Announcements

BARBARA. On April 5, at St James Hospital, Sliema, JOSEPH, of Sliema, aged 95, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved and devoted daughters Phena and husband Ray Azzopardi, Anna and husband Salvatore Saddemi, Pat and husband David Anastasi and Greta and husband Anthony Bartolo Parnis, his precious grand children, Kurt, Lisa, Karla, Michael, Kevin, Saro, Keith, Andrea and Mark, sisters Bice and wife Francis Mamo and Rose Borg residing in Australia, in-laws Charles Andrews and Rose Agius, their families, nephews and nieces, dedicated helpers Jennifer and Anna, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Hospital, Sliema today at 1.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Mt Carmel parish church in St Julians, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at St James Hospital for their loving care.

BONDÌ. On April 6, MARIA OLIMPIA, of Victoria, Gozo, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the Salesian sisters Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her residence in Republic Street, Victoria tomorrow at 3.10 p.m. to the Gozo cathedral, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 3.30 p.m. No flowers by request but donations to the Fondo Clero of the Diocese of Gozo will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grand her eternal rest.

DALLI. On April 5th BLANCHE née Galea, aged 83, widow of Dominic passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Monica wife of Norman Martin, Renald, Mario, Doreen wife of Tony Mifsud, Tania, Joe and his wife Sue, and Alfio. Her grandchildren, Jonathan, Audrey, Dominic, Dante, Gina, Justin, Daniel, Therese, Lara, Michael, Catherine, Kim and her great grandchildren. Her sisters Mary Spiteri, Yvonne Cremona, Aida Azzopardi and her brother Joe Galea and his wife Lina, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the St Cajetan's parish church, Ħamrun followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated.

HILI. On April 6, MARY of Vittoriosa, residing at Żejtun, aged 87, passed away peacefully at Pax et Bonum Home, Mosta, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Joseph, her sisters Carla, Sister Laura and Sister Amabile of the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus, cousins, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.45 p.m., for St Catherine parish church, Żejtun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at St Gregory cemetery, Żejtun. No flowers by request but donations to Pax et Bonum Home, Mosta will be appreciated.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the eighth anniversary of the death of VICTOR PACE, the 6.30 p.m. Mass at Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

The 7 a.m. Mass to be said tomorrow at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, will be offered in loving memory of PAUL SANSONE on the second anniversary of his demise. The attendance and participation of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

CUMBO. In ever loving memory of EILEEN on the 25th anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her husband George and daughters Jacqueline and Annabelle.

FARRUGIA - NELLA. Treasured and loving memories of a very dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the fourth anniversary of her passing away. Always in our hearts and prayers. Joan and Rudolph and all the grandchildren.

GILBERT. In loving memory of our dear sister MONICA, née Camilleri, on her second anniversary. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Her brothers and sisters.

LAPIRA - ANTOINE. Loving and treasured memories of our father on the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at the Carmelite's Parish Church, St Julians will be offered for his repose. Fondly remembered by his children, Fiona, Marion and Jude, in-laws and grandchildren.

MASSA. In loving and treasured memories of our dear mother EVE on the third anniversary of her demise. Always remembered in the thoughts and prayers of her son Walter, her daughter Astrid wife of Michael, her grandchildren Christian and Rachael.

Last Supper table

A Last Supper table set up by the Lija parish will be open at 7.30 p.m. tomorrow, between 7 and 10 p.m. on Maundy Thursday and between 9 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. on Good Friday. Entrance will open about every 15 minutes.

Easter exhibition

A Holy Week exhibition has been set up at the St Vincent De Paul Residence in Luqa. It will be open until Saturday between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Good Friday pageant

A Good Friday pageant will be staged in the St Dominic Hall at 152, Merchants Street, Valletta by the Valletta Dominican Theatre Company today, tomorrow and Friday.

Tickets are available from the St Elmo Fire Jewellery at 87, Republic Street, Valletta between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or the St Dominic Hall after 7 p.m.

Holy Week exhibition

A Holy Week exhibition, set up by the St Catherine Musical Society at its club, at 37, Republic Square, Żurrieq is open until Good Friday.

It will be open between today and Maundy Thursday from 5.30 to 8 p.m., and on Good Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Exhibition in Mosta

A Holy Week exhibition set up by the Mosta Talents Philanthropic Society at the Razzett tal-Markiż Mallia Tabone is open until Easter.

It will be open between 5.30 and 9 p.m. on weekdays, 5.30 and 11 p.m. on Maundy Thursday and 9.30 a.m. and noon on Good Friday and Sunday.

Local council meeting today

Għargħur 6 p.m.