Social and Personal

AZZOPARDI. On May 17, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Lisa née Grech and Alex. God's precious gift of a daughter - ALESSIA ANDREA, a most welcome sister to Julia Megan. Thanks to all the staff, especially the obstetrician.

BLAKE. On May 22, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Claire and Jason, the precious gift of a daughter - THEA, a little sister for Ryan. Thanks to the midwives and staff at the hospital and very special thanks to Mandy.

RODGERS. On May 20, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Romaine and Joseph, God's precious gift of a son - ZACH, a welcome brother to Cheryl. Special thanks to midwife Giselle Curmi and all the dedicated maternity staff for all their care.

Marriages

Dr ANTON TABONE, LL.D. and Miss ANNE MARIE BIANCHI
The marriage took place on May 13, between ANTON, eldest son of the Hon. Mr Speaker and Mrs Anton Tabone, and ANNE MARIE, daughter of the Noble Nathalie Bianchi, widow of Mr Antoine Bianchi. Nuptial Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral, Mdina, was celebrated by the Bishop of Gozo, Mgr Mario Grech, as well as Archpriest Mgr Dr Joseph Farrugia and Mgr John Dimech. The witnesses were Dr Mario Tabone, MD, cousin of the groom, and Baron Gino Trapani Galea Feriol, uncle of the bride, while Mr Paul Dimech was best man. The bride was attended by Ms Larissa Jonk as matron of honour with Ben Azzopardi and Michael Spiteri Staines as pageboys and Nicola Attard Montalto as flower-girl. Mr André Bianchi, Mr Pierre Bianchi, Mr Robert Bianchi, Mr Marc Tabone and Mr Robert Tabone acted as ushers. A reception was held at Villa Bologna, Attard.

Obituary

CAMILLERI. On May 25, at St Luke's Hospital, ANGELO, aged 86, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Tessie née Schembri, his dear children Godfrey residing in the UK, Godwin residing in Australia, Joe and his wife Peggy residing in the UK, Alex residing in Australia, Marlene and her husband Charlie Muscat, Dorothy and her husband Emanuel Saliba, and Jane and her husband Gordon Croome of Scotland, his beloved grandchildren Jonathan, Michelle, Sarah, Duncan, Lorraine, Justine, Alana, Donna, Samantha, Sara and Carl, and his great-grandchildren, his sisters Rita, and Lina and her husband John Scerri, his brother John and his wife Yvonne, his in-laws Joe Schembri, Joe Sciberras, Emanuel and Salvino Schembri, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

DEBONO. On May 27, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIA née Fenech of Mellieha, widow of Joseph, aged 85, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Fr Alfred, OCD, Antonia and her husband Francis Micallef, Guido and his wife Vicky, Joseph and his wife Mary, Raymond and his wife Maria, Natalino and his wife Flora, Silvio and his wife Veronique, her sister Sr Concetta of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, her brother Nazzareno and his wife Consolata, grandchildren, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Maria Bambina parish church in Mellieha where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m. followed by interment at the parish cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, and Dar tal-Kleru in Birkirkara will be appreciated.

FENECH. On May 24, HELEN of Floriana, aged 84, widow of Joseph, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her three children Joseph and his wife Elisabeth, Carmen and her husband Michael Camilleri of Australia, and Annie and her husband Tony Bonnici, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives and her dear friends. May she rest in peace.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said on Tuesday, June 6, at 9 a.m. at St Publius parish church, Floriana, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

RUTZEN. On May 16, at St Luke's Hospital, CHARLES of Marsascala, aged 57, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his dear wife Rina, his children William and his wife Alison, and Christopher, his granddaughter Le Ann, and his sister Vivienne, other relatives and friends. The funeral took place on May 18.

SEAGER. On May 24, at St Luke's Hospital, Chev. ANTHONY RAYMOND SEAGER of L-Iklin, aged 75, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Catherine née Schembri, his daughter Linda and her husband Alister, his son Mark and his wife Dorianne, his precious grandchildren Robyn, Holly, Zoe and Reece, his numerous relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital on Wednesday at 8.45 a.m. for St Peter's parish church, Birzebbuga, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.15 a.m., followed by interment at Luqa cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.

Appreciation - Anne Scicluna

Mr Paul Sultana, of Hamrun, writes:

On Saturday, April 29, in the quiet village of Ghajnsielem, a humble, saintly, dedicated housewife and mother passed away to enjoy deserved heavenly bliss.

She left behind her husband Publius who, in his heyday as first officer of the Gozo ferries, had plied the Gozo Channel in foul and fair weather for decades.

Anne was the mother of a large family. She received the loyalty and love of all her children whom she loved and cared for as best as she could. She was so fair and just. Until the end she remembered the special dates of her children and grandchildren.

Annie, as we used to call her, harboured most moral values and sought to pass them on to her children - and she succeeded admirably.

Her married life was dedicated to her family. She rarely raised her voice in anger and accepted life's difficulties positively.

If is no wonder that her family, friends and relatives are still shocked. Anne has left a deep void. All we can do is to pray for those left behind.

In Memoriam

AZZOPARDI - JOSEPH AZZOPARDI, MD. In loving memory on the 13th anniversary of his demise on May 29. His wife Mary and family.

