Announcements

AZZOPARDI. On January 29, CARMEN of Sliema, aged 66, passed away peacefully at home. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Professor Joe and his wife Marilise, her sisters Monica, Maryann and her wife Charles, her nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (upper gate). No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BORG BONELLO - On January 31 at Mater Dei Hospital, VIRGINIA, aged 86, passed away peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her daughter Maria and her husband Paul Falzon, her sons Benny and his wife Lilian and Fr Manwel, Augustinian, her brothers Nicholas and his wife Sunta and Carmelo, husband of the late Carmela, her husband's sisters Helen of Australia, Mary of Canada and sister-in-law Margaret, widow of Carmelo, her grandchildren Dr Mark Anthony Falzon, Annabelle Nickisch, Maximillian Borg Bonello and Claudine Coreschi, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Augustine's parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Holy Family Home, Naxxar, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

MIFSUD. On January 30, at Villa Messina, Rabat, PHYLLIS (NINNY), née Bonnici, widow of Michael, formerly of Pietà, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Edwin and his wife Mary, of Australia, Emma and her husband Emmanuel Azzopardi, Rose, widow of her son John, Henry and his wife Marcelle and Tony and his wife Jeanette, her grandchildren Ronald John, Louise Marie, Sandro, Michelle, Karl, David, Daniel, Noel, Reuben, Aaron and Rebecca, Kurt, Ryan and Dean, her great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said at Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia, today at 2 p.m. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be highly appreciated.

ZAMMIT. On January 30, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, MARY née Cutajar, aged 83, of Valletta, beloved wife of Carmelo, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She is deeply mourned by her sons Dr Michael Zammit and his wife Maria, Dr Ray Zammit and his wife Mariella, her beloved grandchildren Gabriel and Benjamin, Thomas and Klara, her brother Alfred Cutajar of the US, nephews, nieces, in-laws and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Paul's Shipwreck church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 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. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at St Mary's Ward at Zammit Clapp Hospital. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

APPS. In loving memory of ALFRED on the third anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers, much loved and remembered. His wife Carmen, sons Matthew and Conrad and his wife Jane, grandchildren Jessica, Emma, and Tom, family and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BELLIZZI - PAUL BELLIZZI, MBE. Treasured memories of our dear father on the anniversary of his passing away. Cecilia, Myriam, Dora, Tanya, Louis and their families.

BORG MERCIECA - GINA. Unfading memories of a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the second anniversary of her demise. Forever remembered with love and gratitude. Hugh and Pat, Michelle and Ivan and Mark and great-grandchildren.

BORG MERCIECA - GINA. Cherished memories of a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother on the second anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mona, Martin and Caroline, Rachel and Mark and great-grandchildren.

BUHAGIAR - COST. On the 13th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Yvonne, his daughters Stephanie and Maria, their husbands Stephen and Joe and his beloved grandchildren Nicola, Greta, Michael and Kristina. Rest in peace.

DARMANIN - CARMELO. Unfading memories of a loving husband on the 25th anniversary of his passing away. His wife Maria.

DARMANIN - CARMELO. In loving memory of dear uncle Carm on the 25th anniversary of his death. Tony and family.

DARMANIN. In loving memory of uncle CARM on the 25th anniversary of his death. Marina.

DARMANIN. Treasured memories of dear uncle CARM, today the 25th anniversary of his demise. Cora, Michael, Annamaria, Michela and Allan and Bettina.

DARMANIN - MAUD. Today the 14th anniversary of her passing away. Much loved and sadly missed. Her only daughter Anne.

FENECH. In loving memory of TARCISIO on the third anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Yvonne, his son Patrick and his wife Antoinette, his grandchildren Kurt and Lara, relatives and friends.

GLASS. In loving memory of ADRIAN on the eighth anniversary of his passing away. You are missed so very much and always in our thoughts and prayers. Your ever loving mother, brothers, sisters and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MAMO - SALVINO. In loving memory, on the 30th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by Albert, Helen, Vanessa and Mark. Rest in peace.

PAPAGIORCOPULO - CHARLES. In loving memory of a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 14th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by all his family. May God grant him eternal rest.

VELLA. In loving memory of Mro. SALVINO VELLA of Mellieħa, on the 27th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his children Violet, Joe and his wife Carmen and their children Noel, Charmaine and Claude.

VINCENTI. In loving memory of my dear mother MARIA STELLA who departed this life on February 2, 1984. Hilaire.

Da Nino Trattoria, Għargħur

Closed from today, open again on February 10. Phone 7928 7216.

Big Band concert

The Sliema Youth Big Band, conducted by Sigmund Mifsud, will present a concert of lively music at the University's Sir Temi Zammit Auditorium on February 9 at 8 p.m.

Singers Nadine Axisa, Daniel Cauchi (Big Band Brothers), Vittorio Gauci, Jessica Cachia and Ludwig Galea will interpret a number of popular songs and the band will perform versions of Verdi's Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore, Glenn Miller's American Patrol, Soul Bossa Nova, Zorba's Dance, Nino Rota's The Godfather Theme and a rock and roll medley, among others.

Tickets are obtainable from Aquamarina Dive Systems, Msida Road, Gżira, tel. 2131 7137; C&C Technik, Constitution Street, Mosta, tel.: 2142 3317/9942 4589; Sliema Philharmonic Society, 34, St Trophimus Street, Sliema, tel. 9944 2216/9940 7486 and ticket hotline 9944 3460.

Patrons are asked for a €10 donation.

Trenching works

Enemalta Corporation will be carrying out trenching works along the upper part of Sa Maison Road, Floriana, and Notre Dame Ditch, corner with Sa Maison Road, down from the police headquarters, from today until further notice. While this road will remain open to traffic, motorists are advised to proceed with caution.