ATTARD. On December 14, at St Philip's Hospital, to Connie née Portelli and Disma, God's precious gift of a daughter. Thanks to all the staff at the hospital.
CAMILLERI. On December 12, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Adriana née Vassallo and Peter, God's precious gift of a son - LUCA PETER. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Lilian Azzopardi and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
CORNTHWAITE. On December 11, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Jennifer née Buttigieg and Jason, God's precious gift of a daughter - JESSICA HALEY. Thanks to the obstetrician, the paediatrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
CUSENS. On December 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Nathalie and Neil, God's precious gift of a daughter - EMMA ANNE. May God bless this child and all those who know her to pray for her. Special thanks to all the staff at OBS1 and NPICU for their huge support, dedication and excellent work.
SALIBA. On December 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Denise Cuschieri and Clint, God's precious gift of a first-born son - CJAY. Special thanks to midwife Rose Cutajar and all the dedicated maternity staff for all their care.
SCHEMBRI. On December 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Claire née Azzopardi and Donald, God's precious gift of a daughter - CHANELLE, a most welcome sister to Elisa. Thanks be to God and Our Lady. Special thanks to all the dedicated staff at the hospital.
Requiem Masses
Sunday, December 30 being the second anniversary of Comm. FRANCO COMODINI, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St James church (Italian Community), Merchants Street, Valletta. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
Today the seventh anniversary of the demise of Bro. LOUIS F.
PICCININO, SJ, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Attard parish church. The attendance of relatives and friends would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Obituary
Axisa. on December 22, at St Luke's Hospital, RITA née Muscat, aged 85, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Emanuel, her children Carmen, Joseph and his wife Mary, John and his wife Josephine, Miriam Dowling, her sisters Nazzarena, Francesca, Doris and their respective families, and Theresa, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Fgura parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Zabbar Cemetery.
BONNICI. On December 22, JOSEPH, ex-shipwright at Malta Drydocks, aged 55, of Senglea, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his father Emanuel, his brother Jesmond and his wife Josianne, his sisters Lina, widow of Saviour Portelli, Yvonne and her husband Freddie Lia, Mary and her husband Peter Tanti, and Irene and her husband Raymond DeGiovanni, residing in Australia, his uncles and aunts, especially aunty Vanna, nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves his residence tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Victories basilica, Senglea, where Mass praesente cadavere sill be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to the Renal Unit at Mater Dei Hospital will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CALLEJA. On December 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, AGOSTINA, aged 62, known as Ina, of St Julian's, ex-primary school teacher at Għargħur, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joe, secretary to the Electoral Commission, her daughter Louise and fiancé Daniel Cilia, her son Norman, her brother Lino, her nieces Simone and Christine, her nephew Mark, and their spouses, her in-laws Charles and his wife Grace, and Arthur and his wife Marthese and their families, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for St Julian's parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. On December 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of Sliema, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved wife Josephine née Cachia, his children Walter and his wife Nadya, Alex and his wife Johanna, Jennifer and her husband Dr John Gauci, Simone, Joseph and his wife Luana, and John and his wife Theresa, his grandchildren Mark and his wife Claudine, Matthew and his wife Sarah, Christopher, Angela and her husband David, Luana, Nicky, Zak, Thomas, Jessica and Benji, his great-grandchildren Ella, Max and Emily, his brothers Paul, Tony, Harry, Edwin, Charles, and his sister Doris and their respective spouses, and his sisters-in-law Daisy, Enelita and Antoinette. Mass will be said tomorrow at 8.45 a.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema.
In Memoriam
BONELLO - JOHN. Today the 30th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his son Alan and his wife Patricia, his son Adrian and his wife Sylvana and their children Suzannah and John. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
BONNICI. In loving memory of our parents CARMEL and M'ANNA on the 46th and 16th anniversary of their demise. Remembered always with more than love.
Time may dim the sorrow...
But when Christmas comes anew,
Everything around us
Is painful and so true!
Maria, Ċettina, Salvina, Laurence, Tony, Fr Josie Bonnici, OP, Victoria.
BORG. In loving memory of LETTY on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her family and friends.
BORG - MOLLY, née Parnis England. In ever loving memory of our dearest Molly on the 11th anniversary of her passing. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Anthony and Bukurie, Anne and Herbert, Nathalie, and Matthew. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BUGEJA -- VINCENT. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather on the sixth anniversary of his passing to a better life. Frances, Katya, Kevin, Martina and Francesco, Karen and Jean Pierre. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at L-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.
