Announcements

GRECH. On April 8, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, KAREN MARGARET, born in Scotland and residing at St Julians, aged 47, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Raymond, her children Kirsty and Gayle, her mother Margaret and her father William, her brother Gavin and his wife Jackie, her mother-in-law Annie, her sister-in-law Iris and her husband Raymond, her nephews Alan, Nathan, Scott and Ross, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Senglea, where a service praesente cadavere will be held at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BROWN - WILLIAM. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the 30th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his daughters Yvonne, Dorothy, Monica and Anabel, in-laws and grandchildren.

CAMILLERI LAURI - FRANCES. On the fourth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Donald, Mary Ann and her husband Jason, Anton, widower of her daughter Marie Louise, and her grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DARMANIN - CHARLES. In ever loving memory of our dear father, tomorrow the 43rd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his sons Donald and George.

GALEA - BEATRICE. In loving memory of our dearest mother, tomorrow the 15th anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Sadly missed by her children Sr Marion, Eileen and Vincent, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GAMBIN - GERALD. In ever loving memory, on the 19th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his family.

MAGRIN. In loving memory of our beloved JOSEPH, tomorrow the third anniversary of his demise. His wife Maria Carmela and his sons Manuel and Lawrence.

SANSONE. Treasured and sweet memories of a beloved husband and brother, PAUL, today the second anniversary of his demise. Always fondly remembered with love by his wife Rita, his many brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces and in-laws through prayers and thoughts. All his many relatives and friends are also kindly asked to remember him in their daily prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

THEUMA - Dr LOUIS THEUMA, MD. Remembered with love and affection on the 31st anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. His wife Maria, children Adrian, Christine, Tim and Emma Jo, and Corinne, David, Joanna and Patrick. Jesus, Mary, Joseph.

VELLA CLARK - REBECCA. Treasured memories of our dear daughter, today her 37th birthday celebrated in Heaven. Always in our hearts, your parents Lino and Crocy.

Guided tour

A guided tour on the historical, archaeological and cultural aspects of Rabat and Mdina will be held by Heritage Malta on April 19. Participants meet in Saqqajja Square, Rabat at 5.30 p.m. and tickets, which cost €20, must be bought beforehand from the national heritage organisation's head office in Merchants Street, Valletta. For information call Heritage Malta on 2295 4312.

Prayer meeting

The International Movement of Prayer Blessed Pope John XXIII will hold a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the church of Our Lady Tal-Ħerba, Birkirkara.

Paola bazaar

A bazaar in aid of the Paola parish church will be held at the parish centre in Church Avenue, Paola from Wednesday to April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 4 to 8 p.m.

Official photo

The official photo of President George Abela, who was sworn-in last Saturday, will be available from the Department of Information at 3, Castile Place, Valletta during office hours from Monday.

L'Aquila mail

The collection from and delivery of nail from post codes 67010 to 67199 from L'Aquila, Italy has been temporarily stopped because of the earthquake that shook the province on Monday.

European funds

The University's Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering and the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering will benefit from the European Regional Development Fund under the Cohesion Policy Programme.

The two departments offer students a selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and the aim of the programme is to improve the country's research and development potential in the metallurgy and engineering design fields.

The programme, which lasts until next year, will benefit from about €5 million.

Sacred music

A choir from Germany will sing popular sacred and classical pieces on Easter Sunday at the Suncrest Hotel, Qawra, at 8.30 p.m.

Easter bonnet

An Easter bonnet parade organised by Dar Tal-Providenza will take place at Bay Street in St Julians on Saturday at 4 p.m.

Thai festival

The Thai community will be holding a festival to mark the Thai New Year between Sunday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, in Floriana. The event promotes cultural practices, such as dance, music, cuisine, meditation and traditional massage. For information call the organisers on 9921 8339/2701 2208.