Social and Personal

FENECH AZZOPARDI. On August 24, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Marquita née Camilleri and Cedric, God's precious gift of a first born son - Gabriel. Praise be to God and our Lady. Special thanks to all dedicated staff at the maternity wards.

Obituary

BONELLO. On August 25, PAUL, formerly of St Julian's, residing at San Gwann, aged 45, passed peacefully away after a short illness bravely borne, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. "A Golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best."
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Patricia née Heragthy, his loving children William and his fiancée Dale, Leona and Malcolm, his brothers, sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 8.30 a.m. at San Gwann parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

CARUANA - FRANK, aged 67. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Ophelia, his daughter Michelle, wife of Mario Gatt, their children Mariah and Miguel and his girlfriend Mandy, his son Lucio and his wife Rita, his brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral took place yesterday.

GRECH. On August 22, LILY, aged 84. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her daughter Catherine and her husband Jeff, her granddaughter Kristin and her husband Joe Alcayaga and her great-granddaughters Allyson and Abbygale of America, her sisters Agnes and Bice, her brother Daniel and his wife Vera, all her nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be very much appreciated.

GRECH. On August 25, at the family's summer residence, VICTORIA née Cauchi, widow of Victor, aged 83, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Frans and his wife Mary, Charles and his wife Maria, Mary and her husband Michael Borg, Luckie and her husband Glynn Johnson, Joyce and her husband Charles Grech, Theresa and Rita, her dear grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Tarxien, followed by interment at the Resurrection Cemetery, Tarxien. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the trigesima die of BERNARD BUGEJA, Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 7.30 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema. All are invited.

In Memoriam

AZZOPARDI - JOSEPH M. Treasured memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 13th anniversary of his demise. Remembered with great love by his wife Rose and sons Franco M. and Ray M., his in-laws and grandchildren Ruth Maria, Keith Mario and Kevin Francesco. Sweet Jesus, grant him eternal rest.

BORG. In ever loving memory of HECTOR (ex-NAAFI official), on the seventh anniversary of his demise. Always remembered and sadly missed by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

BORG - HECTOR (ex-manager, NAAFI). In loving and unfaded memory of a dear father and grandfather, today being the seventh anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by his daughter Margaret, her husband Anthony Scerri, A&CE, and his grandchildren André, Michelle, Clarissa and Nicholas.

BORG - MARISKA née Thuroczy. A beloved mother remembered with love and gratitude on the 16th anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Rest in peace. Sophie, Michael, Alexandra and Bernadette.

BROWN - ALAN. Treasured and unfading memories of a special friend, today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Louise.

CALLEJA. In loving memory of Fr ANTON CALLEJA on the 20th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sister-in-law Josephine and family.

CARBONE. Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother, LINA, on the 19th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Joe, Winston and his wife Verney, and her daughters Mary (Sr Odelia), Inez and Francis Scicluna, Lydia and George Agius, Doris and Godfrey Asciak, Lilian and John Gauci, Sylvia and Bill Cobbett and Nanette, as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. May God grant her eternal rest.

HOLLAND - Dr PATRICK HOLLAND. Treasured memories of a most beloved husband and father, today the 18th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Rose Mary, daughter Helena, brother, sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces.

ZAMMIT - PETER-PAUL (ex-senior principal, Inland Revenue Dept.). Today the first anniversary of his death. Loved and remembered by his wife Carmen and his sons John and his wife Anna, Andrew-Paul and his wife Audrey, and his seven grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Temporary tow zones in Marsa

The following Marsa roads have been classified as tow zones on the dates and times indicated:

Today from 8 p.m. to midnight: Triq Nerik Sacco, Triq Qormi, Triq Saura, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Triq San Mikiel, Triq Azzopardi, Triq il-Marsa, Triq Isouard.

Saturday from 8 - 11.30 p.m. (band march): Triq N. Sacco, Triq Azzopardi, Triq San Frangisk, Triq il-Jum, Triq ix-Xemxija, Triq il-Kungress Marjan, Triq il-Marsa, Triq Isouard, Triq Qormi, Triq Karmnu Abela, Triq Pjazza 7 ta' Gunju, Triq G. Bajjada, Triq Willy Attard, Triq Dun Frans Camilleri.

Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., (band march): Triq N. Sacco, Triq Azzopardi, Triq San Frangisk, Triq Qormi, Triq Saura, Triq Karmnu Abela, Triq San Mikiel, Triq Isouard.

Sunday from 7 - 11 p.m. (procession): Triq N. Sacco, Triq Qormi, Triq Assunta, Triq Azzopardi, Triq Marsa.

Anniversary Mass

The Immaculate Conception Musical Society of Hamrun will be holding a thanksgiving Mass on the occasion of its 25th anniversary at the Immaculate Conception Church, Hamrun at 9.30 a.m. on Sunday. President Emeritus Guido de Marco will unveil a commemorative plaque to mark the event.

'A' students

Six Maltese students obtained excellent results, ranging from distinction to high merit A, in a diploma course in hotel operations and management.

The candidates are Daniel Vella, Jesmond Vella, Adrian Spiteri, Sharon Gauci, Darren Caruana and Antoine Bezzina. The course included lectures, assignments and a final examination corrected by Cambridge International College.

This diploma is organised by Future Focus Ltd but tuition, examinations and certification are all issued through Cambridge International College, making the diploma internationally recognised.

Another diploma course in hotel operations and management will start in mid-October. For further details phone 2123 2556/2122 5884.

Competition winners

The Embassy Cinemas Spiderman 2 competition winners are Liam Reno Gatt, 6; Edward Abela, 9; Bernard Zammit, 11; Matthias Suda, 7; Elena Marie Stilon, 11, and Jayden Vella, 4.

They were awarded original Spiderman 2 school bags and pouches.

Drama in aid of girl

Youth Alive, made up of a group of volunteers, is working on bringing the performing arts under one roof to raise money for two-year-old Maria Grazia Attard, a child with a mental disability who needs to travel to England for medical tests.

Youth Alive's Drama Fest will take place at Bay Street on September 4 and 5 between 4 - 10.30 p.m. where the public can donate money.

The public may also make a donation at HSBC account number 008-056103-051 or call on 9945 7784 for more information.

Local Councils

Today's meeting
9 a.m. Mtarfa

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to noon at Torri Mamo, Marsascala, exhibition of oil paintings by Polish-born artist Henryk Romanczuk, in aid of Din l-Art Helwa.

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.

At L-Imgarr Hotel, Mgarr, Gozo, exhibition of paintings Melita Mystique by Vince Caruana.