Social and Personal

CASTLES. On September 5, at St Luke's Hospital, IRENE, after an illness so bravely borne, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her beloved husband Joseph, her children Eleonora, Emma, Elizabeth and her husband Roger, Elaine and her husband Philip, Edward and his wife Lisa, her grandchildren James, Robert, Ben, Helen, Francesca, George, Emma, Thomas and Adam, her brothers and sister and their families, and her friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by burial at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family gratefully acknowledge all the help, kindness and attention shown by the staff of St Luke's Hospital. Donations to the Renal Unit at St Luke's Hospital will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CASTAGNA. On September 5, Maria Teresa (sive Tessie), widow of Antonio, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Maria and Cettina, Maria Assunta widow of her brother Joseph and Angele widow of her brother Paul, her nephews and nieces Dr Aldo Vella, Nadia wife of Alex Anastasi, Sandra and Bernard, Lynette widow of Dr Angelo Vella, her sisters-in-law Maria Brunone and Alice Castagna, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp hospital tomorrow, September 7, at 8.15 a.m. for Msida parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

DEMICOLI. On September 5, PAULINE, née Gatt, widow of Joseph, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Magistrate Saviour Demicoli and his wife Bernardette and Charles and his wife Daniela, her grandchildren, her brother Anthony of Canada and Josepa, and her sisters Geswarda and Tessie, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for Our Lady of Fatima church, Guardamangia, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

ELLUL. On September 4, after a short illness, JOSEPH of Vittoriosa, aged 64, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his daughter Joann and her husband Roger Bugeja, his son Robert and his fiancée Graziella Zammit, his sister Margaret, his brothers Antoine and his wife Doris, Vincent and his wife Mary, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 7.15 a.m. for St Mary's parish church, Mosta, where his cousin, Fr Joseph Bonnici, prior of Porto Salvo, will celebrate Mass praesente cadavere at 7.45 a.m., followed by interment at St Lawrence Cemetery, Vittoriosa. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

MICALLEF. With deepest regret we announce the passing away of our beloved mother Beatrice, née Attard, widow of Emmanuel (ex-Leader of the C. in C.'s Orchestra). She passed peacefully away on September 5 at home at the age of 88. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Pauline, her husband George Valentino and grandchildren Daniela and Sandro; her son Arthur, his wife Linda and grandson Peter; her daughter Lydia, grandson Fernando and girlfriend Elaine, her sister Raffaela Vella and her brother Paul Attard, relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today, September 6, at 2.30 p.m. at Gzira parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

SAMMUT. On September 4, PHILIP, aged 67, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Gladys, his daughter Odette and her husband Tonio Attard, his grandchildren Giuseppe and Giorgia, his brother Joe and his wife Marie, his sister Mary, his nephew Edward and his wife Roberta and other relatives in Gozo and Malta. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Victoria cemetery, Gozo

VELLA. On September 4, at St Luke's hospital, Angela, aged 91, passed peacefuy away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe Grima, Mary and Charles Yeomans, John and Margaret Vella, Pauline and Alfred Grixti, Violet and Fred Farrugia, Christine and Joe Mallia, Peter and Rita Vella and Frankie, her nephew Joe Caruana Grima and his wife Cynthia, her grandchildren, great-grandchidren, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's hospital today at 7.45 a.m. for Mater Boni Consilii church in Paceville where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest

In Memoriam

BELLIZZI. Loving memories of PETER PAUL, a dear husband and father, today being the 27th anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Nancy, his son Fr Michael Bellizzi, and all the family. May he rest in peace.

BELLIZZI - PETER PAUL. A dear brother sadly missed and fondly remembered especially on his anniversary. Harry.

BONELLO. In loving memory of MAURICE J.V., on the fifth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

BUSUTTIL. Unforgettable and treasured memories of a very dear mother and grandmother, DOLORES, today the second anniversary of her death.
Deep in our hearts
Your memory is kept
To love and cherish
And to never forget.
Lovingly remembered by her husband Michael, her children Mary Rose and Alfred, Alfred and Yvette and George and Louise Anne and grandchildren.

CAMILLERI - JANE. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved mother, today being the second anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Paul and Edwina, Anna and Gordon, Pat, Helen and their families.

CASOLANI. In loving memory of dear ADRIAN, today the 24th anniversary of his demise. Angela, Pierre, Raymond, Roslyn and nieces.

