Social and Personal

AGIUS. On June 14, MARIA DOLORES, aged 90, of Qormi, residing at Sta Venera, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Sr Maria, OP, Mother Superior at St Catherine's Home in Attard, Katie, member of the MUSEUM society, her sons George, Philip, John, Joseph and their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves her home for Sta Venera parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. today followed by interment in the family grave at Sta Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Joseph's Institute at Zabbar belonging to the Dominican Sisters will be appreciated.
May Christ the Redeemer grant her eternal peace.

CHANTRY. On June 14, KATHLEEN GLADYS, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her cousin Mary, relatives and friends. A service will be held tomorrow at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel at 10 a.m.
No flowers by request but donations to St Paul's Cathedral, Valletta, will be appreciated.

CUMBO. On June 15, at St Vincent de Paule home for the elderly, SAVIOUR, of Luqa, aged 77, widower of Francesca, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Clementina and her husband Louis Barbara, Josephine and her husband Ramon Xuereb, Emmanuel and his wife Rita, Fr Teddy, currently of Australia, ex-assistant parish priest of Luqa and Lourdes parish, Paola, Charlie and his wife Rita of Australia, and Tessie and her husband Joe Pace, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his brother Reno and his sisters Jane and Polly, all of Australia, and their families, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paule home tomorrow at 4 p.m. for Luqa parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4.30 p.m., followed by interment at Luqa cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

SHIELDS. On June 15, at St Luke's Hospital, SAVIOUR, aged 71, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Julie née Busuttil, his children Joe and his wife Sandra, Arthur and his wife Mariella, and Rosanne and her husband Jesmond Borg, his beloved grandchildren Matthew, Nick, Jodie, Dylan and Luke, his sisters Jessie Testa and Connie and her husband Doddy Mallia, his nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Tarxien cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. No flowers by request but donations to The Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

BARBARA - GRAZIO. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the second anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. His wife Mary, his children Beatrice, Bridget, Vincent and Edith, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BRINCAT. In ever loving memory of a dearly beloved wife, mother and grandmother, ANNE, today the 17th anniversary of her going to meet the Lord. Remembered with love today and always. Her husband Victor, daughters Carmen, Therese and Victoria, their respective husbands and her grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

De CESARE - MICHAEL. Loving memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 34th anniversary of his demise.

FARRUGIA - CARMEN FARRUGIA, SRN, SCM. On the third anniversary of her death, June 16, 2000. Lovingly remembered, treasured and deeply missed by her children Michelle, Rene' and Charlo. You are always in our hearts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FORMOSA - MARCELLE née Distefano. Today being the fifth anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her husband Lawrence, her sons Andrè, Etienne and Jean Pierre, their respective wives and fiancée and her adorable grandchildren. All Masses said today at St Julian's parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul.

FORMOSA - MARCELLE née Distefano. Lovingly remembered on the fifth anniversary of her passing away. Sadly missed but always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her brothers and sisters.

GAUCI - IRENE. Remembering with love and gratitude a devoted and special wife, mother and grandmother, today being the second anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband George, her children Tracy and her husband Brian, Adrian and his fiancée Nadine, her mother Maria, her sister Joan and brothers Victor and Dennis, her mother-in-law Josephine and in-laws Lina and Alphy and their respective families, other relatives and friends. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GRIMA - JOSEPH. Cherished and unfading memories of a devoted father and grandfather on the 40th anniversary of his demise. His family.

MICALLEF - VIOLET née Borg Cardona. Treasured memories of our beloved mother on the second anniversary of her death. Sandra and Joe, Clive and Brigitte, Joe, and her grandchildren.

PERESSO. In loving memory of EMMA, today being the first anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Michele, sons, daughters, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Today's 7 p.m. Mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

XUEREB - MARY ROSE née Briffa. Today the 11th anniversary of her passing away. Always in the hearts of her family and friends.

Opening Times Extension

HSBC Bank Malta's Bugibba branch will also be open from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays from today until September 30. During these extended hours, the branch will offer foreign currency and travellers' cheque exchange services.

Acting Appointments

Laura Agius has been appointed acting director of Family Welfare, Henry R. Spiteri acting director of wireless Telegraphy, and Victor Zammit, LL.D. Acting Registrar of Courts.

Association Of Lyceum Past Students

Members and friends of the Association of Lyceum Past Students recently visited Casa Bernard in Rabat, a 16th century palace owned by Georges and Josette Magri. ALPS was set up in 1994. It is currently working on a new website to publicise its activities and to pay tribute to the many students of the Lyceum who have made a name for themselves.

Programme Extension

The government plans to extend the myWEB programme, aimed at members of the public who do not know how to use a computer, to workers in organisations and large companies, Information Technology Minister Austin Gatt said recently.

A total of 7,000 people have already registered for the myWEB courses.

Auctioneers Board Of Examiners

Jimmy Farrugia, MD, has been re-appointed chairman of the Auctioneers Board of Examiners, and Henry F. Coppini and Charles A. Attard members, for the period ending on December 31.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
1 p.m. Ghajnsielem.
7 p.m. Sta Venera.

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the Hon. Consul of Malta in Tel-Aviv, Julio Blankleder.

11 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Austrian Ambassador Alfons Kloss.

Noon, at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the Ambassador of Malta to Hungary, Alex Agius Cesareo.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 to 4.30 p.m. at the Banca Giuratale Culture Centre, Victoria, exhibition of paintings by Denis Calleja.
9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Couvre Porte Gallery, Vittoriosa, exhibition by Olaug Vethal.
At the National Museum of Archaeology, Auberge de Provence, Valletta, exhibition of sculptures by Antonio Sciortino entitled The Joy of Movement.