Announcements

CACHIA. On August 2, ROSE née Briffa, aged 61 years, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Angelo, her daughter Sandra and her husband David, her grandchild Yan, her sisters Salvina and her husband Paul, Marianne and her husband Edwin, Jessie and her husband Charles, Katie and her husband Joseph, Grace and her husband Mario, Carmen and her husband Tony, her brother Alfred and his wife Antida, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Trinity parish church, Marsa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by private interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MUSCAT. On August 1, at his residence, Joseph (Debu), of St Paul's Bay, aged 77, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and sisters Pawlina and Karmena of Australia, Gianninu and his wife Karmena, George and his wife Yvonne of the UK, Maria widow of his brother John Mary, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.45 p.m. for Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul's Bay, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at Ħniena Divina Cemetery, St Paul's Bay. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

ABELA - RITA. Treasured memories of my beloved mother, on this fourth anniversary of her demise. Remembered with love and always deeply missed. Eternal rest give unto her, O Lord. Mario.

BONAVIA - Fr EMMANUEL BONAVIA of Żabbar parish, St John's Co-Cathedral and Missions Office, on the seventh anniversary of his being called by the Father. A prayer is earnestly solicited for him, our dear parents John and M. Grace née Grima and brother George of Canada. His brothers Carmel and Fr Silvester Bonavia OFM Cap.

BONE. In loving memory of ALBERT on the first anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Yolanda, his children Robert, Anna, Tonio and their spouses, grandchildren, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

BONELLO GHIO - ALDO. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Doris, his children and grandchildren.

CALLEJA. In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother M. CARMELA today the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Never forgotten by all her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CEFAI. In loving memory of ALFRED, today the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Monica and Guido Bonello Ghio.

CEFAI - ALFRED 3-8-97. Everlasting happy memories of dear Alfred. Marlene, Veronica and Andrew.

COLEIRO - CARLO. Remembered with love today, the 40th anniversary of his death. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. His sons and in-laws.

FARRUGIA. In loving memory of a cherished aunt LOLA (of Valletta) on the 23rd anniversary of her demise. Dearly remembered and sadly missed by her nephews/ nieces Joe, Neville, Victor, Rosette, Mario and Noel, other relatives and friends.

GRIMA - JOAN, née Whitcher. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved mother and grand-mother, today the 14th anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by her children Mary, Joe, Julia, John, Christopher and their families.

MALLIA - EMANUEL sive Lolly. In loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and always remembered by his son Malcolm and his wife Rachel and his grandchildren Andrew, Edward and Gillian. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MARTIN. In loving memory of TONY, a devoted husband, father and grandfather on the 16th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Rose, sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

MICALLEF. Precious and unfading memories of MICK, a dearly beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather, today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Maria, Malcolm, Jacqueline and Terence. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SKRIMSHIRE - CONSTANCE. Loving memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the 24th anniversary of her death. Jill, Denis, Elise, Matthew and Thomas.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Summer shutdown. Last trading day August 7, re-open August 24, 2008.

Quiz on Prince Billy

The United States Embassy will this week be holding a quiz on American singer/songwriter Bonnie Prince Billy.

Winners will receive free tickets to his performance in Malta on August 8 at 7 p.m. in the MITP courtyard, St Paul Street, Valletta.

The three questions about the American star will be posted on the US Embassy website (malta. usembassy.gov/) at mid-day on Thursday. The first three individuals who e-mail the correct answers will each win two free tickets, courtesy of the US Embassy.

Renowned for his unique style and songwriting style, Bonnie Prince Billy will be accompanied b y Emmett Kelly (guitar/vocals) and Cheyenne Mize (violin/ vocals).

The event is being sponsored by the US Embassy and organised by Stagedive (Malta).

Tickets are on sale at Buon Caffe (Paceville), D'Amato Record Shop (Valletta) and Ciao Fra (Sliema), by calling on 9945 9555/9924 2815 or direct from the organisers at stage divemalta@gmail.com.