BEZZINA. On February 20, at St Luke's Hospital, ADELINA, née Formosa, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Salvino, his wife Mary, Lilian, Carmen, Maria, Josephine, wife of Charles Sammut, her grandchildren Frank and his wife Irina, Owen and his fiancée Jelena, Stanley, Maria and Mark, her great-grandchildren Natalia, Alicia and Andrey, her brother John residing in America, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.45 p.m. for St Nicholas church, Tarxien, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Tarxien cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Rita Home, Tarxien, will be appreciated.
GILI. On February 19, at St Luke's Hospital, SPIRIDIONE, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Mary, Cettina and her husband Angelo Buttigieg, his sons Joseph and his wife Catherine, and Anthony and his wife Mary, relatives, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said on February 23 at 2.30 p.m. at Christ the King parish church, Paola, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
GREGORY. On February 19, MARGARET, née Darmenia, passed away at her residence in Middlesex, UK, after an illness borne with Christian fortitude, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Michael, her children Samantha and her husband Paul Grant, Omar, and Deborah and her husband Glenn Walters, and her dearest grand-daughters Daisy Summer and Maya Elizabeth, her sisters Louise, wife of Maurice Despott, Marion, wife of Henry Borg, Christine Borg St John, Carole, wife of Richard Attard Montalto, Simone and Mark De Marco, and Alfred and Josephine Darmenia and their families, many relatives and friends in Malta and the UK.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
TABONE. On February 19, MARLENE, aged 60, of Paola, residing at San Gwann, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her dearest mother Lucy, her brother Anthony and his wife Carmen, her sister Joyce and her husband Neville Mallia, her brothers Godwin, Ray and his girlfriend Kate, her nephews and nieces, Mariella-Pia, Gabriella, Etienne and his wife Sue, Giselle and her husband Philip Tabone, Andre and his girlfriend Sandra, Marcel and his wife Cynthia, Anton and his wife Rachel, her grand nephews and nieces, her aunt Pauline Cassar, residing in Australia, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Gwann where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi and to the Hospice Movement, will be greatly appreciated.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the medical and nursing staff at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital for the loving care and attention as well as to members of the Hospice Movement who were of great support during her illness.
Dear Marlene, you have left us to go and meet the Risen Lord. Our heart is broken but we are happy that you can now receive your reward for your kindness, love and suffering. Thank you for being such a good daughter, sister and friend. Always in our hearts and prayers. May the Lord grant you eternal rest.
Appreciation - David Spiteri
Ray Farrugia writes:
I got to know David Spiteri in our University years in the late 1970s early 1980s. We followed identical successive architectural courses. Our greatest collaboration arose from the sporting field.
David was a great sportsman who had good athletic and footballing skills. He was a great controller and dribbler of the ball who teased defences with his skilful play. At a time when the University population was below the thousand mark, in my role as sports organiser on campus, I always found great difficulty in securing a full 11 line-up for our architecture team for the inter-faculty league! David was on of the few exceptions.
He was always there ready to actively take part in whichever sporting event. David was a true sportsman and above all a great gentleman.
I have fond memories of David forming part of the University football team in the early 1980s. This was a period when the University team participated in an international universities football tournament in Malta and later travelled to Sicily, Serbia and the UK in reciprocal visits to our tournament guests.
Our experience in Serbia is singled out by all those who formed part of that group as perhaps the most memorable of all. David was in that team that played five games over a one-week period in Belgrade, Nis, Viranje, Novi Sad and Pristuna (Kosovo).
The news of David's sudden passing away saddened me. We have lost a true gentleman of the highest order.
In Memoriam
CAMILLERI - LOUIS, 1914-1995. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather on the 12th anniversary of his demise.
People say that time will heal the pain,
But thoughts and memories we still retain.
No matter how many years go by,
We still recall the day we said goodbye.
Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lilian, Ray and Odette, Valerie, Pamela, Petra, Justine and Karl.
FAVA - JOSEPHINE, née Demicoli. In ever loving memory of a beloved mother on the 25th anniversary of her demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Jacqueline Tong and Janice Formosa and their families.
GATT. In loving memory of our dearest mother JOSEPHINE, today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and never forgotten by her son Edgar, daughter Mary, and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GOUDER. In memory of Judge TANCRED GOUDER on the 30th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his daughter Maria and grandson Leo.
GOUDER - Judge TANCRED GOUDER. On the 30th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered today and always. Simone and Francis.
MICALLEF TRIGONA - JOHN. Cherished memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 16th anniversary of his demise. Evi, Gabriella, Tonio, Marisa, Anna, in-laws and grandchildren.
MIFSUD. In ever loving memory of PAT, a dear daughter and sister. So sadly missed for the last 21 years. Please say a prayer. Maria, Henry, Peter and Diane.
MORTIMER - CLIFF, May 1, 1979-February 20, 2001. Sixth anniversary of his death. It's been a long six years without you. You are gone from this earth but will live forever in our hearts.
We did not know that morning,
What sorrow that day would bring
The grief and shock was severe
To part with one we love so dear.
No time to bid a last farewell,
No chance to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And we'll always wonder why.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
Although your smile has gone forever
And your hands we cannot touch
We will never lose the loving memory
Of the one we love so much.
From mummy, Ramon, step-dad Ray and your friends who all miss you so much.
