DEBONO. On July 14, at Gozo General Hospital, Victoria, Dr JOSEPH DEBONO, widower of Maria,née Mifsud, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his childrenDr Mary DeBono Borg, wife of Tony Borg, Sonia, wife of Victor Mifsud, his grandchildren Alexander, David, James and Brian, his sister Carmen Vella, his nephews and niece, Eddie Vella, architect Guido Vella and Mary Debono, his in-laws Sam, Charlie, Joseph, Vincenza, other relatives and numerous friends. R.I.P. The funeral leaves Gozo Hospital tomorrow at 4.45 p.m. for December 13 Street, Nadur (opposite Mnarja Band Club), from where it proceeds to Nadur parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 5.30 p.m., followed by interment at Nadur cemetery.
DEGIORGIO. On July 12, PAULETTE,née Micallef, formerly of Sliema, aged 62, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Francis, her dear mother Agnes, widow of Louis Micallef, her sisters Miriam, wife of Alfred Bonnici, Nanette and her husband Richard Grech, Doreen and her husband Joseph Cortis, her brothers John, widower of Elizabeth, Ino and his wife Agnes, Joseph, widower of Jane, Vincent and his wife Sina, her nephews and nieces, in-laws, relatives and friends in Malta and Australia. A funeral service was held yesterday at St Leo church, Melbourne, Australia. A memorial Mass in Malta will be said tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. at the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, St Julians.
VELLA. On July 16, ANTHONY, aged 69, passed on to eternal life, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Grace, his daughters Joann and her husband Charles, Danielle and her husband Reuben, Marietta and her husband Duncan, his cherished grandchildren Nicole, Matthew and Laura and all his and his wife's family and friends. The funeral leaves Republic Street, Victoria, Gozo, accompanied by the La Stella Band today at 4.30 p.m. for St George's Basilica, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 5 p.m., followed by interment at St Mary's Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to the Arka Foundation, Għajnsielem,will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BONELLO - JOSEPHINE, née Despott. In loving memory of our dearest mother on the sixth anniversary of her death. Her son David, Diana, Edgar and all the family. Please remember her in your prayers.
CLUETT. Cherished memories of DAVID on the third anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Julien and Anna, Terence and Denise, Julien. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CLUETT - DAVID. Remembering with so much love our dear daddy on the third anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our hearts. Julia and Emma.
CLUETT. Treasured memories of DAVID, especially today the third anniversary of his death. Remembered with love and never forgotten. Mandy.
CLUETT. In loving memory of our dear DAVID on the third anniversary of his passing away. Maria, Daniel and Rachel Cluett and the Mifsud family.
IZZO - JOHN.On the 20th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. His daughter Marilyn, his son Edgar, Marion, widow of his son Joe, their families, in-laws and grandchildren.
NAUDI. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, EVELYN. Her family.
SHEPPARD - Capt. DICK SHEPPARD, July 16, 1995. Sadly missed, always in our thoughts.
MTA Chairman re-appointed
Sam Mifsud has been re-appointed chairman of the Malta Tourism Authority. The members of the authority are Joseph Cappello, Tony Coleiro, Kevin Decesare, John Dimech, Philip Fenech, Ray Fenech, Julian Jaeger, Joseph Muscat, Iain Tonna and Caroline, Zammit.
Discover Gozo bus
A bus calling at places of interest for the benefit of locals and tourists will be introduced in Gozo next week on a trial basis for three weeks.
The bus will leave Sabina Square, Victoria at two-hour intervals from 9.30 a.m. It will proceed to Mġarr, Nadur, Ramla, Ġgantija, Marsalforn, Ta' Pinu, Dwejra, Ta' Dbiegi, Xlendi and back to Victoria. Details about the service will be available in hotels, at the ferries and in other tourist spots. Further information can also be obtained from the Islands and Small States Institute on 2340 3308 or at islands@um.edu.mt. This service forms part of an EU project aimed at creating standards for sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean.
Pastel Society exhibition
The Pastel Society of Malta will be holding an exhibition at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta, between September 25 and October 7. The society is inviting artists who work in pastel and wish toparticipate but are not members to contact the Pastel Society president on 2124 4339, 2124 4400, 7929 2546 or at staines@onvol.net.
The closing date for applications is September 1.
Prayer meeting
The committee of the Moviment Madonna Tal-Konsagrazzjoni will be holding a prayer meeting at Girgenti, Siġġiewi on Sunday at 6.30 p.m.
Lost keys
Two keys, a green and a pink one were found in Tal-Balal Road, Tal-Balal. For further information call 7906 1147.
Closed to traffic
Pjazza San Ġorġ, Triq San Ġużepp, Pjazza Indipendenza and Pjazza Savina in Victoria will be closed to traffic this evening from 7.