BARTOLO. On March 30, CONCETTA, née PULIS, aged 93, of Gżira, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her sons Tony, Charles and Martin, her daughters Doris Magro, Josephine Bezzina, Marthese Attard and Kathryn Fenech Soler, their wives and husbands, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the Iklin parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at the Mtarfa Home for the Elderly and Zammit Clapp Hospital, as well as all those who gave their support in the past few months. Donations to the Dar Tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May God grant her eternal peace.
CASSAR. On March 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH k/a Il-Patakkus, of Tarxien, aged 50, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, his daughter Eliza and her husband Ramon, his son Carl, his mother Beffie, his father-in-law Ġużeppi, his brother and his sisters, in-laws and their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, all their families, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church in Tarxien, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIZZI. On March 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN, of Gozo, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, his children Marion and Godwin, Jovan and Gabi, and Desmond and Sheila, his grandchildren Jean, Petra, Justin, Helen, Didi and Steve, his great-grandchild Michael, his sister Mary and his brothers Joseph and Frank and their respective families, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for Marsaxlokk parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at St Gregory Cemetery, Żejtun. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Nazareth in Żejtun will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On March 30, at Karin Grech Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 79, ex Cable & Wireless, of St Julians, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Lisa and Patrick and their respective families, his grandchildren Timmy, Suzy, Sophie and Julia, his sister Doris, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital today at 7.30 a.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AGIUS-GILIBERT - ANTHONY. Loving and treasured memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the first anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Remembered by his wife May and children Edwina, Joseph and Cecilia. May he rest in peace. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ATTARD. In loving memory of Fr Frank ATTARD on the 18th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his sisters Iris, Ċensina and Rose, his brother Michael, in-laws, nephews and nieces.
CAMILLERI - Paul Alexander. Remembering dear Paul on his 11th anniversary and thanking God for the wonderful places and things He showed us all. Marie and our dear family.
CAMILLERI. Treasured memories of my father PASQUALE, today being the 21st anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his daughter Odette.
FSADNI-CASSANO - RENZO. In loving memory of our dear father on the first anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Sandra, Ian, Ranier and Kurt. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PISANI - TESSIE, née Gauci Chapelle. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the 23rd anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her sons Ivan, Noel and his family, her sisters and their families, relatives and friends. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
QUINTANO - ELSIE, née Archer, 1.4.'89. In everlasting memory. Her children, in-laws together with their families and other relatives.
SCIRIHA - VICTOR, formerly of Senglea, today the fifth anniversary of his demise in Australia. Remembered by all his family. Today's 7.45 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Senglea, is for his repose. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His parents Nicholas and Joyce.
ZAMMIT. Cherished and unfading memories of our dearest JOHN, on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Marie Louise, children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
To whom it may concern
I, David Alexander Westwood, bachelor, of 2, Triq Giuseppe Stivala, Naxxar, NXR04, intend to marry Lydia Sophie Gard, spinster, of 2, Triq Giuseppe Stivala, Naxxar, Malta, at the Commune Di Ragusa, Corso Italia, N72 97100 Ragusa, Sicily, on June 5, 2009. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should notify without delay the Consular Dept, British High Commission, Whitehall Mansions, Ta' Xbiex Seafront, Ta' Xbiex, Malta.
Engineering conference
The 18th National Annual Engineering Conference, Fuelling The Future, organised by the Chamber of Engineers, will be held on April 16 at the Hilton Hotel Malta. The impact energy has on the environment and the cost of conventional energy and renewables are the key problems that inspired this year's choice of theme.
Registrations by April 10 will enjoy a 20 per cent discount on registration fees. This also applies to the chamber's members. Students pay a nominal registration fee of €25, irrespective of the time of application. Registration fees received after April 10 will be as follows: chamber members - €80; non-members - €110. For registration and further details contact the conference committee on conference@coe.org.mt, call on 2133 4858 or visit the chamber's website at www.coe.org.mt.
Fuelling The Future is supported by Intelligent Space Solutions, Alberta, Citadel, Dedicated Micros, Computime, AIM Enterprises, Malta Enterprise and Di Natura.
What's Left?
The GWU Youths will be holding a one-day seminar, themed What's Left, discussing the left-wing ideology and its application in Malta, the EU and beyond at the Workers' Memorial Building, Valletta, on April 11, from 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The seminar will include presentations and speeches by different youth organisations, political parties, the GWU and academics. It is open to the public and is free of charge.
Those interested can contact the event coordinator on 7937 0523 or via e-mail at andre.damato@gmail.com.
Summer school
A group of volunteers will be holding a summer school in collaboration with the sisters of Mother Teresa in a depressed area in Naples between July 3 and 24 and from August 2 to 16. Sixty children are expected to attend the summer school. Applicants are required to participate in the preparatory sessions prior to the departure date.
More information can be obtained from the University chaplaincy by calling 2340 2341 or via e-mail at chaplaincy@um.edu.mt.
Ħal Millieri chapel
The Chapel of the Annunciation at Ħal Millieri will be opened to the public on Sunday. To get to the chapel, either take the first right-hand turn after the roundabout at Blue Grotto Avenue in Żurrieq or drive down Diamond Jubilee Square on the Mqabba bypass.
Main Guard talk
Adrian Strickland, who is passionate about insignia, will share his findings of a study he made of the Main Guard in Valletta on April 16 at Din L-Art Ħelwa's offices in 133, Melita Street, Valletta. The audience should be seated by 5.45 p.m.
Local council meetings today
8.30 a.m. Żebbuġ, Gozo.
6.30 p.m. Marsascala; Mġarr, Malta.