Announcements

Mr PETER CALLEJA and Miss MORAG GRAY BANNERMAN
The marriage took place on January 7, 1984 at St Edward's College chapel, Cottonera. Fr Henry Muscat, OCD, officiated. God bless you both, your son Paul.

Obituary

ATTARD, on January 6, at Casa Leone St Julians, CHARLES, aged 93 years, widower of Mary née Borg, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Joe and his wife Edith, his daughter Lina and her husband John Bonnici, his grandchildren Roseanne Bonnici, Kevin Attard and his wife Stephanie, Mark Bonnici and his wife Veronica, Jason Attard and his wife Ulia, David Bonnici, Elaine and her husband Paul Fava, his sisters-in-law Olympia Attard and Maria Borg, his great-grandchildren Kurt, Gail, Adam, Nicolai, Diane and Luke, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Leone today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of the Sacred Heart parish church in Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi would be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DIMECH. On January 6, Reverend Monsignor John, of Victoria, Gozo, aged 86, Conventual Chaplain Grand Cross "Ad Honorem" S.M.O.M., Cap.Di S.S., Honorary Canon of the Chapter of St. George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo and Honorary Canon of the Chapter of St. Paul's Shipwreck Collegiate Church, Valletta, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Teresa, his brother Joe and his wife Marisa and their children Enzo, Antonella, Paul, Annamaria, Kristen and Francesca, their respective spouses, grand nephews and grand nieces. The funeral leaves the Chapel of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Victoria, on Friday, January 9, at 3.30 p.m. for St George's Basilica, Victoria, where mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m. Donations to the Arka Foundation will be appreciated.

MICALLEF. On January 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, RENALD, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Simona and her husband Anthony, his son Colin and his wife Judith, his grandchildren Matthew, Andrew, Keith and Nicola, his brothers Joe and his wife Nanette, Maurice and his wife Carmelina and his sister-in-law Doris, in-laws, relatives and many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, or to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated.

POST. On January 3, in Rochester, USA, ODA, née Savona, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her devoted husband Robert, her children and grandchildren, her brother Carl and his wife Vera, her sister Polly and her husband Albert, her nephews and nieces and her many friends in Malta. The funeral is taking place in Rochester.

SPITERI. On January 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAULINE, aged 84, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters, Josephine and her husband Emanuel Sant with whom she used to live with, Karmenu and his wife Giovanna, Rita widow of her brother Indri, Nardu and his wife Maureen, residing in Australia, her nephews and nieces Joe and his wife Carmen, Andreana and her husband Tony, Edgar and his wife Joan, Anna and her husband John, Michael and his wife Deborah, Tarcisio and his wife Rose, Tereża and her husband Patrick, and Sister Miriam of the Franciscan Order residing in Australia, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends among whom are members of the choir of Sacro Cuor in Sliema. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, 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 the Missions in Brazil and Radju Marija, will be greatly appreciated.

ZAMMIT. On January 6, at her residence in Swieqi, ROSE (aka LUCY) widow of Charles, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her five daughters Margaret, Eileen and her husband Silvano Rebecchi, Sandra and her husband Mario Attard, Stephanie, Suzanne and her husband John Ellul Vincenti, her beloved grandchildren, who meant the world to her - Peter, Sean, Miguel, Daniel, Julian, Rebecca and Bettina, together with all her brothers and sisters - Celestina, widow of George Mizzi, Violet, widow of her brother Remig Farrugia, Ronnie Farrell and his wife Juanita, Sunnie Farrell and his wife Anna, Violet and her husband Joseph Depares, Tessie and her husband Bert Hilhorst, John Farrugia and his wife Jill, Orae and her husband Cyrus Hiester, her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Josephine, wife of Anthony Zammit, Marie Louise, widow of John Zammit, Saviour Zammit and Catherine Zammit, her nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her residence today at 2.15 p.m. for The Immaculate Conception parish church at Ta' l-Ibraġġ, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m. followed by burial at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest in your everlasting presence. "Your race is run, your rest you've won.".

