Social and Personal

CARACHI. On June 11, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Lorraine née Murray and Jesmond, God's precious gift of a daughter - ELSA MARY. Special thanks to all the staff at the ante-natal, labour and post-natal wards and to midwife Nathalie Craus for their dedication

CASSAR. On June 16, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Audrey née Camenzuli and Tonio, God's precious gift of a first-born son - LUCA. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to the staff at the ante-natal ward.

CORDINA BORG. On June 23, at St Philip's Hospital, to Claire née Borg and Eric, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - ALESSIA. Thanks be to God, the gynaecologist and all the maternity staff.

LAUDI. On June 21, at St Philip's Hospital, to Ruth née Fenech and Aldo, God's precious gift of a first-born son - BEPPE. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Mrs Carmen Cannataci and all the great staff at St Philip's Hospital and St Anne's Clinic.

MUSCAT FARRUGIA. On June 19, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Claudia née Mintoff and Nikolai, God's precious gift of a first-born son - GIANNI. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks go to our families and friends for all their love, support and prayers. Special thanks also go to the obstetrician, paediatricians and all the maternity staff.

PACE BALZAN. On June 17, at St Philip's Hospital, to Claire née Ventura and Edward, God's precious gift of a son - MATHEW PAUL, a most welcome brother to Thomas. Special thanks to the obstetrician and midwife Mrs Carmen Cannataci and all the staff at the maternity ward.

SAMMUT. On June 19, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Marisa née Grima and Simon, God's precious gift of a second-born daughter - MIKAYA, brother to Samaya. Thanks to the obstetrician and all the midwives at the hospital, especially midwife Carmen Scerri, for their hard work.

SINNING-GRIMA. On May 24, in Düsseldorf, Germany, to Ruth and Martin, God's precious gift of a first-born son - JEREMY. Thanks be to God. Special thanks also go to our relatives and friends in Malta for their prayers and support.

Marriages

Mr ROBERT GRECH and Miss ANITA ARRIGO
The marriage took place on June 3 at Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, between ROBERT, son of Austin and Mona Grech of Sliema, and ANITA, daughter of Edgar and Alice Arrigo. Mass was celebrated by Fr Savio Vella, SDB. The ceremony was witnessed by the couple's respective uncles, Victor Grech and George Arrigo. Carlo Bisazza carried out the duties of best man, while Mark Arrigo, Simon Arrigo, Ivan Overend and Anthony Spiteri acted as ushers. The bride was attended by Julia Arrigo and Tricia Cuschieri as bridesmaids, while Rebecca Overend was flower-girl. A reception was later held at Le Meridien Phoenicia, Floriana.

Mr JULIAN FRANCIS PSAILA and Miss HIROMI MIZUNO
The marriage took place on June 9 at the Post Chapel of the Presidio of San Francisco, California, USA, between JULIAN FRANCIS, only son of Walter and Sheila Psaila of San Marino, California, and HIROMI, daughter of Tetsumi and Satsuki Mizuno of Fukuoka, Japan. Fr Eric Freed officiated in English and Japanese. A reception and dinner were held afterwards at the Pelican Inn, Muir Beach, Marin County. The couple are spending their honeymoon in France.

Sapphire Wedding

Mr JOSEPH SAMMUT and Miss JOSEPHINE MIZZI
The marriage took place on June 25, 1961, at the Jesuits church, Valletta. Fr Agustino Magro, OFM, officiated. Congratulations to our loving parents. We wish you many more loving years together. Thanks God. From your loving children Michelle and Ronald, Reno and Ruth, Marisa and Chris, and last but not least, Jonathan and your nine loving grandchildren.

Obituary

BRINCAT. On June 23, at St Luke's Hospital, ADELINA (Dolly) née Camilleri of Valletta, aged 87, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children and their spouses, Lino and Pauline, Marlene and Harry Agius Ordway, Joan and Alex Gingell, Joe and Sheila, Evelyn and Godwin Vella Clark, Marthese and Joe Borg and Pauline and Godwin Grech, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Evelyn Moran, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Francis church (Republic Street, Valletta) where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal peace.

CALLUS. On June 24, at St Luke's Hospital, BENEDICT, of Kirkop, aged 85, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Clotilde, his children and their spouses, grandchildren, his sister, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3.30 p.m. for St Leonard church, Kirkop, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment at Kirkop cemetery.

