CAMILLERI. On November 19, at St Luke's Hospital, ANTON, aged 41, of San Gwann, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother Maria, his sister Josette and her husband Giorgio Lipani, his nephew and niece Andrea and Ylenia, his uncles George and his wife Tessie, Emmanuel and his wife Rose, Charles and his wife Carmen, Nicky and his wife Angela, his aunts Antoinette, Guza and Connie, cousins, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Madonna ta' Lourdes parish church San Gwann, 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, Siggiewi will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
FARRUGIA. On November 20, Inez, exactly on reaching the venerable age of 89, of Tarxien, former teacher, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Dr Jimmy Farrugia and his wife Doris, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8 a.m. for the Annunciation parish church, Tarxien, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by private interment at Ta' l-Erwieh cemetery, Tarxien.
FENECH. On November 21, at St Luke's Hospital, VIRGINIA, aged 86, of Balzan but residing in Sliema, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Natalino (Natale), Louis and his wife Lucille, Valery and her husband Larry Wood, Madeleine and her husband Harry Faulkner, her step children Marthese Azzopardi, Edgar Azzopardi and his wife Alice and Charles Fenech, her sisters Nancy and Maria and her sister-in-law Rita and their respective families in the USA, grandchildren, nephews and nieces and other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Funeral details will be announced later. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Hamrun, will be greatly appreciated.
PORTELLI. On November 21, at St Luke's Hospital, LOUIS (ex-port pilot), aged 71, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his beloved wife Carmen, his sons Martin and his wife Maryanne and David and his wife Anna, his grandchildren Ryan, Jonathan, Klayton, Darren and Maria, his brother Emanuel and his sisters Mary and Jessie and their families, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Birzebbuga parish church 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 Villa Mgr Gonzi, Siggiewi will be greatly appreciated.
TAYAR. ONDINA in Florence, Italy, peacefully on November 19, at the age of 92, accompanied by family members. Burial November 21 in the Cimitero Ebbraico of Florence. She will be greatly missed by her sister Margot (St Julian's-Florence) and brothers Oscar (Mosta) and Douglas (Sydney), and by her nephews, nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews in Italy, France, England, Canada and Australia.
In Memoriam
BUSUTTIL. Remembering Major ERIC BUSUTTIL on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Marcelle, Cindy, Bill and Ron and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.
CALLEJA - MARIA STELLA. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the 29th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sons, daughters and in-laws. A prayer is kindly solicited.
CAMILLERI. In cherished memory of our beloved DICK who died 21 years ago today. His wife and family.
DEGABRIELE. Treasured memories of our dear father PAUL who passed away 21 years ago. His wife Annie, children Carmen, Alfred, Mary Rose, Frankie, Tony, Anna, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
GAUCI - FRANCIS. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today being the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Josephine, his children, their spouses and grandchildren. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest..
MICALLEF EYNAUD - GERRY. On the ninth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Florely, Gay and Willie, Carla and Rupert, Francis and Sarah.
MIRUZZI - GUIDO. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. 20 years have passed but from our hearts you never fade. Sadly missed by his wife Violet, children and grandchildren. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
SAMUT - LINDA. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear wife, today the 21st anniversary of her demise. Her family.
SHAW - NORMAN. Treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 20th anniversary of his demise.
Time may hide the sadness
Like the smile may hide the tears
But the loving memories
Hold on fast
Despite the passing years.
Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. All Masses said today at Mary the Immaculate Mother of the church, Ta' l-Ibrag, will be offered for the repose of his soul. A prayer is solicited.
TAYAR - GITA. Beloved first wife of George Tayar, loving mother of Rina Arnold and grandmother of Gabriel Arnold. An icon of hospitality and warmth, she spread light and joy everywhere she touched. Her sister Shelley. With love.
Caring For Treasures
The Institute for Conservation and Restoration Studies of the Malta Centre for Restoration is organising a certificate course in Caring for Your Treasures and Historic Buildings to help all those in charge of collections or historic buildings to safeguard their treasures.
Tips will also be given on how to reduce risks and increase the value and appreciation of such treasures.
The course will take place at the MCR in Bighi on Fridays from mid-December to mid-February.
Maltese and foreign experts who have been professionally trained in the field will lecture participants.
The course fee is of Lm80 and of Lm50 for holders of a student card or a kartanzjan. The closing date for applications is December 6. The course will not run with fewer than 15 applicants.
For further information call 2180 7675/6, ext 202/236.
mcaruana@mcr.edu.mt
spollacco@mcr.edu.mt
http://www.mcr.edu.mt
ESIB post
The former president of the University Students Council, Justin Fenech, has been elected to the executive board of ESIB - The National Unions of Students in Europe - during its bi-annual board meeting held in Estonia.
Dr Fenech, together with Jean-Baptitste Prevost from France, achieved the largest number of first count votes in the election.
ESIB is the umbrella organisation of 44 national unions of students from 33 countries. Through its members, it represents over 10 million students.
The aim of ESIB is to represent and promote the educational, social, economic and cultural interests of students at a European level towards all relevant bodies and in particular the European Union, Council of Europe and Unesco.
Brussels appointment
Silvia Sciberras, assistant general secretary of the Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises - GRTU, has been selected member of the European Economic and Social Council's foreign and external relations committee (Rex).
Besides representing Maltese entrepreneurs in the ESC group on tourism in an enlarged Europe, Ms Sciberras is one of two representatives of Maltese employers on the European social economic committee level one.
The tourism study group meets this week in Vienna to discuss the implementation and potential of tourism in an enlarged Europe with Polish business leaders and is drafting proposals for further development of tourism within member states.
Local Councils
Today's meetings
5.30 p.m. Iklin.
6 p.m. Vittoriosa.
7 p.m. Nadur, Rabat.
What's On Today
7 p.m. at Castille Wine Vaults, Valletta, till late, collective exhibition of paintings and sculptures.
9 a.m. at the Manoel Theatre courtyard, exhibition of paintings by Lisa Falzon and ceramics by Fabiola Agius Anastasi.
9 a.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.