NAUDI - LOUIS. Cherished memories of a caring and loving father and grandfather on the 27th anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Olivia, Ilona, Vincent, Greta, David and Francesca.
PAVIA. Treasured memories of PAUL, a beloved husband, father and grandfather lovingly remembered by his family on the sixth anniversary of his passing away. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
PSAILA - EVELYN. Cherished memories of a deeply missed and beloved mother and grandmother on the 23rd anniversary of her demise.
We miss you mum
We always will
Our treasured memories of you
Will never be stilled
With the love you taught us
To feel in our heart
We will never be apart.
Her daughter Therese and Joe, Josephine, Doreen and John and grandchildren.
SCHRANZ - JOE. Cherished memories of a loving husband and father on the sixth anniversary of his passing away. Forever missed and always remembered with much love and gratitude. Marguerite, Karl and Lara.
SCHRANZ. In ever loving memory of JOE, our dear brother, on the sixth anniversary of his death. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Antoine, Louis and families.
Training The Trainers
The Foundation for Human Resources Development will hold a course entitled Training The Trainers starting on Monday.
The course is for prospective trainers, line managers and people who have a role in training and development.
The aim is to provide participants with an understanding of the different approaches applied to analyse different training needs.
The eight-session course starts on Monday and continues on March 1, 5, 7, 12, 15, 20 and 22, between 5.30 and 8 p.m., at il-Kampanella Street, San Gwann SGN04.
The course costs Lm75 for members of the foundation, Lm80 for non-members.
Registration forms from http://www.fhrd.org/RegistrationForm.pdf.
New Decimal Set
The Central Bank of Malta has issued a new decimal set consisting of seven current Maltese coins of the second series (Lm1, 50c, 10c, five cents, two cents, and one cent) as well as a five mils coin of the first series, dated 2007.
The coins were struck at the Royal Mint, UK and are being sold in an attractive wallet.
The 2007 set is available for sale at the price of Lm10.50 from the Malta Coin Distribution Centre at the Central Bank in Castille Place, Valletta.
People who purchase the set will receive a token which can be used for the purchase of a set of Maltese euro coins when these are issued by the Central Bank of Malta.
The Bank also has available for sale a limited number of the 2005 and 2006 sets at Lm10.50 each.
Further information can be obtained on tel. 2550 6005 or at www.centralbankmalta.com.
Ecumenical Council Meeting
The Malta Ecumenical Council will hold its next dialogue meeting tomorrow at St Andrew's House, Old Bakery Street, Valletta between 6 and 7.30 p.m.
The theme of the meeting will be The Experience Of Lent. Everyone is invited.
The council is composed of representatives of the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Church, the Union of the Church of Scotland and the Methodist Congregation, the Evangelical Church of Germany, the Churches of the Eastern Tradition and the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Din L-Art Helwa AGM
Din l-Art Helwa's annual general meeting will be held at 133, Melita Street, Valletta on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Two important resolutions regarding environmental concerns are to be approved and the election for the council for 2007 to 2009 will also be held.
Poezija Plus
This month's Poezija Plus session will be held at the Manoel Theatre's courtyard on Monday from 7.30 p.m.
Several writers, including Immanuel Mifsud, Gorg Borg, Carmel G. Cauchi, Charles Casha, Marlene Saliba, Charles Colerio, Mariella Pisani Bencini, Maurice Mifsud Bonnici, Christopher Buttigieg, Jesmond Grech, Terence Portelli, Patrick Sammut, Joanne Cassar, George Peresso, Mark Schembri, Simone Inguanez, Mary-Anne Zammit Donavan Gatt, Rita Saliba, Claudia Fiorini and Manwel Schembri, are expected to take part.
The event is open to the public and is free of charge.
People interested in contributing a poem or two can contact the organisers at sergiogrech@yahoo.com.
Seminar: What Price Progress?
A seminar entitled Xoghol... Progress... Xi Prezz? is being organised by the Employment Pastoral Work Commission at the Animation and Communications Centre in Sommier Street, Birkirkara, on Friday from 8.45 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
The programme will be introduced by commission chairman Fr William Bartolo. Other speakers will be the visiting philosophy lecturer Fr Mark Sultana and economist Carmen Delia.
A message will be given by Archbishop Paul Cremona.
Prayer Meeting
The Dun Alfred Prayer Group will hold its monthly meeting at All Souls church in Valletta on Friday at 10.45 a.m.
Local Councils
Today's meetings
4.30 p.m. Sliema
5.30 p.m. Birzebbuga
6 p.m. Zabbar
What's On Today
Exhibitions
At Heritage Malta head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings and installations by seven artists.
At the Gallery, Corinthia Palace Hotel in Attard, a display of watercolours by Kenneth Cauchi.
At the Atrium, St James Cavalier, Valletta, Particles Of Fate, a joint exhibition by photographer John Grech and poet Lino Buhagiar.
At the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo De La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta, a display of pastels and filigree work by Joseph Spiteri Staines and Kevin Attard.
At the Ministry for Tourism and Culture, Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings by five artists.
At the National Collection Exhibition Hall, Ministry of Gozo, Victoria, a display of modern abstract paintings.
At Nuovo Art and Dine, 104, Iz-Zonqor Street, Marsascala, works by Joseph Barbara.