BONDIN. On August 16, Sr MYRIAM JOSEPH went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition, her nephews Raymond, Joseph and Henry, her nieces May, Marthese, Bernadette, Natalie, Veronica and Isabel, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 8.30 a.m. at St Joseph Convent, St Dominic Square, Rabat, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Sagra Familja, Żabbar or to Fatima Hostel, Sliema, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
CESAREO. On August 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTOINE, of San Ġwann, aged 66, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lilianne née Falzon, his daughters Roberta, Romina and her husband Michel Portelli, Adriana and her husband Jason Gafà, Clara and her husband Ramon Fenech, his grandchildren Luke, Alex, Andrea, Jack, Kate and Martina, his sister Emma and her husband Joe Mamo, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for San Ġwann parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the consultant and the staff at Medical Ward 3 for their care and attention. Lord grant him eternal rest.
DELMAR. On August 17, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, Josephine née Xerri, known as Josette, widow of Emmanuel, aged 61, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her beloved children Josman and his wife Rita, her daughter Elaine and her only grandson Lee, her brother George and his wife Catherine, her sister Sandra and her husband Victor, her nephews Godwin, Christopher and Raphael and her only niece Josephine, her in-laws, other nephews and nieces, all her relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Fatima parish church, Guardamangia, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
MARKHAM. On August 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, AGNES, of Rabat, aged 64, passed away peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Claude, her children Joseph and his wife Corinne, Alan and his wife Elizabeth, Jason and his wife Christine and her daughter Elisa, her seven grandchildren, her brothers and sisters and their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Dominic church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Sta Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
DIMECH. Fondest memories of TONY, a beloved husband and father, on the 18th anniversary of his death. His wife Lina, daughters Sarah and Claire, John and grand-daughter Giulia.
GAUCI - OLGA. Treasured and unfading memories of our beloved mother, today the eighth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts. Mary, Josephine and Corinne.
SAID. In loving memory of PAULINE, today the first anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCERRI. In memory of ROSARIO and MARY, née Pace Asciak on their 34th and second anniversary respectively. Fondly remembered by their sons and respective wives and partners, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kindly remember them in your prayers.
SCIBERRAS - CLEMENT. Treasured and unfading memories of a dearly beloved husband and father who passed away six years ago. Deeply missed by his wife Mary, his children Adrian and Raffaella, in-laws and grandchildren.
Roads closed
Sliema: San Nikola, San Vinċenz, Il-Kbira, Għar Id-Dud, Ġużé Howard, Stella Maris, San Pawl streets and Pjazza Annunzjata will be closed to traffic tonight between 7 and midnight.
Local Councils
Today's meeting
5.15 p.m. Iklin
Arias at St James
Classically trained soprano Francesca Aquilina and mezzo soprano Clare Ghigo will present a showcase of arias, art songs and duets on September 12 at 8 p.m. at St James Cavalier in Valletta entitled Chiaroscuro.
They will be accompanied by pianist Maria Frendo.
Clare and Francesca are currently studying at the Ian Tomlin School of Music at Napier University in Edinburgh where they are under the tuition of mezzo soprano and vocal coach Joan Busby.
Both singers are students of soprano Gillian Zammit and have most recently played the parts of Hansel and Gretel respectively in Humperdinck's opera.
Highlights include Lakme's The Flower Duet, an extract from Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel and Habanera from Bizet's Carmen.
Booking is open at St James, tel. no: 2122 3200 and e-mail: .
boxoffice@sjcav.org