CALLEJA - Maria, 73, of Zabbar, residing in Marsascala, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church, on May 3 at St Luke's Hospital. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Twanny and his wife Marisa, her daughter Marianne and her husband Mario Ellul, her grandchildren Christian, Marco, Stephen, Alex and Matthew, numerous relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral will leave St Luke's Hospital today at 1 p.m. for the church of Sant'Anna in Marsascala where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 1.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Sta Marija Addolorata cemetery in the family grave.
No flowers by request by donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi would be appreciated.
SULTANA - Carmel, J. passed peacefully away on May 3 at Zammit Clapp Hospital. He leaves to mourn his great loss his sons Donald, Henry and his wife M'louise, his daughter Vera and her husband Joe Warrington, Rita Casha, widow of his late son Alex, his grandchildren Christine and her husband Stanley Chircop, Robert, Karen, Nadine, Nicholas, Alexia, Kristian and his beloved great grandson Neil, his sisters, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at St John of the Cross parish church Ta' Xbiex at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment at the Sta Marija Addolorata cemetery.
WISMAYER - Francis Joseph, aged 90, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Lucrezia née Lanzon, his children Joseph and his wife Margaret née Busuttil, Mary Anne and her husband Antonio Pelliccioni, Hilda and her husband Alex Messina, Bernadette and her husband Simon Vassallo Grant, his 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grand children, relatives and friends.- R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. for the Balluta Carmelite parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said, followed by interment at the Sta Marija Addolorata cemetery (entrance through the upper gate). No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi would be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
ZAMMIT - GIANNI. Passed peacefully away yesterday at Capua Palace Hospital, aged 81. He leaves to mourn his loss the members of the Society of Christian Doctrine (M.U.S.E.U.M.) and several friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said at the Paola parish church today at 8.30 a.m.
ZERAFA On May 4, Beatrice, aged 83, widow of the Anthony, beloved mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church.
She leaves to mourn her sad loss her children Jessie and her husband John Grima, Max and his wife Agnes, Freddie and his wife Georgina, Vivienne and her husband George Borg (residing in Canada), Charles and his wife Freda, Frankie Gatt, widower of her late daughter Agnes, Sylvia and her husband Louis (residing in Australia), Isabel and her husband David Cortelli, and Josephine and her husband John Galea besides her beloved grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Philip's Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for the Sta Maria Addolorata Cemetery Chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.15 p.m. followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations for the missions to the Capuchin Friary, in Floriana will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive any visitors.
God grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
A Mass for the repose of the soul of IRIS FORMOSA née Callus, a profoundly lamented consort, aunt and great aunt, will be celebrated tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema.
A trigesima die Mass for the repose of the soul of Mgr MAURICE GRECH will be celebrated today at 6.45 p.m. at the Ursuline Crèche, Karm Galea Street, Sliema. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Tomorrow's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibrag, will be offered for the repose of the soul of WINIFRED XUEREB.
In Memoriam
AMATO - VINCENZA. In loving memory of a dear mother. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Iro and John.
BALZAN. In ever loving memory of our dearest father JOSEPH, today the 22nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his family.
BALZAN - JOSEPH. In ever loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather on the 22nd anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Frank, Beatrice, Keith, Janice and Kurt. A prayer is solicited.
D'AMATO - WILLIAM. In loving memory of our dear father, today the 35th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, John, Joe, George and in-laws.
ELLUL - TONY. In loving memory of a dearly loved brother who lost his life tragically while underwater fishing at Ghar Lapsi 44 years ago today. Marie.
LANZON - EDITH née Storace. In loving memory of a dear sister on the seventh anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Eileen, Helga, Bernard, Mark and George and their families. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SATARIANO. In memory of a very dear friend, CARMELO, today his eighth anniversary. Godwin.
SCIBERRAS TRIGONA. In loving memory of Notary Dr ALEX SCIBERRAS TRIGONA, a beloved and dedicated husband, father and grandfather, today the third anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and always remembered with love and gratitude by his wife Connie, his son Alex and his wife Johanna, his daughter Anna and his grand-daughters Alexia and Angela.
VASSALLO. Remembering THÉRÈSE née Mallia, with much love and gratitude, today the 17th anniversary of her passing away. Her husband Edwin, daughters Lydia and Rosemary and their families.
