Announcements

AGIUS. On September 3, FRANGESKA, of Qormi, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Mariella and her husband Manfred Stien, Natalino and his wife Josette, Josephine and her husband Joe Ellul, her nephews Martin and Marcus, Robert and Matthew, Andre and Laura, her brother Joseph Cilia and his wife Rena, her sister Antonia Cilia and Carmena Axisa, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent De Paule Residence today at 1.30 p.m. for St George's parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Gudja cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

AZZOPARDI. On September 4, at his residence in Valletta, CARMEL, aged 64, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and sister, Tony and his wife Stella, Saviour and his wife Grace and Josephine and her husband Harry, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 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 him eternal rest.

von BROCKDORFF, Lt. Col. Baron EDWARD, late Commanding Officer l/K.O.M.R., Hon. Life President The K.O.M.R. Association, on September 1, mourned by his beloved wife, Margaret Hastings, née Ingham, and his dearest children, Toby, Mark, Alexe, Antonia, Anthea, Christopher, their respective families, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 14:00 at the Santa Maria Addolorata chapel, followed by interment. In accordance with his wishes the family requests no black and, where appropriate, regimental ties to be worn.No flowers please. Charitable donations to the M.M.D.N.A. would be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

In Memoriam

BUTLER - MINNIE. A dearly loved mother and adored grandmother. Helen, Joe and family.

BUTLER - MINNIE, née Borg Hampton. A cherished mother and grandmother remembered with love and gratitude always, especially today the 10th anniversary of her demise. Carmen, Saviour and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BUTLER. In loving memory of my dearest mother MINNIE, today the 10th anniversary of her demise. Forever in my heart and thoughts. Phyllis.

CASTLES - IRENE. Cherished memories of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF TRIGONA - MARIA. Loving memories of a dear sister, today the third anniversary of her passing away. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Josephine, Sr Joan, Herbert, Monica and families.

MICALLEF TRIGONA - MARIA, née Messina Ferrante. On the third anniversary of her demise, this evening's 6.30 p.m. Mass at the Ursuline Sisters chapel, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIFSUD - JOHN MIFSUD, Ph.C. Remembering with love our dear father on the 32nd anniversary of his demise. His son Joe, Georgette and grandchildren.

PORTELLI. In loving memory of RITA, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Her children, in-laws and grandchildren.

VASSALLO - MARIA.

God reached down and
Chose to lead you away
And we were left without a mum
10 years ago today
Your presence still felt
And we hold it near
Cause we know that ties
Cannot be broken
And memories we hold dear
A family we are
And always will be
No matter if you and dad
On this earth are not
For each time we think of you
Our hearts reach up to you.

With love to you, mum. Lina, Joe, Nathalie, Marthese, Marianne and in-laws.

VASSALLO - MARIA.

Every day you were so loving
I'm so grateful for the time
Of all the nanas in the world
I am thankful you were mine
You played a special part in our lives
With a heart as warm as the sun
You gave and gave all you could
Till you felt your duty was done
A kind, warm and gentle being
A rare shiny gem
You now lie in heaven
May you rest in peace, Amen.

To our dear nana, with all our love. Claire, Joanna, Kevin, Louise, Jackie, Laura, Joseph, Hannah, Tara, Francesca, Ben and great-grandchildren Xikira, Yannick, Alessia, Kane and Jake.

Hospice pasta night

The Hospice Movement will hold a fund-raising pasta night on September 17 at 8 p.m. at the Cavalieri Hotel. Tickets cost €15 and are available from 39, Good Shepherd Avenue, Balzan. For information call 2144 0085 or send an e-mail to frhospice@onvol.net.

US Embassy closed

The American Embassy will be closed on Monday, on the occasion of Labour Day, and will open again on Wednesday.

Helping Hands magazine

The Helping Hands Foundation has published the latest edition of its Family Magazine, this time in aid of Inspire (Eden Foundation and Razzett tal-Ħbiberija). The magazine will be sold by volunteers to raise funds.

Seminar on dyslexia

The Specific Learning Difficulties Service will be holding a seminar on dyslexia on September 16 between 9 a.m. and noon at the National Curriculum Centre in Ħamrun.

The seminar will be addressed by Rosie Woods, former director of the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, in the UK.

To attend, call on 2123 4965/2122 3278 or send an e-mail to william.calleja@gov.mt.

Employees' donatino

Employees from Famalco Group, a trading company, donated €795 to the Puttinu Cares Foundation.

Spiritual Formation

The Society for Christian Doctrine will hold sessions in spiritual formation between September 14 and 18 from 7.30 to 8.15 p.m. at the society's centre in Sqaq Il-Museum, Dingli. A childminding service will be provided.

Charity Fair

A book and gift fair in aid of the Puttinu Cares Foundation, which helps child cancer patients, will be held on Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. at the Mġarr ferry terminal, Gozo.