FARRUGIA. On February 24, CONCETTA, aged 88, passed away peacefully at St Vincent de Paul Residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen and her husband Vince Perry and Rita, widow of John Falzon, her grandchildren Rupert and his wife Mila Perry, Kevin and his wife Michelle Perry, and Charmaine and Clayton Falzon, her great-grandchildren Kelvin and Melvin Perry, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Birżebbuġa parish church 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. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. On February 22, at his residence, SAVIOUR of Fleur-de-Lys, ex-chairman of Jon David Limited, aged 72, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine, his children Josef and his wife Ruth, Paul and his wife Therese, John and his wife Cynthia, his grandchildren, Thea, Francesca, Bernhard, Jean Paul, Jacob and Luke, his sister Joan and her husband Nicholas Cauchi, his brother Charles and his wife Rose, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On February 23, at her residence, ODETTE of Marsa, residing in Qawra, aged 46, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband William, her mother Doris, her sisters Carmen and her husband Eugenio Brincat, Jane, Mary, Josette and her husband Brian Cutajar, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the Holy Trinity parish church, Marsa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.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 her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BORG OLIVIER. In loving memory of ALEXANDRA, née Mattei, on the second anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our hearts and sadly missed by her sons Alexander and his wife Kathleen, Peter and Jean Claude, her grandchildren George, Nikolai, Karina and Stefano, her many relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

BUSUTTIL – MAY. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Today’s 6.30 p.m. Mass at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul.

GATT. In loving memory of REGINALD on the sixth anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by his wife Jane, his children Patricia, Tania, Edward and Denise.

GRIMA ­– EDWIGE. Remembering our dearest mother. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially on the 13th anniversary of her passing away. Mona, Suni, Jojo, Marian, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

GUILLAUMIER – JOSIE. On the 21st anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his wife Joyce, née Martin, and sons Jeremy and Jean-Paul.

GUILLAUMIER – JOSIE. In ever loving memory of a dear brother, today the 21st anniversary of his death. His sister Freda, Joseph, Christopher and Conrad.

MIFSUD. In loving memory of SYMPHOROSA (Sinfa), née Felice Gay, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the seventh anniversary of her going to the Father. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant her eternal rest. Maryse and Brian, Elaine and Colin, Philippa and Gregory.

PALMIER – PAULINE. Beautiful memories of my dear mother on the eighth anniversary of her death. In our hearts and minds she will stay. Edwidge, Charles and family. Rest in peace, dear mum.

PALMIER. Unfading memories of an adorable mother and grandmother, PAULINE, on the eighth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Charles, Rita, Abigail, Rachel and Sarah.

ROBERTSON – WILLIAM, 1997. Such wonderful memories of a very special husband, father and friend. Cikki and Paula.

ZAHRA. Treasured and unfading memories of our dear, beloved ERSILIA (Elsie), today the first anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her uncle Alfred and his wife Lina and her cousin Marisa. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ZAHRA – ERSILIA (Elsie). In loving memory of a very dear cousin, today the first anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Her cousin Stefania and her husband Simon and their sons Mark and Matthew.

Lectures on the family

The Theology Students Association will be holding a series of lectures on the importance of the family in contemporary society themed Strengthening The Family. The aim of the lectures is to help students and the public realise the importance of adhering to lifestyles and values that will help the Maltese family grow in unity and love. They will be held between March 1 and 29 at the University chaplaincy. For further information send an e-mail to ghst@um.edu.mt.

Sports marathon

A sports marathon called Play for Charity will be held on March 26 at the Gozo Sports Complex in Victoria in aid of Arka Foundation. It will include four disciplines: squash, football (5-a-side), tennis and cycling.

Those interested in taking part can fill in an application form at the reception desk of the Sports Complex until March 18.