Social and Personal

DEBRINCAT. On October 4, HILDA née Tabone, aged 89, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church, at the residence of her nephew Mario Tabone and his wife Josephine. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Josephine Calleja, her sister-in-law Rosina and her husband Arthur Roebuck, her numerous nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Savina Square tomorrow, October 6 at 5.45 p.m. Mass praesente cadavere will be said at the Gozo Cathedral at 6 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at St Mary cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - MARY. Loving memories of a dear mother on the 12th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Monica, Carmen, Tony and their respective families.

BONELLO. In loving memory of our dear mother YVONNE. Always in the hearts and prayers of her four children and their families.
The parting came so suddenly
Two years ago today.
We never knew that evening
That sorrow was so near.
We only know we lost a treasure
Who was so very dear.
Keep watching over us, mum. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BUONTEMPO - Ambassador Professor Dr JOHN BUONTEMPO, on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Mary, children and grandchildren.

de GRAY - ANTHONY W. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the sixth anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Never forgotten by his wife Edmea, children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

de GRAY - ANTHONY W. Treasured memories of our beloved brother, today the sixth anniversary of his demise. His sisters and brothers.

DEBONO - ELLA. Cherished, treasured and unfading memories, today the 15th anniversary of her demise. Forever in our hearts. Fondly remembered by her sons, sisters, brothers and their families.

FRENDO. In loving memory of our mother MARIA STELLA on the 32nd anniversary of her death. Franz, Guza and Mario.

GRUPPETTA. Unfading memories of dearest AGNES on the third anniversary of her passing away. Carol.

LEAVER - ARTHUR JAMES. In loving memory of our dear brother-in-law on the first anniversary of his demise. Mary, Carmen and Gaffy.

LIDDELL. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, JAMES ARTHUR, on the fifth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Maria and his children.

NAUDI. Fondest memories of a dear husband, VICTOR, on the 14th anniversary of his death. Love and prayers always, Rita.

PORTELLI - PAUL. In fondest memory of a dear husband and grandfather, today the 10th anniversary of his death. Miriam, Ralph, Connie, Joseph, Pierre, Mark, spouses and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.

ZAMMIT. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the sixth anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Carmen, his children Harry and Paulette, Dorothy and Carmel, David and Anna and all his grandchildren.

Feast Of St Faustina Kowalska

The feast of St Faustina Kowalska is celebrated today. For more information phone the Divine Mercy Apostolate on 2132 3282/2135 1775.

Appreciation - Peter Paul Camilleri

Horace Mercieca writes:

The onset of Peter's sudden and debilitating illness shocked and bewildered the wide circle of his friends. Although in full cognizance of his serious condition, he never went out of circulation. In fact, he continued to the end to frequent his usual favourite haunts in his beloved village of Nadur, spreading mirth and happiness all around. He never hesitated to talk, in his typical light-hearted manner, about his impending and premature departure from this world. It was as if he were talking about one of his many trips to the US, the adopted home of his four sons.

I have known Peter since my early teens. We played football together and taught at the village primary school. When in a group, Peter's relaxed personality and humorous disposition won him many friends and admirers. One occasion is indelibly etched in my memory: It was in the early 1960s. During those times, it was common practice in Gozo to refer to fellow villagers by their nicknames. We were having the mid-day break at our village school. We were standing in a circle around our newly appointed Maltese head-teacher in the middle of the playground. The head-teacher was complaining that it irked him a lot to have parents referring to the teachers by their nicknames. Here Peter chuckled in his irresistible and exuberant manner that the head-teacher should feel proud of having a whole zoo on his staff. In fact, he pointed out to the surprised head-teacher, he himself was known as Tal-Kokka, J. Said as Tat-Tigiega, P. Buttigieg as Tal-Kelba, C. Attard as Ta' l-Ghammiel and J. Buttigieg as Ta' L-Ghattuqa. An explosion of laughter echoed around the playground and we all went back to our classes in a light and happy mood.

Peter led a very active life in his native village after retiring from his teaching profession. For many years, he was the president of Nadur Youngsters FC and he also found time to write and publish the history of his beloved football club. He was also a member of the Mnarja Band Club and served the society in various capacities. He also had a very good pen. His contributions to the parish quarterly magazine Luminaria were very popular indeed. In them, he explored the folklore, lives and doings of his compatriots.

Peter is gone. We will not see him any more cycling around the streets of the village. However, the memories we have of him, especially of his spontaneous and disarming smile, will live on in our memories.

Bon Voyage, Pete.

Abseiling Activity

The Personal Power Club will be holding an abseiling activity for beginners on Saturday at 3 p.m. Members must bring their membership card but non-members are welcome. For more information call Janet Meli on 2163 2893 or 7970 3704.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
6.00 p.m. Vittoriosa
6.30 p.m. Mgarr

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain - Instruments of Torture, exhibition of 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by artist Evgeny Burmakin.

6.30 to 8.30 p.m., at Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, exhibition of paintings by foreign artist Oloug Vethal.

At the Museum of Fine Arts, exhibition entitled Conspiracy Trial Drawing.