AQUILINA. On August 2, at St Philip's Hospital, to Rachel Vella and Colin, God's precious gift of a first-born son - NICHOLAS CHARLES. Thanks to the obstetricians, Ms Carmen Cannataci and all staff at the hospital.

BORG HEDLEY. On July 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Greta and Patrick, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - ANA. Special thanks to all the dedicated maternity staff for all their care.

BOWMAN. On July 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Corinne née Briffa and Kenneth, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - CHRISTINA. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to the obstetrician and to all the staff at delivery suite.

BRAY. On August 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Graziella née Calleja Mercieca and Malcolm, God's special gift of a first-born daughter - FRANCESCA ANTONIA. Thanks be to God.

CALLEJA. God has lent us a precious gift on July 30, our first baby - AMÉLIE. Special thanks go to our parents Philip and Phyllis Agius, Frans and Doris Calleja and to all those who provided us with their ongoing support, including our colleagues at Mater Dei Hospital. Jean and Neville.

CASSAR PARNIS. On August 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Vanessa née Quintano and Dominic, God's precious gift of a son - ANDREW PETER, a most welcome brother to Hannah. Deo gratias et Mariae.

FARRUGIA. On August 1, at St Philip's Hospital, to Sandra née Borg and Etienne, God's precious gift of a daughter - MATTEA, a most welcome sister to Krista. Thanks to all the staff at the maternity unit for their care and dedication.

FESTARI. On August 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Tiziana née Pace Taliana and Fabrizio, God's precious gift of a daughter - AURORA, a sister to Matteo and Giada. Thanks be to God and Our Lady. Special thanks to midwife Doreen Cassar.

GARZIA. On August 5, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Suzanne née Massa and Jonathan, God's precious gift of a son - ZACK, a most welcome brother to Aidan and Jamie. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

MIFSUD. On August 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Kristine née Galea and Pierre, God's precious gift of a son - SEAN, a most welcome brother to Sam and Sebastian. Thanks be to God and Our Lady. Special thanks to the obstetrician and to all the staff at Delivery Suite and Obstetric Ward 1.

MUSCAT. On August 6, at St James Hospital, Żabbar, to Janine née Borg Cardona and Chris, God's precious gift of a daughter - FAYE, a most welcome sister to Zak, Yazmin and Jake. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Anna Croucher and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

ZAMMIT TABONA. On July 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Catherine née Bianchi and Justin, the precious gift of a son - PAUL, a welcome brother to John and Georgia. Deo gratias et Mariae.

Marriages

Mr CARMEL MICALLEF, BA (Hons) Accty, FIA CPA and Miss SVETLANA MARIA AZZOPARDI, B.Ed. (Hons)
The marriage took place on July 12, at St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, between CARMEL, son of Mr and Mrs Franky Micallef of Birkirkara, and SVETLANA MARIA, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carmel Azzopardi of Qormi. Fr Vince Magri, SJ, celebrated Mass. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Susan Farrugia and Mr Patrick Camilleri, FIA, CPA. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr William Spiteri Bailey, FIA, CPA, and Mr Ivan Azzopardi, BA (Hons), Accty, FIA, CPA. The bride was assisted by Miss Kler Azzopardi and Mrs Speranza Borg, while Miss Elisa Borg was flower-girl. A reception was later held at the Coastline Suite, Coastline Hotel, Salina. The couple spent their honeymoon in the United Kingdom.

Obituary

AZZOPARDI. On August 9, JOHN BAPTIST, ex-PS 504, aged 83, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Susan and her husband Emanuel Berry, Marlene and her husband Alfred Vogel, Dr Anthony Paul and his wife Antoinette, and Yvonne, his grandchildren Mariella and her husband Karl Hoekstra, Jens Martin, Stefan-John, Miriam, Janine, Marc Anthony, Lara, Hendrik, and Carl, his great-grandchildren Mia and Nikolai, his sisters Hilda and Carrie of Australia, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow for Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9 a.m. followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children's Cancer Support Group will be appreciated. God grant him eternal rest. Special thanks go to the doctors and nursing staff of the Santa Maria Ward at Zammit Clapp Hospital, and Urology Ward 1 at Mater Dei Hospital.

