COLEIRO. On March 25, at St Luke's Hospital, THERESA, known as Tessie, of Gzira, aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Gino and his wife Maria Doris, John and his wife Phyllis, her daughter-in-law Pearl, wife of Mario, Maria, widow of Paul, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for the Carmelite parish church, Gzira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

SPITERI FITENI. On March 25, at Casa Arkati, LOUIS, of Paola, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy church He leaves to mourn his loss his nephews David and Patrick and his niece Johanna Caruana, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Casa Arkati today at 2 p.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.

ZAMMIT. On March 24, at St Luke's Hospital, PAULINE, née Martin, widow of Joseph, passed away peacefully into the hands of the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Liliana and her husband John Mangion, Mary-anne, and Marcette and her husband Alex Vella, her grandchildren Etienne, Alexandra and Narelle, her sister Emma Martin, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request by donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. May God grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ABELA - FRANS. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife May, his children Miriam, Patricia, Robert and Sylvana, in-laws and grandchildren. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

AZZOPARDI - MARY. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother on the eighth anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and never forgotten by her husband Anthony, her daughters Sonia, Olivia and Edwina, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BONETT - MARY. Tender memories of our beloved mother on the 39th anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

CARUANA. Treasured memories of a dear friend, SANDRO, 13 years since his accident. The sadness and pain of the loss of a special friendship continue. Elise.

CARUANA BISAZZA. Treasured and unforgettable memories of our dear SANDRO, a precious son and brother who was called to eternal life 13 years ago today. "He who believes in Me will live forever." (John 11). Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Henry, Laura, Claude and Nisha, Leo and Clara. A Mass will be celebrated today at 7.30 p.m. at the Jesuit chapel, Dar Manwel Magri, Tal-Qroqq. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

FARRUGIA. In ever loving memory of STEPHANIE, née Schembri, being the eighth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Anthony, son Nicholas, her brothers and sister, in-laws, relatives and friends. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FIORINI. Cherished and fond memories of a beloved father and grandfather, EDGAR, today the second anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed but always in our thoughts and prayers. His three sons Ferdinand, Michael and Adrian and their families, especially his grandchildren Yvanka, Darrell and Giselle. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FORMOSA HOLT. Ever loving and treasured memories of our dear WILLIAM on the 11th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GALEA - Dr GODFREY GALEA, MD, BSc, DRCOG. In ever loving memory of a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 11th anniversary of his demise.
His smile is gone forever,
His hand we cannot touch.
We have so many memories
Of our dad we loved so much.
His memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part,
God has him in His keeping,
We have him in our hearts.
His loving children Yvonne, Christina, Adrian and Sarah, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

GALEA. Cherished memories of Dr GODFREY GALEA, MD, DRCOG, a dear brother and uncle, today the 11th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Mima, Cynthia and Claire.

GALEA - Professor GUZÈ GALEA. Treasured and loving memories of a beloved father and grandfather. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Marguerite, MaryRose and Fredrick.

GHIRLANDO. In loving memory of dearest SERGIO on the eighth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed. His family.

ZAMMIT TABONA - JOE. Unfading memories on the sixth anniversary of his death. Remembered always with love. Lina. May he rest in the peace of the Lord.

Comparative Literature Seminar

A special session of the Faculty of Arts' Literature and Comparison Research Seminar Series will be held at Lecture Theatre 1 at the University, Tal-Qroqq, today at 6.30 p.m.

The speaker will be American literary critic Timothy Bahti, who is an author of several seminal works in the sphere of comparative literature.

A translator into English of works by Theodor Adorno, Hans Robert Jauss and Paul de Man, among others, Prof. Bahti has also published extensively on literary historiography, the rapport between literature and philosophy, and the European lyric tradition.

He is a visiting professor at the Faculty of Arts during this month.

In today's seminar on Comparing Comparative Literatures, Prof. Bahti will give an account of the history of the discipline of comparative literature.

He will be examining the conceptual and pedagogic changes in comparative literature over the last several decades.

Canadian Citizenship

Canadian-born Maltese citizens who had to renounce their Canadian citizenship to retain their Maltese one and would now like to regain their Canadian citizenship can contact the Maltese Canadian Association (Gozo) for assistance.

The association said it was aware of the hardships the Canadian-born children of returned Maltese emigrants had to face to renounce their Canadian citizenship.

The association was willing to help these people compile the necessary data to help them regain their Canadian citizenship.

For assistance, contact secretary Alfred Camilleri at mcagozo@hotmail.com.

www.mcagozo.com

Financial Firm's AGM

The Valletta Fund Management Ltd held its 11th annual general meeting for shareholders of the La Valette Funds SICAV plc at Hilton Malta, in St Julians.

During the meeting, Peter Perotti, general manager of Valletta Fund Management Ltd, announced that La Valette Funds SICAV plc shareholders' funds as at September 30, 2006 stood at £278.20 million, an increase of 22.37 per cent over that registered on September 30, 2005.

