ATTARD. On January 12, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, after a long illness, DORIS, widow of Dr Carmel Attard, aged 72, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Ruth and her husband Prof. Joseph Falzon, David and his wife Carmen, Samuel and his wife Tania and Sarah and her husband Ivan Darmanin, her grandchildren Aaron, Deborah, Isaac, Danny and Thomas, her sister Victoria and her husband Joe Frendo Cumbo of Canada, her brother Twanny Grech and his wife Carmen and Carmen widow of her brother Carmel Grech, other in-laws, relatives and friends including her best friend Tessie Vella. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia today at 3 p.m. for Zabbar parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at Zabbar Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Equal Partners Foundation and Eden Foundation will be greatly appreciated.
Attard - JOSEPH A. On January 12 at his home in Zebbug. Mourning his loss are Maria his wife, children Cecilia, Philip and Cynthia, their spouses, his grandchildren, sister, brothers, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral will be held today at 3.30 p.m. at St Philip parish church, Zebbug.
CIARLO. On January 12, at St Luke's Hospital, VINCENT, of Valletta, aged 76, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, his children Maria and husband Raymond Vella, Nicholas, Lawrence and Natalie, his grandchildren, his brother Joseph and his wife Annie, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Augustine parish church, Valletta 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 the Mission Fund, Mosta will be greatly appreciated.
GALEA. On January 12, CARMELO, of Vittoriosa, aged 76, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary née Galea, his daughters Rita and her husband Stephen McGrady and their children Kirsty and Scott, and Maria and her husband Joe Tedesco and their daughter Christine, his brothers and sisters and his wife's family. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Lawrence parish church, Vittoriosa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.
NICHOLSON. Peacefully, on January 12, at Villa Messina, Rabat, ANNE, aged 76. Beloved mother of Caroline and her husband James, Fiona and her husband Dirk, grandmother of Amy, Emma, Laura and Sophy. A memorial service will be announced later.
Requiem Masses
Tomorrow being the sixth anniversary of the death of LILY PACE, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibrag. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BARTHET. Treasured memories of our beloved JOSEPHINE, today the 41st anniversary of her death. Always remembered by all her family.
BONELLO. In ever loving memory of our dearest father ARTHUR, today the 47th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rosie and Margot.
CIANTAR - EFFIE. Remembering a dearest husband and father, today the 31st anniversary of his death. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Josephine, May and Pierre.
CURMI - ANTHONY. Treasured memories of a unique and exemplary father and grandfather on the 17th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by Denis, Carol and family. Rest in peace.
MERCIECA BALBI. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, JOSEPH, on the 27th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his wife Maria Assunta, his daughters Tanya, Maria and Mario and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PIROTTA. Treasured and unfading memories of our dear JOSEPH who passed away on January 13, 1994. Sadly missed and never forgotten by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.
SPITERI - JESSIE. Cherished memories of a loving wife, mother and grandmother, today the first anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Edward, her sons Robert, Jojo and Paul, her daughter Margaret, her in-laws and grandchildren. Today's 6.45 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, will be offered for the repose of her soul. The attendance of family, relatives and friends is greatly appreciated. Please remember her in your prayers.
TABONE - JOE and MICHAEL. In loving memory of a dear father and brother, today the anniversary of their death. Anne, Clare and Tancred. Please remember them in your prayers.
Appreciation - Bennie Grech
Alfred Sladden writes:
It is very hard to realise that our dear friend and sailing colleague, Bennie Grech, is no more. Besides sharing a passion for sailing, Bennie and myself were also for a long number of years summer neighbours in Wied il-Buni, Birzebbuga. I can still recall our keen dinghy races in Marsaxlokk Bay, when we were both much younger, and the nasty words which were sometimes bandied about between us, and with other competitors, but then those who race a boat know that among sailors there is often plenty of barking but no biting!
Bennie did a lot for sailing in Malta and his presence as a race officer was a feature at most major local regattas. I remember the last occasions when I took him sailing on my boat about two summers ago. He enjoyed at least two thrilling moments on these sails; one when I passed him the helm and the other when I passed him a tot of whisky!
I leave the last word to a more distinguished writer, the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his famous The Rime of the Ancient Mariner:
"He prayeth best, who loveth best
All things both great and small;
For the great God who loveth us,
He made and loveth all"
Stories By Young Europeans
The Italian Cultural Institute is presenting the anthology Racconti senza dogana - Giovani scrittori per la nuova Europa, a collection of 25 short stories by young Europeans, one representing each member state and one representing each of the countries joining the European Union in 2004.
The stories have been written in their respective language and translated into Italian.
The event will take place at the institute on January 19 at 6 p.m.
The Maltese writer Immanuel Mifsud, whose short story has been selected for this anthology, and Lucio Lami, editor of the publication, will both be present.
Dott. Lami, journalist and writer, is the president of the PEN Club Italiano. In his forty-year long career he has worked with major Italian publishers and has been a special correspondent around the world as well as war correspondent for the most important Italian newspapers.
He has won several international awards such as the Max David (1980) and the Hemingway Prize (1986). He is currently a lecturer in journalism at the Università Cattolica in Milan.
Stolen Car
A grey Mazda 323, registration number IAN 109, was reported stolen from Sliema on January 6. Anyone with information about its whereabouts is asked to call 7909 4412 or 2133 2996.
Local Councils
Today's meetings
4 p.m. Lija;
6 p.m. Birkirkara.
President's Engagements Today
9.15 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the Prime Minister.
10.30 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Louis Apap Bologna, newly appointed president of the Malta Chamber of Commerce.
11.15 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the mayor and councillors of the Sannat local council.
Noon at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the president and council members of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association.
1 p.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Michael C. Bonello, governor of the Central Bank of Malta.
6.30 p.m. at San Anton Palace, the President and Mrs de Marco preside over a Malta Community Chest Fund board meeting.
What's On Today
Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition by Heritage Malta to mark the 100th anniversary since the establishment of the first National Museum in Malta.