Social and Personal

Mr JOHN A. GAUCI MAISTRE and Miss ANN MARIE PACE

The marriage of JOHN A., son of Judge Agostino and Mrs Winnifred Gauci Maistre, and ANN MARIE, daughter of Mr Lawrence and Mrs Winnie Pace took place on Sunday, March 18, 1979, at Our Lady of Fatima Sanctuary, Gwardamangia. Fr Salvino Darmanin, SJ, officiated.

OBITUARY

BUHAGIAR. On March 16, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, MARTHESE née Said, aged 56, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her devoted husband Joe, her parents John and Josephine née Camilleri, her brothers and sisters Doris and Joe Triganza, Leo and Joyce, Herbert, Joe and Julie, Jennifer and Paul Attard, Anna and Ray Fenech, Patrick and Sue, Lara and Charles Mifsud, her sisters-in-law Pauline and John Micallef, Carmen and Freddie Micallef, her numerous nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for St Dominic's church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Poor Clares, St Julian's, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

CARABOTT. On March 17, ALDO, B.Sc.MBA (assistant director at Ministry for Economic Services) aged 38, of Swieqi, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his most beloved wife Yvette née Fleri, his dearest daughters Francesca and Michela, his parents Ersilia and Michael, his mother and father-in-law Mary Rose and Ronald, his sister Josette and her husband Saviour Theuma, his brother Mario and his wife Margaret and his sister Marthese, his in-laws Tania and her husband Kevin, Denise and her fiancé Mark, Elaine and her husband Peter of Australia, nanna Rose, his nephews and niece, Christopher, Steven, Roderick, Sean, Angus, Sean, Naomi and Owen, cousins, relatives, colleagues and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Mary's Church, Birkirkara (Knisja l-Qadima), where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. O Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MOFFETT. On March 16, at his residence in Rabat, CLIFFORD, aged 88, passed peacefully away in his sleep. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Maurice, his daughter-in-law Mercedes and grandchildren Lynne and James. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery where interment takes place in the family grave.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow's 10 a.m. Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of the souls of ANTONIO and ANNA PACE.

In Memoriam

CAMILLERI - OSWALD (Ozzy). Memories of an unforgettable husband, father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his death. His wife Vicki, son Mark and his wife Caroline and grandsons Sean and Simon.

MARICH - LINA. Treasured memories of a dearly loved mother and grandmother on the 10th anniversary of her death. So sadly missed by her daughters Doreen, Caroline and Louise, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brothers and sisters. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MEILAK - Dr JOSEPH MEILAK, 18.3.'80. Remembering our dearest Joe with so much love. Now, as always, so close to our hearts. Cettina, Stefan and Erika.

MEILAK - Dr JOSEPH MEILAK, 18.3.'80. Always so very lovingly remembered. His mother-in-law Helen Psaila and all his in-laws.

PACE. In ever loving memory of MARGARET on the third anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her sons and daughters. A prayer is solicited.

PULIS. In loving memory of our dearest JOSEPH, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who went to meet the Risen Lord four years ago today. Forever in the hearts and prayers of his family. To live on in the hearts of those we love is never to die. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SACCO - MAURICE. On the 37th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his family.

SCERRI. Remembering our dearest father CRISTINO with much love, respect and gratitude, today the 26th anniversary of his demise. Loving memories. His family.

Indoor Plant Circle

The Indoor Plant Circle is meeting at the Senior Citizens Centre, in Floriana, on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

AIESEC Alumni

AIESEC in Malta is updating its alumni database. All alumni are asked to log on to the AIESEC website and fill in their details.

Alternatively, they can contact Karl Xuereb on 9944 6268 or e-mail karl@mt.aiesec.org, or Marie Claire Tabone on 7905 0988.

AIESEC is organising a reception for its former members at The Penthouse Suite, Coastline Hotel, Salini on March 30 (eve of a public holiday) at 8 p.m.

www.mt.aiesec.org/alumni.asp

Account Promo

All those who open an HSBC Karus account until April 10 will receive a Karusinu soft toy and money box. They will also participate in a lottery to win one of 10 CD versions of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Existing HSBC Karus account holders who take up a Lifestyle Children's Plan will also receive a Karusinu soft toy together with three cinema tickets. They will also participate in a lottery for five CD versions of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Food Policy

Tim Lang will be giving a public lecture on Food Policy Challenges for Malta on Entering the EU at the Francis Ebejer Hall, University of Malta, on Monday at 3 p.m.

Prof. Lang is professor of food policy at the Department of Health Management and Food Policy, Institute of Health Sciences, City University, London.

Pensioners' Meeting

The Friends of Australia Association is holding a meeting for Maltese/Australian pensioners at Dar l-Emigrant, Valletta, on April 3 at 10 a.m.

There are nearly 4,000 Maltese/Australian pensioners residing in Malta whose pensions are being directly credited into their Maltese bank accounts.

Charity Car Wash

The altar boys of the Capuchin church, in Floriana, will be holding a car wash between tomorrow and Sunday to raise money for the altar boys of Hola in Kenya.

It will be held in the parking area of the friary in Floriana tomorrow and on Saturday from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and on Sunday from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.

Gozo Database

The Association of Gozitan Non-Governmental Organisations is sending circulars to Gozo-based organisations, bodies and groups informing them about its activities and setting up a database.

Those who do not receive the circular may contact the NGO Centre, Hamet Street, Victoria VCT 102, tel. 2156 5492 or the president, Antoine Vassallo, by e-mail at vasanti@orbit. net.mt.

MAS Anniversary

The Social Action Movement (MAS) will be holding a gathering and Mass to celebrate its 49th anniversary at Porziuncola House, in Bahar ic-Caghaq tomorrow at 11 a.m. followed by lunch.

Further information may be obtained on tel. 2123 7755 or via e-mail masnet@onvol.net.

Lottery Winners

Carmen Aquilina has won a Kia Rio in the lottery organised by Karta Converters to mark its 30th anniversary. The second prize, a Natuzzi suite, was won by Mary Caruana and the third prize of Lm1,000 worth of products from World Marketing was presented to Charles Galea.

1,000 Hits A Day

There have been over half a million visitors to the Gozo Ministry website since it was set up in January 2002. About 1,000 people visit it every day, the ministry said.

www.gozo.gov.mt

Prehistory Day

The Prehistory Day that was to be organised by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna at Kordin Temples on Sunday has been put off to April 4.

Super 5 Lottery

22-36-27-35-25
First prize: Lm104,162.01 - no winners
Four numbers: 73 winners - Lm340.88
Three numbers: 2,576 winners - Lm11.27
Next week's prize: Lm130,000

What's On Today

Film
5 p.m. at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, film Pasternak.

Culture
7.30 p.m. at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, evening of Russian and Maltese poetry.

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Exhibition Hall, Victoria, exhibition of sacred objects by Ghaqda Dilettanti Gimgha l-Kbira - Ghawdex.
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition by Heritage Malta to mark the 100th anniversary since the establishment of the first National Museum in Malta.
9 a.m. to noon and 4.30 to 8 p.m. at the Parish Hall, Paola, exhibition of models of churches and sacred objects.
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at General Workers' Union, Valletta, exhibition of ceramic art by Godfrey Xuereb.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, paintings by Iliana Helena Jordanov and video installation by Glen Stewart.
At VGB Art Gallery, Valletta, exhibition by James Vella Clark.
At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, exhibition on Yuri Gagarin and exhibition by Valery Blokhin, Larissa Blokhina and Raymond Pitrè.
In the courtyard of the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, Operart collective art exhibition.