AQUILINA. On January 29, at his resident, JOSEPH, aged 79, of Hamrun went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Marion and her husband Charles Saliba, Lina, Malcolm and his wife Lorna, Ylenia and her fiancé Jean Micallef Grimaud, his brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Hamrun where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at 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.
DEBONO GRECH. On January 30, at her residence in Birkirkara, EDITH, née Vella, of Victoria, Gozo, comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church, after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude. She leaves to mourn her great loss her loving husband Joe, her daughter Joanne and her granddaughter Yana, her son Saviour and his wife Sabrina and her grandson Stefano, her brothers and sisters Miriam, Carmel, Vince, Joe, Edwige and their spouses, Maria, widow of Colin, her husband's brothers and sisters and their spouses, her many relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves her residence today at 3 p.m. for St Helen's Collegiate Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Grant her, O Lord, eternal rest, and may Your loving face shine upon her.
Appreciation - Sharon Bonnici
Her colleagues at the MFSA write:
Sharon Bonnici entered her new life on her 31st birthday. She had worked with us at the Malta Financial Services Authority for 12 years, always helpful, joyful and committed.
Sharon knew that, immediately after the Yuletide festivities she had to be away from her duties for personal reasons. On December 30, 2005 she joined us all for drinks that we had organised to exchange new year greetings, after which we all went home. Rather than leaving at the end to have some more time with her family, she chose to stay and finish off a task that had to be ready by the end of the year.
That was Sharon! As a dedicated employee, meeting deadlines without being a burden on her colleagues was one of the hallmarks of her impeccable work ethic. Her record as a person and as an employee was one that should be followed. More than a colleague, Sharon was a genuine friend, always there for us all with her cheerful attitude and a winning smile that we shall miss.
May the Lord grant her eternal rest, be a guide to her beloved daughter and give strength to her husband Mark, relatives and friends.
Requiem Masses
Being the third anniversary of the death of SUSANNE BLACKMANN, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Franciscan Sisters chapel, Msida. Always remembered, your mum and dad.
On the sixth month of the death of JOSEPH PETRONI, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 7 p.m. at the Ursuline Crèche chapel, Karm Galea Street, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
AZZOPARDI PEARSON. In loving memory of FLORRIE on the third anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her husband Joe, her daughters Antoinette, Frida, Josephine, Maria and Elaine, in-laws, grandchildren and friends. Always in our hearts and prayers.
CURMI. In loving memory of JOSEPH of Tarxien, today the 19th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Mary, his children and their families, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
We loved him in life,
Let us not forget him
After death.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FIRMAN - ERIC. Remembering with love a dear husband and father, especially today the 41st anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Marie Louise, his children Edward, Madeleine, Christine and Mark and their families.
PORTELLI - LILY. In loving memory of our beloved mother, today the anniversary of her death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Maurice, Nadette, Albert, Alice and grandchildren.
SAMMUT - MARY née Mangion. In loving memory of our most beloved mother on the 63rd anniversary of her passing away. Remembered with love and gratitude. Her daughters and family.
SCHEMBRI WISMAYER - Dr LINO SCHEMBRI WISMAYER. Treasured memories of a most beloved husband, father and grandfather, today being the eighth anniversary of his passing away to a better life. Céline, Mario, Pat, Nurtan, Sandro, Julienne, Maia, Nichola, Amik, Max and Timothy. Today's 9 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Masses at St Julian's parish church will be offered in his memory.
TERRENI - WANDA. In loving memory of our dear mother. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons Leslie, Tony and daughter Bea, in-laws and grandchildren. Kindly remember her in your prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VASSALLO - JOSEPH of Rabat. Remembered with love and gratitude on the 35th anniversary of his demise by his sons and daughters, in-laws and their families.
XUEREB - GEORGINA née Cachia. In loving memory of a very dear mum, grandmother and great-grandmother on this her fifth anniversary. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Lina and Albert, Maryanne, Vicky, Louise and Dennis.
