Announcements

AQUILINA. On January 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, SIMONE, née Griscti, aged 52, surrounded by her loved ones and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreplaceable loss her children Lee and Elaine, Gail and Gag, her precious grandchildren Emma and Lea, her sisters Antoinette and Michael A. Clews, Carmen and Alfred Filletti and Jackie and Jude Cassar, Alex, her aunt Rose and Alfred Camoin, nephews and nieces, numerous relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Naxxar parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIFSUD. Suddenly, on January 17, ROSE, née Borg (midwife), of Victoria, Gozo, aged 46, went to meet the Lord. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Ġorġ, her sons Mario and Reno, her beloved parents Maria and Ġorġ, her in-laws, aunts and uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Republic Street, Victoria, today at 3.45 p.m. for St George's Basilica where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment at St Mary's Cemetery, Xewkija. No flowers by request but donations to the Arka Foundation, Għajnsielem, Gozo, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PREVI. On January 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGE of Paola, aged 62, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita, his children Ralph and Maria, his in-laws Maria and her husband Emanuel, Jimmy and his wife Lisa, Jane and her husband Charlie, Catherine and her husband Tony, Victor and his wife Rose, Gertie the widow of his brother Edward and his nephew Andre and nieces Pamela, Jacqueline, 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 Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Nazareth, Żejtun, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AGIUS. Please pray for our mother JANE who died 20 years ago today. So fondly remembered by her husband Peter and the families of her children Edith, Astrid, Dennis and Ingrid.

AGIUS-GILIBERT - CARMELO. Treasured memories of our dear father, especially today the 45th anniversary of his death. Gladys, Lina, Lilian and Marionne, daughter-in-law Heydi and their families.

BALDACCHINO - MARY. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, today the first anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by her husband Lawrence, her son Albert, daughter Lorraine, widow of Charles, her son Rhys, her daughter Doreen, wife of Victor, her sons Dylan and Owen and daughter Rebecca, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BALDACCHINO - MARY. Loving and treasured memories of a dear mother on the first anniversary of your passing away to a better life. Always in my thoughts mum, your son - always - Albert.

DARIN - ERIC, Ambassador (Ret.). In ever loving memory of a most beloved husband, much loved father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his passing. Always remembered and greatly missed by Naida, Daniele, Georgina, Antonia, Timmy, Francesca, Gianni.

GRECH. In loving memory of dear JENNIFER on the 16th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Ġorġ, Julian and Sarah.

GULIA - FRANK. In loving memory of our dear father on the 25th anniversary of his death. Antoinette, John, Simone, Walter and their families.

MICALLEF. In loving memory of JOYCE, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the first anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her family.

MICALLEF - JOYCE. Cherished memories of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the first anniversary of her demise. Her loving daughter Gladys, wife of Joe Debono and family. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

PORTELLI. Loving memories of our dear parents UGO and LILY whose anniversaries occur on January 22 and 31 respectively. Fondly remembered and always in our prayers. Maurice, Nadette, Albert, Alice and grandchildren.

RAGONESI - RENÉ. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 10th anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his wife Tania and his children Anita, André, Roberto and Joanna, Carlo and Sharon.

SHEPHARD. In loving memory of GEORGINA, née Griffiths who passed away on January 15, 1997, and WILLIAM, who passed away on January 22, 2000. Remembered with much love by their daughters Mary, and Lilian, widow of Lino Maistre, their grandchildren Bryan Maistre and his wife Jackie, Sharon and her husband Terry Maistre-Welsh, and John Maistre, and their great-grandchildren Georgina, Eunan, Carla, Luke, Jamie and Megan. Please remember them in your prayers.

SULLIVAN. Treasured memories of my father GEORGE (Il-Krane) who left us 11 years ago today.

THEUMA. Cherished and unfading memories of EDWIN 31 years from his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Terry, Céline, George, James, Cecilia, Edward, Matthias, Maja and Julian.

Generous bikers

The producers of the television programme On D Road will be donating €7,000 to SOS Animals, of which €2,562.84 were collected from the bikers that participated in a charity ride last month, €408.52 from shops, €3,296.70 donated via SMS and €731.94 from Borg Cardona Co. Ltd.

The motorcycle clubs that participated in the charity ride were Bike Boyz Malta, Rebel Riders, Nuts Motor Cycle Club, Raw Riders, Knights Motor Club, Historic Motorcycle Club, Riders Association Triumph and the Falcons Motorcycle Club.

String music

Classic guitarist Evan Plumpton will be playing a selection of works together with an ensemble of strings during the next concert in the Friday Evening Concert series, organised by Barocco Cultural Events. The concert will be held on January 30 at 7.30 p.m. at the Sagrestia Vault at Valletta Waterfront. Tickets, which cost €12, can be booked by calling the organiser on 7968 0952 or sending an e-mail at bookings@baroccomalta.com or by calling St James Cavalier on 2122 3200.

Helping hand

The Helping Hands Foundation has raised just over €20,000 through its Family Magazine and has donated them to Caritas. The 19th edition of the magazine was dedicated to Caritas and its services and highlighted the problems associated with drug abuse and its effects on both users and their families.

Carnival events

The Council for Culture and the Arts is compiling information on any events being held in the different localities for carnival. This should be sent to the attention of Isabelle Gatt at the council's offices at 230, Republic Street, Valletta, CMR 02, at isabellegatt@maltaculture.com or by fax on 2123 3902 by not later than January 30.

All about Solzhenitsyn

Russian novelist Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn will be the subject of an activity the Circolo Gozitano is holding tomorrow at 7 p.m. at 6, Sir Adrian Dingli Street, Victoria.

Motor controllers

The Group of Professional Engineering Institutions will be holding a talk by Jonathan Hughes and Martin Hollis on the reductions and conservation of energy usage in motor controllers today at 5.45 p.m. at the Corinthia Marina Hotel, St Julians.

Chamber music

The Denner Quartet will present a chamber music concert of Maltese works on January 30 at 8 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta. For bookings call 2122 3200.

St Paul's Bay concert

The St Paul's Bay local council will be holding a concert to mark the Pauline Year and the Shipwreck of St Paul. St Paul's Band Club, Sine Macula choir and tenor Joseph Aquilina will take part in the concert which will be held on February 9 at 7.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, in St Paul's Bay.

Trenching works

Vodafone will today be carrying out trenching works along Triq Dawret il-Gudja, Gudja, from the junction with Triq Ħal-Tarxien to the corner with Triq il-Gudja, until further notice. Traffic will not be affected.

Geographical Society AGM

The Geographical Society will be holding its annual general meeting on February 26 at 6.30 p.m. at the British Legion Hall in Melita Street, Valletta.