Social and Personal

IRENE CROXALL. Happy 60th birthday. All our love, Roger, Helen, Martin, Joanne and William.

Obituary

ABELA. On November 19, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMELO of Senglea, residing at Villa Messina, Rabat, aged 90, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Jessie, widow of Eddie Zarb, residing in America, and her children, his godson Patrick Grima, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 7.10 a.m. for Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Senglea, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 7.45 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Missionary Society of St Paul, Rabat, will be appreciated.

AQUILINA. On November 19, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, JOSEPH of Siggiewi, residing at Paola, aged 80, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen née Magro, his children Dr Irene and her husband Joseph Sciriha, Ronald and his wife Angela, Laura and her husband Peter Schembri, Dr Marthese and her husband Dr Philip Sciortino and Dr Sandra and her husband Lawrence Buttigieg, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.45 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Siggiewi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr Gonzi, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BALDACCHINO. On November 19, at St Luke's Hospital, CALCEDONIA née Tonna, widow of Francis, of Siggiewi, aged 78, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her children Mary and her husband Louis, Joe and his wife Carmen, Nicky and his wife Josephine, Twanny and his wife Licia, George and his wife Pat, Alice and her husband Paul, Monica and her husband Patrick and Manuel and his wife Anne-Marie, her most beloved grandchildren David, Robert, Ruben, Maria, Christopher, Jonathan, Clayton, Nicole, Ruth, Joseph, Sarah, Martine, Justine, Francisca, Josè, Paul, William, Eve and Julian, her brother, sister, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3.15 p.m. for St Nicholas parish church, Siggiewi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Siggiewi. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MUSCAT. On November 18, at St James Capua Hospital, JOSEPH of Sliema, aged 84, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Mary, his children Victor and his wife Tanja, Doreen, Herbert, Lucienne and Johann and his wife Elisa, his grandchildren Mark, Simon, David, Brendon, Clare, Alexia, Darren, Keith, Angela, Sean and Michela, his brothers and sister Louis and his wife Dolly and their children, Frank and Edwin and their respective families who live in Australia and Carmelina and her children, his nephews' and nieces' spouses, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital today for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian's, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. He will be profoundly remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, and a cheerful smart man who opened the door to external life within all our memories. God grant him this eternal life and may the perpetual light shine upon him forever.

ZAMMIT. On November 19, at St Luke's Hospital, ERIC ZAMMIT, B.Pharm., aged 58, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Pierina née Porsella-Flores, his children Stephanie and Martine and her boyfriend Mark Briffa, his sister Irene and her husband Joe Bartolo, his brother Victor and his wife Mariella, his in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated today at 2.15 p.m. at Our Saviour parish church, Lija, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Appreciation - Eric Zammit

Anthony Serracino-Inglott writes:

Pharmacy has today lost a pillar of its profession. Eric Zammit was a symbol of an honest and determined pharmacist. He let nothing come between himself and the development of the profession. The contribution that Eric made, in a sustained, authoritative, objective (and accessible) way, towards the development of pharmacy is immense.

In addition to the local "contributions" Eric was well known for his activities in the Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association. He travelled extensively spreading the good news in pharmacy to different nations of the Commonwealth.

Although strict in the observation of the rules, laws and regulations, as individuals who knew him well, all of us are surely grateful for his wise counsel, humanity and humour. I, for one, had several rounds of discussions, in different fora but especially in Pharmacy Board meetings to which he contributed with great enthusiasm and vigour.

Our deepest sympathy goes to his family, especially to our colleagues, to his pharmacist wife Pierina and his pharmacist daughter Stephanie.

We understand that his loss is impossible to replace but we are sure that the legacy he left for pharmacy will never be forgotten. The biggest gift that we can give now to Eric is our commitment to pharmacy not only in Malta but also to developing countries.

In Memoriam

ABEL - MARTIN. Seven years on, missing you more than ever, yet your love and protection follow our every step. Forever loving you, forever grateful. Marie and Jonathan.

BONELLO - ANNE. In loving memory of a dear mother, today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her sons and daughters. Lord grant her eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. In loving memory of ANTHONY, today the 23rd anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his wife Rita, his children, in-laws and grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.45 p.m. at the Sagramentini chapel, Valletta. O Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. Precious and unfading memories of ANTHONY, today being the 13th anniversary of his demise.
No one knows
How much I miss you
No one knows that bitter pain
I've suffered since I lost you.
Fondly remembered by your sister Odette.

CESAREO - TANCRED. Treasured memories of a dearly loved and greatly missed father, today the 45th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His daughters and sons.

COPPINI. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the 22nd anniversary of his demise. Unfading memories of a dear father and grandfather. His children Anthese, Carmen, Marcelle, Dorienne, Joseph and Raymond, in-laws and grandchildren.

