DEBONO. On June 11, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, MIRIAM, née Fenech, widow of Maurice, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved sons Edward and his wife Claire, Martin and his wife Dorothy, David and his wife Johanna, her beloved grandchildren Jonathan, Rebecca, Maria, Daniel and Nicholas, her brother Prof. Frederick Fenech and his wife Mary Rose, Marlene, widow of her brother Joe, her in-laws Josephine and Alex Gollcher, Mark and Linda Debono, Albert and Anne Debono, Paul and Margaret Debono and Mary and Gino Genuardi, her many nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia, Balzan, today at 1.30 p.m. for St Theresa Sanctuary, 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, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to all the management and staff at Casa Antonia for all their care and dedication.
GALEA. On June 6, Joe, of Valletta, residing in Sta Luċija, passed away in Corfu. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Vivienne, his children Miriam and her husband Clifford Williams, Marilyn and her husband Charles Farrugia and Antray,. his grandchildren Sheryl and her husband Jeffrey Green, Keith and his wife Victoria, Jennifer, Jonathan, Josianne, Michelle, Nathan and Carl and their fiancés, and his great-grandchildren Sean and Kyle, his brother Fr Benjamin Galea OFM, his sister-in-law Stella and her husband John Spiteri, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends including members of the Scout Movement. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for Sta Luċija parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
MIFSUD. On June 10, CHESSIE, née Galea, passed away peacefully at her residence in Valletta, aged 76, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after a long illness borne with determination, indomitable fighting spirit and exemplary Christian courage. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Nuntio (Nonnie), her son Albert and his wife Susan, her daughter Victoria (Vicky) and her husband Cornelius, her grandchildren Christian, Cecilia and Gabriella, her sister Doris Caruana, her brothers Paul and his wife Grace, Ronald and his wife Elizabeth and George and his wife Maria of Edinburgh, as well as numerous relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for St Dominic parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment at Żabbar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ABELA - CARMEN. Today the first anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Mary Axisa and her husband Alex, Fr Joe Abela, her daughter-in-law Carmen, Monica Smith and her husband Mark, Therese, Carmel and his wife Tania, and grandchildren Robert and Christian, Maria-Tereza and Armand, Alexander and Elisa-Marie, Matthew and Shanice. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.45 p.m. at Christ the Redeemer oratory, Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Senglea.
BORG - RITA, née Mifsud of Ħamrun. Today her 20th anniversary. Fondly remembered by her seven children and their families.
GALEA. In loving memory of HANNIBAL on the anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Always remembered in prayers by his family.
GINGELL LITTLEJOHN - AIDA. Loving memories of a dear mother and grandmother, today being the 16th anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by her children, in-laws, grandchildren. Today's 7 and 9 a.m. Masses at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD BONICI - VICTOR ALBERT MIFSUD BONICI, MD. On the 31st anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his children Anthony, Anna Wismayer and Ray, their families and long time companion Kelina. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MUSCAT - ROSINA. Today the 10th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children Frank, Lina and Miriam.
MUSCAT - ROSINA. Cherished memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Deeply missed by Lina, Frank and Maryanne, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
PARNIS ENGLAND - JOHN. Treasured and ever loving memories of a dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Please remember him in your prayers. The 9 a.m. Mass at St Julian's parish church will be said in his remembrance and for the repose of his soul.
PAVIA - MARIO. Cherished memories of my dearly beloved son, 19 years since you were unexpectedly taken from us. We miss you so much, you are always in our hearts and prayers. Your mama, your siblings Marc, Marisa, Mariella and in-laws.
PISANI. In loving memory of my dear sister MARIE on the 31st anniversary of her death. Franco.
RUGGIER - DOREEN. Today being the sixth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Edgar, daughters Isabelle and Nathalie, grandson Zachary, brothers, sisters and in-laws. A prayer is solicited. Her family. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 9.30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julians.
RUGGIER. Treasured memories of darling DOREEN, a very dear sister. Six years have passed. You are still in my thoughts, mind and heart, every moment of my life, more than before, more than ever, and here you will always stay as long as I live. I always recall those moments when I came to see you and find you always with that special smile on your beautiful, shining face. I used to come and comfort you but you were always the one that gave courage and comfort to me. Please give me the courage now to accept your parting, the same way that you accepted your sufferings so bravely until the end, for a whole 20 years. Your loving sister, Ann.
