Announcements

BILOCCA. On February 24, at home, surrounded by his family, FRANK of Floriana (ex-President, Floriana Football Club), aged 90, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Antoinette, née Aquilina, his sons Joseph and his wife Rose and Christopher and his wife Annette, his grandchildren Luke and Claire and her fiancé Conrad, Glenn and Gaylin and her fiancé Andre, his brothers Toninu and Gerry, his sisters Lucia and Sister Agnes, nephews and nieces, old Floriana football players who knew him as Ċikku, many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.15 p.m. for Qawra parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 3 p.m., followed by interment at St Paul's Bay cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BORG OLIVIER. On February 25, at her residence in Sliema, ALEXANDRA, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her children Alexander and his wife Kathleen, Peter, and Jean Claude and his wife Katrina, her grandchildren George, Nicolai, Karina and Stefano, her sister Veronica and her many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her residence tomorrow at 2.15 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, 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, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. On February 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, RITA of Naxxar, aged 61, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude and courage. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Frans (ex-Air Malta), her daughter Alison and her husband Trevor Shaw, her son Owen and his girlfriend Claudia, her most cherished grandchildren Conor and Lauren, her brothers Jerry, Tony, Charles and their respective wives, her brothers-in-law Wilfred and Joe of Canada and their respective wives, her sister-in-law Maryrita Zammit and her husband, nephews and nieces and their families, relatives and friends, including those at the National Council of Women and the Floral Club. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow 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 Attard cemetery. Donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, would be greatly appreciated.

The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Mater Dei and Boffa hospitals as well as The Malta Hospice Movement. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEBONO. On February 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN of Birkirkara, aged 86, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his sons Vincent and his wife Ruth and Anthony and his wife Sorraine, his grandchildren Matthew, Daniel, Gabrielle, Justin and Andrew, his sister Maria, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza and Villa Mgr Gonzi, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FLORES MARTIN - ADELAIDE (Dela), née Trapani, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church, at Mater Dei Hospital, on February 25, at the age of 97. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Richard, her children, Madeleine, widow of George Abela, and Patrick, her grandchildren Simon, Mandy, Michael, Helena and Mark, her brother and sisters and other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will take place tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema.

ZERAFA BOFFA. On February 25, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, LARRY of Vittoriosa, residing at Marsascala, aged 77, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Eileen, his brothers Carmelo and his wife Jessie and Fr Marius Zerafa of the Dominican Order, his nephews Joseph and his wife Karen and Noel and his wife Claire, his niece Marika and her husband William Wait, their children Andrew, Julian, Sarah, Ruth and Krista, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for St Anne's parish church, Marsascala, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BONELLO - MARIE LOUISE. Our beloved aunt, on the third anniversary of her death. Remembered with much love. Madeleine, George, Jason and Marcus Cauchi. Lord, grant her rest.

GRIMA. In loving memory of a dear father, ROMEO, today the 39th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his family.

HERRERA. Unfading memories of our beloved mother ROSE. Lovingly remembered by her family.

MERCIECA. In loving memory of Lady Mercieca, a wonderful and devoted mother who died 37 years ago. So very much loved and always missed by her children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

PACE. In loving memory of DORIS on the 15th anniversary of her death. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

PACE - VIOLET. In sweet remembrance of a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the seventh anniversary of her passing to eternal life. So sadly missed by Mona, Stephanie, widow of her son Josie, Rosanne and Victor, Norman, Christine and Norman, Gloria, Massie and Paul, all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters Odette and her husband Godfrey Cassar Trigona, and Miriam Dimech. May she rest in peace.

PACE DECESARE - MARY. On the 22nd anniversary of her new life with God, all Masses said today at Ta' Xbiex parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul and her husband Victor.

SANT PORTANIER - MARY. A dear mother remembered with so much love and gratitude, especially today the 17th anniversary of her passing away. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest. Ann, Rose, Godfrey, Edward, Tony, Joan, Marie and their families.

SERGE. In everlasting memory of ALEX, today the sixth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Lilian, his children Joe and Sandra, Ingrid and Antony, and grandchildren Mark, David and Louisa.

TONNA. Remembering a loving husband, a caring pappinu and a very dear nannu, EDDIE, on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Rina, Vivien, Corinne and Alex and their families.

Fund-raising

The Mission Fund group will be holding a weekend of activities to raise money for two projects in Tanzania where Maltese missionaries are lending a helping hand.

Funds collected will go towards continuing work on a school and to build a centre for homeless children in Mwanza, where Sr Domenica Ciliberti works in a clinic that cares for 400 people afflicted with AIDS.

The money raised will also

help with maintenance at a 170-bed hospital run by Sr Maria Borda, in Singida. Works will be carried out at a lepers' village, which houses young children and adults.

The fund-raising activities will be held at the Bay Street Complex, St George's Bay on Saturday and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Exchange programme

A new EU-funded exchange-programme entitled Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs was launched simultaneously in all EU member states including Malta.

The aim of the programme is for young entrepreneurs to share their experiences with more experienced ones In Malta the pilot project will be coordinated by the cooperatives' organisation Apex, which managed to obtain EU funds after entering into a partnership with the Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori.

Cake decoration

A 10-week cake decoration course will be organised by the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce starting in April. More information and application forms can be obtained from the society at Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information call 2124 4339/2124 4400 or e-mail info@artsmalta.org. The society's website is www.artsmalta.org.

Opera reservations

The Aurora Theatre has opened its priority ticket reservations for the Aida opera, which will be staged on October 10, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of its premiere in the same theatre. Pre-booking reservations will require a €10 non-refundable deposit per ticket.

Priority bookings can be made online on www.teatruaurora.com. Queries and details can be made by calling on 2156 2974, sending a fax on 2156 2559, online on www.leone.org.mt or by sending an e-mail to info@leone.org.mt.

MLIA meeting

A proposal for a cultural centre that incorporates a state-of-the-art public library in place of the Royal Opera House ruins will be discussed today during the annual general meeting of the Malta Library and Information Association.

The meeting, to be held at the University of Malta library at 6 p.m., will ask members to approve amendments to the association's statute, among others.