Announcements

ATTARD. On March 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH (Ciancio) of Valletta, aged 64, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Anna, his three children Cordelia, Jason and Melvin and their families, his grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Valletta, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CORNES. On March 19, at his residence in Marsaxlokk, EVAN JOHN, passed away peacefully, aged 72. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Pamela, his son Joseph and his wife Mandy, his daughter Catherine and her husband Gavin, his stepson Paul and his girlfriend Louise, his brother Murray and his wife Jenny, nieces and nephews, all family and friends in the US, Malta, Spain and the UK. The funeral leaves his residence tomorrow at 12.45 p.m. for St Paul Anglican Cathedral, Valletta, where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. followed by interment at St Gregory Cemetery, Żejtun.

DARMANIN. On March 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCIS X., of Senglea, residing at Sliema, aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Victoria and her husband John Camilleri, his beloved grandchildren Lorelle and Valenteen, his brother Tony and his wife M'Agnes, his sisters Sr. Josephine, Sr. Fausta and Sr. Monica, Sisters of Charity, his sister-in-law Maria, in-laws, nephews and nieces, all their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Senglea, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SALOMONE REYNAUD. On March 25, at Gozo General Hospital, HELEN, aged 57, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss Ewen, Mary Rose and her husband Noel, John and his wife Josette, her nephews and nieces Simon, Alison, Andrew, Gavin, Lynne and Rebecca, her cousins and her numerous friends in Malta and Gozo. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. for St Paul's church, Marsalforn, Gozo, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment at St Mary's Cemetery, Xewkija, limits of Rabat. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SPITERI. On March 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAULINE of Qormi, residing at Villa Messina, Rabat, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her son Lino and his wife Vivienne, her beloved grandchildren Noelle and her husband Roger, Bertrand and his partner Shona, Lara and her husband Patrick, and Lincoln and his wife Natalie; her great-grandchildren Valentina, Matthias, Andrea, Zachary, Samara, Jake and Jade, her sister Anne, her nephews and nieces and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8 a.m. for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, 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, or Puttinu Cares (Children's Cancer Support Group), Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

WALSH. Monica of Bradford, West Yorkshire on March 21 in her 101st year, former teacher at St Edward's College, beloved sister of Madeleine. God give her eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

A Mass for the repose of the soul of ERIC GERADA AZZOPARDI's soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Tigné seafront, Sliema.

In Memoriam

AGIUS. Loving and treasured memories of our dear parents PETER and VIOLET who were called to their heavenly home on April 5, 1990 and March 27, 2003 respectively. Fondly remembered by their daughters and sons, Margaret, Mary, Evelyn, Joe, Alfred and Sylvia and their spouses, their 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Masses for the repose of their soul will be said today at 6 p.m. and on April 4 at 6 p.m. at St Catherine Home, Attard. Dear Lord, grant them eternal rest.

ATTARD. In loving memory of our dear brother JOE on the first anniversary of his death. His brother, sisters and their families. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.

BELLIZZI. Cherished memories of WALTER FRANCIS on the anniversary of his demise. His nephew and nieces.

BORG - CARMELA, widow of Ġanġu, of Victoria, Gozo. Unfading memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the 22nd anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughter Lina and husband George Gauci, her sons George, Joe, Maurice and Victor and their respective families. Masses will be said at the Capuchins' church and in various churches in Victoria. A prayer is kindly solicited.

CUSCHIERI. Treasured and loving memories of a dear mother, ANGELA (Ġiġa), on the third anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters and grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on March 29 at 11.30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville. In Your mercy, dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA - INES. Treasured memories of our dear mother, today the first anniversary of her passing away. Lovingly remembered by her children Ronald, Hilda, Joe, Albert and Mark, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May she rest in peace.

LAUTIER - JOHN. Treasured memories of our dear father, today the 41st anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his children and their families.

LAUTIER - JOHN. In loving memory of our dear father, today the 41st anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Saviour, Carmen and family.

MAMO - JANE. In loving memory, on the sixth anniversary of her death. Her daughter Rose Vella and family.

PORTELLI - MYRIAM. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today being the first anniversary of her passing away. Always fondly remembered in our thoughts and prayers. John, Jo-Anna, Celine, Graham, Jeremy and Jacki. A Mass for her repose will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Julians parish church.

PULLICINO. Sweet memories of MARION, today being the 24th anniversary of her demise.

May the winds of love blow softly
And whisper so you'll hear
We will always love and miss you
And wish that you were here.

Your husband Wally, children Godwin, Yvette and Kenneth, in-laws and grandchildren.

PULLICINO - MARION. Loving and precious memories of a dearly beloved mother on the 24th anniversary of her death.

You left behind an aching heart
That loved you most sincere,
I never shall and never will
Forget your loving care.

Forever in my thoughts and prayers, Yvette.

SALNITRO - THERESE. In loving memory, on the 16th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her son Mario, family and her sister Ġuża.

SAMMUT - Dr ANGELO SAMMUT. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the eighth anniversary of his passing. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his beloved wife Melina, his children Maria, Henrietta, Michael, Stephen, Nathalie and Johanna, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCICLUNA - JOSEPH, 27.3.'82. A wonderful papa and nannu. Monica, Salvinu and Nanette.

SHAW. Treasured memories of our dear mother ANTOINETTE, née Borg Carbott, on the 16th anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Masses said today at Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SPITERI LIBERTO - ITALIA and GAETANO. Treasured memories of our dear parents. Always in our prayers. Lord, grant them eternal rest. Gloria, Anna and families.

TONNA - ANTHONY. In loving memory of a beloved husband on the first anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Giovanna, his son Carmelo and his wife Alfrida, his daughters Vivienne and her husband Philip, Monica, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

To whom it may concern

I, David Alexander Westwood, bachelor, of 2, Triq Giuseppe Stivala, Naxxar, NXR04, intend to marry Lydia Sophie Gard, spinster, of 2, Triq Giuseppe Stivala, Naxxar, Malta, at the Commune Di Ragusa, Corso Italia, N72 97100 Ragusa, Sicily, on June 5, 2009. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should notify without delay the Consular Department, British High Commission, Whitehall Mansions, Ta' Xbiex Seafront, Ta' Xbiex, Malta.

French speaking

People working in Valletta can brush up their French conversation skills by discussing current affairs during classes organised by the Alliance Francaise and the Valletta council.

The course starts on April 6 and will be held between 1 and 2 p.m. at the council's offices in 31, South Street, Valletta. The course lasts 10 weeks and costs €80.

For more information call the Alliance Francaise on 2123 8456/2122 0701 or send an e-mail to info@alliancefr.org.mt.

Cohabitation research

The Social Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives is urging anyone who has done any local research on cohabitation or would like to discuss the subject to send an e-mail to committee president Edwin Vassallo on edwin.vassallo@ gov.mt and a copy to research analyst James Carabott on james.carabott@gov.mt.

Fungi stamps

Five stamps featuring fungi found across the Maltese Islands will be used from today. They are also available as first day covers, in mint or cancelled format and as souvenir folders and presentation packs.