Social and Personal

BONELLO. On August 25, at Gozo General Hospital Maternity Wing, to Annette and David, the gift of a son - JACOB, a most welcome brother to Matthew, Isaac and Luke. Special thanks to the midwife and all the staff for their dedication and attention.

BORG. On August 15, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Annie née Schembri and Christopher, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - NICOLE MARIE. Thanks to Our Lady, St Rita and St Therese. Special thanks to the obstetrician and all the medical staff for their excellent care.

LICARI. On August 26, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Janika née Grech Sant and Jerome, God's precious gift of a second-born daughter - Philippa Elena, a welcome sister to Petra. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to all staff, especially midwife Ms Sharon Bartolo Grima and the obstetrician.

MURPHY. On August 23, at St James Capua Hospital, to Bianca née Vella and Keith, God's precious gift of a first-born son - SEAN. Thanks to all the staff for their excellent job.

MURPHY-BRANDMAYER. Sydney and Audrey are proud to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter - SOPHIE MARIA. With sincerest thanks to all at St Philip's Hospital.

ONOPRIENKO. On August 14, at St James Capua Hospital, to Anna née Zatsepina and Vladimir, God's precious gift of a first-born son - ILIA. Thanks to the obstetrician and all the staff at St James Capua Hospital.

PISCOPO. On August 25, at St James Capua Hospital, to Joanne née Camilleri and Owen, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - TATIANA. Special thanks to the obstetrician and to all the maternity staff at St James Capua Hospital.

SPITERI. On August 14, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Nadya née Abela and Ivan, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - MELANIE. Thanks to midwife Maria Agius Portelli and the anaesthetists.

TALAL LENGHI. On August 23, at St James Capua Hospital, to Hala Nagem and Talal Lenghi, God's precious gift of a daughter - RODAINA, a welcome sister to Dunia and Awad. Special thanks to the obstetrician and all the staff at St James Capua Hospital.

Marriages

Mr STEPHEN BRIFFA, B.Ed. (Hons.) and Miss ANGÈLE ZAMMIT MANGION, B.Psy.
The marriage took place on Saturday, August 2, at St Publius parish church, Floriana, between STEPHEN, son of Mr and Mrs Saviour Briffa of Birkirkara, and ANGÈLE, daughter of Mr Albert Victor Zammit Mangion and the late Mrs Anna Zammit Mangion of Floriana. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Joseph Cassar, SJ. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Rosette Hili and Mr Christian Micallef. Mr Gerald Grech carried out the duties of best man. Mrs Cecilia Agius Muscat was matron of honour while Ms Alexia Portughese was bridesmaid and Michela Galea was flower-girl. Mr Publius Agius and Mr Richard Briffa were ushers. A reception was later held at Villa Arrigo, San Pawl tat-Targa. The couple spent their honeymoon touring Switzerland.

Dr ALDO POLARA, MD, Ph.D. and Miss PAOLA CARDILLO
The marriage took place on Friday, August 8, at the Duomo di San Giorgio, Modica, Sicily, between ALDO, son of Professor Giovanni Polara and Maria Antonietta Polara, and PAOLA, daughter of Salvatore and Angela Cardillo. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Padre Giovanni Stracquadanio. Sig.ra Annamaria Rossi Cardillo, Sig.ra Gabriella Caruso and Mrs Simone Miller were witnesses for the bride. Sig.ra Mariella Scatà, Avv. Giuseppe Polara and Dott. Corrado Rizzone were witnesses for the groom. A dinner was later held at Serrauccelli, the groom's country house in Modica. The couple spent their honeymoon on a cruise in the Mediterranean.

Obituary

Ghirxi. On August 30, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, Francis, aged 82, of Marsa, widower of Gaetana, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Mary and her husband Leonard Mizzi, and Marthese and her husband Joseph Tedesco, his grandchildren Alan and Tanya, his brother and sister and their respective spouses, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for Holy Trinity Church, Marsa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

SULTANA. On August 29, at Gozo General Hospital, GUZEPPA of Xaghra, widow of Karmnu, at the venerable age of 94, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Maria, Bernarda, widow of Saver Theuma, Consiglia and her husband Joe Grima, Joe and his wife Lucy née Sammut, her eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. for Marija Bambina Basilica, Xaghra, Gozo, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Xaghra Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

AGIUS. Cherished memories of CHARLES, today the 35th anniversary of his death.
We have loved him in life,
Let us not forget him in death.
Ronald, Lilian and Marie.

