Social and Personal

DeBATTISTA. On December 12 at St Luke's Hospital, HORACE, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children John, Vivienne and her husband Valhmor, Joe and his wife Betty, his grandchildren Marquita, Adrienne, Joey and Jennifer, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for the Augustinian Friary in Tarxien where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment at Sta Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Dar tal-Providenza in Siggiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow the trigesima die of the passing away of MIRIAM SULTANA, will be commemorated with a Mass at St Patrick's church, Sliema, at 6 p.m. The attendance of relatives and friends would be appreciated.

In Memoriam

AGIUS - ELVIA. Treasured memories of a beloved daughter, sister and niece, today the fourth anniversary of her passing away. Dearly remembered always by her mother Maria, auntie Rita, brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces. "Lord, give me confidence in the face of death, for You have truly won the victory for me." H.J. Nouwen.

BORG - LILIAN. In ever loving memory of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother on the 16th anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts. Sunny, Peter and Ramona, Karen and Bernard, Sam, Alex, Sophie, Daniel and Sarah.

CASSAR. In ever loving memory of our dearest father JOSEPH, today being the 12th anniversary of his demise. Remembered with love and gratitude by his wife Jane, his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Merciful Jesus, grant him eternal rest.

CHETCUTI - MARIA ANNA. This day, mother slept until the Lord's second coming, when we shall all meet again. Her children.

DEBONO. In ever loving memory of our dear father FRANK, today being the 13th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Merciful Jesus, grant him eternal rest.

EBEJER - ARTHUR (ex-Notary). Today his 17th anniversary.
We treasure you
Like a bouquet
Of beautiful memories
Sprayed with a million tears.
Mum, dad, Neville and Isabel.

PACE DECESARE - PHYLLIS. Treasured and fondest memories, today the second anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her husband Ronald, her children Audrey, Rowena and Anthea, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord Jesus, give her Your loving care. The 9 a.m. Mass at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

RUNZA. In loving memory of our dearest mother JOSEPHINE, today the 21st anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her family. Rest in peace.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Christmas shutdown. Last trading day Friday, December 17, 2004, re-open Monday, January 3, 2005.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Heritage Malta, Merchants Street, Valletta (next to Jesuits' church), Rhythms in Imaginations, exhibition of sculptures by Ganni Pace.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., At Wignacourt Museum Rabat, next to St Paul's church, a Neapolitan Crib with authentic 18th century figurines.
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.

Pharmacies Open Today

Malta 9 a.m. to noon Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.

Empire Pharmacy 77, Triq it-Teatru l-Antik, Valletta
Cosmed Pharmacy Soccors', Triq Villambrosa, Hamrun
St. George's Pharmacy 21,Triq il-Kbira, Qormi
Pharmaplus Triq Ganu, Birkirkara
Regal Pharmacy 39B, Triq Antonio Bosio, Msida
Balluta Pharmacy 30, Triq il-Kbira, St. Julians
Rudolph Pharmacy 133, Triq Rudolph, Sliema
St. Michael Pharmacy Misrah tat-Transfigurazzjoni, Lija
St. Mary Pharmacy - Mgarr Dispensing Chemists 13A, Triq Sir Harry Luke, Mgarr
Parkes Pharmacy 582, Triq San Pawl, San Pawl il-Bahar
Fleming Pharmacy 65, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Paola
Kalkara Pharmacy 8, Misrah l-Arcisqof Gonzi, Kalkara
May Day Pharmacy, Triq il-Vittorja, Zabbar
Green Cross Pharmacy 31, Misrah Gregorio Bonnici, Zejtun
Kristianne Pharmacy Triq ic-Cavi, Mqabba
Spizerija Hal-Mula Triq Dun Salv Ciappara, Zebbug
Imtarfa Pharmacy,Triq il-Konti Salvatore Manduca, Mtarfa
Castle Pharmacy 2, Misrah l-Indipendenza, Victoria, Gozo
Tony's Pharmacy Triq il-Qbajjar, Marsalforn, Gozo.