Social and Personal

BORG. On March 22, at St Luke's Hospital, GUZA of Lija, aged 80, widow of Carmenu, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Mary Rose and her husband Alfred, Emma, Joe and his wife Natalie, and Mario, her grandchildren Claire and her husband Esam, Keith, Angele and Nicholas and her great- granddaughter Naomi, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Lija parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Burmarrad cemetery. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

CASSAR DESAIN. On March 13, in London, The Noble ROSEMARIE, after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved brothers and sisters Lawrence, Veronica, Christine, Nathalie and Michael, her in-laws Bernard, Lino, Vivien, Patricia and Mieke, nephews and nieces, her aunts Alberta Cassar Torreggiani and Mary Falzon Sant Manduca, cousins, other relatives, and her many friends both in Malta and abroad.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery chapel, where Mass will be said for the repose of her soul, followed by interment. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Merciful Lord grant her eternal rest.

FENECH. On Thursday, March 24, at his residence in Attard, JOE, aged 73 went to meet the Risen Lord. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his loving wife Marlene, his beloved children Mark and Sharonne, Joanna and Kenneth, Tonio and Anna, his adored grandchildren Ylenia, Tamara, Krystyna, Peter, Sarah, Michael, Andrea, Marcus, Michaela, Robert and Paula, his sister Miriam and her husband Maurice Debono, his brother Frederick and his wife Mary-Rose, his mother-in-law Tetty Ellul, his in-laws Joseph Ellul, Manola and Franco Masini, Sylvana and Joachim Wihl, Lawrence and Josette Ellul, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral cortege will leave in procession from the vicinity of the Duke of Connaught's Own Band Club, Valley Road, Birkirkara, accompanied by the band, today, Tuesday, at 1 p.m. Holy Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery, top gate. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated.

GARRONI. On March 25, WILFRID, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He is mourned by his beloved wife Iris, née Attard, his sons Patrick and his wife Brigid, and Brian and his wife Sue, daughters Elaine and her husband Ray Coppini, and Mariella and her husband Ralph Portelli, his grandchildren, nephews and nieces, in-laws, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated today at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to the Salesian Fathers, Sliema, will be appreciated.

PACE. On March 27, at St Luke's Hospital, THERESE, from Cospicua, widow of Spiridione, aged 79, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Vincent and his wife Rita, Mario and his wife Gracie, Anna and her husband Joe Paris, Jane and her husband Teddy Farrugia, her eight grandchildren, her sisters, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Immaculate Conception parish church, Cospicua where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.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.

SCERRI - CARMEL, aged 61, from Rabat, Gozo, proprietor of Scerri Photo Studio Rabat, Gozo, passed away. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Giovanna, his children George and his wife Joyce, Jesmond and his wife Christine, Patricia and her husband Joe, and Joseph and his fiancée Josianne, his nephews Charlene, Kimberly, Rebekkah, Max and Paolo, his mother Concetta, his brother and sister, his wife's relatives and numerous friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 4.30 p.m. for St George's Basilica where Mass will be said at 5 p.m.

SPITERI. On March 25, JOSEPH E., Principal Health Inspector, aged 56, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Lucienne née Pecorella, his adored children Christian and Jonathan and their girlfriends Abigail and Elaine, his parents Francis and Theresa, his brother and sisters, Manuel, Carmen, Mary, Vivienne, Antoinette, Doris, Sally and Theresa and their spouses, his in-laws Godfrey, Mary Rose and Ian and their spouses, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral cortège leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

TEUMA. On March 28, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMELO, aged 78, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Betty née Navarro, family and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Francis church, Villambrosa where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.

VENTURA. On March 26, at St Luke's Hospital, LINA, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers Joseph and his wife Josephine, Attilio and his wife Nathalie and her sister Marie Louise and her dear friend Giga Homden, her nephews and nieces Nello, Ivan, Simone, Lorraine, Massimo, Marija Pia and Roberta, grand-nephews and nieces and other relatives and many friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral takes place today at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, Gzira, at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the staff of M2 ward at St Luke's Hospital. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.

Requiem Masses

Today being the 18th anniversary of the death of MARIKA NAUDI née Hili, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception church, Ta' l-Ibrag, St Andrew's. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

CARUANA - MARY née Peplow. Everlasting memories of a wonderful mother, who lived her life for those she loved and those she loved remember. Nothing is more beautiful than memories we have of you dearest mother. Watch over us. Your loving children Josephine, Elizabeth, Joe, Carmen, Antoinette, Rita, Marie and Pauline, and all their families. Today the 14th anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Rest in peace, ma. Till we meet again.

de MARCO - EMANUELE. In loving memory of my father on the 39th anniversary of his death. Now as ever so close to my heart. Guido.

GERA. In loving memory of STELLA Gera, on the 10th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandchildren and their families.

MAHONEY - MARY. In loving memory of a loving mother and grandmother on the anniversary of her demise in 1989. Still sadly missed by her sons and daughters Lina, Josephine, Anthony, John, Patricia and Guy, spouses and grandchildren.

MALLIA - FRANCE. On the first anniversary of his passing away. So greatly missed by his wife Connie, his children Roderick, Wilfred, Jennifer and David and their respective families.

MONTANARO. In loving memory of our dear GERALD. Fondly remembered by all his family. Kindly remember him in your prayers. Lord grant him eternal rest.