ELLUL - VITTORIO. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather who died in Rome 36 years ago today. Marie and grandchildren.

FILLETTI - JOSEPH. Remembered on the 15th anniversary of his demise. A unique person who left us memories we are so proud to own, love and gratify. Your loving children, in-laws and grandchildren.

GALEA - GLORIA née Gulia. In loving memory of our sister on her fourth anniversary. Antoinette, John, Simone and Walter.

GALEA - GLORIA née Gulia. Today the fourth anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Christ.
The unfading memory of you
Makes us feel
Your presence almost true.
A prayer is solicited.
Michael, Christopher, Peter.

PACE. In loving memory of our father JOSEPH who passed away on November 20, 1995. Dearly missed by family and friends. Dad, your gentle smile is forever imprinted in our hearts and minds. Love, Mark and Liz.

ZAMMIT. In loving memory of our dear mother VICTORIA on the second anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children Rita, Josette, Leonard and Mario, in-laws, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Bazaar

A bazaar in aid of Il-Fergha Ewkaristika, Marsa, is open from today between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Saturdays 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at Tower Road, Sliema (opposite Magic Kiosk). Household goods, cutlery and indoor plants will be on sale at low prices.

Software Package

Venew Group Ltd, a Maltese registered company, has introduced sophisticated IT software giving hoteliers the opportunity to fully exploit the international market.

A company spokesman said the technology gave hotels the opportunity to target over 9,000 international commercial entities that wished to conference abroad and offer them corporate rates on an individual level.

www.venewgroup.com

Careers Convention 2003

The Kunsill Studenti Universitarji is organising a series of talks in various faculties as part of Careers Convention 2003 during this and next month.

The talks are part of the information campaign that KSU has embarked upon in the past few years to inform students regarding the job opportunities that exist beyond campus life.

European Council Of Artists

Musicians, actors, designers, painters and other artists are invited for an informative meeting about the European Council of Artists being held in the De Porres Hall, Sliema, on Saturday at 10 a.m.

A committee will be appointed for the ECA Malta Council.

Pitkalija Hours

The pitkali vegetable market at Ta' Qali will open on December 9 instead of December 8, a public holiday.

The opening hours will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for growers, from 1 p.m. for vegetable hawkers and from 4 p.m. for the public.

Qormi Health Centre

Those needing to contact the Qormi health centre tomorrow should instead contact the Floriana health centre on 2124 4315 or 2124 3314, the Department of Information said.

This was in view of works on the telephone lines in Qormi.

University Gozo Centre Courses

The University of Malta Gozo Centre will be organising two courses, one on SAGE - the accounting package and the other on communication skills.

The first course will be spread over seven weekends, from January 9 to February 21. There is a fee of Lm35 per person.

The course on communication skills will be spread over seven weekends, from January 16 to February 28, at a fee of Lm35 per person. Those interested should contact the University Gozo Centre on 2156 4559 or 2156 2054.

ugc@um.edu.mt

Local Councils

Today's meetings
4.45 p.m. Munxar.
7.30 p.m. Marsascala.

Super 5 lottery

40-3-37-16-27
First prize: Lm80,000 - no winners
Four numbers: 27 winners - Lm804.53
Three numbers: 1,580 winners - Lm16.04
Next week's prize: Lm100,000

President's Engagements Today

9.45 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President is presented with the letters of credence by Naceur Mestiri, ambassador of Tunisia.
10.45 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President is presented with the letters of credence by Janis Lusis, ambassador of Latvia.
11.45 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President is presented with the letters of commission by Dinkar Prakash Srivastava, High Commissioner of India.
1.15 p.m. at San Anton Palace, Attard, the President and Mrs de Marco host an official luncheon in honour of the newly accredited ambassadors of Tunisia and Latvia and the High Commissioner of India.
8 p.m. at SAS Radisson Baypoint Resort, St Julian's, the President and Mrs de Marco preside over the Malta Community Chest Fund charity ball.

What's On Today

Recital
8 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, piano recital by Eric Azzopardi in aid of Ananda Marga community service project in Cospicua.

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition of imported Ancient Egyptian statue of Neferaabete.
9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at the German-Maltese Circle, Valletta, exhibition of photographs and ceramics by Gudrun Kirchmann and Hans Joachim Thalau.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cathedral Museum, Mdina, exhibition of Masters' Etchings by Guido Reni, Reubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt and Goya.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, paintings by John Martin Borg and paintings by Joseph Paul Cassar.
9.30 a.m. to noon and 4 to 7 p.m. at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, exhibition by Sina Farrugia Micallef.