Announcements

BAJADA. On September 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGINA of Xagħra, Gozo, residing at Gżira, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Frances and her husband Robby, Rose and her husband France, Sr Angelica of the Augustinian Order, and Vivienne, her sons Raymond and Carmel and his wife Maria, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Gżira parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.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 greatly appreciated.

FALZON. On September 29, JOE, of Siġġiewi, aged 51, passed away peacefully at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marcelle, his daughters Anthea and Nicole, his mother Margerita, his sisters Rita, Helen, Mary, Connie and Jane and their respective husbands, his mother-in-law Nikolina, his other in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 4 p.m. for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4.30 p.m. followed by interment at Siġġiewi Cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.

VELLA. On September 28, JOSEPH, of Swatar, aged 81, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Fortunata, née Zammit, his children Doreen and her husband Renato Magri, David and his wife Carmen, his grandchildren Daniela and her husband Elie Mtanos Salamé, Edward, Minette and Michelle, his brothers and sisters, his wife's brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.45 a.m. for Marija Omm il-Knisja parish church, Swatar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment in the family chapel at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Marija Omm il-Knisja church will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BRIFFA - BEATRICE. Treasured memories of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother on the third anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her husband Joe, children Lorraine and Martin Pirotta, Jackie, Monique and Antoine Vassallo, grandchildren Kyle, Nicole, Julia and Alexandra, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CARDONA - GERALD. Treasured memories of a loved and deeply missed husband, father and grandfather on the 10th anniversary of his demise. His family.

CUSCHIERI - JOSEPH F. In memory of a loving father and grandfather on the 42nd anniversary of his death. Denis, Elizabeth, Reg, Ted, Mary, Ruby and their respective families.

DEGUARA. In loving memory of JANE, today being the 22nd anniversary of her death. A prayer is kindly solicited. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FENECH - CARMELINA, née Bajona. Treasured memories of a dearly beloved mother and grandmother, today the 21st anniversary of her demise. Doris, Camille and Loraine.

We loved her
We always will
In our hearts
She is with us still.

GALEA - GAWDENZ. Treasured memories of a loving husband and father on the third anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Yvonne, his daughter Claudine and Jeffrey, his son Brian, his sisters and brothers and numerous friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 7.15 p.m. at St Augustine parish church, Valletta. A prayer is solicited.

GRECH. Treasured memories of SALVINU, a devoted husband and father, today the fourth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Evelyn, his son Mario and his wife Nathalie, his daughter Marisa and her husband Ray, his grandchildren Marsha and her husband Dr Karl Mercieca, and Marc.

MAMO - JOHN B. Treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the second anniversary of his death, aged 90. His children Alfred, Henriette and Albert, Doreen and Emanuel, and grandchildren Vanessa, Clarissa, Nathaniel, Nicolette and Francesca and great-granddaughter Michela. A prayer is solicited.

NAUDI. In loving memory of JULIET, a most beloved aunt. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. Mariella and family.

PILLOW - GERTIE. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear mother and grandmother, today being the 13th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Pat and Walter, Nicky and Carole, Erika and Denise. Sadly missed by Laura and Christine. A prayer is solicited.

SOLER - ANTHONY. In loving memory, on this the 13th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Jean, his sons Richard, Mark and family, his mother Evelyn, family and friends.

Stolen

Last Sunday, outside Malta International Airport, grey/black hand luggage. Important belongings. Phone 7946 3081. Reward given.

New internet package

Vodafone has just introduced the Vodafone Easy Home Internet package, costing €9.50 per month and available at €9 for Vodafone mobile subscribers.

The package, which gives users access speeds of up to 2Mbps, includes free installation and requires no fixed line or equipment deposit.

Local Councils

Today's meeting
3 p.m. Fontana

Art at Italian Cultural Institute

An exhibition of 34 works by Maltese artists, called L'Italiano in Piazza - the Italian in the square - will be held at the Italian Cultural Institute, St George Square, Valletta and will run until October 25. The visiting hours are 9 a.m. till 1 p.m.

The exhibition is the result of a competition that was launched by the Italian Ambassador to celebrate the VIII Week Of Italian Language In The World. This year's theme (The Italian in the Square) is an issue of great symbolic value, which identifies the square as a real and ideal place where to celebrate the history of Italy's national and regional identities.

President Eddie Fenech Adami, who will inaugurate the exhibition on Saturday at 10.30 a.m., will present awards to the competition winners, as judged by a jury. The painter whose is voted best by the public visiting the exhibition in the first two weeks, will be given an award on October 25.