BLUNDELL. Treasured and unfading memories of a most beloved husband, EDGAR, who died on May 28, 1994. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Carmen.

BUGEJA. Cherished memories of LILY née Salomone on the anniversary of her death. Joe and Amy.

CALLEJA - ERSILIA. On the 13th anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Carmen and Pauline and their families.

CEFAI - MARY. Treasured and unfading memories of our dearly beloved mother on her 15th anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her family.

CEFAI - MARY. Loving memories of a dear mother on the 15th anniversary of her passing away. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Margaret, John, Jean and Nikki.

DEMICOLI - CARMEL. On the second anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts. A Mass will be said for his soul tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at St Aloysius' College Chapel. From Mum Michelina and family.

DISTEFANO - OSCAR. Fondly remembered on the 38th anniversary of his demise. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His sons and daughters.

FENECH. In loving memory of OSCAR, today being the 44th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his sons, daughter, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

GRECH - MARIA née Mifsud Bonnici. Remembering you today and always. Valerie and family.

HILI - CHARLES. In ever loving memory of a beloved father, June 1 being the 32nd anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts. His son Paul and daughter Bella. A prayer is solicited.

MICALLEF - HELEN née Anastasi. Lovingly remembered on the 20th anniversary of her death. Edgar, Giovanna, Margaret, Rose-Marie, Theresa and their families.

MICALLEF - JOSEPH (ex-Chief Inspector Customs and Excise). Cherished memories of a truly wonderful person, never forgotten by his sister and his extended family including in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Today, being the first anniversary of his death, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 7 p.m. at St Julian's parish church.

MINTOFF - EMMANUEL. In loving memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the first anniversary of his demise. Today's 7.15 p.m. Mass at St Augustine's church, Valletta, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your wife Antoinette, Edward, Eleanor, Jeffrey and Luke Lee.

PACE BARDON. Cherished memories of ANTHONY, a beloved son, brother and uncle on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Rest in peace dear loved one.

PACE BARDON - ANTHONY. Treasured memories of a dear husband and father on the ninth anniversary of his sudden death. Louise, Michael, Roberta and Christina.

SCERRI - TESSIE (ex-Padre Pio information centre, Floriana). In loving memory on the first anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always loved and cherished by her family. May God grant her eternal peace. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 11 a.m. at St Barbara's church, Republic Street, Valletta.

SCHEMBRI. Treasured memories of our beloved JOSEPH on the 18th anniversary of his demise. Remembered with much love and gratitude by his wife, Eric, Maria and their families.

VUKOVIC - HILDA. On the sixth anniversary of her demise. Very fondly remembered by her family. 'The love of a mother... especially one like you... never dies!'

XUEREB - JOE (Jockey). Remembering with love our dear brother today and always. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Lina and Albert, Maryanne, Vikki, Louise and Dennis.

Stolen

Hyundai Atos stolen from St Julian's. Gold colour, registration DAK 915. Reward given. Phone 9982-1171.

Study Morning

Study morning for nursing aides/care assistants/health assistants. A study morning for nursing aides/care assistants/health assistant, focusing on 'Hospital Acquired Infections', is being organised by Zammit Clapp Hospital. This will be held at the Catholic Institute, Floriana, on June 26 between 8.20 a.m. and 1 p.m. Repeat sessions will be held on June 27 and 30. Any discussions held on June 26 and 30 will be delivered in Maltese, while English will be used on June 27. For further information and application forms, phone Mr Raymond Grixti on 2349-5165 by June 19.

Lost

A four-month brown and black Pekingese dog was lost from Marsascala (near Tal-Familja Restaurant). Reward given. Phone 7920-5442.

Pharmacies Open Today

Malta: 9 a.m.-Noon; Gozo 7.30-11 a.m.
Collis Williams Pharmacy, 300, Republic Street, Valletta;
St Gaetan Pharmacy, Parish Priest Mifsud Street, Hamrun;
Anici Pharmacy, Anici Street, Qormi;
St Jude Pharmacy, 213, Valley Road, Birkirkara;
D'Argens Pharmacy, 330, Rue d'Argens, Gzira;
St Julians Pharmacy, 24, George Borg Olivier Street, St Julian's;
Drug Store: Anglo Maltese Dispensary Ltd, 382, Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema;
M4 Pharmacy, Old Railway Road, Attard;
Santa Margherita Pharmacy, Vjal il-Qalbiena Mostin, Santa Margherita Estate, Mosta;
Promenade Pharmacy, Triq it-Trunciera, Bugibba;
Distinction Pharmacy, 32, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola;
Alpha Pharmacy, 'Maria Immaculata', Cospicua Road c/w Cottoner Avenue, Fgura;
St James Pharmacy, Peace Square, Zabbar;
Beta Pharmacy, 50/52, St Mary Street, Ghaxaq;
Prestige Pharmacy, 16, St Joseph Street, Kirkop;
Spizerija Hal Mula, Dun Salv. Ciappara Street, Zebbug;
Central Pharmacy, Manuel Vitale Street, Rabat;
Batu Pharmacy, 38, Palm Street, Victoria, Gozo;
Joyce's Pharmacy, 8th September Avenue, Xaghra.