BORG. On February 5, VINCENZA née Galea, aged 87, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Francis and his wife Pauline, Joseph and his wife Violet, Charles and his wife Dorothy, Paul and his wife Dolly, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her brothers, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
CAMENZULI. On February 5, at St Catherine's Home, Attard, MARIA, of Valletta, aged 90, widow of Domenico, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Alfred P. and his wife Marie Louise née Zammit, her grandchildren Daniela and Peter Frendo. Dr Aldo and Dr Alexia née Attard, Claudine, Vivienne and Tony Borg, Dominic and Not. Mary née Cutajar, her great-grandchildren Melvin, Kurt and EmmaMarija, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2 p.m. at St Dominic church, Rabat, followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Albanian Dominican Missions c/o Dominican Fathers, Rabat, will be appreciated. The family wishes to thank most heartily the Mother Superior, sisters and staff, particularly Sister Awstella, of St Catherine's Home, for the loving care and dedication during her stay there with praise and gratitude.
GIACOMOTTO. On February 4, at St Luke's Hospital, EDGAR (ex-teacher at Qormi Primary School), aged 81, of Hamrun, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Annie née Cassar, his children Mary Rose and her husband Tonio Paris, Patrick and his wife Myriam, Valerie and her husband Norbert Galdes, his grandchildren Kurt, Krista, Keith and Steve, his sister Iris, family and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Hamrun, 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 Fra Diegu Home, Villambrosa Street, Hamrun, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT LUPI. On February 4, at St Luke's Hospital, Dr. JOSEPH ZAMMIT LUPI, MD, aged 81, of Sliema, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved wife Connie née Holland, his children Anna and Pierre Ciantar, Peter and Antoinette née Vella, Claire and Edward Debono, Roberta and David Tortell, his most precious grandchildren Maria, Nicholas, Andrew, Shaun, Matthew, Daniel and Timothy, his brother Arthur and Doretta, his sisters May St John, Alice Dingli, Louise and Alex Pace and Nicolette, widow of his brother John, his in-laws, many nephews and nieces, other relatives and numerous friends.
The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance top gate). No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
Being the trigesima die of the passing away of WARRICH J.BEATTIE, Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul at the Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Tigné, Sliema, tomorrow at 6.30 p.m.
In Memoriam
BUSUTTIL DELIA - PAOLINA, 6.2.'70. Lovingly remembered by her nephews and nieces.
CAMILLERI - CARMEN, née Rizzo. Today being the eighth anniversary of her passing. Fondly remembered by her daughters Simone and Thelma, her sons-in-law, her grandchildren and her in-laws. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DELIA. In ever loving memory of our beloved and dearest mother GERTRUDE on the 12th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed. Her family.
FEDOROFF. In loving memory of JAMES on his 14th anniversary. Always in our hearts and prayers. Odette and your daughter Marijana.
MIFSUD - EVELYN. Tomorrow being the first anniversary of her passing away, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at the Mother of Good Counsel parish church, Paceville, at 6.45 p.m. Fondly remembered by her children Ronald, Norman, Derek and their respective families. May God grant her eternal peace.
PACE BONELLO. In ever loving memory of our dear father EDWARD on this 65th anniversary of his tragic death. Lina, Eric.
TABONE - RALPH. On the 25th anniversary of his death. Remembered with love, today and every day. Christine and the children.
ZARB COUSIN. In loving memory of LUCIA née Bonaci, on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her family.
ZARB - HELENA. Remembering our beloved mother on the second anniversary of her re-birth to eternal life. children Claire, Anna, Michael and their families. The 7 a.m. Mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, and the 6.30 p.m. Mass at the Jesuits, Loyola House, Naxxar, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Rest in peace.
ZARB - LAWRENCE B.E.N. On the 24th anniversary of his tragic death in Senglea. Always remembered by his beloved daughter Alfreda, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
German-Maltese Circle President
Ingrid Kidder was appointed president of the German-Maltese Circle at an annual general meeting held at Messina Palace on January 31.
Ms Kidder follows Albert Friggieri who stepped down after having led the Circle since 2001. She has been a member of the committee of the Circle since 2001 and holds the post of vice-president of the Maltese-German Association in Germany. She has translated several works from English into German, including books, and has coordinated various exhibitions by Maltese and South African artists in Malta and in Germany.
Course On Weather
A course entitled Understanding Weather will be held at the new Malta Weather premises at Zebbug every Friday from February 16 to March 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The course will cover weather instruments, recognising clouds, weather maps and charts, weather systems, basic weather forecasting techniques, understanding the wind and waves and climate change.
The cost of the entire course is Lm30 and includes handouts, refreshments and a certificate.
