Social and Personal

AGIUS. On August 27, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Antonella née Micallef and David, God's precious gift of a son - KIERAN, a most welcome brother to Myron José. Special thanks to the professor and midwife Marcelle Cipriott.

BONELLO. On August 5, at Gozo General Hospital, to Emiliana née Micallef and Roberto, God's precious gift of a first-born son - NEIL. Special thanks to the obstetrician and maternity staff.

BORG. On August 13, to Maria née Schembri and Noel, the precious gift of a son - LUIGI, a most welcome brother to Francesca.

CACHIA. On August 23, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Karen née Fenech and Ivan, God's precious gift of a daughter - ANNIKA. Deo gratias et Mariae.

ELLUL. On August 21, at St Philip's Hospital, to Louise née Cachia Caruana and Tonio, God's precious gift of a daughter - MICHAELA ANNE, a welcome sister to Philip. Heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff at St Philip's Hospital maternity unit.

VASSALLO. On August 8, at Capua Palace Hospital, to Maria née Gill and Emanuel, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - MARTINA. Many thanks to all the staff at the maternity department, families and, most of all God for giving us a healthy baby.

Engagements

Mr MARK ZAMMIT and Miss CLAUDINE ABELA
Mr and Mrs G. Abela have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter CLAUDINE to MARK, son of Mr and Mrs W. Zammit.

Marriages

Mr ROBIN A. BECK and Mrs JOYCE M. NASH
The marriage took place on August 24, at The Falcon Hotel, Castle Ashby, Northants, between ROBIN, widower of Linda, son of the late Capt. Harry Beck and of Mrs Anne Beck of Peterborough, to JOYCE, widow of Geoffrey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Tear of Cardiff, Wales. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attended by her daughters Eleanor and Sarah, and Robin's daughters Laura and Mary. Edward Beck was best man to his father. Mr Joe G. Bonello and Mrs Alison Ambrose witnessed the ceremony. A luncheon was served in a marquee in the gardens of the hotel, where later in the evening a buffet supper and dancing to a disco was enjoyed until the early hours. The couple will honeymoon in Mauritius in October.

Mr KARL SPITERI, BA (Hons) Marketing and Miss ANDREANA DeBATTISTA, B.Sc., PGCE
The marriage took place on Saturday, August 31, at the Good Shepherd chapel, Balzan, between KARL, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Spiteri of St Julian's, and ANDREANA, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph G. DeBattista of Mosta. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Joe Borg and Fr Bernard Bartolo. Mr Jeremy de Maria and Ms Ondine Gaerty witnessed the ceremony. Mr Mario DeBattista carried out the duties of best man. The bride was attended by Miss Maria DeBattista and Miss Simone Pace O'Shea. Michael DeBattista was pageboy. Mr John Debattista and Mr Peter Pace O'Shea acted as ushers. A dinner was later held at the Corinthia Palace, Attard.

Mr ADRIAN ZERAFA and Miss CONNIE FRANCES ATTARD
The marriage took place on August 17 between ADRIAN, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Zerafa of Birkirkara, and CONNIE FRANCES, daughter of the late Joseph Attard and of Mrs Candelaria Attard of tal-Virtù, Rabat. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr Augusto Reyes of Canada. Nuptial Mass was celebrated at St Dominic's church, Rabat, by Fr Hugo Cremona, OP. Mr Mark Zerafa carried out the duties of best man. Ms Maria Pia Attard was maid of honour. Ms Claire Attard, Ms Mary Anne Reyes and Ms Lourdes Zerafa acted as bridesmaids, Ms Amanda Darmanin was flower-girl, and Master Luca Attard was pageboy. Mr Charles Attard and Mr Philip Camilleri acted as witnesses. A reception was held afterwards at the Coastline Suite, Coastline Hotel.

Sapphire Wedding

Mr MAURICE ABELA and Miss MARION NAVARRO
The ceremony was held on September 1, 1957. Best wishes and love from your children Kenneth, Sr Francesca, Norman and Jackie, your in-laws, grandchildren, family and friends.

Pearl Wedding

Mr JOHN COLEIRO and Miss PHYLLIS MEDATI
The marriage took place on September 2, 1972, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gzira. With love and best wishes for many more years to come. Claire and Antoine, Lisa and Lawrence.

