BRAY – On February 10, FRANCES nèe Baldacchino, widow of Alfred, residing in Birkirkara, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, aged 72, surrounded by her loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her daughter Marisa, her siblings and their respective families, her in-laws and their respective families, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Mary old church in Birkirkara where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Ħniena Divina Cemetery in St Paul’s Bay. The family regrets it is unable to receive visitors. Special thanks to the medical staff of Ward S1 at Mater Dei Hospital. No flowers by request but donations to St Mary old church in Birkirkara will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CUTAJAR – On February 10, GIOVANNA, of Siġġiewi, widow of Nicholas, aged 89, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Rev. Fr Dione, Victor, Mary, Francis and his wife Carmen, Carmen and her husband Joe Mifsud, Sabina and her husband Joe Briffa, her grandchildren Nicholas and his girlfriend Vanessa, Julian, Gabriella and Benjamin, her brothers Francis and his wife Mary, Toni and his wife Cecilia, Carmelo and his wife Carmen, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Siġġiewi parish cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar Tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FOUNTAIN – JOSEPH PAUL, aged 75, at home, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his much beloved wife Maria Assunta, née Pace, his children Joseph and his partner Sebi, Anthony and his wife Helena, Christian and Mario, his beloved grandchildren Patrick, Jack and Thea, his sisters Vivienne, wife of Paul Pandolfino, and Lina, wife of Alfred Debono, his in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FRENDO – MARY of Paola, at the venerable age of 94, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital on February 9, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Pauline and her husband Lino Calamatta, John and his wife Yvonne, Carmen and her husband George Brancaleone, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends, especially those of Cospicua Home for the Elderly. The funeral cortége will leave Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
MAGGI. On February 9, CHARLES of Sliema, residing in Attard, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his daughters Yvonne and husband Robert Calafato, Tanya and husband Victor Galea, his son John and wife Roseanne, his grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for Attard parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SELL. On February 10, at his residence, FRANK, aged 85, of Sliema, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Madalena, his children Dorothy and her husband Joe Vassallo, Anna and her husband Joseph Duca, Anthony and his wife Josephine, Godwin and his wife Angele, Mark Anthony and John Paul Timms of the late daughter Joan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his in-laws, his niece Catherine Poyser who lives in the UK, family and friends. The funeral leaves his residence today at 1.45 p.m. for St Gregory church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement and Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. The family regret it is unable to receive visitors at home. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ALOISIO. In memory of JOHN, today the first anniversary of his death. Remembered by Michela, Raphael and Anne. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BARTOLI – HAROLD. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today, the first anniversary of his death. Dearly missed by his children David, Celia and Alan, their spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUSUTTIL – MARIANNE. In loving memory of my mother, today the eighth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her only daughter Moira, her husband Anthony, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BUTTIGIEG. In loving memory of our dear mother MARIA, née Vella, wife of the late Anton of Qala, Gozo, today the 14th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.
CAMILLERI. In everlasting memory of our dear father DOMENIC on the 31st anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Mary Rose, Margaret and Elizabeth.
FORMOSA. In ever loving and cherished memory of our dearest brother MARK on the 36th anniversary of his passing away. His sister Victoria, brothers David and Stephen and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
LAPIRA – MARY. Cherished memories of a beloved grandmother. Fondly remembered by her grandsons and families.
MAMO – JOHN. In memory of a loving and much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 25th anniversary of his death. Rose Vella and family.
TABONE. In loving memory of our dear father ANTON, today the 39th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his children Anton, Marisa, Marga and their families.
Media influence
A public lecture titled How Media Make Up Your Mind will discuss how the mass media influence what families and individuals think.
The lecture, organised by the University’s Faculty of Education together with Home Economists in Action, will be delivered by Elizabeth Goldsmith from the Florida State University and Gale Workman from the Florida A&M University.
It will be held on February 17 between 6 and 7.30 p.m. at the National Curriculum Centre, Ħamrun.
For information call Stefania Micallef on 2340 2965 or e-mail Suzanne Piscopo at suzanne.piscopo@um.edu.mt.
Spiritual direction
The Centre of Ignatian Spirituality together with the Institute of Pastoral Formation will be holding a three-year course in Maltese for the religious, clergy and laity who wish to deepen their spiritual life and or commit themselves in giving and guiding retreats and in spiritual direction.
The course, which starts in the first week of September, will be divided into two parts. For information contact Fr Reno Grech by April 30 at Mount St Joseph Retreat House, Triq il-Missjunarji Maltin, Tarġa Gap, Mosta, call 2141 6916/7928 6435 or e-mail rgrechsj@gmail.com.
Prayers for peace
An evening of prayer for peace and the new evangelisation of the world will be held at the basement chapel of Sarria Church, Floriana, on Wednesday at 5.15 p.m. The event is being organised by the International Movement of Prayer Blessed Pope John XXIII.
Billiard tournament
A one-day classic billiard tournament will be held by the St Catherine Band Club committee on February 20 at the club’s Espedito Deguara Hall, in Żurrieq. For information call on 9922 1191.
Gala dinner
The youth section of the St Catherine VM Band Club will be holding a gala dinner during the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2011, which will be shown on a big screen, tomorrow at the club’s Espedito Deguara Hall in Żurrieq at 7.30 p.m. For information call 7972 7785/9945 4214.
Baroque studies
The University’s International Institute for Baroque Studies has launched a series of 11 short evening courses on the wealth of the Baroque heritage of mankind and its conservation. The courses start in March. For information contact Maria Bugeja on 2124 0746 or send an e-mail to maria.bugeja@muhc.com.mt.
Carnival party
Microsoft has teamed up with Inspire, the foundation for inclusion, to hold a children’s carnival party on March 7 at the Gondolier Hall, Gudja, between 9.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. For tickets and information call Inspire on 2189 0000 or send an e-mail to events@inspire.org.mt.