Announcements

BENCINI. With sadness we announce the peaceful passing away of Major GEORGE ALEXANDER on January 11, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Yvonne née Debono, his loving daughters Sandra and her husband Aldo Vella, Nella and Michael, his grandchildren Candace, Ilona, George, Jamie and his wife Kate and Jessica, his great grandchildren Jacob and his little angel Lara, his sisters Elsa, Liliana, Terry and her husband Maurice Lubrano, his sister-in-law Ermelinda Bezzina and his numerous nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. A special thank you to his much devoted carer Rhyan. The funeral Mass will take place today at 2 p.m. at the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, followed by interment in the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GRECH. On January 11, at Żejtun Home, JANE (GIOVANNA) GRECH, née Brockdorff, widow of Paul Grech, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Maria Dolores, Margaret and her husband Saviour, Antonia and her husband Charles, Paul and his wife Christine, Joseph and his wife Rose, Spiridione and his wife Carmen, Lucienne and her husband Raymond, her brother, sisters and their respective spouses, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces and other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Żejtun Home today at 1.45 p.m. for St Nicholas of Tolentine (Augustinian) church Tarxien where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CARUANA - MARY, née Borda, died January 12, 1968. Always remembered in our prayers. Her children Lilian and Rosemarie Sansone, daughter-in-law Iris and grandchildren.

CHETCUTI. In memory of PAUL on his 21st anniversary. Treasured memories of a dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather. Missed by his wife Josephine, sons Hector, Oliver and Paul, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

CONSIGLIO. In sweet remembrance of our dear father JOE, being the 18th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Lina, his four children Imelda, Vivienne, Emanuel and Aldo, their spouses, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Kindly remember him in your prayers.

DELICATA - DORIS. Cherished memories of a beloved mother on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children, their respective husbands and wives, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA - VICTORIA. Ever cherished memories of a beloved mother and grandmother gone to eternal rest 29 years ago today. Joe, Lina, Maryrose, Michael, Nadette, in-laws and grandchildren.

GATT. In ever loving memory of VICTORIA, a loving mother and grandmother, on the 20th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by Charles and Mary Ann, Andrew, Suzanne and John.

IZZO - LILY. Unfading memories of a beloved and devoted mother on the 12th anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF GRIMAUD - GLADYS. Lovingly remembered and forever missed even after 15 years. Marie Anne, Etienne, their families and your sister Therese.

REFALO - LAURA. In ever loving memory of our dearest mother who passed away 10 years ago. Always in our thoughts and sadly missed by Michael, Mary, John and families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

STAFRACE - VICTOR. Unfading memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 10th anniversary of his passing away. Josie and Suzanne, Odette and Patrick and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Future of marriage

Harry Benson, founder of the Bristol Community Family Trust, together with Fr Paul Galea, lecturer in pastoral psychology at the university, will be addressing a national conference on the future of marriage.

The conference, organised by the Diocesan Family Commission, Cana Movement and Caritas, will take place on February 7 between 9 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. at the St Agatha Auditorium in Rabat.

Members of Parliament Edwin Vassallo and Justyne Caruana will also be participating and Archbishop Paul Cremona will be closing off the conference.

Archaeology lecturers

The Archaeological Society of Malta will be holding two lectures by Prof. Anthony Harding, from the University of Exeter. The first lecture, War in the Bronze Age, will be held on Wednesday, January 21 at 6 p.m. at the Palazzo de la Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta. The second lecture, Bronze Age Salt: Recovering A Lost Commodity, will be held on Thursday, January 22 at 10 a.m. at the Archaeology Centre on the University campus, Msida.

The public is welcome to attend both lectures. Further information is available at: www.archsoc.org.mt

First aid course

The Red Cross will be holding a 14-hour-long basic first aid course, consisting of both theory and practical sessions. This will take place at Boffa Hospital, Floriana, on January 27 and 29 and on February 3 and 5 between 5 and 8.30 p.m.

Participation costs €33 and those interested are asked to send an e-mail to mrc1courses@gmail.com. A certificate valid for three years will be issued upon completion.