Social and Personal

CIAPPARA. On September 23, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Romina née Caruana and Konrad, God's precious gift of a son - ANDY SCOTT, a welcome brother to Gary Shaun. Special thanks to midwife Sharon Micallef.

DO NASCIMENTO. On October 1, at St James Capua Hospital, to Jessica née Mifsud and Eduardo, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - EMMA. Special thanks to the obstetrician and all the staff of St James Capua Hospital for their care, support and attention.

FALZON ZAMMIT MUNRO. On September 26, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Joanne née Zammit Munro and Brian, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - NICOLE-MARIE. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the professor and to the staff of both the labour and post-natal wards.

FARRUGIA. On September 20, at St James Hospital, Zabbar, to Anna née Berry and Silvio, God's precious gift of a son - JORDAN, a much awaited brother to Martina. Special thanks go to the doctor, midwives Mariella Abela Camilleri and Anna Croucher and all the staff at the hospital for their dedication and support.

GRECH. On September 20, to Romina née Zammit and Andrew, God's precious gift of a daughter - LISA, a most welcome sister to Martina. Special thanks to Auntie Jane and midwife Miriam Borg.

HANSFORD GENUIS. On September 25, at St James Capua Hospital, to Romina née Genuis and Simon, God's precious gift of a first-born son - RYAN. Thanks to the very experienced and friendly staff at St James Capua Hospital, family and friends who gave us their support and care.

LAFERLA. On September 13, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Josefa née Zammit and Adrian, God's precious gift of a daughter - REBECCA, a most welcome sister to Michele Giuseppe. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Doris Grima and staff.

MIFSUD. On September 30, at St Philip's Hospital, to Maria Elena née Ellul and Godwin, God's precious gift of a son - MATTHIAS. Thanks to the maternity staff, the obstetrician, and midwives Kate Hardwick and Carmen Cannataci.

ROBSON. On October 1, at St Philip's Hospital, to Victoria née Moisseeva and Graeme, God's precious gift of a daughter - EMILY LOUISE, a sister to Virginia. Thanks to everyone at St Philip's Maternity Wing for your care and attention.

SALIBA. On September 7, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Charmaine née Magro and Mark, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - NICOLA. Thanks be to God and Our Lady. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Miriam Borg and all the staff.

SCERRI. On September 26, at St Philip's Hospital, to Sharon née Camilleri and Jean Pierre, God's precious gift of a son - ANDREW, a most welcome brother to Nicholas. Special thanks to the midwife and all the dedicated maternity staff.

SCICLUNA. On September 22, at St Philip's Hospital, to Nadine née Cefai and Paul, God's precious gift of a son - MARCUS, a most welcome brother to Nicholas. Special thanks to the professor and the dedicated staff at St Philip's Hospital.

STRICKLAND. On September 26, at St James Capua Hospital, to Paula née Zammit and Roger Jr., God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - LAURA. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the staff at St James Capua Hospital for their excellent care.

VELLA. On September 25, at St James Capua Hospital, to Vanessa née Grech and Nicholas, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - VALENTINA. Heartfelt thanks to the obstetrician and all midwives and nurses for their kindness, attention and dedication.

VELLA. On September 30, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Marisa née Demanuele and Josef, God's precious gift of a son - MICHELE, a welcome brother to Gianluca. Thanks be to God and Our Lady.

Golden Wedding

Mr FRANCIS BUSUTTIL and Miss MARY ZARB
The marriage took place on October 4, 1953, at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Fr Philip Mallia, OP, officiated. Wishing you many more years of good health and happiness. With fondest love and gratitude from Suzanne, George, Malcolm and Shaun.

Obituary

CASSAR. On September 27, ELDA, 68, in Melbourne, Florida. Elda is survived by her husband Frank, children Jon and his wife Tina, Kristine, Palsis and her husband Cary, Bernard and his wife Sue, grandchildren Lex, Zak, Breanna, Alyssa, Nigel and Elvis, her brother, sisters, in-laws and families, and her husband's families the Cassars, Busuttils, Brunettis, Vellas, Barthets, Bonetts, and Zammit Mangions. - R.I.P.

