Social and Personal

ATTARD. On May 13, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Lara née Azzopardi and Bernard, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - AMY. Thanks to the gynaecologist, midwife Lillian Azzopardi and all the midwives and nurses at the maternity ward.

CAMILLERI. On May 31, at St James Hospital, Zabbar, to Tanya née Aquilina and Evan, God's precious gift of a son - MATTHEW, a welcome brother to Luke. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwives Mariella Abela Camilleri and Anna Croucher. Thanks to all the staff for their support and dedication.

CASSAR. On May 13, at Gozo General Hospital Maternity Wing, to Chantal née Falzon and Pierre, God's precious gift of a daughter - MAIA KYLIE, a most welcome sister to Jade Kelly. Heartfelt thanks to all the maternity staff, especially midwife Miriam Attard and the obstetricians.

CINI. On June 1, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Silvana née Debono and Mark, God's precious gift of a son - ISAAC, a most welcome brother to Lisa. Special thanks to all the staff, especially to midwife Elizabeth Muscat.

FARRUGIA. On May 20, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Marcelle and Adrian, God's precious gift of a son - MARK SAVIOUR, a most welcome brother to Michael Victor. Thanks to the Divine Heart of Jesus and Our Lady of Ta' Pinu. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the helpful maternity staff at the hospital.

GAUCI. On May 25, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Roberta née Borg and Ian, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - SARAH. Thanks be to God and the Blessed Virgin. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at labour and post-natal wards.

MICALLEF ATTARD. On May 21, at St James Hospital, Zabbar, to Letizia née Attard and Matthew, God's precious gift of a daughter - MAYA. Many thanks to Our Lady of Grace. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwives Anna Croucher and Mariella Abela Camilleri.

ZAMMIT YOUNG. On May 26, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Ingrid née Young and Leonard, God's most precious gift of a second son - JEREMIE-JO, a most welcome brother to Gerard-William. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the specialist, midwives and team for their professionalism and to all the staff at the post-natal ward and nursery for their support, dedication, attention and excellent care.

Congratulations

Congratulations to PATRICK CUSCHIERI on obtaining an MBA from Henley College, from your parents, wife, daughter and all your family.

Marriages

Mr ADRIAN HILLMAN, BA, MA (Sussex), M.Phil., and Miss VELISLAVA TCHAKAROVA, BA

The marriage took place on Saturday, June 3, at the Onorati Oratory of the Jesuit Church, Valletta, between ADRIAN, son of Mr and Mrs Colin Hillman of Swieqi, and VELISLAVA, daughter of Mrs Dora Flammang of the USA. Mass was celebrated by Rev. Professor Saviour Chircop. The ceremony was witnessed by President Emeritus Professor Guido DeMarco, and Mr Jim Flammang. The Honourable Mario DeMarco, LL.M. (Cantab.), LL.D., MP was best man, while Mr Michel Rizzo, Mr Matthew Naudi and Mr Evgeni Dimov were ushers. The bride, who was given away by her brother Nikola Tchakarov, was attended by the bridesmaid, Ms Mina Marinova, while Miss Francesca Naudi and Master Timothy Naudi were flower-girl and pageboy respectively. A reception was later held at Villa Parisio, Lija.

Obituary

Camilleri. On June 3, at St Luke's Hospital, Charles, of Mosta, residing in Bugibba, aged 70, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and sisters Ìuza, widow of Joseph Spiteri, Sr Luisa Camilleri, Sister of Charity, Doris, widow of Alan Handyside, Jane and her husband George Muscat, Leli and his wife Carmen, residing in Australia, George and his wife Lily, residing in Canada, Maria and her husband Emanuel Abdilla, and Angela and her husband Dominic Farrugia, his nephews and nieces, relatives and friends in Malta, Canada and the US. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Mosta parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.

FENECH. On May 24, HELEN, of Floriana, widow of Joseph, aged 84, 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 four grandchildren Angele and her husband Joseph Cutajar, Justin, Nigel and Glorianne, her great-grandchildren, relatives and her dear friends. May she rest in peace. Mass praesente cadavere will be said on 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.

LA FERLA. On June 2, at St Luke's Hospital, MAY née Pace, aged 80, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her beloved husband Stephen (Effie), her sons Anthony and his wife Moira and Roger and his wife Corinne, her grandchildren Karl, Giselle, June, Mylene and Karine, her brother Eric and his wife Julie, her sister Rose and her husband George Kissaun, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance through back gate). The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIFSUD. On June 3, at Boffa Hospital, Floriana, ANTHONY, of Hamrun, aged 71, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Teresa, his children Fr Mario Mifsud, parish priest of Qrendi, Sandro and his wife Miriam née Grima, his grandchildren Maria and Nikolai, his brothers and sisters and their respective spouses, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Qrendi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SAMMUT. On June 2, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIA, of Zebbiegh, Mgarr, Malta, aged 86, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Angela and her husband Ninu, Toni and his wife Vanna, John Mary (Jimmy) and his wife Anna, her grandchildren Mary and her husband Anthony, Daniela and her husband Paul, Martin, Graziella and her husband Marco, Monica, Manuel and his wife Mia, Paul and his fiancée Bernice, Samuel and Claudia, her sisters Guzeppa and her husband Joe and Sister Victoria, her great-grandchildren Jennifer, Christina, Janice, Kurt, Nicholas and Jean, numerous relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3.30 p.m. for St Mary's parish church, Mgarr, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment at Mgarr cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

