Announcements

BORG. On December 17, TERESA neè Micallef, of Birkirkara, aged 76, widow of Saviour, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Alex, Joseph and Pierre and their wives, her sisters Frances and Stella, her grandchildren, her nephews, nieces and in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karen Grech Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza would be appreciated. God grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF - MARY, née Agius, aged 86, widow of Francis, passed away peacefully on December 15 at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Nancy and her husband Joe Caruana of Australia, Manuel of Canada, Monica and her husband Paul Harper of UK, Charles and his wife Jillian, her son-in-law Kenneth Wilcox, widower of Joele, Maryrose and her husband Brian Jones of UK, Maryanne and her husband Philip Godwin Portanier and Mathilde and her husband Joseph Vella of UK, nephews and nieces, especially Emily and Sr Calcedonia, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cousins and other relatives and friends, especially Mary McBride. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.15 p.m., followed by Mass at St Paul's Bay parish church at 3 p.m., followed by private burial at Burmarrad cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated.

MIFSUD. On December 16, RUDYARD, of Attard, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital at the age of 70. He leaves to mourn his loss his dedicated and beloved wife Antida neè Gili, his sons Norman and his wife Anne Marie, Pierre and his wife Natalya, his brothers Louis and his wife Mary, Edwin of Australia and his wife Edith, Edward and his wife Gemma, his sisters-in-law Margaret widow of Lino, Marlene widow of Hector, Eileen widow of Richard, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Friday at 2.30 pm, for Mass praesente cadavere at St Mary's parish church, Attard at 3 p.m., followed by interment at Attard cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. The family regrets that they are unable to receive visitors.

SCHRANZ. On December 16, JOAN, aged 69, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters, Edward and Renate, Richard and Monica, Albert and Brenda, Maryanne and Gerald Axisa, Catherine and Frank Falzon, Joseph and Monica, and Austin, her nephews and nieces, Eric, Carol, Chris, Martin and Corinne, Helga and Edward, Mark and Debbie, Deborah and David, Alexandra and Kristina, Joanna and Eric, Karen, Edward and Diane, Erika, Karl, Stephanie, and Christian, her great nephews and nieces, Lisa, Philip, Gavin, Sean, Kian, Sarah, Miguel, Chelsea, Matthew, Naomi, Jessica, Kenneth, and Rory, her aunts Lizzie and Josephine Camilleri, her many cousins, Daphne Mangion, Beryl and Alex Palmier, other relatives and friends. Funeral leaves St Philip's hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Tigné, Sliema, 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 Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, and Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - Tomorrow, December 19, being the 'Trigesima Die' of WALTER (Watty) ATTARD, the 6.30 p.m. Mass at the Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

BONNICI. In loving memory of GEORGE, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Theresa, his children Monica, Georgette, Pierre and Liliana, in-laws, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

ELLUL SULLIVAN - VIRGINIA. Loving and unfading memories of our dearest mother, today the 58th anniversary of her death.

You lived your life
For those you loved
And those you loved remember.

Her sons and daughters.

PACE - OLIVER A. Dearest Ollie on the 22nd anniversary of your passing to a better place. Greatly missed by your family, Margaret, Joanne, Sandra, Michael, Victoria and Jennifer.

PELLEGRINI PETIT. In loving memory of our dear brother WALTER on the 28th anniversary of his death. His brothers and sister.

PISANI - ANTHONY. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the 29th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his daughter Marion, husband Albert and children.

SANT FOURNIER - DOLLY. Loving memories of a dear sister, today the first anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Fondly remembered with love. Peter and Diana, Alexia and Alex, Stephanie and Matthew.

SANT FOURNIER. Beautiful memories of my dearest sister DOLLY on the first anniversary of her demise. I think of you as living in the hearts of those you touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and you were loved so much. Stephanie and Albert.

SANT FOURNIER. In loving memory of our most special aunt DOLLY on the first anniversary of her death. So deeply loved, so sadly missed. Rowena and Trevor, Betta and John, Patrick and Dana.

SANT FOURNIER. Remembering our dearest sister DOLLY, today the first anniversary of her demise. Always remembered with love and sadly missed. Raphael and Pippa, Philip and Ninya.

SANT FOURNIER. Loving memories of my dearest DOLLY. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Stella.

SANT FOURNIER. In everlasting memory of DOLLY, today being the first anniversary of her death. Always remembered with deep affection by the staff of Philip Toledo Limited.

SANT FOURNIER - DOLLY. Treasured memories of a very precious friend on the first anniversary of her passing away. Never forgotten. Dorothy.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Christmas shutdown. Tomorrow last trading day, re-open Monday, January 5, 2009.

Personal

Mary Aldred wishes to thank her family and all her friends who expressed their sympathy and gave their support to give her courage to get through the hard days following the sad loss of her husband DEREK.

Satellite communications

The Malta Group of Professional Engineering Institutions will be holding a talk by Godfrey Vella on the benefits of using satellite communications to enable the use of conventional GSM telephony aboard ships. The presentation will take place at the Corinthia San Ġorġ Hotel, St Julians today at 6.15 p.m.

Crib in Birkirkara

A crib is on display at the Circolo San Ġwakkin, 71, Main Street, Birkirkara until January 4. The exhibition is open between 5 and 8.15 p.m. on weekdays and between 9.30 a.m. and noon and 5 and 8.15 p.m. on feast days and public holidays.

BMX competition

The BMX Association will be holding its Christmas competition at the BMX Complex Extreme Zone in Pembroke on Sunday at 3 p.m. Registration will be accepted until 2 p.m.