BISHOP. Adriana née Cacciottolo and Oliver are proud to announce the birth of their first son - BENJAMIN GEORGE, born on Sunday, February 11, at Zuger Kantonsspital, Zug, Switzerland.
BORG. On February 10, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Romina née Gatt and Karl, God's precious gift of a son - CRAIG, a most welcome brother to Max. Thanks to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
BORG. On February 14, at St Philip's Hospital, to Nina née Rabchenko and Jeffrey, God's precious gift of a first-born son. Thanks to all the maternity staff at St Philip's Hospital.
CALLEJA. On February 8, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Elizabeth née Mousù and Dominic, God's precious gift of a daughter - GIULIA PIA, a most welcome sister to Michaela. Thanks be to God, Our Lady of Lourdes and St Pio of Pietrelcina. Special thanks to the gynaecologist, midwife Ms Miriam Borg and to all the maternity staff.
CHAPPELL. On February 11, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Jacqueline née Grech Mallia and Jeffrey, God's precious gift of a daughter - HANNAH, a beloved sister to Krista and Nathan. Thanks be to God and Our Lady. Special thanks to midwife Ms D. Mizzi.
GATT. On February 1, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Anna Maria née Sammut and Keith, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - KATRINA. Many special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Sharon Micallef and all maternity staff for their full support and help.
GRECH. On January 22, at Gozo General Hospital, to Sandra née Cossai and Michael, God's precious gift of a daughter - SABRINA, a most welcome sister to Christine-Doris. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Maryrose Grech and all the maternity staff.
GRECH. On January 25, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Doriana née Francica and Paul, God's precious gift of a son - THOMAS. Thanks to the gynaecologist, midwife Mrs Carmen Wareing and to all the staff at the hospital.
GRECH. On February 9, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Vanessa née Smith and Andrew, God's precious gift of a daughter - MATHEA, a most welcome sister to Emma. Thanks to the gynaecologist, midwife Lilian Azzopardi and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
GRECH. On February 13, at St James Hospital, Zabbar, to Dorianne née Sciberras and Jesmond, God's precious gift of a daughter - KIRA. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwives Mariella Abela Camilleri and Anna Calleja and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
LICARI. On January 7, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Karen and Stefan, God's precious gift of a daughter - ENAIA, a welcome sister to Yana. Thanks be to God and Our Lady. Special thanks to the dedicated SCBU staff for all their care.
PULLICINO. Alessia née Brincat and Daniel give thanks to God and Our Lady for the precious gift of a daughter - ELENA, a most welcome sister to Mattia, born on February 8 at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing. Thanks to all the maternity staff.
SCERRI. On February 16, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Kuei-Mei née Huang and Mario, God's precious gift of a first-born son - KAI REI. Thanks to the gynaecologist, midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
SPITERI. On February 12, at St Philip's Hospital, to Roanne née Gatt and John, God's precious gift of a son - LUKE, a welcome brother to Sean and Ella. Thanks to the obstetrician and Ms Carmen Cannataci.
Obituary
PITRÈ. On February 17, at St Luke's Hospital, FRANCESCA née Serra, aged 62, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Raymond, her son Daniele, her daughter Cinzia and her husband Colin Grech and family, her grandchildren Luke and Nicole, her brothers Alberto and his wife Therese, Giuseppe and his wife Miriam, her sister Maria, her sister-in-law Rina, Professor Cecil Pace Axiaq, widower of her sister-in-law Christine, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital, tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemtery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated.
WIGG - EDWARD EWHURST, Sgt, Air Cartographer (ret.), Royal Air Force Northolt, formerly of Sanremo Rests. Ltd, Mellieha, passed away peacefully at the Exeter and District Hospice, Devon, England on February 8. He leaves behind treasured memories which will forever be remembered. Greatly missed by his beloved wife Marie, and their precious daughter Danielle Nadine. Edward will forever be in the hearts of all his Maltese family especially Donatella and Romina and his many friends far and wide. The service will be celebrated at St Leonard's Church, Exeter on February 23, followed by a committal service at Exeter and Devon Crematorium. Donations, if desired, to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. A kind and generous heart at rest.
