Announcements

TAYLOR-EAST. On August 30, at home in Sliema, LEA née Vassallo, aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rights of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her devoted husband Joseph, her children Hu and his wife Claudia, Phillip and his wife Rita, Miriam and Joe, Yasmin and her husband Adrian Borg, her grandchildren Nicola and David, Alexia and James, Robert and Sasha, Philippa, Maria-Christina and Michael, Jonathan and Erika, Joseph, Andrea and Francesca and her great-grandson Harry. She will also be sadly missed by her sister Bianca Camilleri Vassallo and her husband Lino, Milo and his wife Rita, Franco and Irene, nephews and nieces and other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8:30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIRUZZI. On August 30, at Mater dei Hospital, AGNES, aged 65. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother Violet, her sisters Rebecca and Isabelle, her brother David and his wife Josephine, nephews and nieces in Australia, her uncles and aunts, many cousins and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Holy Trinity parish church, Marsa where a Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

VELLA. On August 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELO, residing at Naxxar, passed away peacefully at the age of 79, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Giuseppa and his two daughters and their husbands, his grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. for Naxxar parish church where Mass will be said at 4 p.m. followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AGIUS. Cherished memories of CHARLES, today the 42nd anniversary of his death.

We have loved him in life,
Let us not forget him in death.
Ronald, Lilian and Marie.

BONELLO. Treasured memories of EUGENE, a most beloved father and grandfather on the anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his daughter Dorothy, Joe and Martin Sapiano. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FORMOSA – CARMELO. In loving memory of our father on the second year of his demise. Still sadly missed. A Mass will be said today at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, Paola.

MIFSUD – MICHAEL. In loving memory of our dear father on the 39th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Emma, Edwin, Tony, Henry, and spouses, Rose, widow of his son John, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCICLUNA. Fondest memories of our dearest parents FRANK and HELEN on their anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Their sons and daughters.

VASSALLO – GEORGE and HILDA. Cherished memories of our father and mother on the anniversary of their demise. Fondly remembered by their children Harry, Martin, Madeleine, John and Anna and their families. A Mass for the repose of their soul will be said tomorrow at 7 p.m. at St Patrick’s church, Sliema.

YOUNG. In loving memory of ARTHUR who died 42 years ago today. Never forgotten by his wife Mary, his sons Joe, Stephen and Raymond, their wives and children. Relatives and friends may wish to include him in their prayers.

Sliema Bazaar

A bazaar is being held next door to Stella Maris parish, 49, Cathedral Street, Sliema. Open tomorrow and Thursday from 9.30 a.m. onwards.

Fundraising exhibition

A total of €1,800 was collected in aid of Amputees for Amputees (A4A) during a boxing exhibition and barbecue organised by the I And J Fitness Team, boxing instructors and trainers, on August 20.

A4A, in Mosta, is an association founded in October 2008 with the aim of supporting amputees and their families through education and advocacy.

The money will be used to print and design information leaflets and to provide transport for members to attend monthly meetings and activities.

Historical re-enactment

A historical re-enactment of the fall of Mdina and the massacre of the French garrison will be put on by the Historical Re-Enactment Group of Malta and the local council on Friday at 7.30 p.m. For more information call Martin Degiorgio on 9949 9805 or send an e-mail to martindegiorgio@hotmail.com.

Mass for Guido de Marco

Mass will offered for the repose of President Emeritus Guido de Marco’s soul by the Old Aloysians Associations on Friday at 7.30 p.m. at St Aloysius College, Birkirkara.

Lyceum Past Students’ Mass

Mass will be held by the Association of Lyceum Past Students on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. at Saint Anne Chapel, Pwales.

Dialects festival

A dialects festival will be held on September 7 at Lunzjata Valley, Victoria, starting with Mass at 5.30 p.m. and followed by poetry, prose and music. For more information call Miriam Cassar on 2166 7001 or 9922 6186 or send an e-mail to marla@onvol.net.

Sunset walk

A sunset walk will be held by the Malta Geographical Society on September 14. Those wishing to take part are to meet at 6 p.m. at the Red Tower in Mellieħa.

Local council meeting today

Munxar 7 p.m.