ANASTASI - JOE A. Precious and unfading memories of a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather especially today being the 17th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten and so sadly missed by his wife Daisy, his children, in-laws and grandchildren. Today's Masses at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Merciful Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BARTOLO-WINSTON - HELLA JEAN. Unfading memories of a most beloved sister on the second anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Fondly remembered in Canada by her sisters M'Ann, Beate, Victoria, Eva and families and her dear friends in Malta.

BARTOLO-WINSTON. In loving memory of our dearest friend HELLA JEAN whom we miss so very much. Dearly loved and never forgotten. Mariella and Madeleine.

BUGEJA - ALBERT, June 3, 1994. Cherished memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 12th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary, Joseph and Monica, Michael and Ans, James, and his grandchildren Sean and Sharon. Rest in peace.

CALLEJA - PAUL and LILY. Fondest memories of our father who passed away on June 2, 2001, and mother who passed away on June 14, 1988. Their daughters Maria, widow of Anthony Tabone, Rose, wife of Norman Farrugia, Antoinette, wife of Joseph Spiteri Audibert, Claudia, wife of Raymond Frans Spiteri, Pauline, wife of Anthony Farrugia, their 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Lord, grant them eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. In loving memory of LOUIS, today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his wife Rita, his daughters Marselle and Pat and son Ray, their spouses and grandchildren.

DeBONO - FRANK. Treasured and unfading memories of a most loving husband, father and grandfather, today the 15th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Stella, his children Marguerite, Pauline, Lucienne and David, their spouses and his grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

EBEJER - FRANCIS. The 13th anniversary of his passing away. "For he was in the heart of the village now, where the silence was great. As it was welcome." (In the Eye of the Sun, p. 41). Missed by Damian and family.

FRANCICA - MARY. Cherished memories of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the second anniversary of her demise. Her husband Anthony, son Stephen and grandson Andrew.

GAUCI - CARMELO, of Zabbar (ex-lotto receiver). Cherished and everlasting memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 22nd anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Daily and lovingly remembered by his wife Guza and his children Anthony, Saviour, Manuel, Maurice, Joseph of USA and Mary-Rose Zahra, in-laws and grandchildren.

MERCIECA. In loving memory of WILLIAM on the third anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by Doreen, Bernadette, David, John and Philip, family and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on June 7 at 6 p.m. at Madonna tal-Óerba chapel, Birkirkara.

MIFSUD - AGNES. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother on the third anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her husband Joseph J, her children Stefan, Katya and her fiancé Bernard, Alexei, her mother Evelyn, her brothers Joe, Mario and Martin Spiteri and their respective wives.

MIFSUD - JOSEPH. Remembering with love and gratitude a dearest father and grandfather on the 15th anniversary of his death. Forever loved and missed by his children Joseph, Fr Tony, Sister Marie-Louise, Yvonne and her husband Francis, grandson Mario, relatives and friends. Please remember him in your prayers. Lord grant him eternal rest.

PACE O'SHEA. In loving memory of VINCENT on the 14th anniversary of his death. Mina, Tony, Elaine and Sarah.

Pharmacies Open Today

Malta: 9 A.M.-Noon Gozo 7.30-11 A.M.

Vilhena Pharmacy, 37, St Anne Street, Floriana
The Cross Pharmacy, 20, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun
Drugshop Dispensary, De La Cruz Avenue, Qormi
Mackie's Pharmacy, L. Casolani Street, Ta' Paris, Birkirkara
Pharmaland Dispensers, 5, Tagliaferro Mansion, Princess Margaret Street, Ta' Xbiex
Pembroke Pharmacy, 87, Giuseppe Malfeggiani Street, Pembroke, St Andrews
Norman's Pharmacy, 82, Tower Road, Sliema
Medica Pharmacy, Naxxar Road, Balzan
St Mary (Mgarr), 13A, Sir Harry Luke Street, Mgarr
Karizia Drugstore, 87, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha
Agius Pharmacy, 64/65, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola
San Filippu Pharmacy, 155, Victory Street, Senglea
May Day Pharmacy, Victory Street, Zabbar
Martin's Pharmacy, 186, Birzebbuga Street, Birzebbuga
Bronja Pharmacy, Sonata, Bronja Street, Zurrieq
St Nicholas Pharmacy, 1, Parish Street, Siggiewi
Santa Marija Pharmacy, Frenc Abela Square, Dingli
Azzopardi Pharmacy, Capuchins Street, Victoria, GOZO
St John's Pharmacy, 85, Independence Road, Xewkija.