Announcements

AGIUS. On September 2, MARY née Rizzo, widow of Hugo, aged 82, passed peacefully away at Zammit Clapp Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church after an illness borne with great fortitude. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Jean and Frank (jon lukas), and Ray (of Club 47, Madliena), their respective wives Amanda and Mary, her grandchildren Maria, Lily, Mark, Ashley and Rachel, her brothers Joe and John, and her sisters Bice, Ena and their respective spouses, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said at Balluta parish church today at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

BORG-BARTOLO. On Thursday, September 4, JOHN G., aged 71, after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Ena, his daughters Christine, Patricia and Joseph Rafferty, his adorable grandchildren Hazel, Joseph, Patrick, William and Michael, his brothers, sisters, in-laws and their spouses, nieces, nephews and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, September 8, at 8 a.m. for Balzan parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Addorlorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. May God grant him eternal rest.

CASSAR. On Friday, September 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH widower of Carmela née Schembri, of Cospicua residing at Sta Luċija, aged 88, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Evelyn and her husband Alfred Theuma, Miriam and her husband Carmel De Gabriele, Marthese and her husband Victor Titley, grandchildren Renzo and his wife Patricia, Cheryl and her husband Dennis, Malcolm and his fiancée Nadine, Mireille and her fiancé Jonathan, Robert and his girlfriend Tracy, great grandchildren Mirabel, Nicole, Luca and Andrea, his brothers and sisters, in-laws and their respective spouses and families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8 a.m. for St Pius X parish church in Sta Luċija where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery in the family grave. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the management and staff of Casa Antonia for their constant care and support. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. On September 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCOIS, aged 60, peacefully went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church after an illness borne with great courage. Beloved husband of Connie née Buttigieg, he also leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Angele and Adrian, his son Christian and Christine, his grandchildren, his mother Rita and father-in-law Joseph, his brothers, sisters and in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 8 a.m. at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel followed by interment in the family vault. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to all the staff at Medical Ward 5. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCIBERRAS. On September 4, Chev. CHARLES SCIBERRAS O.S.J. (First Mayor of St Julians), aged 69, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Yvonne née Farrugia Jones, his sons Canon Etienne Sciberras and Owen, his sister Mary Knight of UK, his in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Archbishop's Seminary, Dar Tal-Kleru and Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SULTANA. On September 5, EMMANUEL, known as Sultana tal-Gazzetti, aged 64, of Valletta, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary Rose, his children James and his wife Shirley, Walter and his fiancée Lorna, his sister Annie, his first cousins Mary and Ċensina Frendo, Carmen Burlo, Lysette Pullicino, Amy Callus, his other cousins in Australia and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 12.30 p.m. for Ta' Ġieżu church, Valletta where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 1 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

In Memoriam

ARRIGO - WANDA. In loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother especially today the fourth anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her children Christine and Victor, Jackie and Hugh, her grandchild-ren Nicola, Pippa, Theresa, Louisa, David and Benjamin.

BELLIZZI. In loving memory of PETER PAUL, a dear husband and father, on the 30th anniversary of his death. Remembered by his wife Nancy, his dear son Fr Michael Bellizzi, brother and sisters. So many happy memories.

BELLIZZI - PETER PAUL. A dear brother, specially remembered on his anniversary and sadly missed. May, Harry, Elda.

BONELLO - MAURICE J.V., on the eighth anniversary of his death. Fondly and lovingly remembered by all his family.

BUSUTTIL. Unforgettable and treasured memories of a very dear mother, DOLORES, today the fifth anniversary of her death.
You left us so suddenly
We didn't say goodbye
Memories of you
Never wear out
Or fade away.
Lovingly remembered by her husband Michael, her children Mary Rose and Alfred, Alfred and Yvette and George and Louise Anne and grandchildren.

CALLEJA. In memory of ALFRED on the sixth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Dorothy and children Karl and Ingrid. May God grant him eternal peace.

CAMILLERI - JANE. In loving and unfading memories of a dear mother and grandmother today being the fifth anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by Paul and Edwina, Anna and Gordon, Helen, Pat and her grandchildren. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

CASOLANI - ADRIAN. Loving memories of a dear brother today the anniversary of his passing away. Lord grant him eternal rest. Angela, Pierre, Roslyn and Raymond.

DEGUARA. Everlasting memories of NAZZARENO, today being the 51st anniversary of his death. May God grant him eternal rest.

DEPASQUALE - JOSEPH. In loving memory of our dear father, today being the 48th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his son, daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

DIFESA - GEORGE. In loving memory of a dear father. Always in our prayers, especially today the 28th anniversary of his demise. His son Victor, Joyce, Diane and Andrew.

DIFESA. In loving memory of GEORGE on the 28th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by the Busuttil and Gatt families.

LOPORTO - PUBLIO (Paul). In loving memory, on the 24th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Rose, sons, daughter and family.

PORTUGHESE - JOSEPH. In everlasting memory of a dear father, today the 26th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His daughter, sons, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SAVONA - LIZZIE. In loving and everlasting memories of our dearest mother and grandmother, today being the 16th anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children, in-laws and grandchildren. Rest in peace.

Carnival poster competition

The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts is inviting the public to design a poster and take part in a competition to choose the official Carnival poster.

The poster should include the heading Karnival Ta' Malta 2009 and the dates of the celebrations, February 20 to 24.

Interested parties are to present their posters to Anton Miceli, Malta Council for Culture and the Arts, 230 Triq Ir-Repubblika, Valletta by September 24.

For further information one can send an e-mail to antonmiceli@maltaculture.com or phone 2124 5168.

Żurrieq streets closed

The following streets in Żurrieq - San Mikiel, L-Indipendenza, Ġwann Camilleri, Vincent Dimech, Salvu Psaila, Matteolo Saliba, Marjanu Gerada, Il-Bronja, Alessandru, San Bartilmew, Santa Katerina, l-Imqabba, Santu Formosa, Il-Qrendi, Il-Ħaddiema, L-Inġiniera, Il-Kbira, Carmelo Caruana, Dun Ġużepp Zammit, and P.P. Saydon, Misraħ ir-Repubblika, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Misraħ San Lazzru and Misraħ Mattia Preti - will be closed to traffic today from 9 a.m.

Qualifications framework

The Malta Qualifications Council will hold an information meeting on the European Qualifications Framework on September 12 at 8.30 a.m.

The meeting is aimed at representatives of parents' associations from state, private and Church schools and will be held at the council's premises in 16/18 Tower Promenade, Sta Luċija.

For further information and registration one may phone Valerie Attard, communications manager, on 2754 0051 from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. or send an e-mail to valerie.a.attard@gov.mt

Registration costs €15 and is on a first come first served basis, limited to 30 people.

Seafood and wine weekend

The seafood and wine weekend, jointly organised by Delicata and Southport Villa and Gardens in Marsaxlokk, kicked off yesterday and will carry on this evening and tomorrow.

Southport Villa is located on the Marsaxlokk seafront.