Announcements

ABELA. On July 18, at St Paul's Home, Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun, JOSEPH SAVIOUR of Cospicua, widower of Carmelina, née Portelli, aged 89. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Miriam and her husband Henry Aquilina, Magda and her husband Joe Axiak, Rosette and her husband Andrew Brincat, Joyce and her husband Raymond Bartolo, Nathalie and her husband Frank Gauci, Anna, Elizabeth and her husband Sandro Gatt and Patricia and her husband Brian Caruana, his son Paul and his wife Marisa, all his grandchildren, his brother Nino and his wife Mary, in-laws, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at St Paul's Home, Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor will be greatly appreciated.

AQUILINA. On July 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL (Nenu) of Siġġiewi, a beloved husband and father, aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Melita, his children Joseph and his wife Miriam, Frederick and his wife Jacqueline, Nicholas and his wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Rebecca, Daniel, Sarah, Rachel, Kristine, David, Lisa-Marie and John, his brothers and sisters, amongst whom Fr Paul Aquilina SJ, of India, and Sister Mary Aquilina (Sr Theodoreta, Franciscan), of Brazil, his cousin Fr George Grima, nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 9.30 a.m. for Siġġiewi parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10 a.m., followed by interment at the parish cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Jesuit Missions, Loyola House, Naxxar, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

COPPERSTONE. On July 11, CHARLES, of Tarxien, aged 51, passed away peacefully at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, England, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Josette, his sons Mark and his fiancée Charmaine, and Glenn and his fiancée Adriana, his father Frank and his mother Emma, his sister Patricia and her husband Noel Attard, his mother-in-law Sylvia, his uncles, aunts, nephews, in-laws, cousins and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday at 7.15 a.m. for the Annunciation parish church, Tarxien, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 7.45 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, would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SPITERI. On July 17, CARMELA née Abdilla, known as tal-Mugura, widow of Peter, passed away at the venerable age of 77. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved daughter Dentist Dr Catherine and her husband Benjiamino Peluso, her younger son Perit Raymond J.Spiteri, her treasured granddaughters, Emanuela, Paola and Emilie, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8 a.m., for St Gregory's Chapel, Żejtun where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Żurrieq cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

DE GIOVANNI - Joe. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 20th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Rita, his children Bianca and Charles, Dennis, David and Johanna, and his grandchildren.

GAMBINA. In loving memory of MARY on the 20th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by Tessie, Josephine and Albert.

GAMBINA. In loving memory of MARY on the 20th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by Anna, Anton, Albert, Angela and their families. Today's 8.30 a.m. Mass at Balzan parish church and the 6 p.m. Mass at Ta' Xbiex parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul.

PACE - ROSE née Psaila. On the 35th anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her children Amy and Achilles.

PACE - VICTOR. Remembered with love and affection, today the 21st anniversary of his death, by his wife Antoinette, his children Karen, Clare and Nigel, in-laws and grandchildren.

PACE - VICTOR E., 19.7.'87. Fondest, everlasting memories. Vanna, Edgar, Alice, George and Lorraine.

PACE. Treasured memories of VICTOR, today the 21st anniversary of his demise. Charles and his family.

SCERRI. In loving memory of our dear mother M'ADEODATA on the 22nd anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her family.

SCHEMBRI - ANNIE. On the ninth anniversary of her demise. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, fondly remembered by her husband Edwin, her children Godfrey and his wife Pauline, Joe and his wife Doris, Silvana and her husband Anthony, grandchildren and relatives. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant her eternal peace and rest.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Summer shutdown. Last trading day August 8, re-open August 25, 2008.

MA in Maltese studies

The University of Malta is offering an MA course in Maltese studies leading to a new degree intended to present Malta from a comparative and international perspective.

It is suitable for students with interests in Maltese structures and habitat and will look into themes like ethnicity, politics, society, agriculture, environment, religion, archaeology, architecture, law, medicine, music, art and heritage.

It is both a research training degree and a free-standing course. The MA in Maltese studies draws on expertise from a wide range of departments and faculties.

The degree provides a cross-disciplinary perspective on various aspects of Maltese affairs, develops research, and other skills, and allows for specialist study in one particular area.

The University said that the MA in Maltese studies can serve as a vital tool for emigrants of Maltese descent as it does not assume substantial knowledge of Maltese affairs. It is also a valuable training degree for those wishing to read for a doctorate. Persons interested can call the University's admissions office on 2340 2227 or contact the Institute for Maltese Studies on 2340 3305, 2340 2566, 2340 3304 or via maltese-studies@um.edu.mt.

Scuba Diving open day

The Atlam Sub Aqua Club will be holding the Scuba Diving Open Day in aid of charity for the 10th consecutive year tomorrow between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Qawra Point, next to Ta' Fra Ben.

Proceeds from the activity will go to Dar tal-Providenza.

During the event, the public will have the opportunity of scuba diving, led professionally and assisted by diving instructors. Doctors will also be available to examine all participants prior to diving.

For further information, call club president Nader Bassily on 9949 9101.

Road closure

Pjazza San Ġorġ, Triq San Ġużepp, Pjazza Indipendenza, Pjazza ir-Repubblika, Pjazza Palma and Pjazza San Franġisk in Victoria will be closed to traffic today, from 9 a.m.

Qala letterbox

The letterbox in Triq Wied Simar, Qala, which had been temporarily inaccessible due to demolition works, is now back in service, Maltapost said.