ARCIDIACONO. On December 12, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Estelle née Mifsud and Ivano, God's precious gift of a son - ADAM, a most welcome brother to Shaun. Thanks be to God and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Special thanks to the excellent midwife, Josephine Xuereb, for her kind attention, and all the staff at the post-natal ward.
BRIFFA. On December 11, at St Philip's Hospital, to Audrette née Grech and Glenn, God's precious gift of a first-born son - TRAVIS. Thanks to the obstetrician and to the St Philip's maternity staff. Special thanks to Mrs Carmen Cannataci and parents.
BRINCAT. On December 12, at St James Capua Hospital, to Louise née Debattista and Bernard, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - SARAH. Special thanks to the obstetrician, anaesthetist, midwives and all staff at St James Capua Hospital.
FALZON. On December 11, at St James Capua Hospital, to Susan née Zammit and Leonard, God's precious gift of a son - JACOB, a most welcome brother to Martha. Thanks to the staff that really was very, very nice and helpful. Keep it up and well done.
GAFFIERO. On December 14, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Rita née Borg and Ivan, God's precious gift of a daughter - MARTINA. Praise be to Padre Pio and St Rita. A big thank you goes to the obstetrician and midwife Josette Agius.
HIRTH. On December 15, at St James Capua Hospital, to Ulrika née Komstedt and Leo, God's precious gift of a son - JOHANN OTTO, a most welcome brother to Lisa. Special thanks to midwives Nathalie Falzon and Carmen Scerri, the obstetrician and all the fantastic staff at St James Capua Hospital.
MALLIA. On December 12, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Erika née Depasquale and Mark, God's precious gift of a daughter - FRANCESCA, a welcome sister to Andrew and Marcus. Praise be to God.
PSAILA. On December 16, at St Philip's Hospital, to Natasha née Gallo and Fernando, God's precious gift of a daughter - KAYA, a sister to Izaak. Thanks to the obstetrician and maternity staff at St Philip's Hospital. Special thanks to Mrs Carmen Cannataci.
SCICLUNA. On December 3, at Jessop Wing, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, to Maria née Galea St John and Johann, God's precious gift of a daughter - HANNAH, a most welcome sister to Audrey, Claire and Sarah. Deo gratias et Mariae.
SCICLUNA. On December 15, at the AZM Hospital, Maastricht, The Netherlands, to Karen née Schembri and Kristian, God's precious gift of a son - NICHOLAS, a welcome brother to Julia.
THOMSON. On December 17, in Surrey, UK, to Louise née Portelli and Douglas, a most precious daughter - EMILY LOUISE, a very welcome sister to Alexander and Stephen. Thanks be to God and Madonna ta' Pinu.
Marriages
Dr PETER FSADNI, MD and Dr CLAUDIA CORDINA, MD
The marriage took place on Monday, December 8, at St Mary's parish church, Attard, between PETER, son of Mr Carmel M. Fsadni, M.Sc., BA (Hons), B.Sc. (Hons), and Mrs Fsadni of Attard, and CLAUDIA, daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor M. Cordina of Zejtun. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Joseph Fsadni and Fr Gerald Bonello, MSSP. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr Mario Fsadni, B.Sc., C.Phys., and Ms Catherine Palmier Cecy. Ing. Andrew Fsadni, B.Eng. (Hons), carried out the duties of best man. Mr Renzo Cordina acted as usher. The bride was attended by Miss Antonella Cordina and Miss Mariosa Bonnici. Miss Rebecca Clark was flower-girl. A reception was held at Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar. The couple will be spending their honeymoon in the Far East.
Mr LUCIANO PACE PARASCANDALO, B.Sc. (Hons) Physio. and Ms RITA ANNA ATTARD, Dip. B.Sc. (Hons) Midwifery
The marriage took place on December 12, at St Aloysius College church, Birkirkara, between LUCIANO, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Pace of Vittoriosa, and RITA ANNA, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Attard of Qormi. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Michael Camilleri, OP. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr Patrick Attard, the bride's brother, and Mr Mauro Pace Parascandalo, B.Ed. (Hons), the groom's brother. Mr Kevin Attard and Eng. Attilio Pace carried out the duties of best men. Ms Alexandra Attard, the bride's sister, was maid of honour and Master Stefano Pace Parascandalo, the groom's nephew, was pageboy. A reception was later held at the Carlson Suite, Radisson SAS Bay Point Hotel, St Julian's.
Ing. ANDRÉ SPITERI, B.Eng. (Hons) and Miss ROSLYN BONELLO, B.Psy. (Hons)
The marriage took place on Sunday, December 14, at St Thomas More chapel, University of Malta, between ANDRÉ, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Spiteri of Sta Lucija, and ROSLYN, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Bonello of Ta' l-Ibrag. Nuptial Mass was concelebrated by Rev. Dr Paul Galea and Rev. Dr Alfred Darmanin, SJ. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Diane Vella, B.Psy. (Hons), PGCE, and Mrs Annabelle Borg, B.Ed. (Hons). Mr Manwel Borg, B.Ed. (Hons), Dip. Rel. Stud., and Mr Christian Farrugia, B.Com. (Hons), were best men, while the bride's sister, Mrs Rowena Scicluna, and the groom's sister, Miss Claudette Spiteri, B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc., attended the bride. Mr Adrian Scicluna and Mr Clifford Galea were ushers. A reception was later held at Villa Arrigo, San Pawl tat-Targa. The couple will be spending their honeymoon in Switzerland and France.