To receive an application form or to book, the public may phone on 5004 3344.
Talk On Prebiotics
John Wells, a paediatric nutritionist from the UK, briefed medical and paramedical professionals on the latest findings by Milupa and Nutricia on the strengthening of immunity from prebiotics in formula milk. The two companies have developed a formula milk which is claimed to more closely resemble breast milk.
Prebiotics, which are found in human milk, can now be extracted from natural products and included in formula milk.
Pemix Ltd presented the Department of Paediatrics with two pulse oxymeters, devices which measure the amount of oxygen through the baby's skin.
Laws On CD
Two compact discs containing 20 Acts of Parliament and 36 Legal Notices issued in 2006 may be purchased for Lm6 each from the sales office of the Department of Information, 3 Castille Place, Valletta.
Those persons who have already booked and paid for these CDs may collect them from the office on working days between 8.15 a.m. and 3.15 p.m.
Further information may be obtained by calling on freephone 153 or by sending an e-mail to info.doi@gov.mt.
Property Website
AXT Properties Ltd recently launched its upgraded website, which now includes swift browsing access and immediate property searching facilities.
It offers information of all properties available for sale and all enquiries on any of its select list of properties made online.
AXT Properties Ltd specialises in villas with private pools, residential units, commercial premises and blocks of residential and holiday apartments built on prime sites and enjoying views of the Mediterranean Sea and country landscapes.
The new website may be accessed at www.axtproperties.com
Cooking Demonstration
Executive Sous Chef Mark Cutajar will demonstrate the preparation of vegetarian appetisers at the Bridge Bar of the Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort in St George's on February 18 at 2.45 p.m.
Afternoon tea will be followed by the cooking demonstration and tasting.
Those wishing to attend can confirm their participation by February 15, by calling 2157 2387, 9945 2046 or by sending an e-mail to aptc.mt@hotmail.com.
This event is a fund-raiser of the Association for the Preservation of Tibetan Culture.
Carnival party
A carnival party for children organised by the Living Waters Mission Team will be held as a fund-raiser at the university canteen on Friday between 6 and 8.30 p.m.
Tickets selling for Lm3 include food, drinks, music and face-painting. The cafeteria will be open for the accompanying adults.
Donations can be sent via a blank SMS to 5061 8091 for Lm2 and 5061 9201 for a donation of Lm5.
Tickets can be bought by sending an e-mail to Carmen.bezzina@ um.edu.mt.
Zeza Tal-Flagship
Hermann Bonaci Productions are adding an extra performance to their schedule of the musical Zeza Tal-Flagship at the Catholic Institute in Floriana on Friday.
The comedy, written by Mikielang Borg, is based in a Barcellonetta bar where Zeza used to work.
Mr Borg's original script has been adapted into this new version by Joe Gatt with songs written on melodies from known musicals. The orchestra is under Mro. Dominic Darmanin's baton and Paul Curmi Dancers play the Flagship dancing troupe.
The main part, Zeza, is played by Frida Cauchi.
Bus Service For Football Matches
In view of the International U21 Football Match between Malta and Finland due to be held today at 3 p.m., a special public transport service between City Gate, Valletta and the Hibernians Ground will operate as per demand.
A special bus service will also run between City Gate and Ta' Qali for tomorrow's match between Malta and Austria due to kick off at 6 p.m.
Buses will depart from in front of the ADT office at the Valletta bus terminus. The fare costs 25 cents.
Prayer meeting
Charles de Foucauld Lay Fraternity will hold a prayer meeting at Dar Tal-Kleru in Fleur-de-Lys between 6.30 and 8 p.m. on Friday to show solidarity with refugees.
The programme includes reflections from the New Testament, Pope Benedict XVI's message for World Day For Refugees, adoration and prayers.
St Paul Shipwrecked
The St Paul's Anglican Pro-Cathedral in Valletta will be celebrating the shipwreck of St Paul at a sung Eucharist on Sunday at 10.45 a.m. followed by a chaplaincy lunch.
Carnival in San Gwann
San Gwann local council will hold a carnival activity at the town's Century Square on February 18 between 10 a.m. and noon.
Local Councils
Today's meeting
4.30 p.m. Lija
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 in Valletta, Particles Of Fate, a joint exhibition by photographer John Grech and poet Lino Buhagiar.
At the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, a display of archaeological artefacts donated to Heritage Malta.
At the Main Hall, St James Cavalier in Valletta, works by Guzeppi Schembri Bonaci.
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 Manoel Theatre, Valletta, paintings by Claire Sammut.
At the Ministry for Tourism and Culture, Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings by five artists.
At the National Collection Exhibition Hall, Ministry of Gozo in Victoria, a display of modern abstract paintings.