Obituary

ANASTASI. On August 31, MARY, née Meli, of Sliema, aged 74, passed peacefully away at her daughter's residence in Lija, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Andrew and his wife Patricia, Angela and her husband Professor Peter Xuereb, her most beloved grandchildren Christopher, David, Karl, Roberta, Simon and Matthew, her brothers Edwin and his wife Miriam and John and his wife Josephine and their families, her in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. at Lija parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

COLE. On August 30, EDWIN, aged 80, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his wife Carmelina née Magri, his daughter Ena, wife of Edward Zammit Cordina, his sons Alex and his wife Penney, Edwin and his wife Pauline, Ivan and his wife Jill and Patrick and his wife Jo, his 13 grand-children and his four great-grandchildren, his brothers Godfrey and his wife Carrie, and Walter and his wife Kristina, his sisters Annie, wife of Victor Magri, and Mary, wife of Gontran Borg, his sisters-in-law Doris, widow of John, and Marie, widow of Joe, other in-laws, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said on Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

SULLIVAN. BLANCHE E., passed peacefully away at the age of 94, tenderly cared for by the Franciscan Sisters at Pax et Bonum, Mosta. Sadly missed by her sisters Yvonne, widow of Tony Amodeo, and Margaret, widow of John Grima, her brothers John and Walter and their spouses, her nephews and nieces.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Sisters at Pax et Bonum would be appreciated. Please, remember Blanche in your prayers.

In Memoriam

ATTARD TESTA - MARY. In loving memory of my dear sister on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joe Coleiro and family. Tomorrow's 8 a.m. Mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

BUSUTTIL - DAVID (ex-Customs Officer), a dear husband, father and grandfather.
Just like the trush
Who felt the end
Your whistling stopped.
But yet for us
You're not history.
With love on the 10th anniversary of your demise. Your wife Guza, daughters and their spouses Joan and Nick, Carmen and Saviour, and grandchildren Davinia, Daniel, Keith and Luke.

CALLEJA. In loving memory of JOSEPH (ex-SNO, St Luke's Hospital), on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Lovingly remembered by his wife Michelina, his son Frankie, his daughters Antoinette and Mary, in-laws and grandchildren.

CAMILLERI - SAVIOUR, September 1, 2000. In ever loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the second anniversary of his demise. Always fondly remembered with love in the thoughts and prayers of his wife Emma, daughters Marika, Anna, Doreen and their families. May God grant him eternal rest.

COLEIRO - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear father on his anniversary.

CORSO. Unforgettable memories of dearest TANYA on the 27th anniversary of her death. Always loved and missed by her family.

CRISTINA. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, ANTHONY, on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Carmen, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

DE PIRO - Sr MARIE DE PIRO. Tomorrow her first anniversary. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 7.15 p.m. at St Dorothy's School chapel, Sliema. Always in our hearts. Dorothean ex-Alumnae Association.

DIFESA - CARMEN. A beloved wife and sister-in-law. Vincent, Carmen and Paul. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at St Patrick's church, Sliema.

DIFESA. Treasured memories of our beloved CARMEN née Busuttil who died 25 years ago today.
Our hearts still ache with sadness
And silent tears still flow
For what it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.
Never forgotten by her parents, brothers, sister, in-laws, nephews and nieces. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 11 a.m. at the Capuchins' Our Lady of Loudes chapel, Floriana.

DIFESA - CARMEN. In loving memory of a dear sister-in-law, especially today the 25th anniversary of her death. Always remembered by Victor, Joyce and Diane.

FENECH - VICTOR. Remembering my dear husband on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in my heart and prayers. Celine.

FENECH. Remembering our dear VICTOR on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Mum, dad, Joanne, Cliff and Corinne.

GALLO - MARIA STELLA. Dear mother. Beautiful memories of our mutual understanding, cordial and loving relationship. We miss you, but we let you go in God's merciful hands. We feel sure that the Great Lord has granted you eternal rest. Your loving daughter Carmen Taliana and her family.

GERMAN - JOSEPHINE. A beloved mother, on the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her son Herman and his wife Lina, her granddaughters Arienne and Charisse and their respective husbands.

GERMAN - JOSEPHINE. In loving memory of a beloved mother on the second anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her son Ronald and his wife Carmen, her granddaughter Silvana and husband Martin and great-grandson Luke.

GRECH - ALEXANDER. Warm and loving memories of a dear husband and father. Beatrix, Dorothy and Anthony. Masses at the Jesuits' church, Valletta, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

GRECH - ALEXANDER. Happy memories of our dear grandpa. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Claire and Edward.

MALLIA. Cherished memories of ANDREW on the 13th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his wife Elvia, his mum, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. Please remember him in your prayers. A Mass for his repose will be said today at 8.30 a.m. at St Venera old parish church.

MILLER - FRANCIS. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Lillian, children Madeleine, Joan, Malcolm and Caroline and their families.

PACE. In ever loving memory of GEORGE of Marsa, on the 18th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer for his repose is appreciated.

PACE-O'SHEA. In loving memory of UNA on the 44th anniversary of her death. Her family.

PACE-O'SHEA. Treasured memories of UNA, an exemplary mother, on the 44th anniversary of her demise. Tony, Cecilia and Oonagh.

PORTANIER - ALEXANDER. Remembering our dear father with love and gratitude on his 22nd anniversary. His sons, daughters, respective husbands, wives and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.

VASSALLO. Remembering with gratitude a dear mother, ANNA, especially today the anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest. A prayer is kindly solicited. Her son-in-law Joseph P. Busuttil.

