AZZOPARDI. On May 14, at St Philip's Hospital, to Vanessa née Vella and Justin, God's precious gift of a daughter -
KATRINA, a sister to Benjamin. Thanks to Carmen Cannataci and Josette Catania.
CASSAR. On May 9, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Alexandra née Attard and Kevin, God's precious gift of a first-born son - ANDREW MICHAEL. Thanks to the Lord, Our Lady of Ta' Pinu and Blessed Gorg Preca. Special gratitude to the obstetrician, midwife Rita Pace Parascandalo, Alexandra's sister, and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
CEFAI THOMAS. On May 15, at St Philip's Hospital, to Shirley née Thomas and Kenneth, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - SHANNELLE. Thanks to the gynaecologist and all the staff at the hospital.
DALLI. On May 13, at St James Hospital, Zabbar, to Rita née Rapinett and Jeremy, God's precious gift of a daughter - NICOLE, a most welcome sister to Jake. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwives Anna Croucher and Mariella Abela Camilleri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
FARRUGIA. On May 16, at St Philip's Hospital, to Aunelie and Christopher, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - AMY. Thanks to the gynaecologist, midwife Carmen Cannataci and her sister, Mrs Lorraine Camilleri.
KRAKHMALNAYA. On May 11, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Svetlana and Aleksandr, God's precious gift of a son - KIRILL, a most welcome brother to Denis. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
LOSHI. On May 8, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, Karen Joy née Bugeja and Peter received God's gift of their first-born son - MATHIAS PAUL. Deo gratias et Mariae.
METIN. On May 12, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Zeynep née Ozen and Savas, God's precious gift of a son - SAID, a most welcome brother to Selim. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Lilian Azzopardi and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
PACE. On May 9, at St Philip's Hospital, to Joseanne née Dalli and Mario, God's precious gift of a son - LYDEN LEE, a welcome brother to Nathan Anthony and Janice. Thanks to the doctor, Carmen Cannataci and staff, and the staff at the SCBU, St Luke's Hospital.
PITRE. On May 14, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Tracy née Camilleri and Alain, God's precious gift of a daughter - SOLEIL, a most welcome sister to Jacques. Deo gratias et Mariae. Thanks to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
Obituary
AZZOPARDI. On May 18, MARIA of Rabat, aged 79, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Frans, her children Rose and Michael and Anna and Edgar, both of Australia, Carmen and Joseph, Joe and Anna, Paul and Olivia, Emma and William, Freddie and Elisabeth, Rita and Johnny, Renu, Lucy and Adrian, Marco and Marianne, grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. at St Paul's Collegiate church, Rabat, followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Grech. On May 19, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMELO (Charlie), passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine (Guza) née Grech, his children Anton and his wife Karin, Joseph and his wife Afrique, his beloved grandchildren Lawrence, Martin and Simon, his mother Paula, his brother Salvu, his sisters Nina, Marianna, Mary, Josephine, Ester and Doris, and their spouses, his in-laws among whom Josephine, widow of Paulo, Anna, Peter and Francis, Nenu and his wife Carmen, other in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, tomorrow at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Lija cemetery. The family regrets they are unable to receive visitors. No flowers by request but donations to St Clare's Monastery will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG HEDLEY. Treasured memories of a wonderful mother, ALICE, on the first anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed but always in our hearts and prayers. Noel and Vivian, Veronica, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
CARUANA - JOZEF. Remembering our dearest friend. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Guza and Charlie.
CREMONA - CARMELO. In everlasting memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, May 22 being the 13th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his wife Vivie, his children Joyce and her husband Jimmy, Anna and her husband Leo, Stephen and his wife Cornelia, his grandchildren, his brother Joseph, his sister Doris, his sister-in-law Josephine and their families. Fondly remembered by the faithful staff of the Gillieru Restaurant, many relatives and friends. Today's 9.30 a.m. Mass and the 6.30 p.m. Mass said on May 22 at St Paul Shipwrecked chapel, St Paul's Bay, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRECH. Treasured and loving memories of our dear mother RITA on the 35th anniversary of her death. Her children Mary Rose, Vincent and Margaret, in-laws and grandchildren.
GRECH HARDIE. In loving memory of Dr CHARLES GRECH HARDIE, MD, B.Pharm., a beloved husband and devoted father, on the 33rd anniversary of his death. Always in the thoughts and prayers of his wife and children.
PICCININO - HENRY. Cherished memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 12th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Violet, Myriam and Patrick, Cecil and Myriam and his grandchildren.
RAUSI. Cherished memories of CARL on the 17th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your family.
SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO - Brigadier ALFRED SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO, CBE. In ever loving memory. Lilian, Mark and John and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VASSALLO - EDWIN. A beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather remembered with much love and gratitude, today the first anniversary of his passing away. His daughters Lydia, wife of Paul Attard Montalto, Rosemary, wife of Harry Cachia and their families. Rest in peace.
VELLA - TARCISIO. Today the 20th anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
The special years will not return,
When we were all together,
But with all our love within our hearts
You will walk with us forever.
Always lovingly remembered and missed by his family. A prayer is solicited.
VELLA - THERESA. Treasured memories of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, today the seventh anniversary of her passing away to a better life. Always loved and missed by her husband John, and her children Valentina, Jenny, Paul-John, their spouses and her grandson Gabriel. Lord, grant her love and peace.
Personal
Paul Camilleri and family of Valletta, would like to thank all the doctors and staff of Orthopaedic 1 at St Luke's Hospital for the professionalism, dedication and kindness shown during his recent stay there.
Zammit Gardens
Flowers free deliveries. www.zammitgardens.com. Phone 2122-5744/9982-2369.
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage by the Society of the Green Scapular at St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, on Tuesday, May 22, at 5.30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Pharmacies Open Today
9 a.m.-noon
Empire Pharmacy Branch, 46, Melita Street, Valletta;
Lister Pharmacy, 209, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun;
Anici Pharmacy, Anici Street, Qormi;
Holy Cross Pharmacy, 37, Main Street, Birkirkara;
Tony's Pharmacy, 100, Sir Patrick Stuart Street, Gzira;
Spizerija Merhba, Shop 2, Lapsi Street, St Julians;
Victor's Pharmacy, 9, Tower Road, Sliema;
M4 Pharmacy, Old Railway Road, Attard;
Medicine Chest Pharmacy, Demitriju Farrugia Street, Gharghur;
St Simon Pharmacy, 8, Islets Promenade, Bugibba;
Maddalena Pharmacy, Shop 2, Binja tal-Faqqani, Tower Road, Sta Lucia;
San Filippu Pharmacy, 155, Victory Street, Senglea;
Felice Pharmacy, 95, Sanctuary Street, Zabbar;
John J. Borg Pharmacy, 1, Constitution Street, Zejtun;
Pasteur Pharmacy, Triq it-Tellerit, Safi;
De Rohan Pharmacy, 24, St Anthony Street, Zebbug;
Nigret Pharmacy, Triq iz-Zahar, Rabat;
Tac-Cawla Pharmacy, June 7, 1919 Street, Victoria, Gozo;
Lauretana Pharmacy, 36, Mgarr Road, Ghajnsielem.