Announcements

AZZOPARDI. On December 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTONIA, aged 92, of Rabat, residing at Villa Messina, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her daughter Vivienne and her husband Lino Spiteri, her daughter Pauline and her partner John Micallef, her sister Rose Demicoli, her sister-in-law Christine Azzopardi, her grandchildren Noelle, Bertrand, Lara and Lincoln and their partners, her great-grandchildren Valentina, Matthias, Andrea, Zachary, Jake, Samara and Jade, other relatives and friends - RIP. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at Ta' Giesu church, Rabat, at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

BORG GUSMAN. On December 19, at St Bernardette Hostel, Melbourne, Australia, JOSEPH aged 84, originally from Paola, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss nephews and nieces and their families in Malta, Australia and Sweden. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEBATTISTA, on December 22, CARMEN née Grima, aged 63, passed away peacefully at her residence in Mosta. She will be greatly missed by her husband Michael, her daughters Ilenya and Jacqueline wife of Keith Gauci and baby Judith, her sister Mary Lourdes, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said at Mosta Rotunda today at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by special request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home.

SACCO. On December 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELINA (Lina) of Sliema, widow of Paul, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children, Renè and his wife Angela, Yvonne and her husband John Frendo, Marlene, widow of Joe Baldacchino, Mary Rose, widow of Paul Micallef and Martin and his wife Carmen, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Mary residing in Australia, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 9.30 a.m. at St Gregory parish church, Sliema, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BONELLO - JOHN. Today the 31st anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his son Alan and his wife Patricia, his son Adrian and his wife Sylvana and their children Suzannah and John. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

BORG - MOLLY, née Parnis England. In ever loving memory of our dearest Molly on the 12th anniversary of her passing. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Anthony and Bukurie, Anne and Herbert, Nathalie, and Matthew. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BUGEJA - VINCENT. Treasured memories of a dearly missed husband, father and grandfather who passed away to a better place seven years ago today. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Frances, Katya, Kevin, Martina and Francesco, Karen and Jean Pierre. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Ta' l-Ibrag parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.

BUGEJA. In loving memory of our dear father, Chev. VINCENT BUGEJA, on the seventh anniversary of his demise.
Even though you've passed away
In front of our sad eyes
You're in our hearts
And minds all the time.
Seven years have gone since then
But the pain of missing you
Will never end.
You will always be our hero. Till we meet again, we love you daddy. Katya and Karen.

BUGEJA - VINCENT. Treasured memories of a dear brother-in-law and uncle, especially today the seventh anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten. Rose and Benny, Sandra and Steve, James and Lydia.

BUGEJA - Chev. VINCENT BUGEJA. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear friend who went to meet the Risen Lord seven years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and family.

CASSAR SAID - SELINA. Today the 15th anniversary of her demise.
Dear Selina,
Not a single day goes by
Without a thought of you
And it brings joy recalling
Little things you used to say or do

You've grown from child to adult
In what seems so short a while
Although you are no longer here
We still love you so much.
And still today you warm our hearts
With just a thought of you.
Love you forever. Your parents, your brothers, sisters and their families. All Masses said at St Julians and Ta' l-Ibrag parish churches on the following dates will be offered for the repose of her soul: today at 6.30 p.m., tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. and midnight, December 25 at 11 a.m., December 31 at 6.30 p.m., January 1 at 11 a.m.

CHETCUTI BONAVITA - JANE. On the 31st anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her sons Joe and Noel, their respective wives Carol and Miriam, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

CINI PORTANIER - DORIS. In loving memory of a dear mother, today being the 11th anniversary of her death. Deeply missed and fondly remembered by her son, daughters, grandchildren and in-laws. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CONTI - JOSEPH M. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved husband and father who joined the Lord eight years ago. Forever in our thoughts and especially at this time of year. Deeply missed by his wife Rose, his children Miriam and Natal, Edwin, Mavis and Willie, Josianne and Martin and his angels Julia, Jacob, Andrew, Abby and Matthew. Praise the Lord!

DE BRINCAT. Treasured memories of FRANCIS, a beloved father, today the 54th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

FARRUGIA - JOSEPH FARRUGIA, B.Sc., BE&A, A&CE. Loving and treasured memories, on the 11th anniversary of his death. So sadly missed by his daughters Gillian, Monica, Anne and Louise, his sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always in our prayers.

GAUCI. Cherished memories of PAUL, a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 20th anniversary of his demise. His children Ron, Mary, Lucy, Carmen, Frances, and Guido, their spouses and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PRECA - VIOLET. Loving, cherished and unfading memories, today the eighth anniversary of her demise. Forever in our hearts. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters and their families. May the Lord grant her eternal rest. Masses said today at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

THOMAS - DAVID GWYNNE, 23.12.'97. Lovingly remembered and always missed by all his family. May God grant him eternal rest.

TORPIANO. In memory of our beloved auntie MARY, today the first anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Her nieces Marcelline Cuschieri, Suzanne Abela, Sandra and Doreen Clarke.

WELLS - JOHN. In loving memory of our dearest dad on the 21st anniversary of his death. Merciful Jesus, grant him eternal rest. Mary Ann and George.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Closed for Christmas holidays. Re-open Monday, January 5, 2009.

Christmas in San Lawrenz

The village of San Lawrenz will be transformed into a live Bible story tomorrow, Christmas Eve, when the 39th Christmas pageant of the village will be held. The representation involves the participation of nearly half the population of San Lawrenz who take part in the re-enactment that starts at 8.30 p.m. in the parish square.

Australian High Commission

The Australian High Commission, Ta' Xbiex, will be closed between tomorrow and Friday and on December 31 and January 1 and 2.

Mosta exhibition

The Mosta Philanthropic Talent Group is holding a Christmas exhibition at the National Cultural Centre, Ir-Razzett Tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Wied il-Ghasel Street, Mosta, until January 4. Doors are open between 6 and 9 p.m. on weekdays and between 9.30 a.m. and noon and 6 and 9 p.m. on Sundays and public holidays.

Cribs on display

An exhibition of cribs by Rosalino and Ignatius Saliba is mounted at La Rosa Mansions, Garage C, Good Shepherd Avenue, Balzan, until January 4. The exhibition is open between 5 and 8 p.m. on weekdays and between 10 a.m. and noon and 5 and 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.