AZZOPARDI. On January 27, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, ROSE née Mamo, widow of Carmel, at the venerable age of 97, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Vincent and Thilde, Denis and Marion, Connie Naudi Manche, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-granddaughter, her sister Mary Brown, her sister-in-law Nellie Mamo, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Group will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Balzan. On January 27, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, Rose of Zebbug, aged 65, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved husband Carmel, her daughter Carmen and her husband Manwel Lia, her son Philip and his wife Sharon, her daughter Claudia and her husband Philip Brincat, her three grandchildren, Gabrielle, Mandy and Benjamin, her brothers and sisters, Philip, Emmanuel, Josephine, Carmen and Agnes, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 3 p.m. for St Philip's parish church, Zebbug where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Zebbug cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. May the lord grant her eternal rest.
MULVANEY. With deep regret we announce the death of JOSEPHINE, widow of Charles, at the age of 81. Beloved mother of Susan, wife of Charles Sacco, James and his wife Lily, Richard and his wife Carmen, Lourdes, widow of her son George and Victor Zammit, Mary Rose, wife of Johnny Spiteri, Isabella, wife of Jimmy Vella, her grandchildren Marika and Marcel, Daniela and Robert, Stephen, Nathalie, Anne Marie and Simon, Jonathan, Francesca and Roderick, Natushka, Adrian, Jean Pierre, Sarah, Karen and Aneeka, her two great-grandchildren Gabriel and Maya Injez, her brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Mosta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery.
SALIBA. On January 27, at her residence in Marsascala, CARMELA, formerly of Marsa, aged 73, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Louis, her children Marthese and her husband John Grima, Charles and his wife Marion, John and his wife Marija, Renzo and his wife Rosalie, Silvana and her husband Paul Scerri, her brothers, her in-laws, her grandchildren Lorna and her husband Roderick Agius, Malcolm and his wife Lorna, Ylenia and her fiancé Sean Micallef Grimaud, Sarah and her fiancé Stefan Polidano, Erika, Andrea, Thomas, Maria Krista and Gulia and her great-granddaughter Katrina, members of Ghaqda ta' l-Anzjani of Marsascala, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves her residence tomorrow at 9 a.m. for the church of Sant'Anna in Marsascala where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santu Rokku cemetery in Zejtun. No flowers by request by donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
In Memoriam
BORG - DANIEL. On his 13th year with the Lord.
A life so brief,
A child so small.
He had the power
To touch us all.
Always in our hearts. Mama, papa, Nicky, Michael and Thomas.
BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of MARY GRACE, a beloved mother and grandmother, today the 10th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her sons Alfred and Walter, their wives and grandsons.
CAMILLERI - MARIA, widow of Maestro Giuseppe Camilleri. Forever remembered with love and gratitude by her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CASSANO - CARMELO. Loving memories of a much loved father and grandfather on the 30th anniversary of his death. Much loved and never forgotten by his children and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIFSUD - JOE.
It's been six years
Since you went away.
It's not easy to live
Without you.
We miss all that you were,
But we know that you are
In the best place of all.
We love you.
Never forgotten by his wife Marion, his children Ivan and his wife Fleur, and Katia and her fiancé Chris, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julians. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SANSONE. In loving memory of our dear mother PHYLLIS on the 54th anniversary of her departure. Her children.
STAINES. In loving memory of EDGAR and JANE who died 38 and 26 years ago, and whose anniversaries have occurred this week. Their children.
STORACE. In loving memory of PAUL, today the 27th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his son Joseph, his daughters Marie Soler and Geraldine Critien and their respective families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SYMPATHY WALK
The Junior School of the Convent of the Sacred Heart in St Julians will be holding a walk today in support of the Malta End-to-End Challenge, a fund-raising walk from Cirkewwa to Marsaxlokk to support the Maltese Red Cross in tsunami-hit Sri Lanka.
The sympathy walk is the result of an initiative by Stephen Teager, a parent of a child attending the school, who intends walking from Cirkewwa to Marsaxlokk on February 5 in aid of the cause.
ECMT post
David Sutton, deputy chief executive of the Malta Transport Authority, has been elected chairman of the Road Transport Group of the European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT). Mr Sutton was elected unanimously by representatives of 43 countries during a meeting held in Paris. Malta was represented at the meeting by Vincent Cassar, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Urban Development and Roads.
Heavy Traffic Ban
Due to the road construction works being carried out in conjunction with the Fifth Italian Protocol along part of Triq San Tumas, Luqa only light vehicles are being allowed through Triq Guzeppi Ellul towards Triq il-Kunsill ta' l-Ewropa, Luqa.
Heavy vehicles are to seek alternative routes through Aldo Moro Road, Marsa. Public transport will not be affected.
Vehicle missing
A white Suzuki Super Carry van bearing the registration FBC 678 was reported stolen from L-Ibrag on Tuesday night. Anyone spotting the vehicle is asked to phone 9949 3829.
Local Councils
Today's meetings
3.30 p.m. Floriana.
6.30 p.m. Qrendi.
Rules on euro-like tokens
The Central Bank said that Regulations (EC) No 2182/2004 and No 2183/2004, which have just been adopted by the Council of the European Union, lay down that medals and tokens having visual characteristics, size or metal properties that are similar to euro coins should not be sold, produced, imported or distributed for the purpose of sale or for other commercial purposes.
This prohibition is applicable in all EU member states in the following circumstances:
When the terms "euro" or "euro cent" or the euro symbol appear on their surface; when their size is within the limits specified by the regulations themselves; when any design appearing on the surface of medals and tokens is similar to any of the national obverse designs or to the common reverse face of euro coins, or is identical or similar to the edge design of the two-euro coin.
Forum On Sick
The Commission for the Sick and Disabled within the Malta Catholic Action will be holding a forum dealing with issues relating to the sick at the Mgr Dandria Hall, Catholic Institute, Floriana on February 4 at 6 p.m.
Thanksgiving Mass
The Voluntary Lay Mission Organisation will be holding a thanksgiving Mass on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its foundation at St Publius church, Floriana on February 19 at 6.30 p.m.
Roads closed
Triq il-Moll tal-Hatab c/w Triq Fra Diego and Triq Dicembru 13, Marsa will be closed to vehicular traffic tomorrow and Sunday. Traffic from Triq il-Moll tal-Hatab will be diverted to Triq Belt il-Hazna.
Children's Rights
The Commissioner for Children, Sonia Camilleri, will give a talk to the students of G. F. Abela Junior College today at 11 a.m. about the rights of children and young people.
The talk will be held on the invitation of the Kunsill Studenti Junior College .
Students are invited to attend.
What's On Today
Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Heritage Malta, Valletta (next to the Jesuits' church), Rhythms in Imaginations, exhibition of sculptures by Ganni Pace.
9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain - Instruments of Torture, exhibition of over 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta exhibition of paintings by Mark Schembri.
8 p.m. onwards at Ir-Razzett l-Antik Restaurant, Qormi, exhibition of ceramics by George Muscat.