Announcements

CASSANO. On August 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA VIOLET, 78, of Birkirkara, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Martin and his wife Maris, Christine and her husband Albert, Bernadette and her husband Vince, Sandro and his wife Rose, her brothers and sisters, her husband's brothers and sisters and their families, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for the Birkirkara oratory where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

GRECH. On August 31, at home, DR ALFRED (ex-CGMO), aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his wife, Patricia Ann née Borg Cardona, his daughter Sandra and her husband Gerry, his sons Dr Mark and his partner George, Philip and his wife Rita and Dr Kenneth and his wife Anna Maria, his grandchildren Andrew, Matthew, Rachel, Benjamin, James, Sean Kenneth, Neil and Dawn. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

In Memoriam

CASTALDI. In loving memory of CARMELINA, 1904-2003, on the sixth anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her sons Oscar and Alfred. A prayer for her repose is appreciated.

CIANTAR. Treasured memories of JOSEPHINE, a dearly loved mother and grandmother, especially today the fourth anniversary of her demise. Pierre and Anna, Matthew and Adam.

CRISTINA - ANTHONY. Today being the 21st anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Marlene, Helen, Luciano, Victor, Joe, Sylvana, in-laws and grandchildren.

D'ANCONA - CONNIE, née Galea. A much loved and sadly missed mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the 10th anniversary of her death. Dorothy, David and their families.

DIFESA. Treasured memories of our beloved CARMEN, née Busuttil, who died 32 years ago today.

Our hearts still ache with sadness
And silent tears still flow
For what it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.

Never forgotten by her father, brothers, sister, in-laws, nephews and nieces.

DIFESA - CARMEN. A dear sister-in-law always in our thoughts and prayers, especially today the 32nd anniversary of her demise. Victor, Joyce, Diane and Andrew.

GERMAN - JOSEPHINE. A beloved mother, on the ninth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her son Herman, her grand-daughter Arienne, her great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.

MILLER. Treasured memories of our beloved GEORGE FRANCIS, today the 11th anniversary of his death. So loved and greatly missed by his wife Lilian, his children, Madeleine, Joan, Malcolm and Caroline and their families. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

PACE-O'SHEA. In loving memory of UNA on the 51st anniversary of her death. Mina and family.

PONS - ROSE. In loving memory, on the fifth anniversary of her demise. The 6.30 p.m. Mass said on Monday, September 28 at Gżira parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul. Always remembered by Louise, Simon, Joanne, Antoine, Reno, family and friends.

PORTANIER - ALEXANDER. Treasured memories of a dear father on the 29th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons, daughters, respective husbands, wives and grandchildren.

SAID - CARMELA. In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, being the 15th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Found

Small, black Chihuahua in Gżira. Has two collars (one white, one blue). Please phone 7927 2646.

Imported cars

Drivers who do not register vehicles they import within two weeks will be fined €30 a day come October.

The Malta Transport Authority said no vehicles bearing foreign registration plates could be driven in Malta and urged anyone who had not already registered them to do so as soon as possible.

For more information call 2556 3362.

Art and politics

A seminar discussing art and politics will be held on Friday at 7 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, just before the opening of the controversial collective exhibition Pornolitics.