Announcements

BRIFFA. On December 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Birkirkara (ex-Assistant Band Master, Duke of Connaught Band Club, Birkirkara, and ex-clarinetist), aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters and brother, Beatrice and her husband Alfred Napier, Mary and her husband John Laudi, Gemma and her husband Arthur Vassallo, Eileen and her husband Manuel Abela, Albert and his wife Jane, Rita and Frank Giordmaina Medici, his aunt Carmen Parnis, nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. On December 8, LILIAN, née Church, aged 80, widow of Louis, passed away peacefully at St James Capua Court Residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Ray and his wife Odette, her daughters Valerie and Pamela, her grandchildren Petra, Justine and Karl, her sister Maria, her brother Henry and his wife Lina, her sisters-in-law Antida Church and Edmea Camilleri, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2.15 p.m. at Lija parish church followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Eden Foundation, Bulebel, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA. On December 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE of Sliema, aged 76, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Raymond and Clemente, her brothers Charlie and Johnny, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 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 her eternal rest.

MIFSUD. On December 8, at Msida Home, EMMANUEL of Ħamrun, aged 89, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, Mary and her husband GiomBattista Gabriele, Joseph and his wife Tessie, Saviour and his wife Dorothy, Anna and her husband Mario Abela, Marthese and her husband Carmelo Farrugia, Victor and his wife Marisa, Rita and her husband Gaetano Conti, Paul and his wife Anna Marie, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Sorrows chapel, Farsons Street, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 3 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

MIFSUD. On December 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, RENO of Mosta, aged 50, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Stella, his daughters Maria and her boyfriend Joseph, Nadia, Lorna and Chantelle, his mother Carmena, his sisters and brothers, Vivian, widow of Walter Muscat, Mary and her husband Lino Camilleri, Iris, widow of Joe Psaila, Annie and her husband Paul Vassallo, Albert and his wife Mary, Joey and his wife Gracie, Helen and her husband Sunny Galea, Marthese and her husband Frans Caruana, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.45 p.m. for Mosta Rotunda, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.15 p.m., followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

A Mass for the repose of the soul of JOHN J. BORG, on the third anniversary of his death, will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Publius parish church, Floriana. The attendance of relatives and friends would be appreciated.

In Memoriam

BORG - JOHN J. Loving memories of a dear brother, today the third anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Fondly remembered and sadly missed. George, Antoinette and family. A prayer is solicited.

BUGEJA - ELENA. In treasured memory of a dearest mother and grandmother, today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Always remembered with love and gratitude. Charles, Philip, Joe and their respective families.

CAMILLERI. Remembering our dearest auntie LINA on the third anniversary of her death. Alex, May, Kevin, Mark and Pierre and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEBATTISTA. In loving memory of LUCY, a beloved wife, today the first anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her husband Publius, brothers, sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Rita chapel, St Julians. The presence of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated. Dear Lord, grant her eternal peace.

DEBONO - Magistrate Dr JOSEPH DEBONO. Treasured and unfading memories of our dear uncle on the 14th anniversary of his death. His nephews and nieces and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEGIORGIO - DENNIS. In loving memory, on the third anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Helen, his daughters, Victoria, Theresa, Lucienne, Denise, Helen, and his grandchildren.

FENECH. In ever loving memory of my dear mother VIOLET (Vollie), tomorrow being the sixth anniversary of her demise. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 8.15 at St Patrick's, Sliema. Always in my thoughts and prayers - Rosette.

GAUCI - JOHN. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the sixth anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by all his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GRECH - JOE. In loving memory of my dear brother on the 78th anniversary of his death. Always in my prayers. Lillian.

MUSCAT - Dr PAUL MUSCAT, MD. Cherished memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the sixth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Phyllis, his children Robert, Mariza, David, Sandra and Simon, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MUSCAT. In memory of our dear brother-in-law, Dr PAUL MUSCAT, MD. Lovingly remembered by his in-laws and their families.

SCOTTO - FELIX, a beloved husband and father, on the third anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Sheila and his children Marco and Ke, Stefan, and Valerie.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Christmas shutdown. Last trading day Friday, December 19, 2008, re-open, Monday, January 5, 2009.

Talk on sculpture

Sculptor Joseph Casha will be delivering a presentation on the development of British and Maltese sculpture tomorrow at the School of Art at 106, Old Bakery Street, Valletta at 6 p.m.

To book a seat call the school head, Joseph Micallef, on 2123 4351 or Mr Casha on 2141 5398 or send an e-mail to josephcasha@onvol.net.

Kit Kat competition

Elaine Camilleri has won a €500 voucher from clothes shop Esprit courtesy of Nestle's Kit Kat Senses competition, the latest addition to the Kit Kat range of products. The award was presented by Bay Radio morning breakfast show presenters Jonathan Abel and Elinor Barbara.

Choral concert in aid of hospice

The Collegium Musicum Choir, St John's Co-Cathedral's resident choir, will be giving a concert in aid of the Hospice Movement at the co-cathedral on December 19 at 7.30 p.m. Entrance is free, but any donations collected will go towards the hospice.

Sliema bazaar

A bazaar will be held at the Sliema Band Club, situated in front of the Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, on Saturday and Sunday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Literary evening

The literary group Vers Agħtini and the Vittoriosa council will be holding a literary evening at Couvre Porte Hall, Vittoriosa, on Friday between 6.30 and 8.30 p.m.

Concert at Balzan

Soprano Marita Bezzina and tenor Aldo Busuttil will be singing at the annual vocal and instrumental concert at the Balzan parish church on Sunday at 7 p.m. The concert will feature a variety of classical arias and traditional Christmas carol music. They will be accompanied by three prominent musicians, James Zammit (violin), Gilmour Peplow (cello) and Lydia Buttigieg (musical director, pianist and harpist). Entrance is free.