Announcements

ATTARD. On June 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY (City) of Valletta, aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Joe and his wife Yvette, Anna and her husband George Francica, his loving angel Maria Bianca, his niece Vanessa and her husband Alex, his grandchildren Keith, Justine, Clayton and Jeanise, his brothers and sisters, Alfred (Niċċa) and his wife Sue, residing in England, his sister Marie and her husband George, of Canada, and Sandra and her husband Victor, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, 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 Puttinu Cares Children's Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BURRIDGE. On June 22, IVAN JAMES LANGFORD, aged 80, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church and with his wife Josephine at his side, after a long illness bravely and patiently endured. Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn his loss his brother Kenelm and his wife Anna, his brother William, his stepchildren Jeremy and his wife Georgina Jackson-Styner and their children, Mandy and her husband James Wedge and their children, his nephew Julian and his wife Robin and their children, his niece Kirsten and her children, his niece Jill and her husband George Attard and their children, his brothers and sister-in-law, his many cousins, friends and colleagues. The funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2.30 p.m. at the Nazzarenu parish church, Sliema, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza would be greatly appreciated. The family wish to thank all the staff at Casa Antonia for their great care and attention over a long period. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. On June 21, at his residence in Sliema, ANTHONY ZAMMIT, Chevalier, Consul of Chile, Marquis of Tiana, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Dame Bibiana, née Pace Asciak, Marquesa of Tiana, his children Joseph, Albert and Lydia, Maryanne and Patrick Dato Mallia, his grandchildren Alison and her fiancé Jeremy, Andrew, Malcolm, and Mark, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves his home 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. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CINI - GEORGE of Valletta. On the 11th anniversary of his passing on to eternal life. Sadly missed and remembered with great affection by his children Joe, George, Charles, Twanny, Robert, Anna, Carmen and their families.

DEGIORGIO - BERNARD. In loving memory of a dear brother on the 25th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his brothers, sisters, in-laws and family.

ELLUL. In loving memory of CARMELO on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Risette and family.

GILI. Evergreen memories and prayers of a dear father, GERARD, on the 53rd year in the service of the Lord. His daughter Iris and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.

IZZO - MARGARET. In ever loving memory of a dear sister and aunt who departed this life 17 years ago. Her sister Marilyn, her brother Edgar, Marion, widow of her brother Joe, in-laws and grandchildren.

ROSSI - ANTOINE. Fond memories of a most beloved husband and father on the 46th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his wife Anne and his children Albert, Ernest, Margaret and Stephen and his in-laws. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

RUNZA. Cherished and unfading memories of our beloved son CHRISTIAN on the 10th anniversary of his reunion with the Lord.

We hold you close
Within our hearts
And there you shall remain
To walk with us
Throughout our lives
Until we meet again.

Always in our hearts and prayers. Mum, dad, Giselle, Pio and Tiffany.

SAMMUT INGLOTT. Sweet, loving memories of my dearest aunt ANTOINETTE on the 23rd anniversary of her death. Her nephew John.

SCHEMBRI WISMAYER. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, WALTER, on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Greatly missed by his wife Marcelle, his children Joanna and Michele, Maria and Michael and his grandson Max. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

TABONE - LEONE. A beloved father and grandfather sadly missed by his sons Fr Crispin and Anton and by his grandchildren Lea, Claude, Christian and Edwina on the 64th anniversary of his death. May he rest in peace.

VALENTE - MARIA STELLA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the 42nd anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Renato, Italo, Val and Connie and grandchildren.

Human rights training course

A training course entitled Rightly Yours, Rightly Mine, on human rights and duties in a multi-cultural Europe, is being organised by the Malta Unesco Youth Association.

The course will be held at Baystreet Hotel between Friday and June 30 and will include the participation of youth workers from Italy, Spain, Greece, The Netherlands, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia and Sweden.

For more information log into www.muya.info or send an e-mail to info@muya.info.

Ryanair website maintenance

Passengers travelling on the low-cost airline Ryanair on Thursday must check in and print their boarding cards before 6 p.m. tomorrow.

Maintenance will be carried out on ryanair.com from 7 p.m. tomorrow until 5 a.m. on Thursday.

Passengers who booked before May 21 and opted for airport check-in may proceed as normal.

Astronomy Seminar

A half-day seminar on Astronomy and Science in the Media will be held on July 4 at the Halland Hotel, Tal-Ibraġ to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy.

During this seminar, an international project, Moon for all Mankind, will be launched. Those interested can contact alexei.pace@g.mail.com by June 31.

Travel to Italy

Those travelling to or through Italy between Sunday and July 15 will have to pass through border control and would need to be in possession of a passport or valid identification card because the Schengen system will be suspended during the G8 meeting taking place on the outskirts of L'Aquila.

BBQ for Hospice's 20th Anniversary

The Hospice Movement is organising a barbecue on the occasion of its 20th anniversary on July 2 at 8 p.m. and the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Great Siege Road, Floriana. For bookings call 2144 0085 or send an e-mail to hospice@onvol.net.

Cultural Festival

Sta Luċija will be hosting a festival of music and dance, food and drink on July 5 from 6.30 p.m. at the Chinese garden. The cultural festival will also include exhibitions.

Literary evening

A literary evening in memory of poet, philosopher and author Kahlil Gibran will be held on Monday at 7.30 p.m. at the Manoel Theatre, Old Theatre Street, Valletta.