Mr JAMES ZAMMIT and Miss HARLEY FARRUGIA
The marriage took place on December 6, at St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, between JAMES, son of Mr and Mrs A. Zammit of Birkirkara, and HARLEY, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Zammit of Birkirkara. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Canon Vincent Demicoli and Fr Benjamin Galea. A reception was later held at the Grand Ballroom, Radisson SAS Bay Point Hotel, St Julian's.
Obituary
MAGRI. On December 20, at St Luke's Hospital, Sr Maria Angela, of the Sisters of Charity, aged 89, passed peacefully away to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity, her cousin Margaret, nephews, nieces and their families, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment.
SAMMUT. On December 20, at St Luke's Hospital, Carmela, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe and his wife Tessie, John and his wife Doris, Mary and her husband Joe Agius, Margaret and her husband Joe Azzopardi, Peter Paul and his wife Rita, grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for St Francis church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at St Margaret's Cemetery, Rabat.
In Memoriam
ARRIGO - MARILYNE and TONIO. Precious memories of our dear mother and father. Anna, Edward.
BORG. In loving memory of LETTY (ex-assistant head), on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her family and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BOWMAN - WALTER. Cherished memories of a deeply missed and beloved father and grandfather on the sixth anniversary of his demise.
The ones we love do not go away
They walk beside us everyday
Unseen, unheard but always near,
Still missed, still loved
And always dear.
His sons Joe and his wife Therese, Frank and his wife Ivy, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUSUTTIL - JOSEPH. On the fourth anniversary of his demise.
December comes with sad regret,
The day, the month
We won't forget,
You went so quietly
Without goodbye
But our love for you
Will never die.
His wife Mary Ann and all the family.
DIMECH - EMMIE. Cherished and unfading memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather, December 23, his second anniversary. Death hides, but can never fade the loving memories we have of you. So much loved, so sadly missed by your wife Georgina and all the family. A prayer is solicited.
GRECH. In loving memory of HERBERT and ALICE. Please remember them in your prayers. Gladys, and Francis, Patricia, Sandra and Edward.
LANFRANCO - JOSEPH and MARY. More than love to Mamà and Papà on Christmas Day and always. Guido, Salvina, Sandro, Nurtan, Stephen, Graziella, Maia, Kurt, Amik and Greta.
RANDON - EVY. In fond memory of our beloved mother on her 48th anniversary. Miriam and Gaby.
SCHEMBRI - JOSEPH. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially today the fifth anniversary of his death. Remembered by his wife Pauline, his children Joanne and Stephen, Stefan, Maria and Adrian, and grandchildren Isaac, Rebecca and Francesca. Today's 7 a.m. Mass at St Mary's church (knisja l-qadima), Birkirkara, will be offered for his repose.
TABONE FERRO. In loving memory of GERALD, a beloved and dedicated father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 11th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his daughter Mary, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
TABONE FERRO. Everlasting memories of a dear father and nannu, GERALD, today the 11th anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his daughter Antoinette and John, and grandchildren Ray and Marie Thérèse, Joanna and Silvan, and great-grandchildren Marc Edward, Maria Chiara and Mariella Pia. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
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Closed for Christmas holidays. Re-opening on Monday, January 5, 2004.
Season's Greetings
Margie and George Abela of Ta' Xbiex would like to extend their best wishes for a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Iro and Kathleen Amato of Lija extend season's greetings to all their families and friends.
Andrew, Angele and David Andrews of Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, wish all their friends and family a very happy Christmas season.
Mrs Hilda Bonnici of 210, Old Railway Road, Balzan, extends her sincere greetings for a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all her relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs J. Bonnici of "Neston", Triq il-Falkun, Kappara, extend sincere greetings for a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all their relatives and friends.
William and Dorothy Buttigieg of Ipswich, Suffolk, wish all their family and friends a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Mr and Mrs J.L. Debono of 163c, Church Avenue, Paola, wish all their relatives and friends a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Mr and Mrs Wilfred Pillow of St Julian's wish their relatives and friends a happy Christmas and a bright New Year.
The Misses M. and C. Portelli of Triq il-Pedidalwett, Madliena, wish a happy Christmas and a bright New Year to all their relatives and friends. They are not sending any cards this year.
Peter P. Schmidt wishes all his friends a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Pharmacies Open Today
Malta 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Chemimart Ltd, 3, Freedom Square, Valletta;
Lister Pharmacy, 209, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun;
Pinto Pharmacy, 43, St Sebastian Street, Qormi;
Holy Cross Pharmacy, 37, Main Street, Birkirkara;
Regal Pharmacy, 39B, Antonio Bosio Street, Msida;
Pembroke Pharmacy, 87, Giuseppe Malfiggiani Street, Pembroke, St Andrews;
Norman's Pharmacy, 82, Tower Road, Sliema;
Medica Pharmacy Naxxar Road, Balzan;
St Albert Pharmacy, Oratory Street, Gharghur;
St Paul's Bay Pharmacy, 504, Main Street, St Paul's Bay;
Sta Lucia Pharmacy, 1, Dorell Place, Sta Lucija;
Alpha Pharmacy, 'Maria Immaculata', Cospicua Road, c/w Cottoner Avenue, Fgura;
May Day Pharmacy, Victory Street, Zabbar;
Martin's Pharmacy 77, Birzebbuga Road, Birzebbuga;
Pasteur Pharmacy, Triq it-Tellerit, Safi;
St Nicholas Pharmacy, 1, Parish Street, Siggiewi;
Mtarfa Pharmacy, Triq il-Konti Salvatore Manduca, Mtarfa;
Azzopardi Pharmacy, Capuchins Street, Victoria, Gozo;
Joyce's Pharmacy, Eighth September Avenue, Xaghra.