CASSAR. On October 2, while on a tour of duty in Bahrain, Engineer Victor Cassar, senior executive at Air Malta, aged 56, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Angela, his children Maria, Peter and Daniel, his mother Cettina, his mother-in-law Marianna, his brothers-in-law Charles, and Manuel and his wife Veronica, his sisters-in-law Anna and her husband Paul, and Lucia and her husband Adolf, nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives, friends and colleagues. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for Mosta parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Mosta Cemetery.

dei MARCHESI TESTAFERRATA de NOTO. On October 3, at his residence in Tarxien, the Noble EMMANUELE (ex-foreman, Allied Malta Newspapers Ltd), aged 76, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his loving wife Pauline née Calleja, his children Miriam, Mother Maria Adeodata, OSB (Catherine), Louise and her husband John Holland, Elisabeth and her husband Carlo Belviso, Nathalie and her husband Raymond Vella, Jesmond and his wife Audrey, Asteria and her husband Mario Debattista, his adorable grandchildren Jonathan, Abigail, James, Ian and Francesca, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves his residence today at 3 p.m. for Ta' l-Erwieh Cemetery chapel, Tarxien, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

FRASER. On September 22, at St Luke's Hospital, AGNES née Ralph, formerly Innes, aged 94, passed peacefully away to meet the Risen Lord after a long and courageous life. She is deeply mourned by her only daughter Yvonne, her devoted son-in-law Dr Carmel Sciberras, her beloved grandchildren Teresa, Mairi, Nadia and James, other relatives and friends in Scotland and Malta. - R.I.P.
She has been laid to rest at home in Aberdeen. Thanks be to God.

NUNNS. On September 28, at Villa Messina, Rabat, JOHN DAVID, widower of his beloved Mary née Caruana, at the age of 76. Deeply mourned by his children Lorraine and her husband John Camilleri, and David, his grandsons Steven and Peter, his sisters Doris and her husband Winston V. Zahra, Iris, widow of Roy Lofaro and Josie, widow of his brother Eric, both residing in Australia, his sister-in-law Doris Pisani, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - RIP
The funeral took place last Wednesday. No flowers by request but donations to Dar il-Kaptan, Mtarfa, will be very much appreciated. Grateful thanks to the dedicated staff at Villa Messina.

ROTHENBUHLER. On October 4, at his home in Geneva, ULRICH RUDOLPH, passed peacefully away. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Madeleine, her family and his many friends around the football world, not least in Malta and Gozo.
A great loss to his friends, Rudi will always be remembered in our prayers. May God grant him eternal peace.

SAMMUT. On October 1, GEORGE (managing director, Flower Power Garden Centre), aged 60, passed peacefully away. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Maria, his children Jason, Nathalie and her husband Anthony, his sister Maria Cassar and her husband Lino, his brothers Nick, Paul and his wife Vicky of Australia, all the staff at Flower Power Garden Centre, nephews, nieces, relatives from Croatia, New York and Australia, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital on Tuesday, October 7, at 3 p.m. for St Philip's parish church, Zebbug, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Zebbug Cemetery.

VELLA. On October 4, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, Joseph, aged 60, proprietor of Allneeds Ironmongery, Mellieha, and honorary member of La Vittoria Band Club of Mellieha, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his sons Marco and his wife Jennifer, and Ivan and his wife Marven, his grandchildren Luca, Kylie and Matthias, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Mellieha parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Mellieha Cemetery. La Vittoria Band Club will participate in the funeral. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

ABELA. In loving memory of THOMAS on the second anniversary of his passing away. Deeply missed by his wife Catherine and daughters Elizabeth, Claudette, Bernadette and Carolyn, sons-in-law and family. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Thursday, October 9 at 6 p.m. at the Capuchins' church, Floriana.

ATTARD. In loving memory of MARY, today being the 11th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Monica and Joe, Randolph and Sandra, Joe, Lou and Yvette. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BONELLO - YVONNE. Precious memories of a much loved mother and grandmother on the first anniversary of her passing away.
We think about you everyday
And talk about you too
We have such
Wonderful memories.
Fondly remembered by her daughters, sons, in-laws, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BORG - PAUL (Kajjin). In loving memory of a dear father on the second anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his family and friends.

