BEZZINA. On November 15, at Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, Fr STIEFNU BEZZINA, O.Carm., aged 91, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his Carmelite brothers, his sisters Sister Massenzia of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Jane Gilson and her husband Victor, nephews and nieces, the director and residents of Dar tal-Kleru, Qaddejja tac-Cenaklu members, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Dar tal-Kleru today at 1 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julians, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the grave of the Carmelite province at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Carmelite missions will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
CARUANA. Suddenly, on November 12, at his residence, CARMEL (known as Charles), aged 70. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Annie, his son Carl and his wife Rachel, his grandchildren Kayleigh and Nicholas, his brother Tony, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 7.30 a.m. for Msida parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
MINTOFF. On November 13, PAULINE, née Callus, widow of Paul, aged 83, passed away at Villa Messina, Rabat, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Lino and his partner Joanna, Vincent and his wife Emily, Rita, Mario and his wife Susan, Paul and his wife Denise, Maria and her husband Angelo Buhagiar, her grandchildren Nicola, Christopher, Lara, Erika, Karl, Stephen, Paula, Michael and Patrick, her brother Emanuel Callus, residing in Canada, Mary Callus, widow of her brother John, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Villa Messina today at 8.45 a.m. for St Dominic church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the SCU staff at Villa Messina for their care and dedication.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SUDA. On November 15, ANTHONY, draughtsman at the Malta Shipyards, aged 58, passed away unexpectedly at St Luke's Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Marie Louise, his dear children David and Sarah, his sisters Mary and her husband Lawrence, Carmelina and her husband Charles, Pauline and her husband Joseph, and Josephine and her husband Anthony, his brother John and his wife Edwige, his aunt Rita, his mother-in-law Theresa Mifsud and his other in-laws, Doreen, Emmanuel and Michael, all the respective spouses, numerous nephews and nieces, colleagues, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Mary's parish church (knisja l-qadima), Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
VELLA. Fondest memories of our dear parents ANTHONY who passed away on October 8, 1954, and MARIA STELLA, November 16, 1988. Your daughter Connie and her husband John and all the family, Many things have changed, many things are new, but one thing is sure, our love and memories of you both will never die. A Mass for the repose of their soul will be said today at 7.30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel parish church, Paceville. Lord, grant them eternal rest.
XUEREB - LAWRENCE. Most loving and unforgettable memories of my dearest brother, tomorrow being the 17th anniversary of his demise. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at the Mother of Good Counsel Church, Paceville at 6.45 p.m. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest. George.
Small Claims Tribunal Notices
The case in the names Falcom Ltd (C7839) vs Netcom Ltd (C23389) (Notice 490/2007 PBC), has been set for hearing on November 20, 2007 at 12.30 p.m. before the Small Claims Tribunal presided over by Dr Peter Borg Costanzi, LL.D.
The case in the names European Pilot Academy Ltd (C35885) vs Christ Attard (Notice 489/2007 ISB), has been set for hearing on January 9, 2008 at 12.30 p.m. before the Small Claims Tribunal presided over by Dr Ian Spiteri Bailey, LL.D.
Research Seminar
A public seminar on Captivating The Real In Narrative Research is being organised by the Department of Youth and Community Studies within the Faculty of Education at the university, Tal-Qroqq.
The seminar will be held in Lecture Theatre Two between 4 and 8 p.m. on December 6.
An attendance fee of Lm5 (€11.65) will cover a certificate from the University of Malta and the Manchester Metropolitan University, two CDs containing speeches and Powerpoint presentations used throughout the seminar.
For further information contact Lilian Spiteri on 2340 2918 or through lilian.spiteri@um.edu.mt.
To book, forward a cheque to the Department of Youth and Community Studies, Room 114, FEMA Building, University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq, Msida.
Alfa Owners' Sunday Drive
The November event of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club will be a drive from the Luxol ground in St Andrew's to the Danish village in Ghadira for coffee and a chat on Sunday.
Assembly at the Luxol ground is a 9.45 a.m. Non-members are also welcome.
Prayer Meeting
The Committee Moviment Madonna tal-Konsagrazzjoni will hold a prayer meeting at Girgenti, Siggiewi, on Sunday at 3.30 p.m.
Marsa Bazaar
The Mission Fund will hold a grand bazaar at 23, Cross Road, Marsa from November 26 until December 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mosta Telephones
Residents in parts of Mosta may have their telephone service temporarily disrupted today between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The disruption is due to cable network maintenance, phone company Go said yesterday.
Zejtun Concert
The Zejtun Band Club will be holding a concert tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. at the Theatre Pandora, Misrah Girgor Bonici, Zejtun. The public is invited.
Christmas Bazaars
A Christmas bazaar will be held at the Paola parish hall, Church Avenue, Paola from December 1 to 9 between 9 a.m. and noon and from 4 to 8 p.m.
A Christmas bazaar, organised by the Committee of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, will be held at the parish centre in Pietà from Saturday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Band Concert
The St Leonard Band Club will be performing at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta on November 27 at 7.30 p.m.
Attendance is free of charge but one has to book a seat by contacting the club at Misrah Kirkop or call 2168 5738.
Choral Concert
The Kor Notre Dame will give a sacred music concert called Ave Spes Solamen at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Grace, Zabbar to mark the choir's 25th anniversary.
The concert will be held on November 30 at 7.30 p.m. The public is invited.