GATT. On September 24, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, CARMELA, aged 101, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Doris, Aldo, Eileen and her husband Reynold Camilleri, Charles of Australia and his wife Iris, her grandchildren Ivana, Marcus and his wife Doris, Reynold and his wife Monike, her great-grandchildren, her niece and nephews, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 7.45 a.m. for St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Moviment Missjunarju Gesù fil-Proxxmu, Gozo, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
FRENDO. On September 23, VIOLET, née Camilleri, of Attard, aged 86, widow of Charles, passed away peacefully at Zammit Clapp Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Joseph and his wife MaryAnn, Mario and his wife Emily, Bernard and his wife Josephine, her grandchildren Elaine, Chantelle, Daria, Andrea, Reuben, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for Attard parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
XUEREB. On September 23, GEORGE of Ghajnsielem, Gozo, aged 78, passed away peacefully at his residence, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Loreta and his children, Francis, Rita, Joe (stone sculptor) and his wife Miriam, Raymond and his wife Bernardette, and her husband Stephen (deputy mayor), Mario, Mikelina and her husband Victor, Paul and his wife GloriaAnn and his 12 grandchildren, besides his sisters Dolores, Rozina, M'Assunta and his brother Peter and his wife's sisters Karmena and M'Assunta, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 4.30 p.m. for Ghajnsielem parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 5 p.m., followed by interment at Ghajnsielem cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Arka Foundation will be greatly appreciated.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
A trigesima die Mass for the repose of the soul of Dr ALBERT PACE FLORIDIA, MD, will be celebrated on September 28 at 7 p.m. at the Ursuline Sisters chapel, Sliema. The presence of family, friends, relatives and former colleagues would be appreciated.
In Memoriam
ALBANOZZO - TERESINA, née Delia. Remembering with love and gratitude our dear mother on the second anniversary of her death. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Ta' l-Ibrag parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul.
BEZZINA. Remembering THERESA, known as Jessie, who left us 17 years ago. With love and affection from all the Royal Marines who served on the island of Malta GC. Jessie was a mother to the many young men serving far from home. May God be with you, Jessie. The Royal Marines Association of Malta.
CARUANA COLOMBO - THERESA. Today is the 24th anniversary of the passing away of Theresa. Please remember her in your prayers. Anthony, Adrian and Anna.
FARRUGIA. In loving memory of ANTHONY on the ninth anniversary of his passing away. Please remember him in your prayers. His family. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6 p.m. at the Ursuline Crèche chapel, Sliema.
GIALANZÈ - JOHN. In loving memory of our dear father on the ninth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his sons and daughter. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
LAPIRA - RITA, née Felice Gay. Unfading memories of a dear mother and grandmother, today the ninth anniversary of her passing away. Remembered always with love. Her children Mark, Fiona, Marion and Judy, in-laws and grandchildren. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Balluta parish church, St Julians, will be offered for her repose.
LEEKS. In ever loving memory of WILLIAM who died under tragic circumstances 39 years ago today. Gone but never forgotten by his mother Frances and his brother Franklin.
MAMO DINGLI - JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his death. Mary, Magda and Peter and Isabelle and Andre. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
NAUDI. In loving memory of MARK on the ninth anniversary of his death. Deeply missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Mum, dad, John and Karen-Lee. Today's 7 p.m. Mass at Stella Maris College chapel, Gzira, will be offered for the repose of his soul.
NAUDI. In loving memory of MARK on the ninth anniversary of his passing away at the age of 16. Fondly remembered and never forgotten by his grandfather Joseph, aunts, uncles and cousins. Rest in peace.
PIZZUTO - RONALD V. and MARYANNE. Today being the 22nd anniversary of their tragic death. Fondly remembered by their son Arthur, his wife Elaine and their grandsons Matthew and Andrew. May God grant them eternal rest.
PIZZUTO. In loving memory of my beloved parents RONALD and MARYANNE, today the 22nd anniversary of their tragic death in France. Sadly missed by their daughter Nadya, son-in-law Vincent and grandson Duncan. Lord, grant them eternal rest. A prayer is kindly solicited.
