FELICE. On March 20, FERDINAND, B.Sc., Ph.C. (Royal University of Malta, 1939), passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of the Roman Catholic Church at the venerable age of 90. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Olga née Agius, to whom he was married for 62 years. In his good and long life he was devoted to Olga and their children, dedicated to the teaching of science at St Albert the Great College in Valletta, and to the practice of pharmacy, having been president of the Malta Chamber of Pharmacists in the 1970s. He is fondly remembered by his children Alex and his wife Joanna, Donald and his wife Marina, Mary Ann, widow of the recently departed Charles Sant Fournier, David and his wife Nikki, his grandchildren Nicholas and Tiziana Micallef, Paul and Francesca Sammut, Rebecca and Patrick Custo, Vera and Sean Azzopardi, Sam and Ella, and his great-granddaughter Katrina. Also remembering him are the children of his brothers, the late Paul and Vincent: Alfred and Jane, Anthony and Sharry, Joseph and Doreen, Paul and Helen, Joe and Jo, and Anna and the rest of the family in North America, along with his in-laws Edgar and Anne Agius, Yvonne and Peter Hall, and Emilio and Mary Agius, their children, the children of Olga's deceased brothers and sisters, countless former students, professional collaborators, and many friends. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service, praesente cadavere today at 2 p.m., at St Augustine parish church, Valletta. Flowers are welcome and donations to charitable institutions may be made in his memory and for the repose of his soul. The family is grateful to colleagues who assisted him in his final days at Karin Grech and Mater Dei Hospitals. While thanking all those who have expressed their sorrow, the family prefer not to receive visitors at home. Lord, giver of life, embrace him in your open arms and may he rest in peace.
MUSCAT. On March 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Valletta, widower of Biċe, née Zahra, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Roman Catholic Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Marilene, Joyce, widow of Joseph Attard, Emma, widow of Victor Custo, Frank of Australia, Carmen, widow of his son Tony, of Australia, Louis and his wife Roseann of Australia, Polly and her husband Charlie Camilleri of Australia, and Joey and his wife Josephine, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law Therese Muscat, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment in the family chapel at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BALDACCHINO. Treasured memories of Chev. WALTER BALDACCHINO on the 35th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his sons Alfred, Alex, Ronald, Dennis and Adrian, his daughters Marlene, Tessie and Dorothy, his son-in-law Alfred, his daughters-in-law Maria, Doris, Isabel, Grace and Nathalie, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and friends. Always remembered in our prayers.
BERNARD. In loving memory of PAUL on the 27th anniversary of his death. Always remembered with love and gratitude by his wife and children. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BONETT - FRANK. Life slips away but loving memories stay. Today being the 28th anniversary of his passing away. His daughters Stephanie and Josianne and in-laws. A prayer is solicited.
BORG CARBOTT - FRANCES. Fondest memories of our beloved mother on the 25th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. MaryRose and George, Vincent and Ilona, Lilian and Felix and her beloved grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BOWMAN. Treasured memories of EDWIN, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the eighth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Annie, his daughters Rosalie and Johanna and their respective families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUTTIGIEG - JOSEPH (ex-Postmaster General). Lovingly remembered on this 23rd anniversary of his demise. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Remembering you is easy,
We do it every day,
It's the heartache of losing you
That will never go away.
His wife, sons and daughters.
CARABOTT - MAVIS. In loving memory of a dear wife and beloved mother on the 15th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and never forgotten. Mario, Audrey and Silvain, Stephanie and Brian and granddaughters Ileana and Francesca. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DANDRIA - LAURA. A beloved mother and grandmother, on the 30th anniversary of her demise. A prayer is solicited.
DEMARCO - ANTHONY (Toni). In loving memory of our dear father, today the third anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered by his family.
FARRUGIA - FRANCO. My dear son, 13 years have passed. Not a second passed that I did not think of you. Always in my heart forever. Your mother Kitty.
LEONE GANADO - HUGH. Treasured memories of a most beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the third anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your sons, daughter and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of his soul.
PACE. Loving and treasured memories of ANNA on the 38th anniversary of her passing away at the age of 18. Sadly missed but always in our thoughts and prayers. Her mother Myriam, her brothers and sisters, Sandra, Mark, Marian, John, and their respective families. Merciful Lord, grant her eternal peace.
PACE. In loving memory of EMILY on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts. Iris, Odette and Lydia and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest in Your loving arms.
TESTA - ANTON. Today the second anniversary of our father's passing away. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Michael, Ruth and his grandchildren Julia and Hannah.
TESTA - ANTON. In loving memory of a dear brother on the second anniversary of his demise. His sisters. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT - PAULINE. Treasured memories of a much loved and sadly missed mother and grandmother, especially today the second anniversary of her demise.
We want to always remember
The beautiful life you lived
And keep alive the memories we have
Through remembering what you did.
Mary-Ann, Liliana-Marcette, their spouses and beloved grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.
ZAMMIT - PAULINE. In loving memory of my beloved sister who departed this world two years ago. Her sister Emma Martin.
Talk on Beijing Olympics Ceremony
A talk on the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics from the perspective of Chinese culture will be delivered on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the China Cultural Centre in Valletta. That ceremony had combined Chinese traditional elements, modern development and the Olympic spirit. Zhang Lili, head programme officer at the centre, will lead the journey back to those magical moments.
China's famous film director, Zhang Yimou who is best known for the movies Raise The Red Lantern and House Of Flying Daggers, had spent three years designing the spectacle in a bid to encapsulate 5,000 years of history in a 50-minute show.
Seats may be reserved by dropping an e-mail to maltaccc@gmail.com or by calling 2122 5055. Refreshments will be served after the talk.
Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry
An extraordinary general meeting of the members of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry will be held today at 6 p.m. at The Exchange, Republic Street, Valletta. Members are kindly requested to attend.