Announcements

AGIUS. On June 15, SAVIOUR (Sonny), aged 74, ex-Malta Police Force, passed away peacefully at Zammit Clapp Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Nathalie and her husband John, Marina and her husband Fernando, his grandchildren, his sister Josephine residing in Australia, his niece Lilian and his nephew Joseph and their respective spouses, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the nursing and medical staff at Zammit Clapp Hospital for their care and dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BORG. On June 14, MOYA, née Camilleri, aged 75, widow of George W., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by her daughters Rebecca and Rachel, her beloved grandchildren Paul and his fiancée Rachel, Mark, Chiara and Anabel, her son-in-law Dr George Hyzler, LL.D., her sister Shelagh and her husband Edgar Bonavia, her brother Gary and his wife Rosette, her sister-in-law Edith and her husband Vincent Valentino, nephews and nieces, other relatives, friends and her carers. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2.30 p.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, would be greatly appreciated.

BRIFFA. On June 13, CONCETTA, née Farrugia, aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children John and his wife Rosi, Mary and her husband Paul Azzopardi, Josephine and her husband Joe Dimech, France and his wife Margaret and Antoinette and her husband Joe Bonnici, her grandchildren Alex, Marthese, Mark, Josianne, Antonella, Anatol, Gerthrude, Karl, Justin, Elaine and Valerie, their respective spouse and partners, her brother Joseph and his wife Inez, her sister Mary, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Francis church, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children's Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated.

CORTIS. On June 15, MARIA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated today at 3.45 p.m. at St Philip parish church, Żebbuġ, followed by interment in the family grave at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Żebbuġ. All outlets of the Cortis Group of Companies will be closed for business today.

SANT. On June 14, PAUL (Taż-Żiemel, ex-bus driver) of Mellieħa, passed away peacefully at the age of 68, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his children Carmen and her husband Albert Vella, Antoine and his wife Valerie and Jennifer and her husband Noel Vella, his grandchildren Sarah and her boyfriend Ryan, Russell, Kim, Kiestie and Kelly, his brother Joseph and his wife Rita, in-laws and their families, cousins, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves his daughter's residence today at 3 p.m. for Our Lady of Victories parish church, Mellieħa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Sultana tal-Vittorja Cemetery, Mellieħa. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VELLA. On June 14, at his residence, CARLO (honorary member of Leone Band Club), of Victoria, Gozo, aged 94, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his children Doris (ex-headmistress) and her husband Joe, Carmen, widow of Joe, Jane and her husband George, Josephine and her husband Joe, George and his wife Maria, of Australia, Antoinette, architect Manwel and his wife Maria, Joe and his wife Tessie, Mary and her husband Tony, Tereża and her husband Charles, Anna and her husband Mario, and Raymond and his wife Doreen of Canada, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his brothers, among whom Mgr Nikola Vella, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 4.15 p.m. for Republic Street, Victoria, from where the Leone Philharmonic Band will accompany the funeral to St Mary's Cathedral, Victoria, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 5 p.m., followed by interment at St Mary's Cemetery, Victoria.

In Memoriam

AZZOPARDI. Cherished and unfading memories of our dear JOE, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, on the fourth anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his wife Antida, his children Albert, Pierre and Melissa, Moira, Eric and Margaret, and his grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BRINCAT. Beautiful memories of our dearest mother ANNE on the 23rd anniversary of her demise. Forever loved and deeply missed. Therese, Victoria and Carmen. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DIACONO - JOHN. In loving memory of a beloved husband and father on the fourth anniversary of his passing away.

We hold you close within our hearts
And there you shall remain
To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.
So rest in peace dear Jon Jon
And thanks for all you've done
We pray that God has given you
The crown you've truly won.

Always in our thoughts and prayers, Myriam and Veronica

FORMOSA - MARCELLE. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, today being the 11th anniversary of her demise. Greatly missed by her husband Lawrence, her sons Andrè, Etienne and Jean Pierre, their respective spouses and grandchildren. Masses being said today at St Julian's parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul.

GAUCI - IRENE. Remembering with love and gratitude a devoted and special wife, mother and grandmother, today being the eighth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Her husband George, her children Tracy and her husband Brian, and grandchildren Adrian and his wife Nadine, relatives and friends. Today's Masses at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICELI - FRANK. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his loving wife Evelyn, his five children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces, his brother and sister, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PERESSO. In loving memory of EMMA, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCALPELLO. In loving memory of LUCY, née Hammett, on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her husband Ġużi, her sons Laurence, his wife Stephania and their daughter Keira, Joseph and his wife Fiona, family and friends.

SCEBERRAS TRIGONA. In loving memory of CONNIE, a beloved and dedicated mother and grandmother, today the third anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and always remembered with love and gratitude by her son Alex and his wife Johanna, her daughter Anna and her granddaughters Alexia and Angela.

XUEREB. In loving memory of MARY ROSE, née Briffa, on the 17th anniversary of her passing. Always remembered, forever loved.

Card party for charity

A card game party in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor will take place at the Radisson SAS Baypoint Hotel, St George's Bay, on July 1 starting at 10 a.m. Call Blanche Martin on 2133 0387 to confirm attendance.

Local council meetings today

Għargħur 6 p.m.
Nadur 7.30 p.m.

Women in Business annual seminar

The Association of Women in Business will hold its annual seminar on Friday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Radisson SAS Baypoint Hotel, St George's Bay. For more information send an e-mail to: secretary@mawb.org.

Tourism conference

The Malta Tourism Authority will hold a conference on service excellence in the tourism industry on June 23 at the Radisson SAS Baypoint Hotel, St George's Bay. To register call Stephanie Rocco on 2291 5125 or send an e-mail to training@visitmalta.com by Friday.

Philately meeting

The Bank of Valletta Philately Club is holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia, near the parish priest's office, today at 6 p.m. For more information call 7931 5509.

Prayer meeting

A prayer meeting will be held on Sunday at Girgenti, Siġġiewi, at 6.30 p.m. It is being organised by the Moviment Madonna Tal-Konsagrazzjoni.

Lace guild

The Lace Guild will hold its annual general meeting on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the University Gozo Centre, Mġarr Road, Xewkija.