AGIUS. On February 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Katrine née Briffa and Godwin, God's most precious gift of a first-born son - LUCA. Special thanks to all maternity staff.
BARTOLO PARNIS. On March 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Charmaine née Chetcuti and Timothy, God's precious gift of a first daughter - JULIA VALENTINA. Special Thanks to all the staff at the maternity unit. Deo Gratias et Mariae.
FARRUGIA. On March 20, at St James Hospital, Sliema, to Beatrice née Borg and Mark, God's precious gift of a son - LUCA. Thanks to the obstetrician, pediatrician, midwives Carmen Scerri and Carmen Pace and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
GAUCI - BEATRICE. On March 25, at St Philip's Hospital to Elaine née Scerri and Ian, a most welcome sister to Julia. Thanks to all doctors and staff at the hospital.
GRECH. On March 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Rowena née D'Amato and Daniel, God's precious gift of a first born son - MICHAEL. Special thanks to all the maternity staff. Deo gratias et Mariae.
MUSCAT. On March 13, at St James Hospital, Żabbar, to Nancy née Bonnici and George, God's precious gift of a son - JAKE, a most welcome brother to Noah. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwives Mariella Abela Camilleri and Anna Calleja, and all the maternity staff at the hospital.
STRICKLAND. On March 15, at St James Hospital, Sliema, to Paula née Zammit and Roger Junior, God's precious gift of a daughter - ANTONIA, a most welcome sister to Nicholas and Laura. Thanks to the midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
THULI. On March 23, at Sonnenblick Clinic, Wettingen, Switzerland, to Maria née Gauci Borda and Ralph, God's precious gift of a daughter - VICTORIA. Deo gratias et Mariae.
VASSALLO. On March 17, at St Philip's Hospital, to Jennifer née Psaila and Carmel, God's precious gift of a son - DINZEL FILIP.
VELLA. On March 11, at Gozo General Hospital, to Victoria née Debono and Marlin, God's precious gift of a first born daughter - FEDERICA-CRISTINA. Thanks to all the staff at the hospital.
Obituary
DEBRINCAT. On March 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, LINA, aged 78, of Marsa, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Joe, her beloved sisters Doris, Ċettina and Evelyn, her nephews and nieces and their respective families, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Holy Trinity parish church, Marsa, 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, and the Malta Hospice Movement, will be greatly apprecicated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Marriages
Mr EVGENY ALEXANDROVICH UDRAS and Miss CLARE HELEN ELLIS
Married recently at St Patrick's Church, Sliema, were Clare Helen Ellis, daughter of the late Edwin Llewellyn Ellis and Mrs Josephine Ellis of Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, and Evgeny Alexandrovich Udras, son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Udras of Ekaterinburg, Russia. Fr Joe Cini celebrated Nuptial Mass. Mr Matthew Debattista and Ms Elizabeth Fenech witnessed the ceremony. Ms Anna Udras, the groom's niece, was bridesmaid and Ms Kristina Filletti was flower-girl. A reception was held at the Maryanski Porch of the Hotel Phoenicia, Floriana. The couple will be travelling to London and Moscow.
Requiem Mass
On the occasion of the third anniversary of the passing away of Fr JOSEPH M. GALDES, SJ, the 9.30 a.m. Mass in English at the Church of St Aloysius College, Birkirkara on Sunday, April 6, will be offered in thanksgiving for his life. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.
In Memoriam
AGIUS - JOSEPH 30.03.07 (Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows). Cherished memories of a devoted husband and father on the first anniversary of his passing away. His loving wife and sons. Juliet, Richard, Paul, and Anthony. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.
AGIUS - JOSEPH (ex-employee at the Central Bank of Malta). Today is the first anniversary of your passing away. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered for your guidance, help and encouragement. Always in my prayers, your brother Emmanuel.
AQUILINA. Treasured memories of our father TANCRED (Teddy), today the ninth anniversary of his death. Isabel and Richard.
FIORENTINO - JOHN. Treasured memories of a most beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 24th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your son Joe, daughters Lina, Diana and Liz, in-laws and their respective families.
MALLIA - EVELYN née Vassallo on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Her daughter, cousins and friends.
MALLIA - SHERIENNE. Beautiful memories of our dearest Sher. Miss you dreadfully but will love you forever. Aunty Kate and family.
NICOLAS VIRTÙ - SALVINO. In everloving memory, on the 15th anniversary of his death. Ena, Godwin, Lorraine and David.
PRECA. In everloving memory of our dear GEORGE, today the 21st anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Terry, his son George, daughters Angela and Ann, and his in-laws. Lord grant him eternal rest.
PRECA. In everloving memory of our dear brother GEORGE. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Doris, Lilian and Tony.
SCICLUNA. Loving memories of MAY. Fondly remembered by her mother Rose and family.
SCICLUNA. In memory of a treasured cousin MAY, today her anniversary. Remembered by Antonio, Maryrose and Anna Maria Espinosa Rodriguez.
VUKOVIC. Treasured memories of our dear father DRAGO, on the 46th anniversary of his demise. Always fondly remembered by his children and their families.
ZAMMIT - TONY. Treasured and loving memories of our dearest Tony on the 11th anniversary of his demise.
The ones we love will never die Remembrance keeps them ever so near.
Lovingly remembered by his wife Maureen, daughter Charlotte, his father Paul, brothers, sisters and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT McKEON. In loving memory of HELEN on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her sons Mgr Victor Zammit McKeon, Alfred and Joseph, her daughters-in-law, grandchildren and their husbands, and great-grandchildren. May God grant her eternal rest.