At January 31, the combined fund size of the La Valette Funds SICAV plc increased to just above £284.5 million.

New Front Office Manager

Mario Messina has been appointed front office manager at The Victoria Hotel, in Sliema. He will be responsible for the operations of The Victoria and at The Palace, a five-star hotel opening soon on High Street, Sliema.

Quest For Fast Food Jobs

Sixth formers, university students and other job hunters turned up at the annual McDonald's summer recruitment drive just held at the Meridien Phoenicia Hotel, in Floriana.

The fast food firm is about to hire over 150 workers taking its total workforce to 550.

Over the next few weeks these crew members will be taking their positions in eight restaurants. They will form a key part of a food service team responsible for serving 14,000 customers daily, the company said.

First Aid Courses

The Malta Red Cross - First Malta Branch will be holding a basic first aid course on April 2, 3, 12, 17 and 19.

The course is 15 hours long and will be held between 5 and 8 p.m. at the Maria Regina Girls Junior Lyceum, in Blata l-Bajda. The course fee is Lm12.

A certificate valid for three years will be given to those who successfully complete the course.

Interested persons can send an e-mail to mrc1courses@gmail.com or contact Lina on 9940 7049.

Gozo Courses

Two courses will be held at the University of Malta's Gozo Centre in Xewkija. A foundation course in economics and accounting starts on April 13 and ends in mid-June. Sessions will be held on Fridays between 5 and 8 p.m. and on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and noon.

The second course on aspects of Maltese law for business executives will run between April 21 and June 9. Sessions will be held on Saturdays between 9.30 a.m. and noon.

For further information call 2156 4559/2156 2054 or send an e-mail to ugc@um.edu.mt.

Cinema For Mums

The next Cinemum morning, where mums can be accompanied by their older children, dads and grandparents, will be held on Saturday at the Eden Cinemas.

This time, there will be a choice of the films Meet The Robinsons and Charlotte's Web.

Adults can get free hot drinks in the lobby, free parking and nappy changing and baby feeding facilities.

Adults pay Lm2, while kids up to the age of four get in for free.

New Car Offers

Mizzi Organisation Automotive Ltd has launched an offer of "zero deposit and repayment over five years" on various car models.

Another offer is on the Audi.

A free Garmin Nuvi navigation system will be included when buying a new Daihatsu Charade, Sirion and Terios or a model from the Citroen range.

Family Meetings

The Malta Adlerian Psychology Association will be holding a meeting at the Curia, Floriana today at 6.30 p.m. Ingrid Micallef will talk about family meetings and how to increase communication with spouses and children.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
4.30 p.m. Fontana
5.30 p.m. Xaghra

What's On Today

Talk
• 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory church, Valletta, talk by architect Michael Ellul on The Knights' Building Regulations Of Valletta as part of the Malta Historical Society's series Rediscovering Valletta.

Exhibitions
• At Middle Sea House, Floriana, exhibition of watercolours never exhibited before by Alfred Chircop, organised by Middlesea Valletta Life.
• At the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo De La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta, exhibition of works by American artist Gabriel Nansen.

Holy Week activities

Encountering Christ seminar
A seminar on Do You Really Desire To Encounter Christ? How, Where And When? will be held at Mount St Joseph Retreat House, in Mosta, on Wednesday between 6 and 8 p.m.

Good Friday exhibition
An exhibition of statues, statuettes, and photographs of processions and celebrations in Spain will be held at the premises of St Mary Society, Parish Square, Mqabba, between Wednesday and April 8. Archbishop Paul Cremona will be welcomed at the Mqabba parish church at 5.30 p.m. At 6 p.m. there will be a musical programme by the King George V Band in front of the St Mary Society premises, followed by the inauguration and blessing of the display by Mgr Cremona. Entrance is free.

Maundy Thursday prayer book
A booklet called Is-Seba' Vizti Ta' Hamis Ix-Xirka - Siltiet Mill-Erba' Evangelji, Talb, U Riflessjonijiet, has just been published for use during the Maundy Thursday church visits. The 16-pager in colour, was produced by Fr Karm Bezzina and Joe Zammit Ciantar. The booklet sells for 50c from bookshops and a number of churches. It is distributed by Book Distributors Ltd. Tel. 2138 0351/2.

Easter sweets
The St Paul's Bay local council will be holding an exhibition of Easter sweets between April 2 and 5 at the Day Centre in Il-Parrocca Street. Persons interested in exhibiting their products are requested to register at the local council offices during office hours.

Easter bazaar
The International Wives Association will be holding an Easter bazaar on Wednesday at Dar L-Emigrant, Castille Place, Valletta starting at 9.30 a.m.

Life-size statues
The Vittoriosa local council will be holding a Holy Week exhibition that includes life-size statues by Clive and Roderick Busuttil. It will be open between 9 a.m. and noon and from 5.30 to 10 p.m. April 2 - 4; between 9 am. and noon and 5.30 p.m. and midnight on Maundy Thursday and between 8.30 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Good Friday.