FENECH CLOSE. On June 23, JOSEPH MARY, aged 58, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother Thomas, his sister Elizabeth and her husband Joseph, his sister Carmen Rose and her husband Bernard, his brother Bernard and his wife Bernardette, his aunt Emily Close, nephew and nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment.

GOYNEAU. On June 2, in Hennbont, France, JEAN-PIERRE, passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family, his wife Solange née Savona, his son Laurent and his wife Nathalie, his dearly loved grandchildren Chloë and Maxime, his daughter Karine and her husband Andrew Cobden. He is deeply mourned by his dear mother, his brothers Philippe and Yannick and their respective families in France, his brothers-in-law Gerald and his wife Rosemary Savona, Maurice Calleja, widower of Muriel née Savona, his sister-in-law Josianne Colpitts, nephews and nieces. He shall be lovingly remembered by all his relatives and friends in Malta.
A service in his memory shall take place in Malta at a later date.

PISANI. On June 23, at St Luke's Hospital, MARY née Calleja, aged 85, widow of Carmel. She leaves to mourn her loss her only son Joseph and his wife Natalie, her grandson Martin Joseph, her sister Rita Cilia, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Moviment Missjunarju Gesù fil-Proxxmu, Gozo, will be appreciated.

Appreciation - Anthony Sammut

Mr Henry Bellizzi, of Sliema, writes:

Tony is no more. After a long and painful illness which he bore patiently, bravely and with Christian resignation, he passed away to the rest he undoubtedly deserves; and we who are left and who loved him, are the poorer for his departure.

To all who knew him, Tony was everything a friend is - always willing and ready to help anybody who came to him seeking advice, encouragement or assistance in any way whatsoever.

To his family he was a guiding light and a gentle leader always pointing out the right way to follow to live a good and a useful life.

To those who worked for him he was a father and a counsellor, guiding and encouraging them not only in their work but also in problems and difficulties they meet in their private lives.

To his relatives and friends he was a staunch support, reliable and trustworthy in all circumstances; always ready to give and never asking or expecting anything in return, and perhaps the very best thing that can be said of Tony is that he was a good man - "good", that is, in the real meaning and all-embracing sense of the word.

May the Lord in his mercy grant him eternal rest and may he find the way to comfort and console his dear wife, his daughter and in-laws and his much loved little granddaughter in their sad loss.

In Memoriam

BONNICI. In loving and grateful memory of MARY C., née Spiteri, today the first anniversary of her passing into eternal life. Her family. Requiem Mass will be said at the MUSEUM Chapel, Blata l-Bajda, on Friday at 6 p.m.

CATANIA - ANTONIO (Gambrinus). In ever loving memory of a beloved father, today the 11th anniversary of his call to eternal life. Sadly missed by his children George and his wife Phyllis, Vincent and his wife Doris, Antoinette and her husband Joseph Bonello, Anna and her husband Godwin Debattista, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DARMANIN - MARY. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Peter and Biljana, Rosette, Charles, Juliana and Matthew.

De DOMENICO - VICTOR, 25.6.1975. Precious memories of a very dear husband, father and grandfather on the 31st anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Evelyn, his children Philip, Margaret and Angela, their spouses and grandchildren.

FRENDO. In loving memory of LINA, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by Lina, Victor and family.

MAMO - Lady MARGARET MAMO. On the fourth anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her family. Lord grant her eternal rest.

OLIVIERI MUNRO. In loving memory of CHARLES on the fourth anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his family.

RIZZO. In ever loving memory of our dear sister EILEEN, today the 15th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SAID - ANTHONY. In ever loving memory, on the 42nd anniversary of his death. Deeply loved and missed by his wife Doris, children Grace, Andre, Joseph, Carmel, Vivienne and Myriam and families, grandchildren, relatives and friends. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

SAMMUT. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, OLYMPIA, today the third anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Tony, her sons Kevin, Etienne and Antonio and her grand-daughter Kaya.

Lost

On June 9, at The Strand, Gzira/Sliema, nine-year-old male Yorkshire Terrier answering to the name Pashy, had vasectomy (neutered, but testicles not removed), not suitable for breeding and under medical care. Reward of Lm500 offered, no questions asked. Please phone 2133-9773/2122-4938/9900-8696.