CASSAR. On May 23, under tragic circumstances, JAKE of Pembroke, aged 16. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved parents Carroll and Sue, his sister Leanne, his grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends, especially students at Stella Maris College and Melita Football Club.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
COLEIRO. On May 23, at St Luke's Hospital, JUDITH née Sammut, widow of Anthony, aged 69, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Marie-Louise Coleiro, MP, Carmen Bajada, Josanne Cassar, Rose Grixti, Ruth Seychell and George, their wife, husbands and children, her brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for St George's parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Fra Diegu Institute, Hamrun, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
PACE BONELLO. On May 22, at Casa Leone, MAGGIE, widow of John, aged 90, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joseph and his wife Lilian, Marion, widow of Lino, Emily and her husband Michael La Rosa, Frank and his wife Antoinette, Therese and her husband Godfrey Azzopardi, Tony and his wife Miriam, RoseMarie and her husband Reggie Calleja, Dorianne and her husband Edwin Camilleri, her sisters Mary, Rebecca, Carmeline and her husband Espedito, her sister-in-law Mary, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Casa Leone today at 7.45 a.m. for St Julian's parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m., followed by interment. The family wish to thank all the staff at Casa Leone.
Requiem Masses
Tomorrow being the eighth anniversary of the death of Dr ALESSANDRO DEPIRO GOURGION, the 11.30 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, will be offered for the repose of his soul. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Monday, May 26 being the first anniversary of the death of ROLAND JACONO, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema.
In Memoriam
ASCIAK. Treasured memories of a dear father, EMANUEL, on the 26th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his sons and daughters.
BISAZZA. In ever loving memory of our dear parents CHARLES and BICE, today being the ninth anniversary of our mother's demise. Fondly remembered by their son Mario, their daughters Anna, Juliette, Laura and Iolanda, their in-laws and grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
BONAVIA - MARY. In loving memory of a dearest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 10th anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Never forgotten and always in our thoughts and prayers. Rosette, Aurora and Reggie, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 11 a.m. at St Claire's Monastery chapel, Regional Road, St Julian's.
CEFAI - MARY. Cherished memories of our dearest mother on the 12th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CEFAI - MARY. In loving memory of a dear mother on the 12th anniversary of her demise. Always loved and cherished by her son John, Josette and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CHARLES - FRANK. Treasured memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the fifth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife, son, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.
CHARLES - FRANK. Treasured memories of a dear father, father-in-law and grandfather, especially today the anniversary of his death. Anna, Joe, Karen, Kris, Liza, Stefan and Louis.
CHIRCOP - PHILIP. Remembering our dear father, today the 27th anniversary of his demise. His children Lino, Tony, MaryAnne and their respective families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DIMECH - ERMINIA. Remembering our dearest mother on the 23rd anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Tessie, Josephine and Albert.
FERRY. Loving memories of CHARLES, a dear husband and father, on the 15th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife, sons, daughter and relatives.
GRAVINO. Treasured memories of CARMELINA on the 25th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Alfredo, her children, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.
Static Bike Show
The Island Motor Cycle Club, in collaboration with the Bay Street management, is holding a static bike show at the Bay Street Terrace tomorrow from 10 a.m.
Fiona, accompanied by a band, will be providing entertainment from 4 p.m.
Volunteers Sought
The Malta Gay Rights Movement is in the process of recruiting new volunteers to help in its upcoming support services.
The movement may be contacted on 9925 5559 or e-mail mgrm@maltagayrights.com.
US Embassy
The US Embassy will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day, an American national holiday. It will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.
Member Of FECMA
The Malta Association of Credit Management has joined the pan-European organisation Federation of European Credit Management Associations. MACM was accepted unanimously by the members of FECMA present at the meeting in Oslo last week.
FECMA was founded in 1986 and its members are all national credit management associations.
Anniversary Mass
The Fergha Zghazagh Pawlini, a branch of the Ghaqda Pawlini which organises the external feast of St Paul, is marking its 24th anniversary with Mass at St Paul's Shipwreck Church, Valletta, today at 7 p.m.
Another activity is a disco party, Flame 2 at their premises in Valletta, tomorrow.
President's Engagements Today
10.45 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President delivers the opening speech at the first session of parliament.
What's On Today
Musical
7.30 p.m. at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, Act React present "Sound of Music".
Drama
7.30 p.m. at the Drama Centre, Maria Regina Complex, Blata l-Bajda, International Drama Festival.
Concert
8 p.m. at the Bir Miftuh chapel, Din l-Art Helwa concert by Ester Poli-Leopoldo Saracino.
Youth Programme
7 to 9 p.m. on board the mv Doulos in Grand Harbour, programme for youths with the crew.
Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Prisons, The Citadel, Victoria, collective art exhibition entitled "Escape".
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the VGB Art Gallery at Palazzo Ferreria, 309, Republic Street, Valletta, exhibition of theatrical paintings and designs by Peter Howitt.
9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m. at Id-Dar tal-Kejka, Xintill Street, Tarxien, exhibition of works by Denis Calleja.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Villa Fondgalland, Ta' Xbiex Terrace, Ta' Xbiex, exhibition of works by Justine MB.
6.30 to 9 p.m., at Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, exhibition of paintings by Mark Schembri.
At St James, Cavalier, Valletta, photographs by Maurice Broomfield.
At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, exhibition of stamps dedicated to the second world war and of posters and books.
Pharmacies Open Tomorrow
Malta 9 a.m. to Noon Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
St Publius Pharmacy, 48, Gunlayer Street, Floriana;
Vivien Pharmacy, Patri Magri Street, Marsa;
St George's Pharmacy, 21, Main Street, Qormi;
Fleur-De-Lys Pharmacy, 32, Fleur-de-Lys Road, Birkirkara;
Regal Pharmacy, 39B, Antonio Bosio Street, Msida;
Balluta Pharmacy, 30, Main Street, St Julian's;
Mrabat Pharmacy, 5, Imrabat Street, Sliema;
Il-Mehriez Pharmacy, 4, Giovanni Curmi Street, Iklin;
Sghajtar Pharmacy, Sghajtar Road, Mosta;
Qawra Pharmacy, Earl's Court/1, Imhar Road, Qawra;
Fleming Pharmacy, 65, Zabbar Road, Paola;
Alpha Pharmacy, Maria Immaculata, Cospicua Road, c/w Cottoner Avenue, Fgura;
May Day Pharmacy, Victory Street, Zabbar;
Medicaid Pharmacy, Tower Avenue, Gudja;
St Andrew's Pharmacy, 25, Dun Pawl Street, Luqa;
Nobel Pharmacy, Sciortino Street, Zebbug;
Healthwise Pharmacy, 230, Francesco Zammit Street, Dingli;
Castle Pharmacy, 2, Independence Square, Victoria, Gozo;
Joyce's Pharmacy, 8th September Avenue Xaghra.