BUGEJA. In loving memory of our dearest father Chev. VINCENT BUGEJA on the sixth anniversary of his demise.
Dear Lord,
Thank You for the angel
You lent us for a while
He brought us so much happiness
And an everlasting smile.
We will always miss him
Time cannot erase the pain
Yet, we will always be grateful
That into our lives
Our precious daddy came.
Katya and Karen.
BUGEJA - VINCENT. Treasured memories of a very dear brother-in-law and uncle on the sixth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by Rose and Benny, Sandra and Steve, James and Lydia. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUGEJA - Chev. VINCENT BUGEJA. In loving memory of a dear friend, today the sixth anniversary of his passing away. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Paul Banavage and family.
BUSUTTIL - JOSEPH, 26.12.1999. Never forgotten. Mary Ann and family.
CAMILLERI - FREDERICK, 1960-1993. In loving memory, on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten for his gentle and kind personality, by his parents, sisters and brothers-in-law.
CARUANA - FLORA. Loving memories on her anniversary. Muriel and Carol. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CASSAR SAID - SELINA. Today the 14th anniversary of her meeting with the Lord.
Dear Selina,
For 14 long years,
We didn't see your smiling face
But we know you're here with us.
We feel your presence everywhere
Your fragrance still fills the air
We often call your name
For in our hearts you will always stay
As loving and dear as yesterday.
Your parents Joe and Carmen Said, your sister Josianne and her family, your brothers Antoine, Ivan and their families and Dorianne. Masses for the repose of her soul will be said at St Julian's and L-Ibraġ parish churches today at 11 a.m., tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. and midnight, on December 25 at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. and the same times on New Year's Day.
CHETCUTI BONAVITA - JANE. On the 30th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her sons Joe and Noel, their respective wives Carol and Miriam, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
CINI PORTANIER - DORIS. In loving memory of our dearest mother on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CONTI - JOSEPH M. Our seventh Christmas without you but we praise the Lord for giving us such a loving, caring husband, father and grandfather. Forever in our hearts. His wife Rose, his children Miriam and Natal, Edwin, Mavis and Willie, Josianne and Martin and his beloved angels Julia, Jacob, Andrew, Abby and Matthew.
DAMATO - JOE DAMATO, LP. On the 24th anniversary of his death. Remembered always by his wife Connie, his sons and in-laws.
DE BRINCAT. Treasured memories of FRANCIS, a beloved father, today the 53rd anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. His family.
DIMECH - EMMIE, 20.11.'31-23.12.'01. Remembering with much love and gratitude an exemplary husband, father and grandfather. Always loved and never forgotten by his wife Georgina and all the family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA - JOSEPH FARRUGIA, B.Sc., BE&A, A&CE. Loving and treasured memories, on the 10th anniversary of his death. So sadly missed by his daughters Gillian, Monica, Anne and Louise, his sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always in our prayers.
FELICE GAY - ROSETTE. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her family.
LANFRANCO - JOSEPH and MARY. Christmas won't be Christmas without you. Your sons Guido, Antoine, Josie, Robert and Edwin.
MUSCAT - JOSEPH. Loving memories of a dear husband and father on the third anniversary of his demise. Always remembered with love and sadly missed by his wife Lina and his children Lorraine, John and Caroline.
PRECA - VIOLET. Treasured and unfading memories today, the seventh anniversary of her demise. Forever in our hearts. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters and their families. May God grant her eternal rest.
THOMAS - DAVID GWYNNE, 23.12.'97. Lovingly remembered and always missed by all his family. May God grant him eternal rest.
TORTELL - MARTIN EDWARD, 04.03.1969-23.12.2000. Unfading memories of our beloved Martin. Mum, dad, Stephanie, John, Hugh, Sarah, family and friends.
WELLS - JOHN. On the 20th anniversary of his passing away. Lovingly remembered by his children Mary Ann and George and their families. Merciful Lord, grant him eternal rest.
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Season's Greetings
Ms Elizabeth Agius Fenech wishes her family and friends a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Charles and Doris Andrews send season's greetings to all their family and friends.
Mrs Hilda Bonnici of 210, Old Railway Road, Balzan, extends her sincere greetings for a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all her relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs J. Bonnici of "Neston", Triq il-Falkun, Kappara, extend sincere greetings for a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all their relatives and friends.
William and Dorothy Buttigieg of Ipswich send season's greetings to all their family andfriends.
Mr and Mrs J.L. Debono of 163c, Church Avenue, Paola, wish all their relatives and friends a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.