ZAMMIT. On January 6, at Karin Grech Hospital, Guardamangia, VIOLET, née Vella, widow of Charles, at the venerable age of 97, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her son Hugh and his wife Monica, Richard, widower of Rose, his partner Josephine, Yvonne and her husband Giovanni, Anna and her husband Alfred Borg, Tony and his wife Vicky, her sister Adelina and her brother Frans and his wife Mary residing in Canada, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital tomorrow at 8.45 a.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ABELA. In loving memory of CARMELINA, née Portelli, on the 19th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

COPPINI - ROSE. Loving memories of a dear mother and grandmother, today the 10th anniversary of her demise.

Our thoughts of you
Still bring a tear
A silent wish
That you were here.
You left a place
No one can fill.
We love you mum
And always will.

Forever loved and sadly missed by Ivan and Shirley, Marcel and Pat, Mark and Angele and Luke and Marthese, and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

COPPINI - ROSE, née Schembri. In loving memory of our dear sister on the 10th anniversary of her death. Her brother and sisters.

DEPIRO GOURGION - DORIS. In ever loving memory of a dear and caring sister and aunt on the third anniversary of her passing away. Very sadly missed by her sisters Connie and May, brother Joe, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant her eternal rest. A Mass in her memory shall be celebrated at the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, today at 6 p.m.

LAFERLA - MARY, 7.1.1984. Fondly remembered by her sons and daughters.

MARGUERAT - SALVINA, 7.1.'99. Treasured memories of our loving mother.

A generous heart,
A gentle soul
Kind and caring too
Not everyone is lucky enough
To have a wonderful
Mother like you.

All your children.

NAUDI. In loving memory of MONICA on her 10th anniversary today.

What is a mum?
It's the good advice, the helping hand,
The words of comfort, too.
It's all the warm and thoughtful things
She took the time to do...
It's all the little gifts of love she gave
Throughout a busy day
That makes our Mum far more dear
Than any words can say.
We never can repay you, Mum,
For all the things you've done,
We can only share the love you gave us,
For each and every one!

Always in the thoughts and prayers of her three sons, Malcolm and Cecilia, Steven and Josette, and James and Marcella, and her eight grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.

PACE. Treasured memories of JOSEPH M., a dear father and grandfather, on the 39th anniversary of his death. Mina, Tony, Elaine and Sarah.

PACE - MARY and EDWARD. Unfading memories of my parents. Vanna and family.

SAID. In loving memory of MARY, today the 24th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by John and all the family.

SAMMUT - CARMELO. In memory of a caring husband, father, grandfather and brother on the second anniversary of his demise. Forever in the thoughts and prayers of his wife Miriam, Mgr Victor Grech, his children Marthèse and Charles, their spouses, grandchildren, his sisters and family. May he rest in peace.

SMITH - JACK. In everlasting memory of our dear father who passed away 43 years ago. Fondly remembered by his wife Hilda, sons Godfrey, Dennis, Christopher and daughters-in-law. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

STELLINI. In loving memory and grateful remembrance of a dear father and nannu, JOSEPH, today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alexander, JoAnna, Gianfranco and Nicky, Roberta and Michele.

ULLO. Loving memories of our dear parents LENA and EDDIE whose anniversaries occur on January 6 and February 13 respectively. Deeply missed by Mary, Josephine and Elizabeth.

VELLA. In ever loving memory of THERESA, today the 10th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children Monica and her husband Paul, Joseph and his wife Rita and Elizabeth; and grandsons Jeremy and his wife Marion, James, Simon, John and Thomas.

XERRI - LEWIS. Cherished memories of our father on the 33rd anniversary of his death. His sons, daughters and their families.

Local council meeting

Balzan - 5 p.m.

Cholera lecture

Saviour Pisani will deliver a lecture on the cholera epidemic of 1837 and its social, political and economic effects at the Centro Cultural Hispano-Maltes at Mikiel A. Vassalli Street, Valletta, on Friday at 6.30 p.m. For more information phone 2133 8997/2141 6669.

Half-day retreat

The Centre of Ignatian Spirituality will host a reflection on how to pray using the imagination at the Mount St Joseph Retreat House, Mosta on January 17 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Lunch will be served. To book, either phone 2141 6916 between 8.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. or send an e-mail to info@mtsjoseph.org.

Karaoke evening

The Pinto Band Club will put on an evening of karaoke at its premises in St Sebastian Street, Qormi on January 17 from 8 p.m. Entrance is free. For more information send an e-mail to qalbisti@gmail.com.