Announcements

CALLEJA. On March 11, JOSEPH of Sliema, widower of Maria, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Terry, Mary Rose and Mimi, his son John, their spouses, nephews, nieces and great-granddaughter, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

DEBONO. On March 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, TERESA, aged 95, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Paul and his wife Melita and Joe and his wife Dorothy, her beloved grandchildren Caroline and her husband Kevin, Sonia, Jade and her husband Kevin, Denis and his wife Miriam, David and his wife Jacqueline, Carl James and his wife Ilona, Anna Marie, her devoted niece Marianne, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 9 a.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

Requiem Mass

A Mass for the repose of the soul of ARTHUR CLARE will be celebrated tomorrow at 7 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema. Family and friends are cordially invited.

In Memoriam

BARTOLO - AIDA. Today the 18th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughter Yvonne, her grandchildren Bernard, Edward, Maryanne and their respective families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BONACI - JOHN. Today being the ninth anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Adelina, his son Alfred, his daughter Doriette and her husband Alex and grandson Alan, besides other relatives and friends. Remember him in your prayers.

CAMILLERI. In everlasting memory of CARMELO (Neni), 11 years having passed since his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Sally, his sons and their wives, Peter and Marlene, Michael and Miriam, Robert and Rose Marie, Simon and Josanne, and his beloved grandchildren. A prayer for the repose of his soul is kindly solicited.

DELICATA. In ever loving memory of EVELLINA, being the anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son and grandchildren.

DELICATA. In ever loving memory of EDOARDO, being the anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his son.

GRIFFITHS - JOSEPH HENRY. Treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 23rd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rose and family.

LAFERLA - JOHN. In loving memory of a dear friend, today being the sixth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Gino, Lilla, Miguel, Kira and Keith.

SAMMUT - VICTOR. Lovingly remembered on the fifth anniversary of his demise.

Pain can be hidden,
Tears wiped away
But the heartache of losing you
Is with us every day.

Valerie, his children Adrian, Maria and Annabelle, their spouses and grandchildren.

WARREN - JACK. On the fourth anniversary of the demise of a much loved and so sadly missed husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His wife Betty, son Peter and his wife Cecilia, his daughter Vanessa and his grandchildren. Rest in peace, dad.

ZAMMIT TABONA. Remembering FRANCIS with so much love, especially today the fourth anniversary of his death. Maria, Joseph and Susan, Jennifer and David and grandchildren.

Ta' Braxia group

The annual general meeting of Din l-Art Ħelwa Friends of Ta' Braxia group will be held at the Cemetery Memorial Chapel at Ta' Braxia on April 1 at 11 a.m. Members are urged to attend.

Lenten talks

Lenten talks organised by the group Gi Fra Floriana will take place at Capuchins Centre, in Floriana between March 23 and 27 at 8 p.m., They will be open to young people aged 18 and over.

Marriage talks

The Emigrants' Commission will hold a series of nine talks for young people marrying a foreigner starting on April 16, at Dar l-Emigrant, Castile Place, Valletta. The sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. with the participation of social, medical, legal and ethical experts. Participants will be given a certificate to be presented with other documents to the Marriages Office of the Archbishop's Curia when the couple apply to get married. Those wishing to attend can apply at Dar l-Emigrant, Valletta, from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (tel. 2122 2644/ 2124 0255/2123 2545; e-mail: cecmalta@onvol.net).

Mental health conference

The Mental Health Association will hold a conference on children of parents affected by mental illness, entitled Mental Illness In The Family - Our Hidden Secret, on March 27 at Robert Sammut Hall, Floriana from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. The price is €7 for family members and €10 for professionals. In order to participate, fill in the application form found on the website www.antidemalta.com and forward the application form together with payment to Mental Health Association, Malta, c/o Chamonix, 88, Brighella Street, Birkirkara BKR 1868.

Local council meetings today

Għargħur 6 p.m.
Fgura 7 p.m.