Announcements

BONNICI. On September 23, ELIZABETH, n‚e Dickson, aged 56, of Marsa, passed away peacefully at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband John, her daughters Joanne and Elizabeth and their partners, her grandchildren Thomas, Jonathan, Jacob and Kate, her brothers and sisters n Malta and abroad, her mother-in-law, her husband's family, many other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

MAMO. On September 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN of Vittoriosa, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Emma, n‚e Darmanin, his in-laws Caroline Mamo, Dr Lawrence Darmanin and his wife Mary Ellen, residing in the United Kingdom, Joseph and Godfrey and his wife Pia, nephews and nieces, their families, Josie Ciantar who helped him so much during his illness, Marilyn Aquilina, Stephen Ciantar, Joseph Mamo and his wife Matty, Mary Rose and her husband Emanuel Cassar, residing in Australia, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for St Dominic's church (il-Lunzjata), Vittoriosa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.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 him eternal rest.

TORPIANO. On September 22, CATHERINE, n‚e Fenech, of Balzan, widow of Michael, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her niece Helen and her husband Anthony Sant Portanier, her in-laws, other nephews and nieces and their respective families, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia today at 2.30 p.m. for Balzan parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank the management and staff of St Catherine's Home, Attard, particularly Sr Awstella, and Casa Antonia, Balzan, for their constant care and dedication.

Requiem Masses

Gabriella Fusco wishes to inform all friends that a Mass in memory of FRANCESCO PAOLO GIULIANI will be celebrated on September 26 at 6.30 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BONETT - JOHN. In cherished and loving memory of my beloved father on the sixth anniversary of his passting to life everlasting. Very deeply missed by his daughter Carmen, family and friends. Eternal peace please grant unto him, O Lord. Until we meet again.

BORG CARDONA - MAURICE. In ever loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 12th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Virrie, his five sons and their wives and grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at the parish church of the Annunciation, Balzan. The attendance of relatives and friends is solicited.

CASSAR - SILVIO. Treasured memories of a loving husband on the third anniversary of his demise. Forever in my heart and prayers. Carmen, relatives and friends.

FELLS - KEVIN.

12 years ago today
You were taken away
Without a chance to say goodbye.
Only memories are left of you
They never faded but only grew.

Auntie Marthese, uncle Vic, Loredana and Donatella.

GALEA - JOSEPH (Ġużi). Today the third anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Agnes, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

HARDING - Judge WILLIAM HARDING. Remembered with love and gratitude. Hugh.

MIFSUD - MILLIE. In ever loving memory of our dear mother on the 40th anniversary of her death. Marie, Antoine and Henry.

PAPAGIORCOPULO DeBONO - VIOLET. Loving memories of a wonderful mother and grandmother, today the second anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Sadly missed by her daughter Amy and family. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated on September 28 at 7 p.m. at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema.

PIZZUTO - RONALD V. and MARYANNE. Today being the 23rd anniversary of their tragic death. Fondly remembered by their son Arthur, his wife Elaine and their grandsons Matthew and Andrew. May God grant them eternal rest.

PIZZUTO. In loving memory of my beloved parents RONALD and MARYANNE, today the 23rd anniversary of their tragic death in France. Sadly missed by their daughter Nadya, son-in-law Vincent and grandson Duncan. Lord, grant them eternal rest. A prayer is kindly solicited.

RIZZO. Remembering our dear friend ALBERT today his birthday. Marian Brown and family.

Puccini concert

The Classique Foundation will be staging a vocal and orchestral concert, Puccini 150 - Anniversary Concert, on the occasion of the composer's 150th birthday.

The concert will be held on November 8 at 7.30 p.m. at the Aurora Opera House, Victoria and will include the composer's most famous arias and duets from masterpieces such as Manon Lescaut, La BohŠme, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Turandot. It will also include a number of orchestral works which are staged less often, some of which will even be performed in the Maltese islands for the first time. Tickets sell at _10. Reservations can be made through the Aurora Opera House (7955 1871) and Anthony D'Amato (2123 4348).

info@classique.org

Historic houses

Heritage Malta is once again organising a certificate course in caring for historic houses.

The course is primarily intended for homeowners, professionals and crafts persons and others involved in the caring of houses of character and historic houses in Malta.

It will help participants to appreciate better the urban development of our old towns and villages and the architectural development within them. It will also give guidance on the best practices which are to be used in the conservation, restoration, rehabilitation and use of these houses.

This will give better knowledge on what is possible to do oneself and when the professional needs to be called in. Two 10-hour courses will take place at the Institute of Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage, Heritage Malta, Bighi, Kalkara. The first course will be in English with sessions held on October 6, 10, 13, 17 and 20.

The course will be repeated in Maltese on October 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31. All sessions will be held between 6 and 8 p.m., except for the final session which will be starting at 5.30 p.m. For further information one may phone 2395 4202/206 or 7905 0571 or send an e-mail to martina.caruana@gov.mt or louis.borg@gov.mt.

Lottery winner

James George Cassar, who is in Malta on a long holiday from Australia, won a four-night holiday for two in Rome, including flights and accommodation, as part of an HSBC lottery to celebrate the first anniversary of its Marsascala branch.

All customers who started a new relation with HSBC at Marsascala branch between April and August automatically took part in the lottery.

Offering all banking services and products and a 24-hour lobby for cash withdrawals, deposits and internet banking, HSBC's Marsascala branch was officially opened in April 2007.