Saturday, 29th November 2008

Announcements

Obituary

FORMOSA. On November 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCES, of Ħamrun, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Elvia and Marie Louise and her husband Brian Cefai, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today 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 the Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AGIUS - Dr EMANUEL AGIUS, MD, Bacteriologist. Fondly remembered by his sister Gemma Thompson, Tony and May. Of your charity kindly remember him in your prayers. May he rest in the peace of the Lord.

BAJADA. Treasured memories of VIOLETTA, née Zammit, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by all her family.

BORG - SANDRA. Treasured memories of a dear wife and mother. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony and Erika.

BORG - SANDRA. Loving memories of a dear daughter and sister-in-law. Always in our hearts and prayers. Maggie and Carm, Christine and Joseph, Sue and Tonio.

BORG-CARDONA - EVELYN. Loving memories of our dearest mother on the ninth anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Victoria, Albert, Edward, Joanne, Simone, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. In loving memory of our dear brother JOE on the 38th anniversary of his passing away. Mary Rose, Margaret and Elizabeth.

FARRUGIA SACCO. Treasured and unfading memories of our beloved SUSAN, a much loved wife, mother and grandmother, on the third anniversary of her going to live in the glory of God. May she always rest in the love of the Divine Lord. Almighty God give her eternal peace she deserves so much. Her ever loving husband Lino, her devoted sons David and his wife Carmen, Steven and Albertine, and her granddaughters Martina and Suzanne. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 6 p.m. at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex.

FARRUGIA SACCO. Unforgettable and precious memories of my beloved daughter SUSAN on the third anniversary of her going to live with her beloved Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A loved one is a treasure of the heart - Susan was always a loving and caring daughter and to lose her is like losing a piece of myself. The love that Susan gave me has never left me so I cling to the happy memories and let them heal my sorrowful heart - I was indeed blessed to have had such a precious gift of love. Three sorrowful years have passed and I trust that my great faith in the loving Jesus will continue to guide me through the years that lie ahead. Susan's loving memories surround me and embrace me; I hold them all in my heart for evermore. Rest in peace my beloved daughter. Your sorrowful mother, Connie. A Mass for Susan's eternal rest will be celebrated today at 6 p.m. at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex.

GERMAN - Dr LINO GERMAN. Three years gone, November 30, feast of St Andrew. Fondly remembered by his wife Maureen, children Ingrid, Karl and Nadya and their families. Tomorrow's 11.30 a.m. Mass at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal love and rest.

MIFSUD - OLGA. In loving memory of our beloved mother who passed away on November 29, 1967. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Diana, Gillian and Louis.

STRICKLAND - The Hon. MABEL STRICKLAND. On the 20th anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her great nephews Robert and Henry and all the other members of her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

STRICKLAND - The Hon. MABEL STRICKLAND. On the 20th anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by the directors, editors and staff of Allied Newspapers Limited and Progress Press Co. Ltd.

STRICKLAND - The Hon. MABEL STRICKLAND. On the 20th anniversary of her death. The Trustees of the Strickland Foundation. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral, Mdina, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

URRY - ĠUŻA, née Micallef, 1958. Unforgettable memories. Her children Joseph and Marie.

To whom it may concern

I, Simon Paul Hodges of Glemmtaler Landesstr. 298, Saalbach, Austria, intend to marry Debora Boras of the above address, at the Heimatshouse in Saalbach, on December 22, 2008. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should notify without delay the British High Commission, Whitehall Mansions, Ta' Xbiex.

Choral performance

The Collegium Musicum Choir and the University Vocal Ensemble directed by Dion Buhagiar and the University Chamber Orchestra directed by Hans Jurgen Nagel will be singing excerpts from George Frideric Handel's Messiah in aid of the Malta Hospice Movement.

The concert will be held at St John's Co-Cathedral, in Valletta on December 19 at 7.30 p.m.

Subsidised housing

Application forms and plans are now available for a new batch of 152 subsidised properties to be sold by the Housing Authority.

The 137 apartments and 15 maisonettes are situated in Birkirkara, Kirkop, Marsaxlokk, Mellieħa, Mġarr, Mrieħel, Mtarfa, Naxxar, Pembroke, Qawra, Tarxien, Żebbuġ, Żejtun, Żurrieq and Xewkija.

A three-bedroom unit is being sold for €91,786, a two-bedroom unit for €77,095 and a one-bedroom unit for €55,218. The price includes the 20 per cent government subsidy.

Applicants have to be over 21 years of age but over 18 if disabled or living in an institution. Single persons have to be over 28.

Applications and plans can be collected from the Housing Authority's offices in Malta and Gozo from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and noon until December 19. Representatives will be available to assist in completing the forms.

The forms will then be received at the same offices between January 5 and 16.

Best slogan

Maria Schranz has won the slogan competition for the Johnnie Walker Man of the Year with her entry Johnny Walker: Strides Of Excellence.

Ms Schranz, who submitted the winning slogan as part of her vote for Judge Giovanni Bonello, the as Johnnie Walker Man of the Year, has won an all-expenses paid trip and stay for two at the internationally-renowned Gleneagles luxury five-star spa hotel and golf resort in Scotland.

The competition was organised by M. Demajo (Wines and Spirits) Ltd, local distributors of Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky.

Lecture on Preti drawings

A public lecture on Drawings By Preti And Other Artists Working In Naples In The 17th Century by Chris Fischer, Keeper of Prints and Drawings at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, will be given on Wednesday at Lecture Hall LT1, University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq at 6 p.m. Art lovers are invited to attend. The lecture is organised by the Department of History of Art within the Faculty of Arts. For further information drop an e-mail to keith.sciberras@um.edu.mt.