BONNICI. On January 23, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIO (director, MLM), aged 54, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Lucienne, née Vella, his daughter Corinne and his son Jean Claude, his brother Paul, his sister Marlene, his sister Jane and her husband Joseph Doublesin, Richard and his wife Alice, Anthony and his wife Marlene, Natalie and her husband Charles Pace, his father-in-law Joseph Vella, in-laws, nephews and nieces. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8 a.m. at St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr Gonzi, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
DEBONO. On January 24, at St Luke's Hospital, FRANCIS, of Qormi, aged 81, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Gina, his children Doris and her husband Raymond, Sylvia and her husband Michel, Giusto and his wife Lucia, Polly and her husband George, his grandchildren Ruth, David, Simon, Patrick, Lorraine, Gabriella, Francis and Jeanette, his brothers and their wives, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, 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 Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
PETRONI. On January 23, at St Luke's Hospital, SAVIOUR of Cospicua, residing at Birzebbuga, aged 72, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Gemma, née Vella, his sons Mark and his wife Rita, John and his wife Mariella, his brothers, in-laws and their families, uncles and aunties, cousins, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Birzebbuga parish church 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.
SPITERI. On January 24, at St Luke's Hospital, NARDU (aka Nardu ta' Ghajn Dwieli) of Luqa, residing in Paola, aged 74, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita, his children Dominic, Julie, Connie and her husband Natalino, Maria and her husband Antoine, Carmen and her husband Yves, Andrew and his wife Yvette and Paul and his wife Cynthia, his brother Pawlu of Australia, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Ghajn Dwieli church, Paola, 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 Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
Memorial Service
A service of farewell and remembrance for PEGGY COLES will be held on Thursday, February 1 at 11 a.m. at St Andrews Scots church, South Street, Valletta. Refreshments afterwards in the church hall.
Requiem Masses
Today being the trigesima die of the passing away of MAURICE C. DEBONO, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 6.30 p.m. at Loyola House, Marquis Scicluna Street, Naxxar. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
ATTARD - DORIS, 21 years ago today. Always in our hearts and prayers.
Your memories are priceless possessions
That time can never destroy
It is in happy remembrance of you
That our heart finds its greatest joy.
Betty, Maurice, Yvonne.
BANNISTER. In loving memory of HENRY on the 22nd anniversary of his death. Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord. His wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren.
BISAZZA. In ever loving memory of STENO, today the 28th anniversary of his death. His wife and daughters.
BLAKE - VINCENZA. Unfading memories of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her family. May God grant her eternal rest.
BORG. In loving memory of OLGA, née Romano, on her fifth anniversary. Never forgotten by her husband Joseph, daughters Johanna and Yvette, their respective husbands Allen Venables and Alex Mallia, grandchildren Emma, Matthew and Niki. Relatives and friends are invited to attend today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Joseph Institute chapel, Sta Venera. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CARUANA - CARMELO of Marsaxlokk. On the first anniversary of his demise. Loved and deeply missed by his wife Clare, son Franco and his wife Antonella, and daughters Roberta, fiancé Brian and Charlene. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
CASAPINTA - OSEA. Treasured memories of a beloved mother, today the 11th anniversary of her demise. Memories keep those we love forever in our hearts. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRAY BANNERMAN - ALEXANDER (Sandy). In precious remembrance of a loving husband, father and grandfather who left us so suddenly six years ago today.
His life a treasured memory
His death a silent grief.
His family.
LICARI - ESPEDITO. In loving memory, on the seventh anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. His wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren.
LICARI - JOSEPHINE. Remembering a saintly mother and grandmother on the 25th anniversary of her death. May she rest in peace.
MICALLEF. Today the sixth anniversary of the demise of REGINALD. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Doris, his daughters Maryrose and Martha and his son Edgar. Keep him O Lord, in Your embrace.
MIFSUD BONNICI - KITTY, 25.1.'83. Fond and very grateful memories of a dear mother, grandmother and aunt. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her family.
SATARIANO - VIOLET. Lovingly remembered and always missed, today the 19th anniversary of her death. Her sister Dida Urpani and her family.
