Social and Personal

AQUILINA. On October 12, at St Luke's Hospital, JOSEPHINE of Qormi, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after a short illness borne with Christian fortitude. She leaves to mourn her great loss her family, her beloved brother Fr George Aquilina, OFM, her sisters Georgina and Doris, her brother Spiro and his wife Carmen, her sisters Carmen, widow of Anthony Baron, Angelica and her husband Frans Xuereb, Maria, Jane and her husband Mario Scerri, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and her numerous friends, amongst whom the Community of Our Lady of Victories church, Qormi.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3.30 p.m. for St Francis church, Villambrosa, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Qormi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIFSUD. On October 13, at St Luke's Hospital, EMANUEL of Rabat, aged 55, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Imperia, with whom he lived, his brothers Fr Francis Xavier, OSA, missionary in Brazil, Paul and his wife Mary, Franz and his wife Marianne, Alfred, widower of Josette, his sisters Bertha, wife of Gerald, Antoinette, wife of Charles, Josephine, wife of Carmel, Mary, wife of Charlie, his brother-in-law Peter, widower of his sister Julie, nephews, nieces and grand nephews, cousins, friends and his colleagues at the Swatar Training Centre. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Paul's Collegiate church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the missions in Brazil, sent to the Augustinian priory, Rabat, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

SIDIQI. On October 11, in Moscow, GHIASUDDIN, President, Grid Group of Companies, passed suddenly away, aged 50.
According to his wish, the burial will take place in Malta, today.

VALLETTA. On October 14, ANTHONY, aged 51, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mary Anne, his children Paul, Maria and fiancé, Bernie and Christina, his grandson Gianluca, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Thursday, at Santa Maria parish church, Attard, at 2.15 p.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. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VELLA. On October 11, at his residence in Victoria, Gozo, JOSEPH J., aged 86, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Carmen, his only son Ivan and his wife Censina and his grandchildren Janis, Jasmin, Jessica and Julia, numerous relatives and friends.
The funeral took place on Sunday, October 12. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Being the trigesima die of the death of MAURICE PACE DECESARE, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibrag.

In Memoriam

COPPINI - JEFFREY, 14.8.'77-15.10.'92. When I was told that my son needed to undergo a serious operation, I cried my heart out in front of St Therese and pleaded with Our Lord to put away the chalice that was awaiting us. Today is the anniversary of his death, as well as the feast of St Therese of the Child Jesus. Some coincidences are God's incidents. Thank You, Lord, for watching over us. Jeff, we miss you and love you but we know you are in better hands. Mum, dad, Tiziana and Nicole.

FENECH - MOSES. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the ninth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Flavia, Lorry, Erika and Ivan.

FENECH - MOSES. In ever loving memory of papa who went to meet the Lord nine years ago today. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his daughter Mary, Cliff and the girls.

FORMOSA - ROBERT J. On the anniversary of his departure towards the beatific vision, spiritual inheritance of all believers, his sons Victor and René, his daughter Iris, nephews, nieces and daughters-in-law most respectfully and affectionately remember.

FRENDO RANSLEY. Treasured memories of DAVID on the fifth anniversary of his tragic death. Beatrice, Joseph and Monica.

GAUCI BORDA - PAUL. Treasured memories of a beloved husband and father, today the 19th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his daughter Myra, her husband Neville and their children.

MIZZI. Loving memories of FRANS of Vittoriosa, today the 26th anniversary of his death.
Deep in our hearts
A memory is kept
Of a husband and dad we loved
And never will forget.
We miss you dearly and love you forever. Stella, Charles, Mary Rose, Ugo and Helen.

A Course On Prayer In Maltese

The Our Father as explained by St Teresa of Jesus in her book The Way of Perfection, at the Teresian Spirituality Centre, Madonna tal-Karmnu Hall, Valley Road, Birkirkara. Lectures will be held every Friday from October 17 to November 28 at 7 p.m. at the Madonna tal-Karmnu Hall, Valley Road, Birkirkara. For more information phone 2144 2858 or 2182 2343.

Water Cuts

The water supply will be interrupted tomorrow in Paceville, Sliema, Swieqi, Swatar, parts of Guardamangia, San Gwann, Bahar ic-Caghaq, parts of Msida and Ibrag, Valletta, parts of Floriana, Gzira and parts of Birkirkara, because of maintenance works. It should be restored later in the day, the Water Services Corporation said.
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Archive Awareness

The National Archives, in Rabat will be open to the public on November 2 as part of the Archive Awareness Week between October 27 and November 2.

It is the first Archive Awareness Week to be organised. The theme is "Preserve to Serve".

Phone Winner

Valerie Farrugia, of Attard, has won an LG3000 mobile phone in the PC World Malta competition carried in Issue 49. Every two months the magazine provides more than 2,500 readers with tips, tricks and the latest news from the computer market.

Piano Workshop

William Alexander will be giving a workshop on piano technique and interpretation at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce at Palazzo de la Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta, on November 6 at 6.30 p.m.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
4.30 p.m. Sliema.
6 p.m. Birzebbuga.

President's Engagements Today

2.25 p.m., at Malta International Airport, the President returns from Bonn.
5.30 p.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President is interviewed by Marco Micallef of RTK Radio.
6.15 p.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Yasuhiro Yamashita, education director of the International Judo Federation.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cathedral Museum, Mdina, exhibition of masters' etchings by Guido Reni, Reubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt and Goya.
At the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta, exhibition of works by Gudrun Sleiter.
In the Exhibitions Hall, Gozo Ministry, Victoria, art exhibition by Christopher Saliba entitled "Idylls of Gozo".
At VGB Art Gallery, Republic Street, Valletta, exhibition of art by Valerie Visanich and David Bonello.
At Ciapetti Restaurant, Mdina, exhibition of canvas and clay wall hangings by Sue Mifsud.
At Grand Hotel Mercure San Antonio, Qawra, exhibition of works by Julie Apap entitled "Working with the Earth".
At Vittoriosa local council, collective exhibition by the Malta Institute of Professional Photographers.