BEATTIE. On January 3, WARWICK JOHN, aged 81, passed peacefully away after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his devoted son Philip, his sister Bertha and her husband Cecil Renwick, and their sons Gary and Douglas, his nieces Gaby, wife of Dr Mark Formosa, and Suzanne, wife of Dr Paul Mangion, as well as his nephew Dr Peter Carbonaro and his wife Caroline, relatives and his many friends.
The funeral service will be conducted at the chapel of the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Lord grant him eternal rest. A prayer for the repose of his immortal soul is solicited.

COLES. On January 1, at Charella Residential Home, Sliema, MARGARET (Peggy), aged 96. Widow of Rupert, dear aunt of Nigel, Suzy, David and Diana of the UK and very dear friend of Pat.
A memorial service will be held at Scotch church, Valletta. Full details to be announced at a later date.

FARRUGIA. On January 4, CARMELO, of Gzira, aged 95, widower of Domenica, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Pauline, wife of Salvu Bonnici, Antoinette, widow of Joe Aquilina and Anna, and Rose, widow of his son Joe of Australia, his sister Josephine Cutajar-Beck, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Gzira parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

HARDING. On January 3, at St James Capua residence, Sliema, LILIAN, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Trevor and his wife Maria Rosa, her loving daughters Mary, Susan and her husband Ronnie Farrugia, her grandchildren Erika, Myra, Anette, Edward and Trevor John, her great-granddaughter Chloe, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St James Capua tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Obituary - Maria Stella Cassar

Lina Moore writes:
My aunty Maria was called to eternal rest on December 12. It was a very sad day for me personally. It brought back many happy memories of my visits from Canada, where I stayed with my dear uncle Guzi and auntie Maria.

They were such a commendable couple. Religion and family were utmost in their lives. Together they had seven children, 23 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

I remember so many happy parties at their villa and most especially on aunty Maria's birthday every August 1. I used to feel so lucky to be on holiday and able to be in attendance.

Another important feast was that of St Joseph in March and I can picture them in their big kitchen preparing hundreds of zeppoli to give to all the children, their families and friends. Nothing made them happier than to be working together.

Later on in my married life and living in Malta, I enjoyed my weekly visits to aunty Maria. By that time, my dear uncle Guzi had been gone for a few years and aunty Maria was never the same after his demise.

I always treasured her good advice and will never forget that she made sure I had a place to go to every Easter when I would not be visiting my immediate family in Canada. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to see aunty Maria again a year ago when I was visiting with my two sisters. It was sad to see that she was suffering and ailing.

She made no complaints and while we were in Malta, she still had the family over for a reunion and made sure she had a parting gift for us.

Now she is at rest and united with her most beloved uncle Guzi and, together, they are watching over us from heaven. They are both missed dearly, and my happy memories will be with me forever.

To my cousins and their families, may you have solace and peace knowing that your parents are in a better place and looking over you from above.

In Memoriam

BORG - WILFRED T. Treasured memories of a dear husband and father on the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our hearts and always remembered with much love. Nathalie and Matthew. Lord grant him eternal rest. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Mary's parish church, Attard, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

BORG - WILFRED T. In ever loving memory of our dearest brother on the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts. Anthony and Bukurie, Anne and Herbert. Lord grant him eternal rest.

BORG - WILFRED T. In memory of a dear brother-in-law on the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Very much missed, he will certainly be with us in our thoughts and prayers. Sandra, Michael, Michela, Francesca.

DELIA - JOSEPH, 5.1.'76. Lovingly remembered by his children and their families.

DOUBLET. Sweet, loving memories of my dearest husband NICKY, today the fifth anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed. Sleep in peace dearest Nox. Joanne.

DOUBLET - NICKY. On the fifth anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Father, mother and two brothers. Rest in peace dearest one.

DOUBLET. Cherished memories of our dearest NICKY on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten and always in our prayers. Lord grant him eternal peace. John, Anne, Anabel and John Jr.

SALIBA. In treasured memory of ESTHER on the second anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her family.

SCIRIHA - JOSEPH. Three years have passed and we still love and miss you a lot. Remembering the great times and treasured moments of a dear husband, dad and granddad. Joan, Ivan and Rose, Michelle and Ivan, Martine, Luke and Mikela.

Floral Art Courses

A number of courses on floral art will be run at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo De La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta in the mornings and evenings.

Courses are being held on modern to abstract floral designs, church/wedding flowers, bridal wedding bouquets, headdresses such as different tiaras and on floral art. Some courses will consist of five lessons and others of 10.

Application forms, registration forms and further details on the courses can be obtained from the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce in Valletta on telephone 2124 4339 and e-mail info@artsmalta.org or by visiting the Malta Society of Arts website at www.artsmalta.org.

Talk On Health Insurance

A talk on health insurance will be held by the National Council of Women's Health Committee at its centre in Mountbatten Street, Blata l-Bajda on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

For bookings, the public may phone on 2124 6982 or by sending an e-mail to ncw@camline.net.mt.

Qormi Phone Lines

Due to maintenance on its telephone cable network, Maltacom customers residing in Qormi could have their telephone service temporarily disrupted between today and tomorrow.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
At Ristortante Cosmana Navarra, St Paul Street, Rabat, The Other Side, paintings by Raymond Borg.

At Melita Gardens, Attard, My Country, a display of paintings by Walter Busuttil.

At the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, Stars And Spirals: Christmas And Archaeology Stamp Designs.

At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, works of art by 15 Heritage Malta artists.

At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, Pictures In Clay by Antoine Camilleri.

At The Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, paintings by Lemmiki Louhimies.

At the Manoel Theatre in Valletta, paintings by Claire Sammut.