Social and Personal

DINGLI. On August 10, MARY, aged 93, passed peacefully away at St Catherine's Home, Attard, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by her sisters-in-law Catherine and Kathleen of Australia, nephews and nieces in Malta and Australia, other relatives, the Dominican Sisters and friends. The funeral leaves St Catherine's Home at 2.15 p.m. today for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m. followed by interment. Lord grant her eternal rest.

RUNZA. On August 6, at Southampton, England, EMMANUEL, aged 84, passed away. He leaves to mourn his loss his son George and Barbara, grandchildren, his brother and sisters, as well as his in-laws. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Tuesday at 6.30 p.m. at the new parish church, St Venera.

STIVALA. On August 10, at St Luke's Hospital, CARLO, aged 102, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by his children Carmelina and Pippo, Tony and Lina, Angelo and Marita, Mary, Giovanna and Jessie, his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Naxxar parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery, in the family grave. No flowers by request but donations to the Holy Family Home, Naxxar will be greatly appreciated.

ZAMMIT. On August 10, at Msida Home, VINCENZA, aged 85, of Hamrun, widow of Gaetano, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Josephine, Gorg, Doris, Tony, Mary, Tessie and their spouses, her brother Anthony and his family, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 9 a.m. for St Francis Church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

Requiem Mass

Today's 7 p.m. Mass at St Patrick's Church, Sliema will be offered for the repose of the soul of DORA CRITIEN.

In Memoriam

ABDILLA - HELEN. A beloved and precious mother and grandmother, on her 34th anniversary.
Life passes in the same old way,
But since you're not around
Things are not the same.
Her daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is kindly solicited.

BARTOLO. Dear nephew RONALD, on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. John and Alice.

BORG CARABOTT - The Noble Joseph dei Baroni della Grua. Fond memories of our loving father on the 11th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his children Mary Rose and George, Vincent and Ilona, Lilian and Felix and by his grandchildren Denise, Stuart, Greta, Duncan, David and Francesca. We miss you but the love you gave us lives on in our hearts forever. Lord grant him eternal rest.

BUSUTTIL - EDWIN. Treasured memories of a dear husband and father, today the seventh anniversary of his demise. Always remembered with great love by his wife Marion, son Edward and wife Janika, family and friends.

CUSCHIERI - ANNE DOROTHY. With fondest memories on the 17th anniversary of her parting from us.
Time cannot dim the face we love
The memory of your smile
The suffering on parting from us
Living for us, made our life worthwhile.
The countless things you did for us
To make our life a contented smile.
The smile we loved to see
The hand we loved to touch
The gentle voice we loved to hear
Of the one we miss so very much.
Marie Therese and Norman, Thomas and Phillip, Joanna and Andrew, Timothy, Emma and Julian, Gabi, Stephane and Hannah, Kathryna and Peter, Chime and Annabelle, Edward and Nicole, and Andrew.

CUSCHIERI - ANNE DOROTHY. Loving memories of a very nice aunt whom we treasured and now miss so much. Victoria and Robert, Maria and Ian.

GRECH - MAURICE. Precious memories of a beloved husband, father and nannu, today the tenth anniversary of his death. Alice, Joe and Marcy, Andrew, Michael and Steven.

GRISCTI - MEMÈ. In ever loving memory of a dear mother on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Mary, Eric and Antoinette and her family.

MELI. In loving memory of my dear mother JULIETTE on the 45th anniversary of her demise. Marianne.

Zammit Tabona. In loving memory of Angie, on the first anniversary of her death. Her presence in our lives is sorely missed.

ZAMMIT LUPI. Treasured memories of our dearest JOHN on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Lovingly remembered by his wife Nicolette, his sons Aidan, Darrin and Colin, his daughters-in-law, brothers and sisters and their families and all his friends. Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on Tuesday at 6.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema.

ZARB - BÉAT, 11.08.62. In memory of our beloved father. Lovingly remembered and still sadly missed. Claire, Anna and Michael and families.

ZERAFA - Canon EDWARD ZERAFA of Cospicua, today the anniversary of his death. A prayer is kindly solicited.

Strummin' for the homeless

Bay Street will host the Strummin' 4 Peace guitarists on Saturday at 8 p.m.

The activity will promote the YCW's forthcoming Strummin' 4 Peace fund-raising concert in aid of Suret il-Bniedem Foundation, which will be held at the Ta' Qali Greek theatre on August 27. Suret il-Bniedem runs two shelters for the homeless.

This is one of a series of activities by the YCW marking its 60th anniversary.

Funds collected at the activity being held at Bay Street's Rotunda will be in aid of Suret il-Bniedem.

Sub-post offices

The sub-post offices at Rose Bazaar, St Mary Street, Ghaxaq, will be closed between August 18 and 31 and that at Fleet Stationers, Testaferrata Street, Msida from tomorrow till Tuesday.

The public can use the services at the Zejtun branch post office in St Lucian Street and at the Gzira branch in Meme Scicluna Square.

Maltese music

The University Gozo Centre will be holding its annual summer activity An Evening Of Traditional Maltese Music... And Beyond with Nafra at the university premises on Saturday at 8 p.m.

Nafra is an ensemble playing traditional Maltese instruments.

The entrance fee is Lm2.50.

UN vacancies

The United Nations Secretariat is seeking highly qualified individuals for employment as junior professional officers at the United Nations.

A national competitive examination will be held in February for recruitment in the following occupational groups: architecture, demography, library, science and technology, security and statistics.

Information and application forms may be obtained from www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/exam.htm or from the Multilateral Affairs Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Merchants Street, Valletta.

Commonwealth post

The Commonwealth Secretariat invites nominations from member states for the post of political affairs officer, Good Offices Section at the Political Affairs Division.

Details of the post are available on the Commonwealth Secretariat's website www.thecommonwealth.org

No mail

Maltapost said no postal services will operate on Saturday. No mail will be collected or delivered and all branches will be closed.

Postal services return to normal on Tuesday.

Power cut

The electricity supply will be suspended today from 7.30 a.m. till noon at Madliena in part of Il Madliena and Il-Majjistral streets.

What's On Today

Films
6.30 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Spanglish (PG).
9 p.m. Mondovino (PG).

Exhibitions
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, Seaside, oil paintings based on the theme of Maltese seascapes by Umeko Okano; the Euro Coin Genesis Exhibition, a series of panels and displays of the euro coins and 100 Years Of Tokyo, a collection of photos showing works by 40 Japanese photographers.