Social and Personal

DEBONO. On November 27 at home, DORIS née Gaunt, aged 85, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Alfred and Nina, Viviane widow of Arthur, Ivan and Tony, Diane and Aronne, Brian and Lina, Jennifer, Marian and Raymond, Raymond, Victoria and Anthony, John and Angele, her sister Edith, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On November 27, PAUL, aged 90, widower of Carmela née Muscat, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Vincent and his wife Doris, Tessie, Spiridione and his wife Yvonne, Joe, Paul and his wife Josephine, his grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Msida parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be greatly appreciated.

MIFSUD BONNICI. On November 26, at St Luke's Hospital, Rose née Fava, aged 68, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Dr Antoine Mifsud Bonnici, her children Tonio and his wife Pamela, Maria, Paula and her husband Carlos, Roberta, Clara and her husband Adrian, her brothers and sisters, Emma and her husband Joe, Andrew and his wife Tina of the US, Albert and his wife Josephine, Catherine and her husband Sebastian, in-laws, grandchilden, relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Hamrun, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CALLUS - MAURICE. Treasured and unfading memories of our dear brother, today the third anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, Albert, Marguerite and families.

CALLUS. In loving memory of MAURICE, today the third anniversary of his death. Remembered by Albert, Josephine, Matthew and Mark. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

EBEJER SLYTHE. In loving memory of WILLIAM on the 34th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife, daughters and in-laws.

FENECH - BIANCA MARIA, November 28, 2001. My beloved daughter, today is the fourth anniversary of your demise, four years of heartache which will never pass. I think of you every minute of the day. You are always in my mind and in my heart. God bless your soul. Your mother Kitty Farrugia.

FRENDO. In loving memory of Dr ALFRED FRENDO, MD, on the 41st anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Franz, Guza and Mario.

GALEA. In memory of MARIANNA sive Annie on the 17th anniversary of her death. Still so sadly missed by her children Edwin, Philip, Joanna and Paul and their families.

GALEA LUPI - JOE. Being the anniversary of his tragic death. Never forgotten by his wife Doris, his sister Adelaide, Gordon, family and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest..

GRECH - BESSIE. Lovingly remembered by her husband Saviour, children Adrian, Serah and Andrew, relatives and friends, today her eighth anniversary.

LAFERLA - GUIDO. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the second anniversary of his meeting the Lord. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary Rose, his children and their families. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul. May he rest in peace.

MANDUCA. In everlasting memory of ANTHONY, a loving husband, father and grandfather on the 10th anniversary of his death. His wife Marie-Louise, his children Michael, Lorraine, Julie, in-laws and grandchildren. May God grant him eternal rest.

MOHNANI. In ever loving memory of NARAINDAS TAHILRAM, a dear father and grandfather, on the 32nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his family, relatives and friends. O Lord, grant him eternal rest. A prayer is solicited.

PORTELLI - SPIRIDIONE. 30 years ago today. Remembering my dearest father with love and gratitude. His son Peter Paul, Tania, his grandchildren Fr Claude, Clarissa, Pierre and Andrè. The 6.30 p.m. Mass said on November 30 at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCIRIHA - SALVINU. 10 years have passed and still for us you will be remembered as an exemplary person. Deeply missed by his wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren. Rest in peace.

SCOLARO. Sweet, loving memories of my mother MARY on the 22nd anniversary of her demise. John.

SPITERI - Mgr. LORENZO SPITERI. On the third anniversary of his passing away. Let us pray to the Lord, so He may grant him eternal rest. Laurie.

Collective exhibition

An art exhibition of works by 16 artists who are members of Din l-Art Helwa will be opened on Wednesday at Le Meridien Phoenicia, in Floriana as part of a programme of activities to mark the NGO's 40th anniversary.

Proceeds from the sales of the works will go to the restoration fund of Din L-Art Helwa for the conservation and upkeep of the numerous historic sites the heritage organisation holds in guardianship.

The artists are Isabelle Borg, John Borg Manduca, Maurice Calleja, Walter Camilleri, Edward Dalmas, Maria Rossella Dalmas, Ronnie de Renzy Channer, Claude Gaffiero, Doriette Gauci Sciortino, Eric Gerada, Kenneth Mizzi, Sue Napier, Martin Scicluna, G.E. van Bazel Scholvinck, Astrid Xuereb Mattei and Philip Zammit Briffa.

The exhibition will be open to the public till December 6.

The operetta phenomenon

Musicologist Roberto Negri will be giving a lecture at the Sala Isouard of the Manoel Theatre on Thursday at 7 p.m.

He will talk on the ups and downs of the operetta phenomenon. Works like Il Paese dei Campanelli, Scugnizza, L'Acqua Cheta, La Vedova Allegra and others immediately conjure an exciting past; but does operetta have a future?

A versatile musician, Mro Negri won the San Remo Festival in 1969 with a song he penned for Adriano Celentano. He has collaborated with leading musicians like Claudio Abbado, Carlo Bergonzi, Giuseppe di Stefano and Zubin Mehta and managed his own record company for many years.

He is involved in the preparation of young opera singers at the Milan's La Scala theatre.

Bird show cancelled

The Gozo Bird Breeders Society said the annual exhibition it planned to hold next month has been cancelled as a precaution in view of the avian flu.

Free service

Vodafone's customers can now call customer service on 247 from their Vodafone free of charge.

Vodafone also offers its pre-paid credit check facility (*123#) at no extra charge.

Thanksgiving Mass

The Priests and Lay Fraternities of Charles de Foucauld in Malta will be holding thanksgiving Mass at St James' church, in Valletta on Thursday to mark the beatification of Charles de Foucauld on November 13.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts at Msida today from 8 a.m. to noon and from 7.30 a.m. to noon in parts of Qrejten, Bordin, Ganni Borg and Clarence streets and in St Joseph Street and from 8 a.m. to noon at Attard in parts of Mdina and Il-Linja streets, Ta' Rmiedi Valley and the environs of Mount Carmel Hospital.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Auberge D'Italie, Valletta, art exhibition by Alfred Chircop.

At St James Cavalier, in Valletta, another side of Gabriel Caruana - his non-ceramic work.