BALDACCHINO. On March 5, SAVIOUR, of Hamrun residing at Sliema, aged 66, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, his children Brigitte wife of Mario Mifsud and Romina wife of Paul Agius Cutajar, his grandchildren, his brothers and sisters Marlene widow of Hector Mifsud, Alfred and his wife Maria, Alex widower of Antoinette née Blackman, Ronald, Tessie and her husband Alfred Magro, Herbert and his wife Gracy, Dorothy, Dennis and his wife Isabelle and Adrian and his wife Nathalie, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Nazzarenu parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.
Lord grant him eternal rest.
CACHIA. On March 4, at St Luke's Hospital, ANTONIA (Ninnie) of Valletta, aged 77, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her sister Josephine and her husband Joe, her sister Maria, widow of Paul Cassar, her brother-in-law Michael Zammit, widower of her sister Sissie, her brother Emmanuel and his wife Rose of USA, all her nephews, in particular Fr John Xerri, OP, of Rome, nieces, relatives and many friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, 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 the Sisters of Mother Teresa, Cospicua, will be greatly appreciated. Auntie Ninnie please pray for us, we love you.
In Memoriam
BORG. In ever loving memory of our dear father FRANK, today the 29th anniversary of his passing away. His loving sons Martin and Alex.
CALLEJA - ALFRED DAVID. Treasured memories of a much beloved father and grandfather, today the fourth anniversary of his death. Peter and Morag, Joan and Henri, Karl, Andrew, Paul and Lisa.
FRENDO. In loving memory of ROLAND, today the 10th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. M'Therese, Robert, Joanna and Sandra, relatives and friends.
Lord grant him eternal rest.
GRECH. In loving memory of JOSEPH, a dear husband and father, on the fourth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Annie, his son Fr Franco Grech, OSA, his sisters, other relatives and friends. Today's 5.30 p.m. Mass at St Francis church, Valletta, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
JENSEN. In loving memory of the Noble FLORENCE née Testaferrata Bonici, March 8 being the 25th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Irene and Nicholas. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Metropolitan Cathedral, Mdina. 'It is in dying that we are born to eternal life.'
MANGION. In sweet memory of our dearest DOROTHY who departed this life 27 years ago today. Always remembered by her mother Ines, her sisters Emma and Edith, in-laws, nephew and nieces.
SPITERI CAMPBELL - MARY. On the first anniversary of her demise. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on Friday, March 7 at 6.30 p.m. at St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara. Always remembered by her husband John, her children and relatives. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SPITERI FITENI. Ever cherished memories of our beloved JOSEPH on the 21st anniversary of his joining the Lord. Ever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Mama, papa, Johanna, David and Patrick. Next Sunday's 9.30 a.m. Mass at St Aloysius College will be offered for the repose of his soul.
Philanthropic Group
Tibqax Wahdek, a philanthropic and cultural group for widows, widowers and unmarried singles is meeting in the Despott Hall, Floriana every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Further information may be obtained from Frans Spiteri on tel. 2169 4203, 9947 6761.
Dutch Poultry
The importation of live birds or poultry, of hatching eggs and of poultry products from the Netherlands has been suspended because of an outbreak of Avian Flu in that country, the director general for food and veterinary activity said yesterday.
Car Stolen
A silver Ford Focus car, registration VIK 166, was reported stolen from Malta International Airport on Friday. Anyone having information about its whereabouts is asked to call Merlin Car Hire on tel. 2122 3131 or the police.
New Library
A new library has been opened at Mtarfa council, named after the first rector of the locality, Fr Mikiel Saliba.
The library will be open every Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Water Cuts
Parts of Nadur will be without water tomorrow because of maintenance works, the Water Services Corporation said.
Local Councils
Today's meeting
4.45 p.m. Munxar.
Super 5 lottery
23-31-18-4-12
First prize: Lm40,000 - no winners
Four numbers: 99 winners - Lm193.92
Three numbers: 2,915 winners - Lm10
Next week's prize: Lm60,000
Saturday Closures
The Passport Office will be closed on Saturday for administrative reasons. However, the emergency service will be available as usual.
Maltapost branches located near polling booths will also remain closed on Saturday. These are Balzan, Valletta (Old Bakery Street), Hamrun, Zebbug (Malta), Gharb, Ghajnsielem, Nadur and Xaghra.
Summer Time
Summer time will commence at 2 a.m. on March 30, bringing Malta two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time; and end at 3 a.m. on October 26.
President's Engagements Today
10 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Vincent Fean, British High Commissioner.
11 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Michael Bartolo, Ambassador of Malta in Geneva.
12.30 p.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President presents letter of credence to Mark Miceli Farrugia, Ambassador Designate of Malta to Latvia.
What's On Today
Exhibitions
At St James, Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of 60 paintings by Miriam Sorrell, and exhibition of paintings by Charles Cassar.
At Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Merchants Street, Valletta, exhibition on "Strolls around St Petersburg".
9 a.m. to noon, at the University of Malta library, exhibition of miniature models of tools, agricultural implements and musical folklore instruments.