DEGUARA. Everlasting memories of NAZZARENO, today being the 48th anniversary of his death. May God grant him eternal rest.

DEPASQUALE - JOSEPH. In loving memory of our dear father on the 45th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his son, daughters and sons-in-law. May he rest in peace.

DIFESA - GEORGE. Loving memories of a dear father and grandfather, especially today the 25th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by Victor and Joyce, Diane and Andrew.

DIFESA. In loving memory of GEORGE, today the 25th anniversary of his death. The Busuttil and Gatt families.

LOPORTO - PUBLIO (Paul). In loving memory, on the 21st anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Rose, sons, daughter and family.

PORTUGHESE - JOSEPH. In everlasting memory of a dear father, today the 23rd anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His daughter, sons, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SAVONA - LIZZIE. Loving and everlasting memories of a dearest mother and grandmother, today being the 13th anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children, in-laws and grandchildren. Rest in peace.

ST. JOHN - CARMELA. Sweet and treasured memories of my dear mother on the 40th anniversary of her demise. Her son Henry and family.

Leicester Graduates

The European Institute of Education (EIE) has announced the recent graduation of 11 of its students who were awarded Masters degrees from the University of Leicester, during a graduation ceremony held in Leicester, UK.

Claude Portanier Mifsud graduated Master of Business Administration with Distinction, one of the very few to have obtained a distinction among more than 800 MBA Leicester graduates worldwide.

Michael Schembri, Karen Bonello, Stefan Theuma, Jason Bongailas, Karl Herrera and Mario Cutajar (in absentia) graduated Master of Business Administration.

Aidan Massa, graduated Master of Business Administration (Finance).

Mark Borg Mangion (in absentia) graduated Master of Business Administration (Information Technology Management).

Rudolph Gatt graduated MSc Finance.

Duncan Borg Ellul graduated MSc Security and Risk Management.

The students were presented with their degree certificates by Sir Michael Atiyah, Chancellor of the University of Leicester, during the graduation ceremony held at the De Montfort Hall in Leicester.

The European Institute of Education is licensed by the Ministry of Education as a tertiary level institution of the European University Switzerland external programmes and is currently recruiting students for both the EU MBA and the Leicester MBA. The institute may be contacted at eie@inmalta.net or on 21424021.

Students' Distinction

Three students recently obtained a distinction in their Cambridge International College examinations.

Alison Zammit Moore, Cornelia Elisabeth Camilleri and Josephine Vella followed a diploma course in tourism and travel agency management organised by Future Focus, the local affiliate for Cambridge International college in Malta.

Future Focus runs courses in a number of subjects including hotel management, business management, office management, sales and marketing, communications, professional English and child care.

For further details contact Rosanne Galea at Rosanne.galea@ futurefocus.com.mtor call 2122 5884/2123 2556.

www.futurefocus.com.mt

First Aid Courses

A First Aid course in English at the St John Ambulance headquarters in Valletta will start on September 27 at 6.30 p.m. and will run twice a week every Tuesday and Thursday.

Courses in Maltese will start on September 26 at 6.30 p.m. running twice a week every Monday and Wednesday and on September 27 at 9.30 a.m. running every Tuesday and Thursday. A course consists of nine lectures, lasting approximately two hours each. The fee is Lm10, which includes a workbook, training material and certification.

St John Ambulance first aid courses are recognised locally by government regulations under the Occupational Health And Safety Legal Notices and also by EU regulations.

More information can be obtained by calling 7944 8310 or 2124 5740. An application can be downloaded from www.StJohnAmbulanceMalta.com, requested by e-mail to Training@StJohnAmbulanceMalta.com, or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to Franco Piccinino, Hon. Secretary, Courses, 5, Independence Square, Valletta.

The office will also be open for registrations on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Sponsorship To GTML

Fourteen children together with medical staff and volunteers from the Ghaqda Trasport tal-Morda f'Lourdes (GTML) recently visited Lourdes supported by the HSBC Cares For Children Fund. Over the past six years the fund has donated nearly Lm20,000 in order to help sick children visit the sanctuary.

What's On Today

Films
6.45 p.m at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Lilya 4-Ever (18).

At 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Coffee And Cigarettes (16).

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Money in China.

6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Razzett Tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, art and sculpture exhibition by Italian artist Corrado Iozia.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, photographs, digitised film footage, vintage photographic cameras and printing tools marking the 50th anniversary of the Department of Information.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, I Will Never Forget, photographs by Pim Tiggleman.