NAUDI. In loving memory of MARIKA née Hili, a loving wife and an adorable mother, today being the 18th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and never forgotten by her husband Hector, son Karl and Nadine.

NAUDI. In loving memory of our daughter MARIKA née Hili on the 18th anniversary of her death. Her parents Rose and Joe.

NAUDI. In loving memory of our dear sister MARIKA née Hili on the 18th anniversary of her death. Beppe, Marin, Erica, Paul, Angela, Melo, Fiona, Lilla, Gino and their children.

REFALO - Judge GIOVANNI ONORATO Refalo. Today the 17th anniversary of his death. Always remembered in our prayers. His family. May God grant him eternal rest.

XERRI - GIOVANNA. Remembered with love and gratitude on her first anniversary. Her children and their families.

Lost

At Fontanella (Mdina) or in the vicinity, a blue pouch containing CDs (great sentimental value). A Lm20 reward will be offered for their return. Phone Sapiano 9920 5996, 2182 0908.

Appreciation - Joe Fenech

Anthony Joseph Mangion, (former Director of Ports) writes:
It is not an every day occurrence that a civil servant shows his appreciation to a politician. I strongly feel I owe Joe Fenech my appreciation since, as far as I am concerned, he was a true gentleman.

I first met Dr Fenech immediately after the 1987 election when he was assigned the portfolio for maritime affairs. I was then Director of Ports. Before that day I had never met with or even spoken to him. The beginning was somewhat difficult. Soon after he took office I went to France for an advanced course on port operations and management. To complicate matters further I was hospitalised for another long period when I returned from France. All this kept me away from the office for over two months. During this absence some persons did not depict me, to put it mildly, in a good light with Dr Fenech. The end result was that at a meeting I had at his office I verbally offered my resignation. He flatly refused it and assured me of his full trust in me as a civil servant.

On my part I assured him I was in duty bound to give my full loyalty to the government of the day.

The results achieved in a span of less than five years, thanks only to the drive, stamina, dedication and, I would even say, the impatience for results which Dr Fenech had are still there for all to see.

I consider the International Maritime Law Institute as one of his big successes. In spite of strong international opposition by many who argued that this legal institute of the International Maritime Organisation should form part of the World Maritime University in Malmo, Dr Fenech continued fighting on until he achieved his aim of establishing this institute in Malta. The hundreds of lawyers from all over the world who have so far graduated from this institute are surely the best ambassadors Malta can have.

Another big success of his was the setting up of the yachting centres in Msida and Mgarr, Gozo. When he initially broached the subject to me I was rather sceptical. But he soon won me over. We owe the yachting centres with the floating pontoons, as we know them today, to Dr Fenech and nobody else. His enthusiasm knew no bounds. Hardly had the last pontoon been laid when he started projecting another yacht marina, this time at Xemxija. He was fully conscious that the demand for berths would be a heavy one and that any capital investments in this field yielded quick and good returns. Unfortunately, when it came to the final decision he was outvoted. It is only now, after a long number of years, that we are reverting to his idea of establishing a yacht marina at Xemxija.

The extensive amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act carried out under his leadership and drive in 1988, 1990 and 1991 ensured that our country can compete internationally in this maritime sector. As a result, the gross tonnage under the Malta Flag increased dramatically from 1.7 million gross tonnes, when he took over, to 9.7 million gross tonnes when he left the maritime affairs office. The Malta Flag eventually reached the top 10 in the tables of maritime transport in terms of gross tonnage.

Another hallmark of his was the setting up of the Malta Maritime Authority. Such a proposal had been discussed and projected for years on end. He ensured the realisation of this viable proposition and the Authority started functioning on January 1, 1992, that is, some weeks before he relinquished his maritime portfolio to take up duties elsewhere. I consider this achievement as his last will in maritime affairs.

Thereafter we hardly ever met again and I still miss his friendly hug which was his particular way of showing appreciation for work done even when things did not always go as planned.

May God grant him eternal peace.

Road Closed

St Paul Street, in Naxxar will be partly closed to traffic today and tomorrow between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Naxxar council said.

Easter Concert

The St Monica Choir will be presenting its annual Easter concert, called Rejoice, The Christ Is Risen, tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta. Donations will be accepted in aid of abandoned children in the Philippines.

Adoration

The Apostolate of Divine Mercy will be holding an adoration and Holy Mass in preparation for the Feast of Divine Mercy at St Francis church, in Valletta, tomorrow from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Valletta meeting

The Ghaqda tal-Pawlini of Valletta will be holding its annual general meeting at Domus Pauli, St Paul Street on Sunday at 9.45 a.m. All members are requested to attend.

Power Cuts

The electricity supply will be suspended today in Triq L. Mifsud Tommasi and parts of Triq Mula and Triq Mamo, in Zebbug, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ocal Councils

Today's meeting
6 p.m. Vittoriosa.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Banca Guiratale, Victoria, exhibition of artwork by Henry Alamango.

9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Cathedral Museum, Mdina, exhibition of contemporary Christian art.

9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain - Instruments of Torture, exhibition of over 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, photo and information exhibition entitled Life In Russia Before The Revolution (1900 - 1917).

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina, collective exhibition by 10 artists of paintings and sculptures. Use side entrance opposite Xara Palace.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, exhibition of church, hospital and domestic silver from the 15th to the 19th centuries entitled Antique Silver In The National Collection.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Vee Gee Bee Art Gallery, Valletta, exhibition by Peter Howitt of hand painted icons inspired by icons from various periods in time.