SPITERI MAEMPEL - JOSIE. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Evelyn, his children Mario and Anna, Marie-Therese and Anthony, Victoria and John, his grandchildren and sister Susie. May he rest in peace.
STILON DePIRO - Professor V. STILON DePIRO, MD. Treasured memories of our beloved father who passed away in 1953. Never forgotten in our prayers. Marion, Rudolph, Franco, Mila and their respective families.
TABONE - ROSARIO. Treasured memories of a beloved husband and father on the 46th anniversary of his death. Always remembered with love by his wife Lilian and children Susan and Anthony.
TONNA - HENRY. Treasured memories of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 30th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Maria Stella and family.
English language courses
The Royal British Legion (Malta Branch) will be organising English language courses in Valletta at the legion's headquarters, 111, Triq Melita, Valletta on Saturday mornings for Years 4, 5, 6 and Forms 1 and 2 as from October 6 and on Wednesday afternoons at 5.15 and 6.15 p.m. for Forms 3, 4 and 5 as from October 10.
In Gozo, the course will be held on Monday afternoon, as from next month at the Ninu Cremona Junior Lyceum in Victoria.
For further details and registration contact the principal on 2164 1486, 2133 8780 or 2156 3420.
Meetings for freshers
The university chaplaincy will hold a meeting for freshers tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at the university chapel.
The meeting will enable freshers to meet other freshers in their course.
Second-year students will answer any questions and share tips on how to make the most of campus life.
Information regarding voluntary work within the Degree Plus programme will be given during the meeting.
Play on St Thomas More
The play Hati Ghax Habb will be presented by All For One Productions on September 29 and 30 at 6.30 p.m. at the Catholic Institute, in Floriana.
Written by Anthony Buttigieg, the play will be directed by Frederick Camilleri and deals with the life of St Thomas More who was Chancellor of England.
The play has been given a universal rating by the censors.
Tickets can be bought by calling 7955 5514, from the booking office and bar at the Catholic Institute on tel. 2124 2551 or 2123 8429, or by going to www.allforoneproductions.com.
Retreat
The Lay Fraternities of Charles de Foucauld would like to invite those interested in living and giving witness to the Gospel to attend a retreat at the Seminary between October 12 and 14. For more information phone on 2133 6198 between 8 and 10 p.m.
Card Party
A card party in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be held at the Preluna Hotel, Sliema on October 3 from 10 a.m. For booking phone Blanche Martin on 2133 0387.
Art and Crafts Courses
The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce will again be organising winter courses in art and crafts between October 8 and December 15. All courses will be held at Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta, and are open to everyone over the age of six.
Application forms and further details on the courses can be obtained from the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., by calling 2124 4339 or 2124 4400, via e-mail on info@artsmalta.org or by visiting the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce website at www.artsmalta.org.
Loyal Customers Rewarded
Pavi Shopping Complex of Qormi has continued its customer loyalty scheme by which a number of prizes are raffled weekly.
In July, Kate Buttigieg of Paola, Phyllis Falzon of Qormi, Simone Bugeja of Swatar and Jason Vassallo of Birkirkara won a flat screen TV.
Another eight customers won Lm50 worth of Auchan & Primo Prezzo products.
What's On Today
Exhibitions
• At the Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, works by Henry Alamango.
• At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, the recently conserved painting of Valentin de Boulogne.
• At St James Cavalier, Valletta, the World Press Photo exhibition.
• At Heritage Malta, Merchants Street, Valletta, works by Matthew Kassar.
• At the Malta Maritime Museum, Ex-Naval Bakery, Vittoriosa, Voyage And Voir: Travellers Of The Grand Tour.
• At the Contemporary Hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, drawings by Jesmond Vassallo, Gilbert Calleja and Robert Zahra.
• At the Kola Windmill, Xaghra, Malta's Mediterranean Trilogy Culture - Bread, Oil and Wine - an exhibition forming part of Heritage Malta's participation in an EU-funded project entitled Trimed.
• At Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Triq Wied il-Ghasel, Mosta, works by Abigail Zammit.
• From 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rux Art Gallery, Triq Antonio Micallef, Balzan, paintings by Damian Ebejer.