Announcements

SAID. On March 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 59, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Josef and his wife Marushka, Antonio and Marija, Robertino and Gabrielle and their mother Berta, his grandson Luigi, his brothers and sisters Catherine and her husband Anthony, Peter and his wife Tessie, Sylvia, Anna and her husband Henry, Mario and his wife Manuela, Tania and her husband Mark and their respective families, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 9 a.m. at St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SIMPSON. On March 11, LILLIAN, widow of Raphael, passed away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Christopher, Dominic and Nicholas and his wife Karyn, her grandchildren Luke, Maryana and Andrew, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Balzan parish church will be offered for the repose of the soul of PAUL BONNICI (ex-Director, Paolo Bonnici Ltd). The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

BARBARA. Much cherished and unfading memories of LAURA, a dearest and loving wife, mother and grandmother, on the 17th anniversary of her sudden death. Deeply loved and so sadly missed by her husband Sydney, her daughters Marthese and her husband Victor Cauchi, Elizabeth Anne and her husband John Pullicino, Angele and her husband Mark Scicluna, her grandchildren, relatives and friends. 17 years ago we had to part yet you still live forever in our hearts and thoughts. A prayer is solicited. Grant her, Lord, eternal rest.

BONNICI - PAUL. In loving memory of a much loved father on the 21st anniversary of his death.
Time may hide the sadness
Like a smile may hide the tears,
But memories hold you dear
Despite the passing years.
Deeply missed and remembered with love, your daughter Simone.

BONNICI - PAUL. In loving memory of our dear father on the 21st anniversary of his death.
In meadows of green grass
He lets me lie
To the waters of repose
He leads me;
There he revives my soul.
We miss you so much. Forever in our thoughts and prayers, your daughter Katherine, husband Pierre and grandchildren Roberta and Keith.

BONNICI - PAUL. Treasured memories of a most beloved father and grandfather, today the 21st anniversary of his death.
For all the times you stood by us
For all the joy
You brought to our lives
For every dream
You made come true
For all the love we found in you
We will be forever thankful.
Remembered with much love, Ray, Carmen, Vanessa and Raymond Jr.

BONNICI - PAUL. Everlasting memories of a beloved father, today the 21st anniversary of his death.
Life still goes on for us,
But our hearts still ache.
No one will ever know
Our thoughts are always with you
And we miss you still,
For ever since you died
Twenty one years ago
Your place no one can fill.
Our love and prayers
Are all we can give,
These you shall have
As long as we live.
Never forgotten by your son
Paul, his wife Joanna, grandson Paul Anthony and his wife Sarah.

BORG COSTANZI - MARIA STELLA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother. Her family.

BUGEJA VIANI - LILIANINA. On the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Always remembered, loved and missed. John, Philip, Julian and Mary Ann. Lord, grant her eternal peace.

BUGEJA VIANI - LILIANINA. Treasured memories of a dearest sister and aunt, today the 10th anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Alfred, Berta and Joe, Rachel, Kristian and Liza.

CAMILLERI. Treasured and unfading memories of our dearest EDWARD, loving husband to the late Josephine and a much loved father and grandfather, today the 13th anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Deeply missed by his sons and daughter, Fr David, Barbara and Charles, Godwin and Pauline, and his beloved grandchildren Roberta, Luca, Laura and Erica. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CASSAR PULLICINO. In loving memory of ĠUŻÈ, today the fifth anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts and prayers. His wife Celine, his children Victor, Rachel, Louis and their families.

DAVIES. In remembrance of a dear husband and father, RAYMOND JOHN, on the second anniversary of his passing, March 13, 2008. Fondly remembered by his wife Lucia, sons Franco and Marialuisa, John Roy and Anneka. A remembrance Mass will be said tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. at St Publius parish church, Floriana.

FLERI - WINNIE. In loving memory, on the 14th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughter Angela and her husband Stephen.

SMITH. In loving memory of our dearest CYRIL J., today the 14th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. His wife Sarah, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

URRY - KEVIN. On his second anniversary. Lovingly remembered. Joseph, Marie, in-laws, nephew, nieces and auntie Eileen.

URRY. In loving memory of our dear son-in-law KEVIN, today the second anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. AnneMarie and Joe.

URRY - KEVIN. Fond and treasured memories of our dear brother-in-law on the second anniversary of his demise. Edward and Elizabeth, Philippa and John.

VELLA BARDON - LINA. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Mark, Klaus, Frank and their families.

Missing

Black/silver male Persian, neutered and shaved, with a fluffy face and paws. Missing since February 9. His mate is pining. Reward. Phone 9926 4804.

Paper on children

The seminar series Work in Progress in the Social Studies on Wednesday hosts Sharon Attard, a lecturer in the anthropology of children at the University of Malta.

She will present a paper entitled Is This Play? - Maltese Children's Negotiations Of Play In A Drama Classroom, which explores the behaviour of children between five and 15 years old in two prominent drama schools.

The presentation takes place between 6 and 7 p.m. at the University's Mediterranean Institute's Room 124, by the Arvid Pardo Study Area; everyone is invited.

Science seminar

The Science Students' Society will be holding a weekend seminar entitled Modern Science: Insanity Or Essential To Humanity? between March 19 and 21 at the Qawra Palace Hotel in Qawra. Attendance is free. More information is available on the society's website at www.scubed.info. Send an e-mail to info@scubed. info or call on 9983 4244/7992 3442.

Play's second run

Whatstheirnames theatre will stage a second run of Art by Yasmina Reza on Friday and March 20 at 8 p.m. at the MADC Playhouse in Santa Venera. The play is directed by Malcolm Galea and the cast includes Nathan Brimmer, Philip Leone-Ganado and Joseph Zammit.

artbookings@gmail.com.

Easter bazaar

The Attard parish will hold an Easter bazaar on March 27 and 28 at the Pope John Paul II parish centre. To order figolli in advance, call on 2143 4949. The bazaar will be open between 8.30 a.m. and 8 p.m. on both days.

Fund-raising marathon

Arka Foundation in Gozo will hold a television fund-raising marathon on March 28, Palm Sunday.

The marathon will be aired between 1 and 10 p.m. on Calypso TV, Net TV and One TV and will be transmitted directly from Gozo. The event will include the participation of renowned bands, artistes and personalities.

Funds raised will go towards Arka's work, which includes Dar l-Arka, a respite home for disabled people and their families.

President's charity ball

A charity ball in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund will be held on March 20 under the patronage of President George Abela and Mrs Abela at the Radisson Blu Resort in St Julians.

All proceeds will go towards the MCCF to help philanthropic organisations and individuals who require expensive medical treatment, relatives accompanying patients abroad and families in need.

Guests will be treated to a gala dinner sponsored by the resort's directors, with live entertainment by the band of the Armed Forces of Malta.

Tickets, at €60 each, can be reserved at the office of the MCCF, The Palace, Valletta, through Claire Micallef Pulè. Call on 2124 0784 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Xgħajra annual meeting

The Xgħajra council will be holding its annual public meeting on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at its premises in St James Street, Xgħajra. The meeting is open to all residents whose name appears on the electoral register for Xgħajra.

Participants can submit their suggestions for the council's consideration at: Xgħajra Local Council, Delle Grazie Battery, Dwardu Ellul Street, Xgħajra, or by e-mail at xghajra.lc@gov.mt. For information call the council on 2169 3269.