EBEJER – ICILIO, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, on November 16, at his home in Birkirkara. He will be fondly remembered by his wife Carrie, his children Sandra and her husband Martin, Arthur and Zoe, Sr Mariella (Augustinian), and Joan, and nephews and nieces, Francesco, Chiara, Daniele, Angelica and Zac, his brothers and sisters and all other relatives and friends, especially all members of the Legion of Mary. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fleur-de-Lys, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to all the staff at Mater Dei Hospital, mainly at Ward S2 and the Malta Hospice Movement for the attention and care they provided.
FSADNI. On November 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, HENRY of Vittoriosa, residing at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun, aged 92, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his children John and Pat, Mario and Valarie, Josuè and Bertha, his grandchildren Maria, Lawrence, Anna, Matthew, Paul and Catherine, his brothers Fr Michael, OP, Alfred and Albert, residing in New Zealand, his in-laws Joe, Sr Lydie, Carmen and Fr Emidio Saliba, SJ, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.45 p.m. for the Little Sisters of the Poor chapel, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TURRELL. On November 10, at Medway Maritime Hospital, Kent, LILY of Mosta, aged 85, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Ken, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Burial takes place in Kent.
Requiem masses
Being the trigesima die of the death of DENIS STELLINI, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 6.30 p.m. at Msida parish church. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.
A Mass for the repose of the souls of the benefactors of the MISSION FUND will be held tomorrow at St Publius parish church, Floriana at 6.15 p.m.
Adoration and mass
Adoration and Mass will be held on November 21 between 8 and 10 p.m. at St Francis church, Msida Road, Birkirkara to counteract the offensive acts usually carried out during a full moon.
In memoriam
CAMILLERI. In loving memory of MARIA IRIS, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today being the eighth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
CARUANA – EMANUEL. Remembered with much love especially today, the 20th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Forever in our hearts, constantly in our prayers. His wife Mary, his children, in-laws and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DRAKE. Treasured memories of NANETTE, especially today the seventh anniversary of her passing away. Christine.
DRAKE – NANETTE. Today the seventh anniversary of her passing. Much loved, greatly missed. Kevin, Matthew, Katrina.
GALEA – FRANCES. In loving memory of a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 20th anniversary of her tragic death. Always remembered by her children Iro, Tony, Franco and Sandra and their families.
PISANI. In loving memory of our friend MARCELLINE on the seventh anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered and never forgotten by her friends Diana, Doreen and family.
PISANI SCOTT – MARCELLE, 1948-2003. Loving and precious memories of a dearest and wonderful wife mother and nanna on the seventh anniversary of her calling to eternal life. Always in our hearts and prayers. May God grant her eternal rest. Edwin, Edwin Jr., Matthew, Alexia and Maya and all the families. Today’s 6.30 p.m. Mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
XUEREB – LAWRENCE. Today the 21st anniversary of your demise. Remembered with love. Your family.
ZAMMIT LA ROSA. In ever loving memory of CARMELO, today the 10th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Sandro, Liliana and Renato, in-laws and grandchildren.
Personal
Graces received through the most gracious virgin and our merciful mother. M.F.
Illustrated talk
The Shanghai World Expo 2010 will be the theme of an illustrated talk at the China Culture Centre, Valletta tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. by two of the centre’s language students, Stephen Cachia and Charmaine Grixti.
Mr Cachia and Ms Grixti worked for a number of months at the Malta pavilion in the Shanghai Expo and shot photo and video footage of the Expo, which they will be sharing with the audience. The talk coincides with a photo exhibition about the Shanghai Expo being held at the China Culture Centre.
Held between May 1 and October 31 with over 240 countries and organisations taking part, the main theme of the Expo was Better City, Better Life. Governments, organisations and companies from around the world interacted to show that life in cities can be compatible with a sustainable and high quality standard of living.
All those interested in the Shanghai World Expo and in what China has to offer, can attend. Reservations can be made by dropping an e-mail to maltaccc@gmail.com or calling 2122 5055.
Planning revision tribunal set up
A tribunal aimed at increasing “consistency and efficiency” in the handling of environmental and planning applications has been set up.
Architect Chris Falzon has been appointed chairman of the Environment and Planning Revision Tribunal and Ramon Rossignaud and Jevon Vella are members.
The tribunal will hear development planning appeals from applicants and interested parties. It will decide on the suspension of permits in outside development zones, on scheduled property, in cases where archaeological remains are found and in cases of demolition in urban conservation areas or protected sites.
The government said this was another important step in the planning authority’s reform.
Gozo band concert
The annual concert by Gozo’s La Stella Philharmonic Band will this year celebrate Joseph Vella’s 40th anniversary as the band’s music director.
Mr Vella’s Ludus Tonalis, an overture-style piece composed for the occasion, will make its debut at the concert, which will be held on Saturday and forms part of the Festival Mediterranea.
The concert will feature a selection of music varying from contemporary to opera, opening with Richard Wagner’s Overture from the opera Rienzi. It includes Capriccio Espagnol by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. This will mark the first time that a Gozitan band plays such demanding work.
The concert starts at 7.30 p.m. at the Astra Theatre, Victoria and entrance is free.
Family fun for charity
The Marsascala local council will hold a morning of activities to raise funds for the President’s L-Istrina campaign on Sunday at 9 a.m. in Marina Street, Marsascala. There will be fun walks, pet walks, family walks and a children’s entertainment area in the playing field by the Summer Nights. The public will be encouraged to donate at least €2.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts tomorrow in the following localities:
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in parts of Qrejten and Ġużè Ellul streets in Pietà/Ħamrun.
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in parts of Fleur De Lys Road, St Anthony Street, parts of Madre Maria Street, Spinelli Street, St Elijah Street in Birkirkara.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Dawret il-Gudja, Bur Glat, Dun Pietru Farrugia and Miġra streets, parts of High Street and St Mary Street in Gudja.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Church Street, St Rocco Street, Ġużè Abela Square, Suffara Square, San Pawl tal-Pitkal, Ħawli, Għabex, Dun Karm Azzopardi, Merill, Xagħra l-Kbira, Governor W. Ried, Iguanez, Ellul Mercer , Ġużè Cutajar and Dun Xand Cortis streets in Dingli
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Għajn Tuffieħa Road in Għajn Tuffieħa.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in parts Qrejten and Ursuline streets, Msida and Pietà Seafront, Guardamangia Hill, St Lawrence and Dock streets and the Yacht Marina in Pietà/Msida.
8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Għajn Qatet, March 31, 1979, Windmill and Sir Paul Boffa streets and surrounding areas in Victoria.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Sir Arthur Burton, Filippo Apap Bologna, Ballut, Żnuber and Għargħar street and parts of Naġġar Street in Mosta.