XERRI. On February 16, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, PAWLINA, of Rabat, widow of Michael, at the venerable age of 101, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Maria, Rosie, Tony, Rita, Karmenu and Doris, Frank and Piju residing in the USA, Paul and Joseph residing in Canada, their spouses, her brother Giovanni residing in Australia, her brother and sister Duminku and Theresa residing in Canada, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The funeral took place yesterday. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Appreciation - Chris Micallef
Ms Claire Abela, from the MCAST Institute of Mechanical Engineering, writes:
On January 6, late in the afternoon, I received the sad news that Chris Micallef had passed away. An hour before I had visited him for the last time in hospital. Even though I was expecting the news, it was still a great shock, as I am sure it was for all those who knew him.
Chris was not just a colleague; he was also a great friend. He was respected and loved by everyone at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IME) as he worked hard to help both students and staff. He was always full of ideas and was involved in the organisation of many events at the institute.
Being a great lover of the outdoors he had come up with the idea of a Christmas treasure hunt for students. The students had really enjoyed themselves and the treasure hunt has since become a yearly appointment at IME. He also took students camping, helped in the organisation of the annual barbecue and organised an abseiling fund-raising event in Christmas 2005.
There are many things that remind me of Chris. If I hear about the film The Lord of the Rings, I cannot help but think of Chris with a grin. He was such an avid fan! He had told me that he used to read the novel once a year and God knows how many times he must have seen the movie. In fact, only a year ago he was very enthusiastic about an international Pringles competition as the winning prize was a trip to New Zealand to visit the studios where The Lord of the Rings had been filmed. It became a staff room joke. He (and us!) ate Pringles everyday and during break we sometimes toured the supermarkets to buy the last few cans. His determination was rewarded as he won the competition. Unfortunately the trip to New Zealand was to be his last.
Chris was always full of positive energy which he transmitted to those around him. When he was diagnosed with cancer last summer he did not give up hope. He continued doing the things he loved most: going out with his family, painting, reading spending time with his friends and attending Scouts meetings. He also made it to the graduation ceremony organised by MCAST last October during which he was awarded the BTEC Certificate in Further Education Teaching.
Chris fought his illness with a lot of courage and inner strength that made us respect and admire him even more. He also had the incredible support of his wife Gina whom I hold in great esteem. She did everything she could and more to help him, always with a reassuring smile.
I found it hard to start writing this and I kept postponing it as for me it is still hard to accept that Chris has left us. Now I am finding it difficult to stop as I keep thinking of things I could write about him and of many anecdotes I could narrate. I will close by quoting Chris himself. In a blog he was writing during his illness, he wrote "When you're facing death you learn to appreciate the beauty of life, even simple things."
My deepest sympathy goes to Gina, his son Andrew, his parents, sister and relatives. Chris will always be in our hearts and memories.
In Memoriam
BONELLO - EDGAR. In memory of our beloved uncle on the anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his nephews and nieces.
BRADDICK - TESSIE. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the first anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her family and friends.
BRINCAT-DEPASQUALE - LORENZA. Today the 10th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten by her daughter Yvonne Schembri-Adami and family. Jesus, Mary, Joseph. Other prayers are solicited.
BUTTIGIEG - NICHOLAS (Nicky). On his seventh year in heaven, 1985-2000.
Why won't this pain go away?
It seems as though our hearts
Are always breaking.
They say it is
The cost for loving someone.
If this is true, we will bear the hurt
Because loving you is worth it.
Forever missing you,
Always loving you.
Mum Mariella, dad Martin, your sister Rhiana, Etienne, Nicole and Trudie.
CALLEJA - ANGELA. On the 24th anniversary of her death. Treasured memories of a dear mother. Her son Michael, his wife Joyce, Tania and John. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CALLEJA. In loving memory of our father JOHN on the 22nd anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Carmen and Pauline and family.
CAMILLERI. Treasured memories of our beloved NELLIE, today being the seventh anniversary of her death. May, Richie and Gusta, Victor and Liz, Christiane and Ian, Helena and Andrew, Angela and Paul.
CASOLANI. In loving memory of MAURICE, today being the 36th anniversary of his death. Always remembered and sadly missed by his wife Josephine, sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.
CASSAR. In loving memory of MIKIEL (ta' Ruman), tomorrow being the 11th anniversary of his death.
If death be good,
Why do the gods not die?
If life be ill,
Why do the gods still live?
Lovingly remembered by his wife Carmen, son Romano, other children, their families, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Loyola House (tal-Gizwiti), Naxxar.
