Announcements

ATTARD. On July 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, Lt Col William Joseph Attard, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Helma, née Gollcher, his daughter Wilhelmina and her husband Michele Sottile, his sons George Olof and his wife Anita and Martyn, his grandchildren, Michela and her husband Giovanni Rubino, Alessandro, Alan and Ana, and his great-granddaughter Martina, his sole surviving sister Carmelina Axisa, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BERRY. On July 7, EMANUEL of San Ġwann (ex-Ship Repair Manager, Malta Drydocks), aged 70, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Susan, née Azzopardi, his daughter Mariella, wife of Karl Hoekstra, his son Stefan-John and his grandson Nikolai-Emanuel, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives, ex-colleagues and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, 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 the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. On July 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAWLU, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Violet, his children Carmen, Joe, Leo and his wife Miriam, and Rita and her husband Albert Mifsud, his grandchildren Yana, Leah, Matthea, Paul and James, his great-grandchild Isaac, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.15 p.m. for Birżebbuġa parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at the San Leone Cemetery, Żurrieq. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi and Radju Marija, Rabat, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CASSAR. On July 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, SILVIO (ex-Water Works), of Sliema, aged 79, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, his children Frank and his wife Monica, Marlene and her husband Twanny Spiteri, his grandchildren Andre and his wife Tina, Ruben, Diana, Daniel, Amanda and John, his great-grandchildren, his sister Joan Born, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DELICATA. On July 6, at her residence in Birkirkara, CARMEN, widow of Francis, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Antoinette and her husband John Pace, Josette and her husband John Caruana, Servolo and his wife Marcelle, Helen and her husband Manuel Abela, Mary and her husband Joe Pace of Canada, Catherine and her husband Manoel Martin, Nicholas and his wife Carmen, her grandchildren May and her husband Dominic, Victoria, Mark, Nicky Paul, Julian, Marique and her husband John, Françoise and her husband Joseph, Danielle, Emily Ann, Denise and her fiancé Manuel, Claire and her fiancé James, Jonas and Francis, her great-grandchildren Gabriella, Matthew and Laura, her sister Maria and her husband Carmelo Galea, her in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.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, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCHIAVONE. On July 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, CECILIA, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Emily, widow of Lawrence Vella, Maria, widow of Charles Whibley, Fr Noa Schiavone, OSA, Sr Clotilde and Sr Vitorina of the Augustinian Sisters, her brother-in-law Joseph Bonello, numerous nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Senglea, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CALLABY-FLORIDIA - RHODERICK. Treasured memories of a dearest husband, father and nannu on the third anniversary of his demise. So deeply loved, so sadly missed. Fondly remembered by his wife Sandra, children Lexi and Claude, David, and grandchildren Maya and Thomas. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 7 p.m. at St Julians parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GRECH. In ever treasured memory of our dearest parents PHILIP CHARLES and OLGA, née Barbaro di San Giorgio. Always remembered with great love and ever in our prayers. Lina, Charles, Doris, widow of Godwin and their families.

HERRERA. In loving memory of our dear father VICTOR on the 13th anniversary of his passing away. Lovingly remembered by his family.

MASINI. In loving memory of Dr FRANCESCO MASINI, LL.D., today the 47th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

MIFSUD. In loving memory of NENE, today the first anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Edda, Louis, Marthese, Michael and Richard, in-laws and grandchildren. A Mass for her repose will be celebrated today at 9 a.m. at St Mary's parish church, Attard.

PACE BONELLO. Tender memories of a dearly beloved son and brother, EDWARD, on the 32nd anniversary of his tragic death. Eric, Patricia.

PORTELLI. Treasured memories of our dear EDWIN on the 11th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Lucy and his children Vivienne, Godwin and Sandro and their families.

SALIBA. Treasured memories of RUDOLPH, a wonderful husband and father, on the anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Edith and Stephanie.

SALIBA. In loving memory of our dear son RUDOLPH who returned to the Risen Lord 21 years ago today at the age of 28. Always living in our hearts and remembered in our prayers. Miranda and Paul.

SALIBA. Sweet and ever loving memories of our dearest brother RUDOLPH on the 21st anniversary of his departure to a far happier life. Always in our prayers. Alma and Mario, Nives and Giovanni.

SALIBA - RUDOLPH. A great friend and colleague always in our hearts and prayers. Tonio and Pauline, Marco and Helen, Mark and Ingrid, Lorraine and George.

SALIBA. In loving memory of our dear brother-in-law RUDOLPH. Always in our thoughts and prayers. David, Muriel and Martin.

TESTAFERRATA MORONI VIANI - BICE. On the second anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her nieces Agnès, Caren and Annamaria and their respective families. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

Change in concert venue

The piano concert by leading Maltese pianist Clifford Borg, which was to be held at the historical St John's Demi-Bastions in the Cittadella, will be held at the Gozo Ministry's exhibition hall.

The concert, which will be held tomorrow at 8.15 p.m. will also feature Gozitan vocalist Miriam Christine Borg.

Wignacourt Tower late night opening

Din l-Art Ħelwa will be celebrating a Lejla Pawlina on Saturday when the Wignacourt Tower at St Paul's Bay will be open from 8 to 10 p.m.

Volunteers of the organisation will be conducting guided tours every half hour and visitors can enjoy the spectacular night view from the roof of the tower over to St Paul's islands.

The tower was the first sentinel built by Grand Master Wignacourt in 1610. It hosts an exhibition of the fortifications around Malta and Gozo. The special entrance fee is €1 per person. Members of Din l-Art Ħelwa and children under 16 enter free.

Archbishop to meet missionaries

Archbishop Paul Cremona will be meeting Maltese missionaries who are on holiday in Malta for the summer months.

The meeting, the 31st of its kind, will take place on July 16 at 5 p.m. at Dar l-Emigrant in Valletta.

All missionaries are invited and urged to attend to share their experiences with the Archbishop and their colleagues. To confirm attendance, call Dar l-Emigrant on 2122 2644, 2124 0255 or 2123 2545.

Exhibition of models

The Valletta Waterfront will be hosting an exhibition of handcrafted models including boats, warships, cars, vans and trucks.

The exhibition will be held on Sunday and is organised jointly by the Valletta Waterfront and the Diecast and Scale Model Society.

It will be open for viewing between 10.30 a.m. and 9.30 p.m. Entrance is free and will be through the chapel.