Gozo Outing
Caritas cooperators will be holding a day in Gozo on May 14, with buses leaving Sliema ferries and Valletta for Mgarr at 8.15 a.m. The day includes lunch at the Mgarr Hotel.
Further information may be obtained from Marilouise Mifsud on tel. 21 330471, Mary Darmanin Demajo on tel. 21 313486, Josephine Farrugia on tel. 21 320016 and Phyllis Ciappara on tel. 21 342910.
Floriana Meeting
Tibqax Wahdek, a philanthropic and cultural group for widows, widowers and unmarried singles is meeting at the Despott Hall, in Floriana every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Further information may be obtained from Frans Spiteri on tel. 21 694203, 9947 6761.
Mother's Day Breakfast
The Cana Movement will be holding a buffet breakfast at the Coastline Hotel, in Salina, on May 20, as part of its Mother's Day activities.
Further information may be obtained from the Catholic Institute, tel. 21 238068, 21 236942.
Italian Courses
The Societá Dante Alighieri will be holding courses in the Italian language and culture between July and September. Further information may be obtained from its premises at 134 Old Bakery Street, Valletta from Mondays to Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. or on tel. 21 238408.
Marriage Course
The Emigrants' Commission is organising another series of talks for girls marrying a non-Maltese as from Tuesday, May 27, at Dar l-Emigrant, Castille Place, Valletta.
The 10 sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m., with the participation of social, medical legal and ethical experts.
Young ladies planning to marry non-Maltese or Maltese migrants are invited to attend. Participants will be given a certificate to be presented with other documents to the Curia, when the couple apply to get married.
Those wishing to attend may apply at Dar l-Emigrant, Valletta, tel. 21222644, 21240255, 21232545, from Mondays to Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., up to May 23.
Live Fire
There will be live firing practice by the Armed Forces of Malta at the Pembroke range through May, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Mondays and Fridays.
Red flags are flown from the limit of the range concerned. Seacraft are to keep two miles from the coast during these times.
Local Councils
Today's meetings
1.00 p.m. Ghajnsielem.
5.00 p.m. San Gwann.
6.30 p.m. Dingli, Ghaxaq.
7.15 p.m. Sta Venera.
7.30 p.m. Nadur
Engineering Lecture
The department of manufacturing engineering of the University of Malta will be holding a public lecture by Ian Barclay of Liverpool John Moores University at the Engineering Lecture Theatre on Wednesday at 4.45 p.m.
The aim is to help raise awareness on the design and manufacture of environmentally-friendly products in Maltese industry.
The lecture will focus on sustainable development and design for the environment and how these two inter-related approaches may be used for business growth and development through the application of "green design" principles.
To reserve a place phone Melanie Ciantar Harrington on 2340-2061 or e-mail meharr@eng.um.edu.mt
President's Engagements Today
10 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Swedish Ambassador Staffan Wrigstad.
11 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives George Saliba, former Ambassador of Malta to Washington.
11.45 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Ronald Gallimore, head of the Commission of the European Communities.
1.15 p.m. at San Anton Palace, Valletta, the President hosts a luncheon for the officials of the Confederation of Maltese Trade Unions, the General Workers' Union and the Union Haddiema Maghqudin on the occasion of Worker's Day.
7.30 p.m. at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta, Msida, the President attends the University Junior College's Awards Night 2003.
What's On Today
Music
7.30 p.m. at the Manoel Theatre, vocal recital by mezzo-soprano Claire Brua with the Ensemble Baroque de Nice.
Exhibitions
8.15 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, HSBC Malta Turner exhibition.
8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 4.30 to 8.30 p.m. at German-Maltese Circle, St Christopher Street, Valletta, exhibition of contemporary art "Memento: Life and death as elements of transformation" by German artists.
9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Auberge de France, Hilda Tabone Street, Vittoriosa, exhibition on the knights of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
At St James, Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of photographs by Maurice Broomfield.
At Cleland and Souchet, Portomaso, exhibition by Pippa Toledo.
At Carissa Bar, Intercontinental Hotel, exhibition of Maltese landscapes by Madeleine Gera.
6.30 to 9 p.m. at Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Wied il-Ghasel Street, Mosta, exhibition by Nazzareno Camilleri.