Business Bureau Seminar
The Malta Business Bureau will hold a half-day seminar on Surviving Global Competition: Business Priorities For Growth And Employment at the Exchange Buildings in Republic Street, Valletta on Thursday at 8.30 a.m.
The purpose is to inform and update members of the business community as well as policy makers and other stakeholders on the business perspectives and implications of Malta's Lisbon Action Plan.
It will also seek to determine whether the programme drawn up by Malta is enough and whether the country's entrepreneurial ability is strong enough to survive global economic competition.
The seminar will also include two panel discussions, one on Benchmarking Malta In The EU-25 which will focus on innovation and labour market reforms. The second, Delivering Lisbon In Malta: Addressing Business Needs And Concerns will feature interventions on the importance of better regulation, the sustainability of Malta's manufacturing base, the development of Product Malta in terms of enhancing the Maltese travel and tourism industry and SMEs' access to finance.
www.mbb.org.mt
Power Cuts
The electricity supply will be suspended in the following localities today:
Gzira, from 7.30 a.m. to noon in parts of Nazju Ellul, San Gorg, Luqa Briffa and Edgar Bernard streets;
Zejtun, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Sta Katerina, Dun Alwig Camilleri, L-Isqof Fernando, Dun Pawl, San Martin, Guzeppi Abela, Il-Monsinjur Cachia Abela, Il-Kavallier A. Megino, Toni Zahra, Hal Tarxien and part of Gius Caruana streets;
Mellieha from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Il-Birwina, G. Galilei, J. Kepler, Il-Merill, Il-Qortin, N. Copernicus, Edmond Halley, W. Lassel and I. Newton streets;
Gzira, from 8 a.m. to noon in parts of Ponsomby Street.
Book Of Condolence
The German Embassy at Il-Piazzetta, Sliema, has opened a book of condolence following the death of former German President Johannes Rau. The book may be signed today between 2 and 4 p.m. and from 10 a.m. till noon tomorrow
Prayer Meeting
The committee of the Moviment Madonna tal-Konsagrazzjoni will hold a prayer meeting at Girgenti, Siggiewi, on Sunday at 3.30 p.m. Transport leaves Siggiewi Square at 3.15 p.m.
www.ourladyofconsecration.org.
Carnival Ball
Blue Stars Promotions of Ghaqda Muzikali L'Isle Adam of Rabat will hold a Carnival Ball at the club on February 24.
The L'Isle Adam Band will provide the music. Tickets at Lm2 can be obtained from the bar of the club.
www.freewebs.com/blue_rabat
Local Councils
Today's meetings
4.30 p.m. Fontana
7 p.m. Attard
KDZ Newsletter
The Diocesan Youth Commission has published the January-March issue of mill-KDZ, a 32-page news-letter in Maltese with information and ideas for pastoral youth workers.
Those who wish to receive this newsletter can write to KDZ, 492/3, High Road, Sta Venera or phone 2148 4506.
Gozo NGOs
John Pace from the Friends Of The Sick And The Elderly in Gozo has been elected a member of the Association of Gozitan Non-Governmental Organisations during the association's recent annual general meeting.
Prof. Pace succeeds Fr Manwel Cordina who resigned.
What's On Today
Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Auberge D'Italie, Valletta, ceramic exhibition by Paul Vella Critien.
From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, collective art exhibition by Lino Grixti, Gorg Preca, Louis Cassar and Ronald Knight.
At the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta, exhibition on Valletta's architecture, in collaboration with the Polytechnic of Bari and the University of Malta.
At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Characters In Beijing Opera, an exhibition organised by the Cultural Centre of the People's Republic of China in Malta and Heritage Malta.
At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Symbolic Imagery Of Archaic Gems, an exhibition of paintings by Monica Spiteri.
At the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, an exhibition entitled Nelson And Malta: A Naval Hero's Vision.
At Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta, Expressions, an exhibition of paintings by Emily Frendo Camilleri.
At German-Maltese circle, Messina Palace, Valletta, Weltsprache Fussball (Football Is A World Language), an exhibition of posters.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, Kicking Up Dust, an exhibition organised by the Australian High Commission.