GAFA - LOUIS. Loving and treasured memories of a dear husband and father on the 26th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Lucia, sons, daughters and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GAUCI. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, ANTHONY, on the sixth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lina and Silvio, Anna Maria and Graziella.
GRECH - ALICE. Treasured memories of a dear and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, tomorrow being the first anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Marcy, her grandsons and all the family. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 8 a.m. at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema.
GRIMA. In loving memory of a dear mother, ROSINA, today the 31st anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her family.
INGLIS. In loving memory of our dear mother VANDA on the fourth anniversary of her death. Her daughters Jennifer, Patricia and Sharon, in-laws and grandchildren.
LA ROSA. In ever loving memory of our dear father JOSIE on his 29th anniversary. Always remembered by his daughters and their families.
PIROTTA - DOMENICO. Unfading memories of a beloved and devoted father on the fourth anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
SANTUCCI - ROBERT. In loving memory, tomorrow the fourth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Frances, daughters, son and respective families. The 6.30 p.m. Mass at Balluta parish church will be offered for his repose.
TONNA. Fond memories of our father JOSEPH on the ninth anniversary of his demise. A prayer is solicited. Anna, Bernardette and families.
VASSALLO. In loving memory of my dear mother ROSE, today the first anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts, her daughter Janet, Philip, David, Daniel and Marija. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 7 p.m. at St Philip's parish church, Zebbug.
VELLA - MATTHEW. Treasured memories of a dear husband and father who left us six years ago. Still sadly missed by his wife Eileen, his son Antoine and wife Rosalie, his daughter Nadia and boyfriend David, family and friends. The 6.30 p.m. Mass said on February 20 at St Nicholas parish church, Siggiewi, will be offered for the repose of his soul.
XUEREB - LEO. Precious memories of a dear husband and father on the fifth anniversary of his departure to meet the Risen Lord. Lovingly remembered by Louise, Wayne, Ingrid and Chris, and Kurt and Morgan.
XUEREB - JOSEPH. Unfading memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the eighth anniversary of his death. Wife Carmen and family.
XUEREB. In loving memory of a dear uncle, LEO, especially today being the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alice and Mike.
ZAHRA - RITA. Missing you, Mum. Sylvana, Duncan, Jason, Pauline and Sonia.
Lost
Rottweiler, on Wednesday, February 14 in the vicinity of upper Iklin. Phone 7961-7758.
To Whom It May Concern
I, Duncan Stuart Kennea, divorcé, of 60, Tigné Street, Sliema SLM 11, Malta, intend to marry Kay Joanne Riley, divorcée, of 215, Dickens Heath Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1SB, England, at the Town Hall, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy, on June 1, 2007. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should without delay notify the British High Commission, Consular Directorate, Whitehall Mansions, Ta' Xbiex Seafront, Ta' Xbiex MSD 11, Malta.
Pharmacies open today
9 a.m.-noon
Chemimart Ltd, 14, St Anne Street, Floriana;
Trinity Pharmacy, 32, Marsa Road, Marsa;
Tal-Hlas Pharmacy, Freedom Street, Qormi;
St Anne Pharmacy, 41, St Helen Square, Birkirkara;
Regional Pharmacy, E.H. Furse Street, Msida;
Medical Plaza Dispensing Chemists, Cass-i-Mall Buildings, Vjal ir-Rihan, San Gwann;
Victor's Pharmacy, 9, Tower Road, Sliema;
St Mary Pharmacy, 2, Antonio Schembri Street, Attard;
Victory Pharmacy, 36, Victory Street, Naxxar;
St Simon Pharmacy, 8, Islets Promenade, Bugibba;
Portelli's Dispensary, 1, Luqa Road, Paola;
Victory Pharmacy, 32, Victory Street, Senglea;
Spizerija San Gwakkin, 1, St Anne Street, Marsascala;
John J. Borg Pharmacy, 1, Constitution Street, Zejtun;
Mqabba Central Pharmacy, 5, St Catherine Street, Mqabba;
Plaza Pharmacy, 86, Main Street, Zebbug;
Ideal Pharmacy, 63, Main Street, Rabat;
Tac-Cawla Pharmacy, June 7, 1919, Street, Victoria, GOZO;
St John's Pharmacy, 85, Indipendence Street, Xewkija.