Social and Personal

AQUILINA. On December 30, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, CARMELO of Sta Venera, aged 83, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons John and his wife Joyce of Australia, and Oscar and his wife Elizabeth, his sister Katarin, widow of Emanuel Corrado, his grandchildren Philip, Rachael, Valentina and Andre, in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Sta Venera parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

ZAMMIT. On December 28, FRANCIS MARCEL of Hamrun, aged 47, went to meet the Risen Lord. He leaves to mourn his great loss his devoted wife Mary Rose, his daughter Amber Ann, his father Marcel, his mother Marian, his two sisters Carmen and Emily and their families, his father-in-law Francis, all nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Cemetery, Dingli. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ABELA - IRIS. Remembering with love mummy who passed away 14 years ago. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her daughter Sonia and family.

ARCIOLA. In loving memory of ENRICO, a beloved husband and father, on the fourth anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Forever in our hearts. His wife Iris and family.

BARTOLI - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the third anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife May, children and grandchildren.

BONELLO - JOSEPHINE (Jo) née Galea. Although you left us four years ago today we feel your presence constantly. Forever in our thoughts and in our prayers. All our love forever. Paula, Kathleen and Karl. O Lord, grant mummy eternal rest.

BORG CARDONA - JOHN. In loving memory of a dear father. His sons George, Adrian and James, his daughters Mary, Sr Isabel and Victoria and their respective spouses. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CACHIA - LINA. Lovingly remembered by her family 14 years from her demise.

CASOLANI - MARY. Cherished memories of our dear mother on the anniversary of her demise. Angelo and Raymond.

CHIRCOP - Sister LEONNIA of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Treasured memories of our dearest friend on the third anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Deeply missed and never forgotten. Your community, your family and the Camilleri family. A prayer is solicited.

CORDINA PEREZ - Mgr. HENRY CORDINA PEREZ, ex-parish priest of St Cajetan church, Hamrun. Always remembered by his nephews and nieces on his 49th anniversary.

DEMAJO - CONSIE. Remembering a beloved aunt on the third anniversary of her death. Antoinette.

GRIMA. In sweet memory of a beloved husband and father, VINCENT, today the 21st anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Jessie, his children, in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.

RIZZO. In loving memory of our dear CARMEN who died a year ago today. Mourned by her sisters Marion and Liliana, their spouses, nephews and nieces and friends. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass (Te Deum) at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

RIZZO. Fond memories of CARMEN, a warm, kind and generous person and a much loved aunt on the first anniversary of her untimely demise. Her nephew.

SACCO - REMIG. On the first anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife Theresa née Parascandalo, his children Charles and Susan, Denise and Ronald Cauchi, Ninette and Anthony Gatt Hampton, Leonard and his wife Tessa, Paul and his wife Doris and Frank and his wife Anna who reside in Australia, grandchildren and their respective spouses, great-grand daughters, his brothers and sisters and in-laws and their respective spouses, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SEYCHELL - MARY. In loving memory of a dear, beloved mother and grandmother on the seventh anniversary of her demise. A prayer is solicited.

VELLA - JUDY née Calleja Gera, died December 31, 2003. Remembered always with love, the dearest wife, mother and nanna. Joe, Nikki, Jeremy, Camilla and grandchildren. So sadly missed by all relatives and friends.

VELLA - RITA. Special, loving thoughts of a much loved mother and nanna on the fourth anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Bella, Tony and Anna, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

WEST - EMMANUEL. On the 30th anniversary of his early demise. Lovingly remembered by his children Marthese and Godwin, grandchildren Aaron and Shaun, relatives and friends.
Your life a beautiful memory
Your absence a silent grief.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Postal Service

The last collection from street letter boxes today will be carried out at 11 a.m. and all postal retail outlets in Malta and Gozo will close for business at 12.45 p.m.

However, normal mail delivery will be carried out today, Maltapost said.

On Monday, no mail delivery will be carried out and postal retail outlets will not open for business. Normal service will resume on Tuesday.

Public Transport

Public transport tomorrow will operate from 6 a.m. to noon and from 4 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. from the Valletta terminus to outlying termini and vice-versa.

At 3.30 p.m., route 75 bus will operate to St Luke's Hospital from the various outlying termini (but not from the Valletta terminus).

British High Commission

The offices of the British High Commission, including the visa and passport section and the UKTI trade section, will be closed on Monday.

Passport Office

The Passport Office, in Valletta will be closed to the public today owing to the end-of-year auditing.

Applications for and requests for withdrawal of passports will be accepted only in cases of emergency. In the circumstances one should call on 2122 7809/2122 7813.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Auberge D'Italie, Valletta, ceramic exhibition by Paul Vella Critien.

5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, 28 cribs on display.

6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Razzett Tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, exhibition of paintings by Peter Borg.

At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain, Torture Instruments From The Middle Ages To The 19th Century.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta: 9 a.m. - noon; Gozo 7.30 - 11 a.m.
Chemimart Ltd., 3, Freedom Square, Valletta;
Colonial Pharmacy, 706, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun;
Evans Pharmacy, 40, St Sebastian Street, Qormi;
Rational Pharmacy, 74/75, Valley Road, Birkirkara;
St Matthew's Pharmacy, 213, The Strand, Gzira;
St Andrew's Dispensary, Triq il-Qasam, Ta' I-Ibrag;
Rudolph Pharmacy, 133, Rudolph Street, Sliema;
Balzan Pharmacy, 70, St Francis Street, Balzan;
Victory Pharmacy, 36, Victory Road, Naxxar;
Euro Chemist, Triq il-Kurazza, Qawra;
Agius Pharmacy, 64/65, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola;
Victory Pharmacy, 32, Victory Street, Senglea;
Fgura Pharmacy, St Thomas Street, Fgura;
Green Cross Pharmacy, 31, Gregorio Bonnici Square, Zejtun;
Kirkop Pharmacy, 9, Parish Street, Kirkop;
Spizerija Hal Mula, Dun Salv Ciappara Street, Zebbug;
Healthwise Pharmacy, 36, Francesco Zammit Street, Dingli;
Castle Pharmacy, 2, Indpendence Square, Victoria, Gozo;
Joyce's Pharmacy, 8th September Avenue, Xaghra.