AZZOPARDI. On January 30, MARIA of Ta' Xbiex, widow of Andrew, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joseph, John and Mary, Mary Anne and Augusto, Margot and Richard Mallia, Adrian and Tanya, her grandchildren Simon and Charlotte, Keith and Marianne, Stephen and Amy, Paul, Christina and Andrew, her great-grandchildren Cameron and Kaithlin, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family chapel at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BONETT. On January 29, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIKA of Sliema, residing at Mosta, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Paul and his wife Veronica, their children Sonia and her daughter Kelly, Ivan and his wife Marilyn and Edmond, her sisters Carmen, Joyce, residing in Australia, and Antonia, residing in Italy, and their respective families.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow for Mosta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Mosta cemetery.
In Memoriam
APPS. In loving memory of ALFRED on the first anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Carmen, sons Matthew and Conrad and his wife Jane, and grandchildren Jessica, Emma, and Tom. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BELLIZZI - PAUL. Treasured memories of our dear father on the 28th anniversary of his passing away. Cecilia, Myriam, Dora, Tanya, Louis and their families.
BUHAGIAR - COST. On the 11th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Yvonne, his daughters Stephanie and Maria, his sons-in-law Stephen and Joe and his beloved grandchildren. Rest in peace.
CAMILLERI. In everlasting memory of CARMELO (Neni), today being the 10th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Sally, his sons and their wives, Peter and Marlene, Michel and Miriam, Robert and Rose Marie, Simon and Josanne, and his beloved grandchildren. A prayer for the repose of his soul is kindly solicited.
DARMANIN. Unfading memories of a loving husband, CARMELO, on the 23rd anniversary of his passing away. His wife Maria.
DARMANIN. In loving memory of our dear uncle CARM on the 23rd anniversary of his death. Tony, Marina, Cora.
DARMANIN - MAUD. Today the 12th anniversary of her passing away. Much loved and sadly missed. Anne.
DRURY - CARMEN. In loving memory of a dear mother on the first anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by Joe, Frances and Kane.
FENECH - TARCISIO. In ever loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the first anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Yvonne, his son Patrick and his wife Antoinette, his grandchildren Kurt and Lara, relatives and friends. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Balzan parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRIMA - JOHN. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the fifth anniversary of his death. Remembered with love and gratitude and always in our thoughts and prayers.
MAMO - SALVINO. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 28th anniversary of his death. Rest in peace.
MANGION - JAMES. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the 21st anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alfred, Edith and their respective spouses and children.
PAPAGIORCOPULO - CHARLES. In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 12th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by all his family.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. In loving memory of Mro. SALVINO VELLA of Mellieha, on the 25th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his children Violet, Joe and his wife Carmen and their children Noel, Charmaine and Claude.
VINCENTI. Remembering with love and affection my dear mother MARIA STELLA on this 23rd anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Hilaire.
Racism In Maltese Literature
The Akkademja tal-Malti in collaboration with the Department of Maltese will run a half-day seminar to discuss racism and xenophobia in Maltese literature at the Erin Serracino Inglott Hall, University of Malta, tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Literary critics, historians, sociologists, philosophers, writers and artists will come together for the seminar which will also focus on contemporary manifestations of prejudices and suggest ways to overcome them.
Entrance is free. Everyone is invited to attend.
Australia Day Dinner
The Gozitan Friends of Australia Association (GFOAA) will host a dinner as part of the celebrations for Australia Day at the Xerri Il-Buskett Complex, Zewwieqa Street, Qala at 6 p.m. tomorrow.
The dinner will be held under the auspices of the Australian High Commissioner. A number of local and international dignitaries have also confirmed their attendance.
This association is affiliated to the Friends of Australia Association in Malta. It has also commenced a membership drive which costs Lm2 per family.
The price for the buffet dinner is Lm5 per adult and Lm3.50 for children under 10.
Those who wish to attend or become a member can call on 2156 2021/9942 7633 or send an e-mail to raymond.xerri@onvol.net.
Photography Exhibition
The Malta Photographic Society will be holding its 42nd open annual exhibition of photography in June.
The exhibition is open to persons aged 16 and over and the closing date for submission of entries is April 16.
Monochrome and colour prints as well as colour slides can be submitted. An international panel will select the works.
Entry forms and conditions can be obtained from all leading photography outlets and laboratories or from the society's headquarters at 137, Old Bakery Street, Valletta on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. maltaphotographicsociety.org
Airline Website Podcasts
German Lufthansa website www.lufthansa.com started offering two new services yesterday.
With the "betterFly" podcasts - entertaining, informative items in a digital audio format - passengers can quickly and easily download the most important information about attractive destinations onto their own mp3 player.
The Fanflug sports portal contains a wealth of fascinating background information about sports highlights worldwide. The most important sports events are also integrated into the fan calendar.
Poetry Evening
The Zejtun local council will hold a poetry evening at the council's offices on Wednesday at 7 p.m. focusing on the poet Karmenu Ellul Galea and the environment, among other topics. The president of the Maltese Poets Association, Alfred Massa, and musician Walter Micallef will both be present.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Ramblers' AGM
The Ramblers' Association will be holding its annual general meeting at Din l-Art Helwa, Melita Street, Valletta tomorrow at 10 a.m.
http://www.ramblersmalta.jointcomms.com
What's On Today
Exhibitions
At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, Pictures In Clay by Antoine Camilleri.
At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings and installations by seven artists.
At the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, a display of archaeological artefacts donated to Heritage Malta.
At the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, a display of paintings entitled Unity by Claire Sammut.
At the Exhibition Hall at the Ministry of Gozo, Victoria, abstract paintings from the Reserve Collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts.