carmen, Jimmy and his wife Doris, Paul and his wife Sue, Rita and her husband Joe Vella, Anna and her husband Mario Mifsud, David and his wife Susan, 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, his brothers, his wife's family, many other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves his home today at 4 p.m. for Mġarr parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Mġarr cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

CATANIA. On July 12, RAYMOND of Msida, aged 49, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Maria, his dear mother Carmela, his sisters Maria and her husband Michael, and Stephania, his nieces Nadienne and Katya, his nephews Karl and Alistair, in-laws, other relatives, friends and colleagues at V.J. Salomone. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DARMANIN. On July 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, GRACE, teacher at Tarxien Girls' Secondary School, aged 56, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers Lino and his wife Mary and Anthony and his wife Miriam, her sisters Annie and her husband Godfrey DeMarco, Doris and her husband Joe Mallia, Connie and her husband Joe Grech, her beloved nephews and nieces, Adrian, Lorraine, Rita, Nadya, Audrey, Ingrid, Karl and Erika and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Cospicua where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions or to Radju Marija, Rabat, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEBONO. On July 14, at Gozo General Hospital, Victoria, Dr JOSEPH DEBONO, widower of Maria, née Mifsud, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his children Dr Mary DeBono Borg, wife of Tony Borg, Sonia, wife of Victor Mifsud, his grandchildren Alexander, David, James and Brian, his sister Carmen Vella, his nephews and niece, Eddie Vella, architect Guido Vella and Mary Debono, his in-laws Sam, Charlie, Joseph, Vincenza, other relatives and numerous friends. R.I.P. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 4.45 p.m. for December 13 Street, Nadur (opposite Mnarja Band Club), from where it proceeds to Nadur parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 5.30 p.m., followed by interment at Nadur cemetery.

GRECH. On July 14, PETER GERALD, born in Australia and residing in Mosta, aged 50, owner of Greyhound Restaurant, Bidnija, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn her loss his wife Natalia, his mother Grace, widow of Joseph, his brother Charles and his wife Pat, his sisters Margaret and her husband Ray Agius, Judith and her husband Eustace Agius, Carmen and her husband Michael Fenech, Joyce and her husband Franco Valletta, Lydia and her husband Wilfrid Debattista, and Janet and her partner Henrik, nephews and nieces, many other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3 p.m. for Santa Maria parish church, Mosta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

PACE. On July 14, FELICITY née Sammut, known as Ġiġa, widow of Emmanuel, passed away at the venerable age of 95. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved daughter Notary Dr Marthese and her husband Dr Anton Felice, her treasured granddaughters, Camille and Katrina, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m., for Balzan parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Attard cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCICLUNA. On July 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAULINE of Ħamrun, aged 79, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Philip, her children Noel and his wife Nathalie and Brian and his wife Joanne, her grandchildren Jonathan, Nathaniel, Nicole and Neil, her sister Sina, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 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.

SPITERI. On July 15, at St Vincent de Paul residence, MARY ANNE, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Carmelo, her children Eric and his wife Mary, Doris and her husband Emy, Norman and his wife Josephine, Phyllis and her husband Michael, her cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends in Malta, Australia and England. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Our Lady of Graces Sanctuary, Żabbar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Żabbar cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VASSALLO. On July 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, M.SALOME of Gżira, widow of Edwin, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Vincent and his wife Mary Anne, William and his wife Jane, Ruby and her husband Victor Muscat, her grandchildren Audrey, Bernard, Edwin, Rachel and Christine, her great-grandchildren Rebecca, Luke and Matthias, her brother and sister, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Gżira parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at the Day Care Unit, Mater Dei Hospital, for their loving care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ABELA - ARMANDO. Today the 30th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children Mary Axisa and her husband Alex, Fr Joe Abela, daughter-in-law Carmen, Monica Smith and her husband Mark, Therese, Carmel and his wife Tania, and grandchildren Robert and Christian, Maria-Tereza and Armand, Alexander and Elisa-Marie, Matthew and Shanice.

de BRINCAT. Sweet and tender memories of an adored father and beloved grandfather, PUBLIUS. So deeply loved, so sadly missed. As always, Connie, Christopher and Ian.

DE GIORGIO - MARK. In loving memory, on the seventh anniversary of his passing away. Greatly missed by his wife Mona Lisa, his sons Joshua, Nikolai and his wife Patricia and Sebastian, his brother Matthew, and his parents Maurice and Mary.

GUILLAUMIER - JOSEPHINE. In ever loving memory of a dear mother, today being the 24th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Freda, Joseph, Christopher and Conrad.

MASINI. Fond memories and prayers for LILY who passed away 26 years ago. A prayer is solicited. Her family.

PORTELLI - GEORGE J. In loving memory of our dear dad who passed away on July 18, 1990. Remembered with love and respect especially today and the 25th, which would have been his birthday. Love you, dad.

SERGE - ALFRED (Effie). Treasured memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 19th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Iris, Denis, Renè, Cecil and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VASSALLO. In loving memory of FORTUNATO of Rabat, 15.08.1907-18.07.1995.
13 years since that fateful day,
When leaving us shocked
You went away.
We couldn't believe
You were no longer here
With all your thoughtfulness,
Love and care.
Dear pa,
We miss you so very much
And to your memories
We can only clutch
The time will come
When we meet again
We will cherish our memories
Of you until then.
Dearly missed by his wife Carmena, his children Polly, Marian, Tina, Joe, Emily, Rita, Mario, Bernardette and Natalie, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kindly remember him in your prayers.

Closed to traffic

San Ġorġ, Indipendenza, Savina, Santu Wistin and San Franġisk squares and San Ġużepp, Santa Marija, Il-Librerija, Il-Vajringa, Palma and Ir-Repubblika streets in Victoria will be closed to traffic this evening from 7.

MSE chairman re-appointed

Joseph Zammit Tabona has been re-appointed chairman of the Malta Stock Exchanges.

Arthur Galea Salomone has also been re-appointed deputy chairman. The directors are Antoine Fiott, Karen Spiteri Bailey and Charlotte Attard.

Grain terminal chairman remains

Charles Demicoli has been confirmed as chairman of Kordin Grain Terminal.

Mr Demicoli has been the chairman of the terminal since 1990 and was responsible for its structural and financial reform. He is also the chairman of Federated Mills and a number of other companies.

Paul Abela was appointed deputy chairman and John Rizzo Naudi, Marion Pace Axiak, Pierre Aquilina and Silvia Gauci directors.