ANASTASI. Treasured memories of our beloved mother MARY on the first anniversary of her passing away, and of our dear father ALFRED on the 39th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by Andrew, Angela and their families.

BUSUTTIL. On the 11th anniversary of the demise of DAVID (ex-Customs Officer). Not a day has passed that we haven't mentioned your name. Deeply missed by your wife Guza, daughters Joan and Carmen, sons-in-law Saviour and Nicholas, grandchildren Davinia, Luke, Daniel Keith, other relatives and friends.

CASSAR - PAUL. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the first anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Pauline, children Phyllis and Glen, other relatives and friends.

CORSO. Unforgettable memories of dearest TANYA on the 28th anniversary of her death. Always loved and missed by her family.

De BONO - JOSEPH De Bono, Ph.C. of Cospicua. Fondest memories of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the anniversary of his passing away in Germany, 1957.

GALEA - JOSEPH. On the anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. His sons and daughter.

MICALLEF - JOHN MICALLEF, A.Mus., LCM. On the seventh anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his brother Joseph and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. In loving memory of LUCIA of Swieqi, a dearly beloved wife, mother and grandmother, today the second anniversary of her demise.
Looking back reminds me
Of the good days we shared,
All this gives me pleasure,
The things you taught me,
The love you spared
My whole life I will treasure.
Louis, Ruth, Rebecca and family.

MIFSUD - MICHAEL. Cherished memories of a dear husband and father, today the 32nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Phyllis, and children Edwin, Emma, John, Henry and Tony, their respective spouses and grandchildren.

SCICLUNA. In loving memory of our dearest parents FRANK and HELEN on their anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. A prayer is kindly solicited. Their sons and daughters.

SMITH. Cherished, happy memories of TOM and also of RONNIE and YOLA. Please remember them in your prayers. Corinne and Hannah.

STONE - EDWARD. To Papa: to treasure thoughts deep in our minds is like opening a box we could not find. Every part of our brain is like a picture or rhyme. It's funny how memories come back in time. Always with our thoughts. Polly and kids.

TABONE - ANTHONY. September 3 being the first anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his dear wife Maria née Calleja, his children Marco and his wife Maria, Jean Paul and his fiancée Svetlana Camilleri, and Stefania, his grandchildren Melchior and Matthias, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, their husbands, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal life.

TEDESCO. Treasured memories of THOMAS JOHN, a wonderful and devoted husband, father and grandfather, today the 18th anniversary of his death. So sadly missed and never forgotten. His wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

TEDESCO. Remembering our nannu TOM on the anniversary of his death. Fiona and David.

YOUNG. Today is the 35th anniversary of the death of ARTHUR. Never forgotten by his wife Mary, his sons Joe, Stephen and Raymond, their wives and children. Relatives and friends may wish to remember him in their prayers.

Lost

A Yorkshire Terrier bitch, answering to the name of Cherie, was lost in the vicinity of Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema. Anyone seeing it is asked to call the owner on 2131-6628 or 9985-2838. A Lm100 reward will be given.

Pharmacies Opening Today

Malta 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Floriana Dispensary, 23, St Anne Street, Floriana;
Vivien Pharmacy, Fr Magri Street, Marsa;
Fatima Pharmacy, Zonqor Street, St Venera;
Herba Pharmacy, 183, Main Street, Birkirkara;
St Anthony Pharmacy, 56, St Joseph Street, Pietà;
Pembroke Pharmacy, 87, Giuseppe Malfeggiani Street, Pembroke, St Andrews;
Chemimart Ltd Pharmacy, 4, 5, 6, Il-Piazzetta, Tower Road, Sliema;
Iklin Pharmacy, Geronimo Abos Street, Iklin;
Tat-Targa Pharmacy, Plot No. 2, Constitution Street, Mosta;
Parkes Pharmacy, 582, St Paul Street, St Paul's Bay;
Tarxien Pharmacy, 59, Tarxien Road, Tarxien;
Kalkara Pharmacy, 8, Archbishop Gonzi Square, Kalkara;
St James Pharmacy, Is-Sliem Square, Zabbar;
Blossoms Pharmacy, N.B. Gurgier Street, Birzebbuga;
St Andrew's Pharmacy, 25, Dun Pawl Street, Luqa;
De Rohan Pharmacy, 24, St Anthony Street, Zebbug;
Santa Marija Pharmacy, Frenc Abela Square, Dingli;
Abela's Pharmacy, 42, G.P.F. Agius De Soldanis Street, Victoria, GOZO;
St Joseph Pharmacy, 28, St Joseph Square, Qala.