VASSALLO. On February 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSIE, widower of Maria née Dimech, of Fgura, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his son-in-law John Cachia, widower of Mary, his dearest grandchildren Mark, Matthew and Jeanette, Luke and Joanne, his great- grandchildren Madvay and Cyonei, his brother Charles and his wife Maria, his sisters Rose of Canada and Lina, his in-laws, nephews, nieces and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for the Carmelite parish church, Fgura where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BALZAN - VICTOR PETER. On the 12th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers and fondly remembered by his wife Mary, his children Pierre, Mario, Yvette, Jacques, and Brigitte, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in-laws, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.
BARBARO OF ST. GEORGE. In ever loving memory of Marquis ANTHONY BARBARO OF ST. GEORGE, OBE, on the 37th anniversary of his death. His family.
BONELLO - EDGAR. In everlasting memory of a dear uncle. His nephews and nieces.
de GRAY. Treasured memories of our beloved mother MARIA CONCETTA (Cissie) on the 32nd anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.
MARICH. Remembering with much love our uncle JOSEPH, today the second anniversary of his death. His nieces and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MARSH - MARIA. Remembering with love a dear mother and grandmother, today the 13th anniversary of her demise. Her children Lawrence, Lewis and Ethel, their spouses Lillian, Josephine and Etienne, and grandsons Christopher and Josef. May she rest in peace.
MICALLEF - JOSEPH M. (Miki). Greatly missed and fondly remembered by his wife Emma, née Ganado, his daughters and their families on the fourth anniversary of his death.
ORR - GEORGETTE. Fond and treasured memories on the 37th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters and in-laws.
PACE - HENRY. In loving memory of a dearest father and grandfather on the third anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Roberta, Michael and Suzanne, Celia and Harry, Maxine, Yasmin and Andrew. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Masses said at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul.
PACE GOUDER - FRANK. Lovingly remembered and always missed by his wife Lilian, sons and daughters, today the 16th anniversary of his demise. The 6.30 p.m. Mass said tomorrow at Balluta parish church will be said in his remembrance.
PEARSON. In loving memory of MARIA on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Her sons, daughters, nephews and nieces.
SOLER. In loving memory of JOSEPH, a beloved father, today the fifth anniversary of his demise. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Joseph and Frank.
VELLA. Treasured memories of a dearest wife, mother and grandmother, MARY, née Borg, today the 15th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Joe, children Paul, Tony, Josephine, Maryrose, Lino, Doreen, Rita, Mario and Christopher, their respective wives and husbands, grandchildren and other family and friends. Always in our hearts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Mass for graduates
The Gozitan Graduates Movement is inviting graduates and members of all professions in Gozo to hear Mass on March 7 at St Augustine church, Victoria at 8.30 p.m. Confessions will be heard from 8.15 p.m.
Lectures on preventive conservation
Heritage Malta will be holding two public lectures on preventive conservation by Tim Padfield who is a world authority on the subject.
The first lecture entitled Environmental Standards Force Cumbersome Environmental Control. Is This Necessary And Wise? will be held at the former Royal Naval Hospital, Triq il-Missjoni Taljana, Bighi, Kalkara today at 5.30 p.m.
Dr Padfield presents successes and failures of environmental control around art, with emphasis on the dominant role of standards.
On March 6, Dr Padfield will lecture on the role of the building in conserving its content at the same venue at 5.30 p.m.
Dr Padfield, who is lecturing students following the M.Cons. programme, is a freelance consultant in preventive conservation.
He has worked in the Conservation Department of the Vitoria and Albert Museum, the Department of Earth Sciences of the University of Leeds and in the Conservation Department of the National Museum of Denmark.
Music marathon
BJ's Nightclub in Paceville has started preparations for the 19th live music marathon in aid of Wishing Others Week (WOW) which is the social arm of the Millennium chapel in Paceville.
The marathon will start at 5 p.m. on Easter Monday, March 24, and end non-stop day and night a week later.
All musicians and singers are being invited to take part.
According to Philip Fenech of BJ's, the marathon helps preserve live music as a form of entertainment while it is a fund-raiser for WOW, which helps people who are grappling with problems.
Musicians and singers are to register their intention to participate in the marathon by phoning or SMSing on 9949 3534, by calling BJ's on 2137 7642 or by going there personally.
Business networking skills
A seminar for people interested in acquiring or improving their business networking skills will be held at the Westin Dragonara Hotel, St Julians on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Led by Will Kintish and organised by MGI Finconsult Ltd, the seminar is designed to teach participants how to build relationships that lead to potential business-making.
For more information contact the secretariat via seminar@mgimalta.com or call 2180 2044 or 9949 3668.
Saxophone concert
The Johann Strauss School of Music in collaboration with the Gozo School of Music are presenting a saxophone concert at the Sacrestia Vault,Valletta Waterfront tomorrow at 7 p.m.
The concert, entitled Saxophone Versatility, will include classical and jazz pieces by Debussy, Ibert, Naulais, Joplin, Ellington and Mancini.
The first part will feature a solo saxophone and piano piece and the second will consist of a saxophone quartet and percussion performance.
Entrance is free.
Book sales donation
Pawlu Aquilina has donated €1,514.09 (Lm650) to Dar tal-Providenza from the sale of his book Erġa Semmagħli L-Għanja. A limited number of copies are available from Klabb Kotba Maltin in Strait Street, Valletta at €7 (Lm3) or from the author at €7.45 (Lm3.20). To buy a copy from the author, one can mail a cheque to 97, Triq Dr N. Zammit, Siġġiewi, SGW 3076. Cheques are to be made payable to Dar tal-Providenza. The book was sponsored by JMVassallo Vibro Blocks.
Sacred music concert
The St Catherine Band of Żurrieq will perform a programme of sacred music on Palm Sunday, March 16, from 10 a.m., at Republic Square, Żurrieq under the direction of assistant bandmaster Mario Testa.
Prayer meeting
The committee Moviment Madonna tal-Konsagrazzjoni will be holding a prayer meeting at Girgenti, Siġġiewi on Sunday at 4 p.m.