Announcements

GRECH. On February 10. ANTOINETTE née Vella, aged 86, wife of the late John, passed away peacefully at her residence in Victoria, Gozo. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Grace, widow of Anthony, Felix and his wife Lora, Frances wife of Frank, Mario and his wife Maria, her grandchildren Joann, Danielle, Marietta, Simone, Miriam, Jennifer, Anabel and Andrew, her sisters Carmena, Georgina, Paola and Tessie, her great grandchildren, family and friends. The funeral leaves today at 3.15 p.m. from Savina Square to the Gozo Cathedral where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at St Mary's Cemetery, Xewkija. No flowers by request but donations to Arka Foundation will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GRIMA. On February 10, Charles, aged 74, from Guardamangia, former personnel manager with Central Cigarettes Co. Ltd, passed peacefully away at home, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Miriam, his sons and daughters Noel, Patricia and her boyfriend, Robert, Caroline and her boyfriend Henry, his siblings and the siblings of his wife, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Cajetan parish church in Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. The family regrets not being in a position to receive visitors.

PACE. On February 10, GARY aged 25 of Tarxien, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his parents Tony and Maryanne, his fiancée Mariella, his son Kaziah, his brothers and sisters Gilbert and his fiancée Heidi, Antoine and his fiancée Jessica his sisters Joanna and her fiancé Josef, Amy and her fiancé Michael and Josefa, his grandmother Concetta, his uncles, cousins other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for the Lunzjata church in Tarxien 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, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. The family regrets they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PANZAVECCHIA. On February 10, Mariuccia, aged 53, from Sliema, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother Antoniette, her brother Mark, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for the Addolorata chapel where mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. The family is grateful to the doctors and staff who assisted her at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SULTANA. On February 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAUL of Valletta, residing at Ħamrun, passed away peacefully just two days after his 75th birthday, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Kitty, née Vella Tanti, his two sons Adrian and his wife Pauline and Paul and his wife Angela, his grandchildren Sephora, Charlotte, Jean Paul and Gabriella, his brother John and his wife Lina, his sister Maria and her husband Albert, and Frances, widow of his brother Achille, his wife's brother and sister France and Betty, and also several dear and respectful nephews, nieces, friends and past pupils. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

TABONE VALETTA. On February 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, Rose née Ebejer, aged 81, of Valletta residing in Paola, widow of Livy, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Livy, Judy, Leofric, Keith, Giles, Petta and their spouses, her sister Rita of Canada, her brothers Joseph and Franco and their spouses, grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Lourdes church, Paola, 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.

VELLA. On February 9, Sister MARIA, aged 93, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the sisters of St Dorothy of the Malta Province and her relatives. The funeral will take place today at the Mdina Cathedral where mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Żebbug cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Missions of St Dorothy will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BONNICI - JOHN. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the sixth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed but always treasured in our hearts, his wife Caroline, daughters and son, Carmen, Raymond and Marthese, together with their respective wife and husbands and his six grandchildren.

BUSUTTIL - MARIANNE. Cherished memories of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Moira, Anthony, Anthony Jr, Janika, Keith, and in-laws Petra, Philippa, Pia and Giovanni. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BUTTIGIEG. In loving memory of our dear mother MARIA, née Vella, wife of the late Anton of Qala, Gozo, today the 12th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

CAMILLERI - DOMINIC. Cherished memories of a loving father on the 29th anniversary of his passing away. MaryRose, Margaret and Elizabeth.

CASOLANI - In loving memory of Maurice, today being the 38th anniversary of his death. Always remembered and sadly missed by his wife Josephine, sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

FORMOSA. In ever loving and cherished memory of our dearest brother MARK on the 34th anniversary of his passing away. His sister Victoria and brothers David and Stephen and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FOUNTAIN - NINA. Remembering our dear mother, today the 12th anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts. Your children Joe, Vivienne Pandolfino, Lina Debono, in-laws, family and friends. Rest in peace.

MAMO - JOHN. Remembering a dear father with love and gratitude, today the 23rd anniversary of his death and always. Rose and family.

MAMO - JOHN R. In loving memory of a dear grandfather on the 23rd anniversary of his passing. Andrew, Rachael and Julian.

MUSCAT - MARY LOUISE. Treasured memories of our beloved mother on the first anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children Simon and Angie and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MUSCAT - MARY LOUISE. Loving memories of a dear sister on the first anniversary of her death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Her sister Josianne, George, Kym, Paul and Michael. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

TABONE. In loving memory of our dear father ANTON, today the 37th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his children Anton, Marisa, Marga and their families.

Honorary Consul to Malta

Joan Portelli has been appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania to Malta. The consulate address is c/o 76, Guardamangia Hill, Guardamangia PTA1314. Phone 7995 5811 or 2724 6597 - Fax 2724 6597, e-mail joanp@onvol.net

Archbishop to address Laity

The theme chosen by the Archdiocese of Malta for the celebration of the Christian Laity during the Pauline Year is In Christ Jesus: Fundamental Christian Attitudes According To St Paul.

Archbishop Paul Cremona will be presiding over a meeting for lay people on Friday at 6.30 p.m., at the MUSEUM Auditorium in Blata l-Bajda.

The event is open to members of religious Catholic associations and movements and to lay people engaged in pastoral work at parish level. The programme includes a talk by Anthony Frendo on the theme for this year followed by Mgr Cremona's address. The Christian Laity Day will be celebrated on Sunday.

Local council meeting

Today

Pembroke
5.30 p.m.