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BONELLO. On April 16, at Central Home, Mosta, MARGARET (known as Maggie), of St Julians, aged 81, widow of Charles (of Bonello Kiosk), passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Edwin, Christopher, Alex, Robert and Joseph, and their respective wives and partners, her grandchildren Michael, Maya, Analise, Nikolai, Jonathan, Alan, Matthew and Emma, her great-granddaughter Matthea, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEBRINCAT. On April 13, at Gozo General Hospital, MARIA, née Grima, widow of Kelinu, aged 93, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Mary, widow of Joe Sultana, Joe and his wife Mary, George and his wife Donna, Gloria and her husband Frans Portelli, Antoinette, widow of Roger Portelli, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and friends of the family. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 3.45 p.m. for the Gozo Cathedral, Victoria, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment at Għarb cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal peace.

FARRUGIA. On April 18, at her sister's residence, CATHERINE, from Żurrieq, nursing officer at Mater Dei Hospital, aged 59, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters, Joseph and his wife Julie, Tessie and her husband Costantino Attard, Ċettina, Carmel and his wife Grace, Charlie Abela, widower of her sister M'Rose, Doris and her husband Dr Victor Camilleri, her uncles and aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her sister's residence today at 3 p.m. for the Żurrieq parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at San Leone Cemetery, Żurrieq. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi and the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

HILI. On April 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELO (Lino), aged 77, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Angela, his children Tonio and Marlene, Joseph and Rhonda, Mariella and Ray Aquilina, Reuben and Sharon, his grandchildren Nathan, Naomi, Isaac, Daniel, Joel, Andrew and Robert, many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Sta Venera parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Żebbuġ Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family wish to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff at the Zammit Clapp and Mater Dei Hospitals. Lord, grant Him eternal rest.

PACE DECESARE. On April 17, GODFREY, after battling a long illness, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his dearly beloved wife Marijke née Piek, his beloved daughters Yana and Moira, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sister Charmaine and her husband Joe Meli, his brother Ronald, his sisters in-law Sari and Lucia Piek, Deborah Warnock, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends in Malta and The Netherlands. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.45 a.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the doctors and dedicated nursing staff at the ITU, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In memoriam

ATTARD - Capt. JOSEPH WILLIAM ATTARD. Cherished and proud memories of my father on the 21st anniversary of his death. George.

BALZAN - INEZ. In ever loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Frank, Beatrice, Keith, Janice and Kurt. A prayer is solicited.

BONETT. Fond and unfading memories of a dearly loved and very special brother, NEVILLE, on the anniversary of his passing away to a better life. Brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces.

BONETT. In loving memory of NEVILLE, being the second anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your father-in-law Joe, Marsha and John, Simone and Carmelo, Marie and Olvin, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CAMILLERI - AGNES. Fondest memories of our beloved mother on the 25th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by Josephine and James and her grandchildren. Please remember her in your prayers.

CARUANA GALIZIA - MAY. In loving memory on the 15th anniversary of her death. Without her no perfect day. Her family.

FALZON - LEOPOLD. Today the 22nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his children and grandchildren.

GRECH. In ever loving memory of CARMELO, a dear father and grandfather, on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons Ġorġ and Joe, his sister Mary, brother Marcel and his grandchildren.

PISCOPO. In loving memory of CARMELINA of Floriana on the sixth anniversary of her death, April 19, 2004, aged 102. Fondly remembered by her family, Paul, Twannie, Mary and Doris, relatives and friends.

PORTANIER - THERESA. In loving memory of a dear sister and aunt on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

SCICLUNA. In loving memory of LEWIS on the third anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his family and friends. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.

TABONE ADAMI. Treasured memories of a very dear mother, MARY, today being the 16th anniversary of her death. Always remembered with profound love and unfading affection by her only beloved son Paul. Please remember her in your prayers.

TESTA - HENRY. Lovingly remembered on the 12th anniversary of his death by his wife Connie, Roger, Erika, Lara and George.

TESTA. In loving memory of our father INFANTINO and brother HENRY whose anniversaries occur this week. Lord, grant them eternal rest. The family.

VELLA. In loving memory of RAPHAEL on the 17th anniversary of his death. Thank you dad for all the lessons you did not teach us the hard way. Marie, Pio, Tony and Anna.

Cinema music concert

Sister pianists Francesca and Federica Badalini from the Niccolo' Paganini Conservatory of Genova and Milan's School of Music, Italy, will give a concert of the most beautiful sound-tracks of highly acclaimed films throughout the years. The concert is organised by Fiesole Artistic Productions in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute and will be held on May 15 at 7.30 p.m. at the Sala Isouard, Manoel Theatre, Valletta.

Bookings can be made at the Manoel Theatre booking office, Old Theatre Street, Valletta. Telephone 2124 6389 or e-mail bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt.

Ayrton Senna exhibition

The McLaren F1 Club (Malta) will be holding an exhibition on May 1 and 2 to commemorate Ayrton Senna, the three-time World Champion Formula One racing driver, who was killed in a crash during the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994.

Senna is regarded as one of the greatest drivers in Formula One history. This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of his birth.

The exhibition will take place at the Honda showroom on the Mrieħel bypass and will be open to the public between 9 a.m. and noon and 3 and 6 p.m.

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