SULLIVAN - VINCENT. A dear husband and father, on his third anniversary. May he rest in peace. Monica, Kevin, Agnes, Trevor, Angela, Marica, Gerrard and Elizabeth.
SULLIVAN - VINCENT. In loving memory of our grandfather. Victoria, Fiona, Sarah, Thomas and Jeremy.
TOLEDO. In loving memory of CARMEN on the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Marian, Bob and the Toledo family. The 7.30 and 9 a.m. Masses at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
Personal
To thank God for graces received through the intercession of the Holy Redeemer, St Ġorġ Preca, St Padre Pio, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Sliema, the Divine Mercy and the miraculous image of Our Lady Salus Infirmorum venerated at Qala parish church, Gozo.
Bless the Lord o my soul, and let all that is within me bless His holy name. His great love, infinite mercy and divine providence endureth forever. Amen. MZG and MBV.
Training of councillors
A co-operation agreement between the Local Councils Association and the Associazione Nazionale dei Comuni Italiani has been signed by the two entities.
The agreement provides help in the use of EU funds and the training of councillors and employees of local councils.
Summer crafts courses
The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce will be organising summer morning courses in crafts between mid-July and mid-September.
All the courses will be held at Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta, in the morning, including Saturdays.
Courses will be held in the following craft subjects: Glass Painting, Parchment Crafts, Beading, Cottage Craft, Crochet, Dress Making and Cutting Out, Embroidery, Embroidery in Gold, Filigree, Ganutell, Knitting, Malta Lace, Mixed Crafts (Candles and Decoupage), Monastery, Needle Handcrafts, Soft Furnishing, Tailoring and Hansa.
The cost of each course is €37.27 (Lm16) and will run over nine sessions of three hours each session for nine consecutive weeks, between 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
Application forms and further details on the courses can be obtained from the society from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
110th anniversary
The Fra Antoine De Paule Philharmonic Society of Paola will be holding a programme of activities between June 19 and 22 to mark the 110th anniversary of its foundation and the 10th anniversary of the acquisition of the new statue of Christ the King.
The highlight is a concert by Christ the King Band directed by Archibald Mizzi in Antoine De Paule Square on June 21 at 8.30 p.m. The statue of Christ the King will be taken out of the club and displayed in the square during the concert.
A new ceiling painting at the club's hall by Adonai Camilleri Cauchi will be unveiled after the concert.
Activities on June 22 will include a Thanksgiving Mass at the Paola parish church by parish priest Fr Vinċenz Cachia at 11 a.m.
Carmelo Pace music
A concert of works by Carmelo Pace, the 20th century prolific Maltese composer, will be given at Mdina Cathedral by the Gaulitanus Choir on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m., organised by the Mdina Cathedral Museum Committee.
Prayer meeting
The committee Moviment Madonna Tal-Konsagrazzjoni will be meeting at Girgenti on Sunday at 6.30 p.m.
Maritime and yacht security course
Camper and Nicholsons Grand Harbour Marina, in conjunction with the International Bodyguards Association and Signal Eight Security Malta, will be holding an International Maritime and Yacht Security course at the marina between July 7 and 9.
The intensive three-day course, open to any personnel with an interest in security needs on luxury yachts, will provide delegates with a history of maritime terrorism, crime and piracy - with a view towards identifying relevant trends for the industry.
The course will also familiarise the participants with various types of security equipment and systems in use through a mixture of theory-based exercises, practical challenges and bodyguard etiquette.
Those wishing to participate should contact Joseph John Grech on 9920 7700 or 7920 0777.
Assistance for animal breeders
Applications for ad hoc assistance for 2008 for full-time animal breeders are being accepted, the Rural Affairs Ministry said. It said this help was co-financed between the European Union and the Maltese government.
For their application to be processed, the breeders should take their applications to the slaughterhouse in Marsa up to June 27 between 7.30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
First-time applicants should collect the application forms from the Rural Development Department at Għammieri or from the IACS Department in Victoria.
Further information can be obtained on 2590 4189 or 2590 4181.
Lyric singers competition
The I Solisti Napoletani Association has launched the XIV International Competition for Lyric Singers which will be held in Ercolano, Naples, Italy.
The competition is open to females born after September 30, 1974 and males born after September 30, 1972. Applications should reach the secretariat of the competition by not later than the September 13. For further information one may log onto www.isolistinapoletani.it or send an e-mail to ingameli@virgilio.it.