Mr THOMAS HOLE and Miss MARY SCERRI
The marriage took place on February 16, 1958, at St Paul's Collegiate church, Rabat, Malta. Congratulations and fondest love from your daughter Rosalie, Louis and Daniela, Anthony and Laura and grandchildren Daphne and Natalie.
Obituary
AQUILINA. On February 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, NICOLINA of Siġġiewi, residing at Żebbuġ, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Emanuel, her children Mary Rose and her husband Rosario Bonnici, Emma and her husband Joe Camilleri, Carmen and her husband Ronnie Tonna, Francis and his wife Catherine, Mario and his wife Catherine, her brother Anthony, her sister Dolor, in-laws and their families, her grandchildren Esther and her fiancé Ismael, Jesus, Abigail and her fiancé Emerson, Andrew, Simon-Peter, Lynne, Ioni-Ivy and her fiancé Gabriel, Christian, Alexander-Ion, other relatives and friends, especially members of the Lampieri Ħajjin Group.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3 p.m. for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Siġġiewi. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALEA. On February 17, ANTHONY (Tony), aged 62, of St Julians, passed away peacefully at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Christine née Russell, his children Rebecca and her husband Nicholas Mangion, Sarah, Ruth and her fiancé Jeffrey Mifsud, his only grandchild Eve, his twin brother Charles and his wife Marion, their children Kenneth and his fiancée Christina, Christian, Daniel and his girlfriend Nicola, his younger brother Eric and his wife Rosa, their children Matthew and his girlfriend Martina and their daughter Francesca, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza and the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated.
Lord grant him eternal rest.
SIMONDS. On February 18, ANGELA née Borg Olivier, aged 63, passed away peacefully at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her very sad loss her son George, her mother Alexandra, her brothers Alexander and his wife Kathleen, Peter, Jean Claude and his wife Katrina, her nephews Nicolai and Stefano and her niece Karina, relatives and her many friends.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be much appreciated.
Lord grant her eternal rest.
VALENZIA. On February 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, at the venerable age of 85, ARTHUR, widower of Gaety née Rosso, of Fleur-de-lys and residing at San Ġwann, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Josette wife of Joe Farrugia, Stephanie wife of Anthony Sciberras, John and his wife Anna, Alex and his wife Ingrid and Cynthia wife of Steven Schranz, his grandchildren Pia and Patrick Vassallo, Michaela and Malcolm Vella, BJ Sciberras and his partner Kay Vella, Jean Marc Sciberras, Mark and Andrew Valenzia, Zac Valenzia, Steffi and Mark Schranz, his great-grandchildren Jack and Tom Vella, Katryna, Saul and Isaac Vassallo, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. for San Ġwann parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.
The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
In Memoriam
BUTTIGIEG. In ever loving memory of a most beloved son, brother and uncle, NICHOLAS (Nicky), today being the eighth anniversary of his tragic death at the age of 14.
What would we give to see
You smile
To sit and talk
With you a while
To have you here
In the same old way
Would be our dearest
Wish today.
Love and miss you always. Mum Mariella, dad Martin, your sister Rhiana, Etienne, Nicole and Trudie.
CAMENZULI - AGNES. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the 10th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her family.
DIMECH. In ever loving memory of dear nanna MARIA, née Barbaro, who passed away on February 19, 1983. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Antoine Pace Bonello and his family.
ELLUL MICALLEF - CHARLES. Fondly remembered by his family on the third anniversary of his passing away. A prayer is kindly solicited.
FENECH - IRENE. Sweet memories of mum on her 19th anniversary. Maria, Joyce, Bertha, Henry and in-laws.
FERRIGGI. In loving memory of STEFAN, our only son, today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts. Mum and dad.
GRECH - ALICE. Treasured memories of a dear and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today being the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Marcy, her grandsons and all the family. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 8 a.m. at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema.
GREGORY. In ever loving memory of MARGARET, née Darmenia, a dear wife, mother and grandmother, on the first anniversary of her death. Always lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Michael, children Samantha, Omar and Deborah, grandchildren Daisy and Maya, sons-in-law Paul and Glenn and all her family and friends in the UK and in Malta. Kindly remember her in your prayers.
