AGIUS. On April 24, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Gaynor and Robert, God's precious gift of a daughter - LEAH. Thanks to midwife Lilian Azzopardi and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

ALKERRAMI. On April 21, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Sakina and Akram, God's precious gift of a son - MUSTAFA. Thanks to midwife Lilian Azzopardi and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

CASHA. On April 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Silvana and Adrian, God's beautiful gift of a daughter - MARIA CHRISTINA, a welcome sister to Daniel James and Sarah Anne. Thanks be to God and Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Special thanks to midwife Maria Agius Portelli.

GIUSTI. On April 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Christine née Briffa and Rodney, God's precious gift of a first-born son - LUCA. Special thanks to midwife Ms D. Mizzi and all the maternity staff at the hospital.

MICALLEF. On April 21, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Bernice née Muscat Scerri and Simon, God's precious gift of a son - SAMUEL, a most welcome brother to Gabriel. Thanks to the obstetrician, doctors, midwife Carmen Scerri, nurses and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

MUSCAT. On April 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Sarah née Micallef and Ray, God's precious gift of a daughter - JULIA, a most welcome sister to Tamara. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

PACE. On April 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Suzanne née Tabone and Josef, God's precious gift of a daughter - AMBER. Special thanks to family members and all maternity staff at Mater Dei Hospital.

PEROTTI. On April 13, at St Mary's Hospital, London, to Alexia née Vassallo and Michael, God's precious gift of a son - JAMIE, a most welcome brother to Antonia, Julia and Oliver.

SPITERI. On April 8, at Mater Dei Hospital - BENJAMIN, a blessed son born to Donatienne née Gatt and John. Deo gratias et Mariae.

STAFRACE. On April 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Claire and Ian, God's precious gift of a daughter - CARLA SOFIA, a most welcome sister to Cristina. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwives and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

Golden Wedding

Mr JOSEPH CARUANA and Miss MARY BUSUTTIL
Married on Sunday, April 27, 1958, at Our Lady of Graces church, Sliema, by Fr Joseph Sultana. Congratulations mum and dad from your daughters and in-laws, Veronique and David, Alexandra and Joseph, Nathalie and Mario, Roberta and Simon and your beloved grandchildren Nevise, Dawn, Marc, Thomas, Sean and Julia. With love and gratitude from all of us, we wish you many more happy years together.

Obituary

BONDIN. On April 26, EMANUELA, aged 92, widow of Dominic, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Carmel and his wife Maria, Joseph and his wife Irene, Ronald and his wife Mercedes, Oliver and his wife Jane, Anthony and his wife Patricia, her daughter Lilian and her husband John Plumpton, her grandchildren, her sisters Stella, Jessie of Australia, Yolanda, her brothers Edgar of Australia, Amadeo of America and Alfred, other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at Fgura parish church followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. May God grant her eternal rest.

DEBONO. On April 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGE, of Sliema, aged 83, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Josephine (née Kissaun), his children Walter and his wife Lyn, Sue and her husband John Anderson, Marie and her husband Patrick Galea, Edward and his wife Lena, his grandchildren Mark, Matthew, Melissa, Amy, Peter, Emma, Tricia, Jenna, Philip, Adriana and Julia, his great-grandson Louis George, his sister Rosie, his brother Anton and his wife Mariucca, in-laws Mary, Hilda, Helen, Nanette, Margaret and their respective families, other dear relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later. May God grant him eternal rest.

HILI. On April 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN, aged 53, of Hamrun, residing in Attard, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his wife Rose, his beloved children Leonard and his wife Sandra, Denise and her husband Raphael-John and Andrè, his treasured grandchildren Carla and Michela, brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends, among whom fellow committee members of Attard FC.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Attard parish church, 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, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ABELA SCOLARO - JOSEPH (Maestro). Unforgettable and loving memories of a dear father and grandfather, today the 29th anniversary of his demise. His daughter, son, in-laws and grandsons.

AGIUS - JOSEPH. Cherished memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather who went to meet the Risen Lord on April 25, 2007. Always remembered by his wife Mary, his children Louis and his wife Tanya, Joseph and his wife Rita, Marthese and her husband Charles, his grandchildren Michaela, Jordan, Jacob and Luigi. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

APAP. In loving memory of our dearest mother MARIA, née Bencini, on the 16th anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Nella, Manon, John and their families.

BRINCAU. In loving memory of CHARLES (Carmelo) on the 37th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his daughter Mary Rose, her husband and children and all the family.

DACOUTROS - ANTHONY. In loving memory of a very dear father, today the 26th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his children Irene, Grace, Maria, Johanna and Lydia, their respective husbands and families.
Loved ones never go away
For in our hearts they always stay.
A prayer is kindly solicited.

ELLUL - HELENA, née Gasan. In ever loving memory of a cherished sister and aunt, tomorrow the fourth anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Paula and Tonio, Sylvia, Joe, Veronica and Michael, Andrew, Lisa, Christian, Bettina, Michael, Greta, Paul, Nicholas, Sarah, David, Mark, Luisa, John and Stephanie. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 7 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. In ever loving memory of my beloved father PAUL, ex-Auditor General, on the anniversary of his demise. Ethel.

FSADNI. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the fifth anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his beloved wife Sophie, his daughter Marie, wife of Martin Humphrey, and grandchildren Shona, Amanda and Rebecca, family and friends.

PORTELLI - JOHN (ex- superintendent, Telephones). Today the 36th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his loving wife Evelyn, son Victor, daughter Tania and their respective families. May the Good Lord grant him eternal rest.

TAGLIAFERRO - JOSEPH. Today the first anniversary of his demise. Always in our prayers and thoughts. His family.

TONNA-BARTHET - Prof. GASTON TONNA-BARTHET, MBE, DAF, Officier d'Accademie (Paris), 28.4.1987. Remembering a dear father and grandfather today and always. René, Gertie and family, Hermione and Brian Ciancio.

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