BRIFFA. On February 22, at Mater Dei hospital to Karen née Frendo and Massimo, God's precious gift of a son BEPPE, a most welcome brother to Rebekah.
CARUANA. Praised be the Lord for the safe arrival of VALENTINA, His first most precious gift to Daniela née Grima and Mario, on February 16. Thanks be to Our Lady, Dun Alfred Gatt and St George Preca. Special thanks to the maternity staff at Mater Dei Hospital for their support, especially to the doctor in charge and midwife Claire Zerafa.
DEBONO. On February 16, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Maria née Attard and Stephen, God's precious gift of a daughter - VALENTINA, a most welcome sister to Martina. Thanks to the midwives, the nursing staff and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
PIROTTA. On February 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Therese née Caruana and Dario, God's precious gift of a first-born son - JULIAN. Special thanks to all the maternity staff for their support.
SEGUNA. On February 14, at St Philip's Hospital, to Gillian née Leone Ganado and Edward, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - FAITH. Thanks be to God and His generous love. Special thanks go to the family, friends and the dedicated specialists and staff at the hospital.
SHOEMAKE. On February 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Claire née Zerafa and Larry, God's special gift of twin daughters - THEA and BIANCA. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the maternity staff at the hospital.
SPITERI FITENI. On February 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Marie Louise née Bonello and Patrick. God's precious gift of a first-born son - MAXIMILIAN. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.
VELLA KOBILICA. On February 17, at Whittington Hospital, N. London, to Amanda néeVella Laurenti and Sam Kobilica, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - Naomi.
Obituary
DELICATA. On February 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, KARM, of Birkirkara, aged 68, passed peacfeully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his children Marco and his wife Nadine, Simon and his wife Marianne and David and his wife Angela, his grandchildren Amy, Jan, Emily, Daphne and Michela, his brothers and sisters Victor, Superior General, M.U.S.E.U.M, Sr Maria, Sr Agnes and Sr Evelyn, F.M.M, Tessie, Oreste, Freddie, Josephine and Benny and their families, his wife's brothers and sisters Carmen, Joe, Helen, Manuel and Catherine, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for St Mary's parish church, Birkirkara, 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-Providenz, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
FIOTT. On February 15, in Copnor, Portsmouth, FRANS, formerly of Paola, aged 67, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Christine, his children, Carmen, wife of Harry, Ġemma and her husband Gerry, Esther and her husband Peter, and his son Alex, his grandchildren, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends.
The funeral will be held in Copnor on March 5.
SAMMUT. On February 23, ELIZABETH, of Sliema, aged 96, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Edwin and Pauline, Josie and Mary, Marlene and John Serracino, Pauline and Harold Caruana, her grandchildren Mario and Angela, Josanne and Simon Camilleri, Antonella and Mark Galea, Robert, Daniela and Tonio Gauci, Roberta and Olivier Hick, Kevin and Faye Caruana, Matthew Caruana and Veronique Muscat, her great-grandchildren, her sister Neza Aquilina, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Casa Antonia, Balzan, tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for the Sacred Heart parish church, Sliema, 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, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. On February 22, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, ERNEST, aged 63, of Hamrun, residing at St Venera, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Susima née Maracha, his brothers and sisters Mary, Joseph, John and his wife Grace, Carmen, member of the Society of Christian Doctrine, Sr Pasqualina, of the Dominican Order, Rita and her husband Frans and Tony and his wife Cynthia, his in-laws Renaldo and his wife Leonida, Filicitacion and her husband Joe Marie, Prisca and her husband Nestor and Eddie and his wife Christina, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 9.30 a.m. for St Venera parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10 a.m. followed by internment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.
XUEREB. On February 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTONIA, of Gzira, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe and his wife Stella, Stella, widow of her son Louis, Mary and her husband Edwin, Vinnie and her husband Freddie, Martin and his wife Mary, Manwel, widower of Josette, Ġorġ and his wife Doris, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers and sisters and their families, her in-laws and their families, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, 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, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
ZARB. On February 23, at her residence in Floriana, Mary née Mallia, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Publius, her children Carmen and her husband Joe, Dolores and her husband Lawrence, Maria and her husband Peter, Joseph and his wife Doreen, Elizabeth and her husband Joseph, Anna and her husband Saviour, Godwin and his wife Marianne, and Nathalie, her brother Emanuel and his wife Alice, her great-granddaughter, newphers and nieces, her in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Requiem Masses
Being the trigesima die of the death of POLY GRECH, the 6.30 p.m. Mass said tomorrow at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
A Mass for the repose of the soul of MARY TONNA, née Gatt, on the seventh anniversary of her death, will be said tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Ursuline Crèche chapel, Sliema.