GREGORY - MARGARET, née Darmenia, 19.02.'07. Treasured memories of a dear sister, terribly missed. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Her sisters and brother, their spouses, nephews and nieces. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 6.30 p.m. at Sarria church, Floriana.
MAMO. In ever loving memory of ALFRED, today the 39th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law and grandson.
PAVIA. In loving memory of CAIN on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten and forever in our hearts and prayers. John, Christine, Michael and Pippa.
PAVIA. In loving memory of my dear grandson CAIN on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Nanna Therese.
PAVIA. In loving memory of CAIN on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Auntie Ivy, Joe, Yvette, Justine and Jeanise.
PERALTA. Remembering with so much love and affection our dear CAROL on the 56th anniversary of his demise. Lucy, Hugh, Christine, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
SCHEMBRI. In loving memory of our dear father, Dr PAUL SCHEMBRI, Ph.C., MD, today the 39th anniversary of his death. Lucy, Louise and Antoine.
SILLATO - CARMELO. Treasured memories, on the 15th anniversary of his demise. Always in our prayers. His wife Carmela, sons and daughter and their families.
TABONE - MARLENE. In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister, today the first anniversary of her meeting the Risen Lord. You are missed but you will never be forgotten. Mama Lucy, Twannie and Carmen, Joyce and Neville, Godwin, Ray and Kate, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
TUFIGNO. In ever loving memory of Dr MICHELE TUFIGNO on the anniversary of his demise. Tessie, Sandro, Maureen, Antonio and Luisa.
Literary festival
FrannyJo Publications are organising a literary festival in collaboration with the Vittoriosa local council. The festival, entitled Vers Agħtini, will be held on February 29 from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. at Gallarija Couvre Port in Vittoriosa. Those interested in participating are asked to contact the Vittoriosa local council on 2166 2166 or 2166 7001 by February 26.
Literary meeting
Poeżijaplus in collaboration with Heritage Malta will be holding a literary meeting at the Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta on Monday at 7.30 p.m.
Lecture on algebra teaching
The Faculty of Education of the University of Malta will hold a lecture entitled Number And Algebra: Links, Difficulties And Solutions. A Look At Some New Software, Grid Algebra by Dave Hewitt of the University of Birmingham, UK, at Lecture Centre Room 116 on February 26 from 4 to 6 p.m.
The faculty said that many students in schools report experiencing difficulty with algebra and sometimes teachers of younger children do not feel confident with teaching the topic.
Dr Hewitt will argue the case for viewing algebraic activity as a natural part of being human and that we have all worked algebraically throughout our lives. Given this perspective, many difficulties with algebra can be seen as difficulties with notation rather than algebraic activity itself.
Dr Hewitt will explore some new software from the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in the UK which he designed and which develops algebraic work from intuitive ideas about movements within a grid of numbers.
This session will be suitable for teachers from primary and secondary schools along with those interested in mathematics education.
All members of the public, University staff and students are invited.
Gżira Pageant
The Gżira Pageant Group will present its annual pageant at the Gżira parish church on February 27, 28 and 29 at 7.30 p.m.
Maltese for foreigners
The St Paul's Bay local council shall be organising a basic literacy course in Maltese for foreigners. The course is free of charge and will commence on February 28. Bookings are open until February 25. Further details may be obtained from the local council's office during normal office hours from Monday to Friday or from the various notice boards of the locality.
Song Festival
The Soċjeta Mużikali Santa Marija of Għaxaq will hold a new Maltese song festival entitled Konkors Kanzunetta Lwien l-Istilel at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta, on June 14.
Application forms can be collected from Palazz Santa Marija, St Mary Square, Għaxaq. The closing date for applications is April 13.
For more information one may phone 9921 9503/9942 5344 or visit www.santamarijaghaxaq.com.
Victim support seminar
The local Victim Support group is organising a seminar on the occasion of European Victim Day. The seminar, entitled Il-Medjazzjoni Bejn Vittmi U Offensuri Possibli?, is taking place from 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Attard and Co. Ltd. in Marsa. Speakers include Magistrate Silvio Meli, Louis Degabriele from the Mediation Centre and Police Commissioner John Rizzo. For further information one may phone 9929 5567.
Local Councils
Today's meeting
6.30 p.m. Mġarr