AMATO-GAUCI. On February 4, EDGAR, aged 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by his beloved wife Marie Rome, née Camilleri, his daughters Romina and her husband William Martin, Bettina, his son Jon and his wife Anita, his dearest grandchildren Michael, Andie, Nicky, Beppe and Timmy, his brother Cecil, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibraġ where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive any visitors.
AXISA. On February 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAULINE, of Zejtun, aged 94. Much loved mother and grandmother. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her only daughter Marina and her husband Joseph, her cherished grandchildren Cerise and Michel, besides other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for St Catherine parish church, Żejtun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Missionary sisters of Jesus of Nazareth institute, Żejtun, would be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home.
BEZZINA. On February 5, ANTHONY, of Rabat, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, aged 70, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Connie, his sons Max and his wife Renia, and Jonathan and his wife Cinzia, his sister Carmen and her husband David Sultana, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. to St Paul's collegiate church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at St Margaret Cemetery, Rabat.
CAMILLERI. On February 5, at St Vincent De Paul residence, Joseph of Attard residing at Paola (ex Air Traffic Controller IAL Luqa), aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carrie, his children Antoinette and her husband Silvio Galea, Alfred and his wife Imelda, Carmelo and his wife Phyllis, his grandchildren Fr Martin Galea MSSP, Michelle and her husband Anton Vella, Vanessa and her husband Carl Camilleri, Fiorella and her fiancé Alex, Ryan, Lara and her fiancé Alex, his sisters Rita and her husband Paul and Sonia, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent De Paul residence tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to the Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.
ELLIS. On February 4, at Villa Messina, Rabat, JOHN, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church, leaving to mourn his great loss, his wife Mary, née Debono, his daughter Elizabeth and her husband Giovanni Scilio, his son Ian and his wife Rita, his grandchildren Salvatore, Marco, Luisa, Richard and Tim and their respective spouses, his great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law Lilian Micallef Eynaud, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRECH. On January 22, in London, MARY, née Azzopardi, of Żebbuġ, widow of Philip, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe and his wife Isobel, Carmen, Philip and his wife Pamela, Paul and his wife Marian, Mary and her husband Iain and Joan and her partner George, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.15 a.m. for Żebbuġ parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 7.45 a.m., followed by interment at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Żebbuġ. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GAMBINA. On February 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, LILIAN née Azzopardi, aged 89, widow of John, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her children Edgar, Paul and his wife Josette, John and his wife Mariella, Antonella and her husband Anthony Bernard, her beloved grandchildren and great- grandchildren, her brothers Joe and his wife Mary and Anton, her nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 2 p.m. at St Julian's parish church followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May God grant her eternal rest.
HAMILTON - EILEEN, widow of Major Stuart Hamilton and Dame of the Order of St Lazarus, on February 1, at Casa Antonia, Balzan. Deeply mourned by all who loved her. The funeral takes place on Monday, 9, leaving Casa Antonia at 9.45 a.m. with Mass being celebrated at 10.30 a.m. at the St Lawrence Cemetery chapel, Vittoriosa. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ORSINI. On February 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, VICTORIA, née Grech, aged 77, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Silvio, her daughters Marthese, wife of Joe Magro, and Jennifer, wife of Joe Cefai, her daughter-in-law Jacqueline, her grandchildren Luke, Daniel, Graziella, Jessica, Esther and Lawrence, her brother Emmanuel and his wife Maria, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PIZZUTO. On February 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, GERALD, aged 78, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rosemarie, née Pace, his children Cecilia and her husband Malcolm J. Naudi, David and Romina, and Andrew and his wife Angèle, his grandchildren Sam, Thomas, Rebecca, Paula, Camille, Julian, Alexia and Alison, his sister Lina and her husband Ronald Pace, his in-laws Marcelle and her husband John Ganado, Alfred and his wife Grace, and Philip Bonello, widower of Carmen, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment in the family chapel at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TORPIANO. On February 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY (Tottie), aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved wife Lilian, née Zrinzo, his much loved children Edward (Floriana councillor) and his wife Grace, Silvana and her husband Victor Azzopardi, Denise and her husband Henry Copperstone, Angela and her husband Joseph Gingell, Antoine and his wife Jayne, his adored grandchildren Veronica, Daniel, David, Jeremy, James, Jonathan, Timothy, Janine, Daniela and Lilia, his brother John, his sisters Tessie Fabri, Yvonne and Gerard Clarke, and his in-laws Winifred and Antoinette, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends, especially those at St Barbara church. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Augustine parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive any visitors.Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
Tomorrow being the third anniversary of the passing away of EVELYN MIFSUD, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 9 a.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema. Fondly remembered by her children Ronald, Norman and Derek and their respective families. May God grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AZZOPARDI - SAVIOUR. On the second anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Theresa, his children Thomas, Marlene, Ray, René and Joe, spouses, grandchildren and great-granddaughter, relatives and friends. Always in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest blissfully in the Lord.
CAMILLERI - CARMEN, née Rizzo. Today being the 10th anniversary of her passing. Fondly remembered by her daughters Simone and Thelma, her sons-in-law, her grandchildren and her in-laws. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD. In loving memory of ANTONIA, today the first anniversary of her demise. Always loved and deeply missed by her husband Carmel, her daughters Monica, Miriam and her husband Aurelio, and Melda, her precious grandchildren Tiziana, Alexia and Johann, relatives and friends. Masses for the repose of her soul are being said today at 7 a.m. at St Mary's parish church (knisja l-qadima), Birkirkara, and at 6 p.m. at San Ġwann parish church. May God grant her eternal rest.
PACE BONELLO. In ever loving memory of our dear father EDWARD on this 67th anniversary of his tragic death. Lina, Eric.
TABONE - RALPH. On the 27th anniversary of his death. Remembered with love, today and every day. Christine and the children.
ZARB. Remembering a dearest mother, HELENA, with love and gratitude. Forever in our thoughts and prayers, especially today the fourth anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Claire, Anna, Michael and their families.
Da Nino Trattoria, Għargħur
Closed. Open again on February 10. Phone 7928 7216.
GTA postmark
A special hand postmark will be used on Wednesday at Maltapost's Victoria branch on the occasion of the 10th anniversary since the founding of the Gozo Tourism Association. The postmark is also available at Maltapost's Philatelic Bureau at 305, Qormi Street, Marsa.
Weekend break
The Żejtun local council will be holding a weekend break between February 27 and March 1 at the Plaza Hotel in Sliema. For more information call on 2166 2866.
Catechetical celebration
A catechetical celebration will be held in seven churches in Valletta on Sunday to mark the Pauline Year.
The celebrations will be held at Our Lady of Carmel church, the Jesuit church, St Dominic church, St Augustine church, Ta' Ġieżu church, St Francis church and St James church.
The first celebration will be held at 3 p.m. and will be repeated every three quarters of an hour until 6 p.m.
Archbishop Paul Cremona and Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Mercieca will preside over a liturgy of prayer at St Paul's Shipwreck church at 4.30 p.m., 5.15 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Books donation
Almost half of the Institute of Art and Design at the Malta College for Arts Science and Technology will benefit from over 40 specialised books donated to its library by HSBC. The books will cater for the students' daily needs, particularly those following courses in digital media and the care of art in museums.
Tea and tombola
The L'Isle Adam Band Club will be holding high tea and tombola on Tuesday at 3 p.m. at its premises in St Joseph Street, Rabat.