BRINCAT MEREÙ - VALERIE. Cherished memories of a dearly loved daughter and sister on the first anniversary of her passing away. So sadly missed by her mother Anne, brothers Paul, Anthony, Philip and Peter, in-laws, nephews and nieces.

BUGEJA - Bro. GEORGE BUGEJA, O.Carm. On his 20th anniversary. Gina, Marian, Bernard, Rose, Lina, Andrew and Paul.

BUHAGIAR - JOSEPH J. of Birkirkara. On the 17th anniversary of his death. Always remembered with love, respect and gratitude by his dear wife Maria, his sons Joe and Noel, his daughters Rose-Marie and Isabelle, in-laws and his beloved grandchildren. Dear husband and father, please await us in heaven. May your soul rest in peace. Amen.

de GRAY - ANTHONY W. Cherished memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the fifth anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Never forgotten by his wife Edmea, children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

de GRAY - ANTHONY W. Unfading memories of our beloved brother on the fifth anniversary of his demise. His sisters and brothers.

FILLETTI - ANTHONY. In loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather on the 19th anniversary of his death. Louis, Pauline, Claudia and Louisienne.

FRENDO. In loving memory of a dear mother, MARIA STELLA, on the 31st anniversary of her death. Franz, Guza and Mario.

GALEA. Loving memories of a dear mother and grandmother, MARIA, today the 30th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Alda, Michael and Wendy, Paul, Marthese and Franco and her grandchildren.

HUNT - ROBERT (Bob), 1931-1999. Always in our hearts and with loving memories of a dear husband, father and granddad. From your wife Gill, Steve and family and many friends in Malta and UK.

LIDDELL. In loving memory of JAMES ARTHUR on the fourth anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Mary, his children John, Patricia and Sheila and their respective families.

NAUDI. Fondest memories of a dear husband, VICTOR, on the 13th anniversary of his death. Love and prayers always, Rita.

NAUDI - VICTOR WILLIAM. In loving memory of a devoted and supporting father and grandfather on the 13th anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. The 8 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian's, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Fondly remembered in our thoughts and prayers. His family. A prayer is solicited.

PORTELLI - LINA. Loving and unfading memories of our dearest sister on the second anniversary of her demise. Mary, Doris, Anna and their families.

St Therese Of The Child Jesus

Theme: We are all missionaries

Missing Vehicles

Anyone having information as to the whereabouts of a Vauxhall Nova, registration N536 JPW, please phone 99470370.

Lost

On Friday, September 26 in St Julian's/Ta' Giorni, two-year-old, fluffy ginger cat. He is terribly missed. If you have seen him or taken him in please phone 2138-8391/9947-6994/7906-6801. Reward for return.

Pharmacies Opening Today

Malta 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Chemimart Ltd, 3, Freedom Square, Valletta;
St Gaetan Pharmacy, Parish Priest Mifsud Street, Hamrun;
Pinto Pharmacy, 43, St Sebastian Street, Qormi;
St Jude Pharmacy, 213, Valley Road, Birkirkara;
Regional Pharmacy, E.H. Furse Street, Msida;
Spizerija Merhba, Shop 2, Lapsi Street, Ta' Giorni;
Victor's Pharmacy, 9, Tower Road, Sliema;
M4 Pharmacy, Old Railway Track, Attard;
St Mary Pharmacy, Mgarr Dispensing Chemists, 13A, Sir Harry Luke Street, Mgarr;
Karizia Drugstore, 87, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha, Sta Lucia Pharmacy, 1, Dorell Square, Sta Lucija;
Victory Pharmacy, 32, Victory Street, Senglea;
Cilia's Pharmacy, 303, Zabbar Road, Fgura;
John J. Borg Pharmacy, 1, Constitution Street, Zejtun;
Prestige Pharmacy, 16, St Joseph Street, Kirkop;
Plaza Pharmacy, 86, Main Street, Zebbug;
Nigret Pharmacy, Triq iz-Zahar, Rabat;
Tac-Cawla Pharmacy, 'Marga', Dr Anton Tabone Street, Victoria, GOZO;
Tony's Pharmacy, Qbajjar Road, Marsalforn.