Social and Personal

BUGEJA. On May 18, LINA née Anastasi, widow of the late Comm. Dr Joseph Bugeja MD, passed peacefully away at the venerable age of 95. She will be lovingly remembered by her children May, widow of Kenneth Lawson, Sr Josephine, Winifred, Vincent, Rita and their respective spouses, grandchildren, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital on Friday, May 21, at 3.30 p.m. for Ta' Giezu church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Margherita cemetery, Rabat. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

SPITERI. On May 17, at St Luke's Hospital, JOSEPHINE of Msida, aged 85, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Mikiel (Kilin), her son Victor, husband of Marion, her daughters Maria, wife of Anton, Dora, wife of Butch, Anna, wife of Tonio, Cecelia and Charles, Rosaly, wife of Mario, and Agatha, wife of Lawrence, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA. In loving memory of our dearest EDWIN, today the 13th anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts and prayers. His family.

CIANCIO - LINA and TONY. In ever loving memory of our dear parents on the anniversary of their passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Their son, daughter, in-laws and grandchildren.

GALEA. Cherished memories of Dr FRANK GALEA, MD, a dear brother and uncle, today the fifth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mima, Joe, Cynthia and Claire.

MESSINA FERRANTE. In loving memory of our dear father EDWARD, today the 22nd anniversary of his death. Always in our prayers. His children Maria, Josephine, Sister Joan, Herbert, Monica, their respective spouses and families.

PSAILA - ANTHONY. Cherished memories of a deeply missed and beloved father and grandfather on the 33rd anniversary of his demise.
The ones we love
Do not go away
They walk beside us
Every day.
Unseen, unheard
But always near
Still missed, still near
And always dear.
His daughters Therese and husband Joe, Josephine, Doreen and husband John, and grandchildren Colin and Ruth, Clare and Chris, Joseph, and Shirley. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 7.30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta.

SCERRI - CATERINA. In loving memory of a dearly beloved mother and grandmother on the 17th anniversary of her demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Maria, Yolanda, Victor and his family.

SCHEMBRI-ADAMI - BICE. Today the 16th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her only daughter-in-law Yvonne and family. Jesus, Mary, Joseph. Other prayers are solicited.

SCICLUNA. In loving memory of DANNY, today the ninth anniversary of his demise. His family.

Personal

My family and myself would like to thank everyone who helped and supported me through the very sad time on the sad loss of a much loved husband and father, EDWARD KING. God bless you all. Pat King.

Teens For Unity

The Teens for unity, a branch of the Focolare Movement, will be holding the annual spring fair on Sunday at Ghar id-Dud, Sliema, from 4 to 8 p.m. The aim behind the fair is for teenagers to help spread the culture of giving in solidarity with young persons living in countries plagued with war, famine and other problems.

Meeting Postponed

The general meeting of the Akkademja tal-Malti, due to be held next Saturday as announced by Akkademja president Charles Briffa in an article in The Times on Monday, has been postponed, the Akkademja said. A new date for the meeting is yet to be announced.

Band Concerts

The King's Own Philharmonic Society will be hosting a Belgian band to give two concerts in Valletta, the first tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. at the President's Palace courtyard and another in Great Siege Square on Saturday at 10.30 a.m.

Anniversary Mass

Fr. Lawrence Zammit is celebrating thanksgiving Mass to mark the 25th anniversary of his priestly ordination on Saturday at 6 p.m. at St George's parish church, Qormi. A reception will follow at the Holy Family Oratory.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
5.15 p.m. Marsa.
6 p.m. Zabbar.
6.30 p.m. Birzebbuga.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Malta Maritime Museum exhibition of modern Spanish paintings by Spanish artist Gonzalo Martin Calero.
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Museum of Archaeology and the Old Prisons in Victoria exhibition of original stamp designs depicting personalities.
8.30 a.m. to 4.40 p.m. at Heritage Malta Headquarters, Valletta, the 39th exhibition of photography.
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Cotoner Hall, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, exhibition of arts and crafts from Egypt and watercolour impressions of Malta by Egyptian architect Ayman Hassan.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2.30 to 5 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta, exhibition by Italian artist Gemma Hartmann.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of stained glass by Walter Vella, drawings and paintings by Patricia Franks and images of displacement by the Education Department, University of Malta.
10 a.m. to 12.30 pm and 5 to 7 p.m., at Palazzo De La Salle, Valletta, the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce's art exhibition and competition.
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Caraffa Stores, Vittoriosa Waterfront, Vittoriosa, exhibition Caravaggio - La Mostra Impossibile.