Tuesday, 13th January 2009

Announcements

Obituary

CASSAR. On January 11, ROSY, widow of Carmel, aged 95, passed away peacefully at Apap Institute, Sta Venera. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Gertie and her husband Rene, her sons Paul and his wife Miriam, Alfred and his wife Connie, Albert and his wife Mariella, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said at the new Sta Venera parish church, St Joseph High Road, Sta Venera, on Friday, January 16, at 2 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Apap Institute, Sta Venera, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA. On January 12, at his residence in Ħamrun, EMMANUEL, of Ħamrun, aged 92, passed away peacefully, comforted the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Violet, Sr M. Skolastika Galea (O.S.B.), Sunny and his wife Sylvia, Freddie and his wife Emily, his grandchildren Pamela and her husband Karl, Allmark, Sharon and her husband Enrico Migliore, Corinne and her husband Mark Vassallo, Daren, Rona and Shana, his great-grandchildren Angelo and Benjamin, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leave his residence in Ħamrun, today at 8.30 a.m. for St Cajetan parish church, 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 Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SANT. On January 11, JOSEPH, of Paola, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, aged 78, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mabel née Demajo, his sons Raymond and his wife Mariella, Mario and his wife Lydia, his grandchildren Anthony, Stephanie, Gaby, Jean Karl, Liam, Gail, his brothers and sisters, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCHEMBRI. On January 12, at the Floriana Capuchin Friary, FR ALEXANDER SCHEMBRI OFM Cap., passed away peacefully, aged 80. He leaves to mourn his loss the Franciscan Capuchin Friars, especially his brother Fr Peter Paul Schembri OFM Cap, his brother Gużi and his wife Concetta, his sister Mary and her husband Gejtu, nephews and nieces and other relatives - R.I.P. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at the Floriana Capuchin church at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

WOODS - JEAN MARGARET, of Qala, Gozo and of Pudsey (West Yorkshire) in hospital in Ipswich, England, on January 9, following a short illness. Sadly missed. Peter Morris and all her friends in Gozo and Malta.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the 11th anniversary of the death of LILY PACE, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated at 6.30 p.m. at Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BAJADA - ANTOINE. Loving memories, today the anniversary of his passing away. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His wife.

BONELLO. In ever loving memory of our dearest father ARTHUR, today the 52nd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rosie and Margot.

CIANTAR. In loving memory of my father EFFIE, especially today the 36th anniversary of his demise. Pierre.

CILIA LA CORTE - HELEN, née Zammit Tabona. Evergreen memories of a beloved wife and mother on the 20th anniversary of her death. John, Mark and Paul.

CURMI - ANTHONY. Treasured memories of a special father and grandfather on the 22nd anniversary of his death. Deeply mourned by his children Denis and Carol and family. Rest in peace Dad.

DEPARES - CHARLES. Today being the sixth anniversary of his death. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 6 p.m. at the Ursuline Creche Chapel, Sliema.

ELLUL - FRANK. In loving memory of our dearest brother, today the second anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his sisters Marion (Sister Albert), Bernadette and her husband Rick Al-Hariri and family. Treasure him Lord, in Your garden of peace.

GRISCTI - MAY. In loving memory of a loving wife, mother and grandmother, today the second anniversary of her demise. A prayer is solicited.

MERCIECA. In ever loving memory of our dear father JOSEPH being the 32nd anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his daughters Tanya, Maria and husband Mario, grandchildren and great-granddaugher.

MICALLEF. Treasured memories of our dear ANTONIA on the first anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed and never forgotten by her husband Vincent, her children Teresa, Ninette, Jane, Joe, Mario, Dominic and their families.

PIROTTA. Treasured and unfading memories of our dear JOSEPH who passed away on January 13, 1994. Sadly missed and never forgotten by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

PISANI - CARMEN, called by the Lord three years ago today. So much loved and so sadly missed by her husband Thomas, her son Claudio and his wife Marcelle and her grandchildren Hayden and Russell. Lord, please grant her eternal rest. The Lord said, "He who believes in me - though be dead - shall live".

SULLIVAN - GODFREY. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather today being the sixth anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his dearest wife Therese, his son Timmy and his wife Arienne, his daughters Benna and her husband George Cachia, Pippa and her husband Raphael Toledo and Paula and her husband Paul Camilleri and his beloved grandchildren. The 6.30 p.m. Mass said today at St Julians Parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. Always in our hearts and prayers. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

TABONE - ANGIOLINA. In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the twelfth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Carmen and her husband Joe, Vincent, Edwin and his wife Edith, Joe and his wife Sharon, Rose Mary, Louis and his wife Marthese, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

TABONE. In loving memory of our father JOE and brother MICHAEL on the anniversary of their death. Anne, Clare and Tancred.

Bank offer to farmers

Bank of Valletta has launched a new financial package that will support agricultural and rural development projects eligible for EU funding.

The package is aimed at part-time and full-time farmers, as well as producer and network organisations.

Those applying for EU Structural Funds will receive reimbursements for a substantial amount of their costs from the EU and the government. The remaining outlay may be financed by the customer through bridge and co-financing, which is an area of expertise that BOV is making available to the sector.

The bank will be covering up to 85 per cent of the total costs through bridge financing and co-financing opportunities, thereby helping to alleviate possible cash flow problems.

Property expo

HSBC is sponsoring the first edition of the Malta Property Expo to be held between February 27 and March 1 at the Malta Fairs and Convention Centre in Ta' Qali.

This exhibition will be spread over more than 6,500 square metres of space and is aimed at boosting property sales as developers, estate agents and other stakeholders in the industry present their products and services under one roof.

Philately meeting

The Bank of Valletta Philately Club will be holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia, near the parish priest's office, today at 6 p.m. Stamp collectors are invited. For enquires call 7931 5509.