Announcements

BUHAGIAR. On February 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, EUGÉNIE, née Zammit, widow of Leone, of Paola, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Mario and his wife Liliana, née Porsella-Flores, Anthony and his wife Marie, née Calleja, and Elda and her husband Philip Borg, her grandchildren Ingrid and her husband Daniel Camilleri, Keith and his wife Sarah, née Pule', Patrick and his wife Roberta, née Calleja, Jean Pierre and his wife Marlene, née Galea and Daniel, her great-grandson Benjamin, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 8.30 a.m. at Christ the King parish church, Paola, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PACE. On February 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, née Gordon, widow of Joseph, of Valletta, residing at Birkirkara, at the venerable age of 100, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Charles and Dorothy, George and Mary, Paul and Josephine, Jane, widow of Joseph Fiteni, Vivienne, wife of Joseph Portelli, Louis and Maryanne, Anthony and Carmen, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8 a.m. for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.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. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

TUA. On February 13, RINA, née Cachia, widow of Robert Aldo, two days short of her 87th birthday, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children MarieTherese and Maurice Zarb Adami, Robert and Anna, Lucienne and Anthony Borg Caruana, Richard and Vicky, Isabella and David Farrugia, Arthur and Claire, and John and Roberta, her grandchildren Adrienne and Kathleen, Julienne and Helena, Kris and Daniela, Rachel and Sarah, Andrew and Matthew, Alan and Jeremy, Carl and Julia, her seven great-grandchildren, her sisters Tettie Grech Marguerat, Josephine Attard Montalto and Ninette Camilleri, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2 p.m. at Attard parish church, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

On the third anniversary of the death of MATTHEW SALIBA, the 5.45 p.m. Mass celebrated on February 16 at the chapel of Dar Manwel Magri, Msida, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - SAVIOUR. Called to eternal life 15 years ago today. Remembered by his wife Jane, son Ramon, relatives and friends. The 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Anthony church, Għajn Dwieli, Paola, will be said for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal peace.

CACHIA ZAMMIT. Tomorrow being the anniversary of the death of ALFRED. Please remember him in your prayers. His family.

CACOPARDO - MARY. On her 37th anniversary. With love and gratitude. Her son Joseph.

COLEIRO TONNA - THERESE. Treasured memories of our dear sister on the 16th anniversary of her death. Mae, Tony and Frank. A prayer is kindly solicited.

GRECH - DOREEN. Treasured and unfading memories on the 13th anniversary of her death. Her brother Laurence.

GRECH. In remembrance of my dear cousin DOREEN on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Marianne.

MAHONEY - PATRICK. Dearest, 47 years have gone by, seems only yesterday, much loved and still in our hearts. Today we reminisce beautiful memories of days gone-by. Love you still. Lina, Josephine, Anthony, John, Patricia, Guy, in-laws and grandchildren.

MIZZI - VALENTINA. In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the third anniversary of her demise.

Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard
But always near.

Fondly remembered by her daughters Patricia, Audrey and Ray, grandchildren and great-granddaughter Valentina.

PEPLOW. Cherished memories of a beloved wife, mother and nanna, JOYCE, on her 67th birthday. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Edgar, William, Alice and family.

PULO - EMMANUELA (Lily), 14.2.1998. Cherished and unfading memories of a dear daughter, wife, mother and grandmother called to eternal life 11 years ago today. Always in our prayers and sadly missed by her mother Theresa, her daughter Carmen and her husband Jesmond Magro, their daughters Francesca and Emma-Marie, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her loving soul dwelling in Your eternal bliss.

TAYLOR - JOHN ARTHUR TAYLOR, BEM. Lovingly remembered by his wife Laura on the 10th anniversary of his demise. His daughter Marcelle and husband Robert, grandchildren Amanda and Robert James. Always in our hearts and prayers. A prayer by relatives and friends is kindly solicited. May John rest in peace.

TONNA - JOSEPH. Fondly remembered on the 11th anniversary of his calling by the Lord. A prayer is solicited. Anna, Bernardette and families.

VELLA. In loving memory of EMANUEL on the 31st anniversary of his tragic death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Grace, his seven children, in-laws and grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 10.30 a.m. at Mġarr parish church. Lord, please grant him eternal rest.

Special postmark

Maltapost will be using a special hand postmark tomorrow at the Hotel Phoenicia on the occasion of the 60th anniversary from the founding of the Malta Cultural Institute. The postmark is also available from the Philatelic Bureau at 305, Qormi Road, Marsa.

Gozo carnival

The Gozitan regional carnival will be launched on Wednesday rather than today because of bad weather. For more information call the Culture Office on 2155 6125 or send an e-mail to info@gozoculture.com.