ZAHRA - ANTON. Cherished and unfading memories of a devoted and much beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 14th anniversary of his death. Thank you, pa, for always being there when we needed you. His daughter Joyce, her husband Nicholas, grandchildren Annabel and Adrian, Melvyn and Rosanne and great-grandson Gabriel.

Personal

Mr Joe Camilleri, his brothers, sisters and in-laws would like to thank the staff of Gynae Ward and ITU, St Luke's Hospital, for the dedication and care shown to their beloved M. MARTHA CAMILLERI, and to all those who in any way showed sympathy on her loss.

Conference

At the Teresian Spirituality Centre, Madonna tal-Karmnu Hall, Valley Road, Birkirkara, on Friday, September 13, at 7 p.m. on Christian living and the holiness of the laity according to St Teresa of Jesus by Fr Benjamin Galea, OCD. The conference is going to be in Maltese. For more information please phone 2144-2858 or 2182-2343.

The President's and Mrs de Marco's engagements - September 2-8

Tomorrow
10 a.m. The President receives Dr Richard Vella Laurenti, Ambassador of Malta to Libya, at the Palace, Valletta.
10.30 The President receives Dr Deborah Farrugia, secretary of the Commission for the Administration of Justice.
Noon The President is presented with a donation in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund from proceeds of the programme L-Istrina 2001.

Tuesday
10 a.m. The President receives the mayor and councillors of Floriana council, accompanied by a delegation from the council of Macerata at the Palace, Valletta.
Noon The President is interviewed by Deemedia.TV for the programme Wirt Malta.
5 p.m. The President presides over the official inauguration of the Millennium Stand at the National Stadium, Ta' Qali.

Wednesday
10 a.m. The President receives the president and committee members of Zghazagh Guzeppini Rabtin and is presented with a donation in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund at the Palace, Valletta.
11 The President receives Dr Joe Borg, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Noon The President receives the members of the official delegation of the state visits to Cyprus and Greece.
6.30 p.m. The President and Mrs de Marco preside over a Malta Community Chest Fund board meeting at San Anton Palace, Attard.

Thursday
10.15 a.m. The President receives the Prime Minister at the Palace, Valletta.
11.30 The President receives Mr Awad S. Yakhlef, Palestinian Ambassador.
6.30 p.m. The President presides over a Commission for the Administration of Justice meeting.

Friday
10 a.m. The President is presented with a copy of the book - Progettare per il volontariato: il fenomeno anzianita` - by Dott Livio Lorenzoni, at the Palace, Valletta.
11 The President receives members of Cospicua council, together with a group of 14 Chinese students from Yancheng.
Noon The President receives the Rt Rev. Richard Garrard, director of the Anglican Centre in Rome, accompanied by a representative of the Archbishop of Cantebury to the Holy See.

Saturday
8 p.m. The President and Mrs de Marco attend a reception hosted by Mr Ali Mohamed S. Najem, Libyan Ambassador, on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of The Great El-Fateh Revolution, at the Libyan People's Bureau, Balzan.

Sunday
9.30 a.m. The President and Mrs de Marco attend a concelebrated Mass on Victory Day at St John's Co-Cathedral, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Great Siege Monument, Valletta.
8.15 p.m. The President and Mrs de Marco depart Malta International Airport for state visits to Cyprus and Greece.

Pharmacies Open Today

Malta 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Empire Pharmacy, 77, Old Theatre Street, Valletta;
St Gaetan Pharmacy, P.P. Mifsud Street, Hamrun;
Evans Pharmacy, 40, St Sebastian Street, Qormi;
St Jude Pharmacy, 213, Valley Road, Birkirkara;
D'Argens Pharmacy, 330, Rue D'Argens, Gzira;
San Gwann Pharmacy, 11, Triq Felic Borg, San Gwann;
Chemimart Ltd, Pharmacy 4,5,6, Il-Piazzetta, Tower Road, Sliema;
St Mary Pharmacy, 22B, Antonio Schembri Street, Attard;
Grognet Pharmacy, 41, Constitution Street, Mosta;
Village Pharmacy, 104, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha;
Agius Pharmacy, 64/65, Paola Square, Paola;
Alpha Pharmacy, 'Maria Immaculata', Cospicua Road, c/w Cottonera Avenue, Fgura;
St James Pharmacy, Is-Sliem Square, Zabbar;
Blossoms Pharmacy, N.B. Triq Gurgier, Birzebbuga;
Prestige Pharmacy, 16, St Joseph Street, Kirkop;
De Rohan Pharmacy, 24, St Anthony Street, Zebbug;
Santa Marija Pharmacy, Misrah Frenc Abela, Dingli;
Abela's Pharmacy, 42, De Soldanis Street, Victoria, GOZO;
Joyce's Pharmacy, 8th September Avenue, Xaghra.