In Memoriam
AGIUS FERRANTE. In ever loving memory of ANTON (Grizu) on the 30th anniversary of his death. Anna.
AQUILINA. In loving memory of TONINU who was found dead at Għallis Tower, on his 53rd anniversary. Never forgotten by his wife Catherine, daughter Vivienne, relatives and friends.
ATTARD. In loving memory of RONNIE, six months from his demise. Forever loved and greatly missed by his wife Carmen, his sons Ronald and his wife Daniela, Robert and his wife Romina, his four grandchildren, his brothers, sisters, in-laws and respective families. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 11.30 a.m. at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of, nor a moment goes by that you are not so deeply missed. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
AXISA - JOSEPH. On the 18th anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his children Rosanne, Tony, Jo, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
BELLIZZI - ĠIUSEPPINA. The dearest of mothers who raised us in the love and fear of God. Specially remembered on her anniversary with love, respect and admiration and sadly missed by her children, in-laws and grandchildren.
BORG - RITA. Dear Mrs Borg, on your first anniversary. For all you did for us while you were here, for everything special that you were, you will never be forgotten. Kristina Caligari.
BRAY. Cherished memories of ANNA, née Nappa, February 27 being the first anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her husband Victor, children Yanica and Isaac, in-laws Charles and Esther, Joyce and Ronald. Masses and prayers for the repose of her soul will be said at the Poor Clares, St Julian's. Her life a beautiful memory, her passing a silent grief.
BRIFFA - MARY. On the eighth anniversary of the passing away of a beloved sister and aunt. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Saviour and Aldo.
CALLEJA - FORTUNATA. Lovingly remembered on the anniversary of her demise by her daughters Mary and Lilian and families.
CARUANA SCICLUNA - JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather, today the eighth anniversary of his departing to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten by his children Noel, Joseph, Anna, Adrian, Ina and Edna, their respective wives, husbands and grandchildren. O Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CUTAJAR - FRANK. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today being the fourth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered. Gino, Lilla, Miguel, Kira and Keith.
DEBONO. In loving memory of my dear mother, MARY, née Zammit Tabona, on the 30th anniversary of her demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Her daughter Marie Louise, grandchildren Malcolm and Cedric.
GALEA - EDWARD. In loving memory of a very dear friend, today the third anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. David, Josette and Francesca.
GALEA. In everlasting memory of FRANCIS A., today the 12th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, in-laws, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Lord grant him eternal rest.
MALLIA - ALFRED. Always in our thoughts and prayers on the second anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Maryanne, his children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MARTIN - Chev. Maestro GEORGE MARTIN. On the 17th anniversary of his death. Remembered with love by his daughter Joyce Guillaumier and his grandsons Jeremy and Jean-Paul. Rest in peace.
MICHVIĆ - MARY and JULIANA. On the 27th and third anniversary of their death. In affectionate and loving memory of our mother and sister, grandmother and aunt. Please remember them in your prayers all who knew them. Milica, Milos, Michael, Monica, Attilio, Roberta, Kersten, Andrea and Mark. A Mass for the repose of their soul will be said today at 11.30 a.m. at Mater Boni Consigli parish church, Paceville.
SERRACINO-INGLOTT - LEONILDA. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved mother and grandmother who died on Ash Wednesday, 22.2.'77. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Laura and George Boffa, together with their children and their families in Australia and England. Also family in Canada and Malta.
VALENTINO. Ever loving and happy memories of our dear father LUIGI on the ninth anniversary of his sad demise. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. His children Lina, Victor, Sister Carmen, Mario, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May Our Lord grant his soul eternal rest.
ZARB ADAMI - MARIA CARMELA. Unfading memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the eighth anniversary of her death. Her family.
Missing
From Esperanto Street, university vicinity, black cat wearing white plastic collar, plumpish. Answers to the names Magic or Pussy. Reward. Phone 2131 2283, 7936 4744 or e-mail angiebonnici@yahoo.com.
Personal
In grateful thanks to God for favour received through the intercession of St Cajetan and Dun Alfred Gatt. Praised be the Lord. K.A.
Prayer to St Jude
O Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg you, whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St Jude, pray for us and all who honour and invoke your aid. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory.