TABONE. On November 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLES, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Ersilia, his children Edgar, Marie, Josette, Mario, and Gino, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ATTARD MONTALTO - MARY. In loving memory, on the 30th anniversary of her death. Her sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.
AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of ANTHONY CHARLES AZZOPARDI, MBE, on the first anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts. His wife Sita, family; Anthony and Carmen, Carmen and Tony, Noel and Maryrose, Martin and Simon, grandchildren Malcolm and Bettina, Alison, Nikki, Andrew and Rebecca and great-grandchildren Ben and Max. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.45 p.m. at The Mother of Good Counsel church, Church Street, Paceville. The attendance of family and friends will be greatly appreciated.
BALUCI - NENNY. Lovingly remembered by his family on the second anniversary of his death. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Mary's parish church, Attard, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CALLEJA. In loving memory of our dear father CARMEL (ex-Director, E. Calleja & Sons), today the second anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters and in-laws. A prayer is kindly solicited.
CARACHI - MARY. In everlasting memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the 30th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always remembered by her husband Arthur, her children and her in-laws. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
COLEIRO. In memory of AGNES on her second anniversary. Her brother, sisters, nephews and nieces. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
COLEIRO. Cherished and unfading memories of my dearest friend AGNES, today the second anniversary of her demise. Forever in my prayerful thoughts. Doris.
DEMAJO. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, APOLLONIA, on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by all her children, their spouses and her grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALEA - GEORGE J. GALEA, A&CE. Treasured and unfading memories of our dear father on the 11th anniversary of his death. Joseph, Anthony and Richard Galea Debono and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
HARMSWORTH - JOSEPH. On the third anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his wife Josephine, children Doris, Vincent and their respective spouses and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.
HUNTINGFORD - ANTONIA. With fondest memories of a dear sister who passed away 27 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Stephanie and Ray, Maura and Francis.
PORTELLI - FURTA. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the fourth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Ninu, her children Louis, Charlie, Rita, Paul and Miriam, their husband and wives and all her grandchildren.
TABONE - VICTORIA. On the 30th anniversary of her meeting the Lord, a saintly mother is fondly remembered with abiding love by her sons Fr Crispin Tabone, OFM Cap. and Anton, and her grandchildren Lea, Claude, Christian and Edwina.
WOODS. Cherished memories of a dear father, THOMAS, today the 33rd anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Norman House tour
The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts will hold a cultural tour to the Norman House in Vittoriosa on December 14.
Transport will leave from near the Independence Monument, Floriana and the Nazzarene church, Sliema at 8.45 a.m. Tickets sell at €11 for adults and €8.50 for children and the elderly. Booking, together with payment, must be made by December 10 at the council's offices at 230, Republic Street, Valletta.
Valletta pedestrian zones
Access by vehicles offering delivery services in all Valletta pedestrian zones will be extended to Sundays from 6 to 9.30 a.m. throughout this month.
The Malta Transport Authority and the Valletta local council said yesterday the decision was made following a request by the Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises - GRTU.
Christmas bazaar
The Lions Club in Mdina will be holding a Christmas bazaar in aid of Dar Qalb Ta' Ġesu at the Cini Institute, Sta Venera on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. till 8 p.m. Any goods donated will be appreciated. For more information phone Maria De Conti Manduca on 2143 5388/9984 8900.
Prayers for vocations
A day of prayer for priestly and religious vocations will be held tomorrow at the Seminary in Tal-Virtù, Rabat, starting with Mass at 9.30 a.m., followed by adoration and concluding with another Mass at 7.15 p.m. The seminarians will join at 6.30 p.m.
Exchange of greetings
Archbishop Paul Cremona and Bishop Annetto Depasquale will exchange season greetings with well-wishers on December 28 at the Archbishop's Palace, Valletta from 9 to 11.30 a.m.
On New Year's Day, they will only be receiving those who ask for and are granted an appointment. To make an appointment one should contact the Archbishop's private secretary on 2123 4317, via fax on 2124 2971 or through e-mail to mario.camilleri@maltadiocese.org.
Literacy courses
The Young Women's Christian Association will be holding literacy courses in Maltese and English and also in grooming and curtain making for women for free as from January. For further information phone 2758 0982 or 7933 5514.
Voices concert DVD
The Voices Tell Me Why? concert CD and DVD will be available and distributed in January rather than December because of unforeseen circumstances. The Voices Foundation apologises for the delay and for any inconvenience caused.
Christmas fair
The Friends of Mount Carmel Hospital Society and the Mental Health Occupational Therapy Services will hold a Christmas fair at Mount Carmel Hospital on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas dinner
St Joseph Musical Society of Ħamrun will hold a Christmas dinner on Friday at 8 p.m. at the society's premises. Tickets, which cost €15, are available from the society's bar.