ZAMMIT - PHILIP R., widower of Carmela, née Guillaumier. Today the 40th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his sons Salvino and his wife Doris, Eddie and his wife Maria, Joe and his wife Carmen, Michael and his wife Carol, his daughters Irene, Monica and her husband Freddie, his sister Mary, nephews, nieces and friends.
ZAMMIT MAEMPEL - ALBERT. Loving and unfading memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the ninth anniversary of his death. His family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Products From S. Staffordshire
The Southern Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce product showcase is open until Tuesday at the Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise, Republic Street, Valletta.
Details of the products on display are found on the British High Commission's website www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/malta.
It will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. except for tomorrow, when it will be open between 9 a.m. and noon.
Power Cut
The electricity supply will be suspended today in Tal-Bidnija and Zebbiegh areas between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Plants And Crafts Exhibition
The Malta Horticultural Society will put on an exhibition of plants and crafts at the Valletta Waterfront in aid of the Malta Hospice Movement at the Magazino Hall next to the Powerhouse Theatre from tomorrow to Sunday.
A number of participants will be exhibiting various pot plants, Maltese olive oil, Maltese preserved vegetables and fruit, honey, bees-wax and sugar-craft. Other craftwork such as ganutell, gold embroidery and cross-stitch will also be on show. Other types of craft will be on display such as monastery work, sculptures and paintings.
The exhibition is open tomorrow from 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m., Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Entrance is free of charge.
Further information may be obtained by sending an e-mail to hortus@searchmalta.com.
Vice President Of European Surveyors
Randolph Camilleri, president of the Land Surveyors' Society Malta (LSSM), was elected vice president of the European Group of Surveyors (EGOS). during the organisation's General Assembly held recently in Berlin.
Mr Camilleri was nominated by the German group Verband Deutscher Vermessungsingenieure e.V. (VDV)
The European Group of Surveyors was established in 1989 to represent European surveying professionals in all areas of activity including non-geodetic surveying. It has members across Europe and is recognised and partly funded by the European Union.
Mr Camilleri represents the Land Surveyors' Society at the International Federation of Surveyors and the Council of European Geodetic Surveyors.
Sustainable Tourism Workshop
A workshop on Developing A Standard For Sustainable Tourism In The Mediterranean will be held at the Foundation for International Studies in Valletta today.
The workshop is part of a project in which Cyprus, Greece, Italy, and Malta are taking part.
The project is supported by the EU's Interreg IIIB Archimed Programme.
All those involved in the tourist industry are invited to the workshop. Participation is free of charge.
Further information can be obtained from Maryrose Vella, Administrator, Islands and Small States Institute, Foundation for International Studies, St Paul's Street, Valletta, by calling 2124 8218 or by sending an e-mail to islands@um.edu.mt.
Eucharistic Celebration
A Eucharistic celebration will be held by the Diocesan Committee of Our Lady of Fatima at the Home for the Clergy, Anglu Grima Street, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara on February 3 starting with Mass at 4 p.m.
The rosary will be recited after the Mass in the presence of the Holy Eucharist, exposed on the altar, and finally Benediction will be imparted.
Mission Fund Bazaar
The Mission Fund will hold a bazaar at Sperry, Labour Avenue, Naxxar between February 1 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A number of items, including household goods, will be on sale.
Those who have items they would like to donate to the bazaar may do so by calling 2141 3664 and making an appointment on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Funds will go towards people in Third World countries.
What's On Today
Exhibitions
At Restorante Cosmana Navarra, St Paul Street, Rabat, The Other Side, paintings by Raymond Borg.
At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, Pictures In Clay by Antoine Camilleri.
At Heritage Malta head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings and installations by seven artists.
At the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, archaeological artefacts donated to Heritage Malta.
At the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo De La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta, crafts and art by students.
At the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, paintings entitled Unity by Claire Sammut.
At the Ministry for Gozo, St Francis Square, Victoria, abstract works from the National Collection.
At Ir-Razzett Tal-Markiz, Wied Il-Ghasel Street, Mosta, paintings by Joe Cilia.