CAUCHI. On August 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 79, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his devoted wife Linda, his sons Raymond and his wife Angie, John and his wife Sylvia, Stephen and his wife Lorraine, his daughters Maryanne and her husband Manuel, Lucia and her husband Hector, his 12 grandchildren, his brother Charles, his sisters Pacific and Frances, in-laws including Fr Guido Schembri, OP, many relatives and friends - R.I.P. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9.15 a.m. at Mosta parish church followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

CARUANA CURRAN. On August 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, LIANA, aged 56, peacefully went to meet the risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after an illness bourne so very courageously. Beloved daughter of Mara née Turi and of the late Joe Caruana Curran, she also leaves to mourn her loss her sister Tita and her husband Nick de Giorgio and their children Jordan and Manuela, her brother Joe and his children Joe and Gianluca, her uncle Judge Maurice Caruana Curran and his wife Cettina, her cousins Simone Mizzi and Paul Caruana Curran, her aunts Tea and Rossana Albanozzo and their daughters Marcella, Gianna, Marina, Milena, Lilla, Paola and Sandra, as well as her many friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Liana deeply wished to thank all the medical and nursing staff of the ENT department and of the Pain Management Clinic at Mater Dei Hospital, as well as Fr Pat Browne for all the moments of comfort he provided throughout her illness. Thank you, Liana, for teaching us all how to celebrate death and to meet it with such great faith, dignity and humour.

DARMENIA. On August 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIO, aged 62, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Mary Anne née Tabone, his son Josef, his daughter Karen and her boyfriend André, his mother Anne, his brothers and sisters Harold and his wife Marstelle, Isabelle, Raymond and his wife Marie, and Adrian and his wife Josette, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for L-Ibraġ 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 the Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. The family are unable to receive visitors. Lord grant him eternal rest.

DEBATTISTA. On August 7, GLORIA, aged 71, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Albert, her children Desmond, Eric and Sharon, their respective spouses, her granddaughter Isabella, other relatives and many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Gżira parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ELLUL. On August 9, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, JOHN MARY, aged 85, of Lija, residing in Birkirkara, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Prof. Raymond Ellul, Dr Norman Ellul, residing in the UK, and his daughter Stephanie, his sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital on Tuesday at 8.30 a.m. for St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.

MUSCAT. On August 9, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, CARMEL, known as Lino, aged 75, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmelina, his children Fr Noel Muscat, OFM, Bernardette and her husband Joe Micallef, Alex and his wife Tania, Leonard and his wife Dorian, Louise and her husband Joseph Buhagiar, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 8.45 a.m. for St Francis church, Hamrun, where Mass will be celebrated at 9.15 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.

SPITERI. On August 9, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, ROSE, aged 59, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Charles, her brothers Sammy and his wife Mary, Freddie and his wife Enit, in-laws Lino and his wife Mary, Joseph and his wife Therese, Vince and his wife Carmen, uncles and aunts, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, 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 the Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow's 7 p.m. Mass at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of the soul of DORA CRITIEN.

In Memoriam

AGIUS - MARY, née Bonello. Today the first anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Manuel, her son Tancred and his wife Marion and her grandchildren Simon and Cristina.

ATTARD - JOSEPH PAUL. A beloved father and grandfather, today the 33rd anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Gina, his children and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BRINCAU - JOSEPHINE (Jessie). In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the ninth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her daughter Mary Rose, Franco and all the family.

CARUANA - JOSEPH. On the 52nd anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his children Maurice, Antonella, Elena, Maria and Hugh, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CHAPPELL. Treasured memories of JOE on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Rosa, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

COLEIRO. In loving memory of our dear mother ANNE, today the 15th anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

COLEIRO - JOSEPH, 1934 - 1993. On the 15th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his wife Rosemarie, his children Bernard, Ivan and Desirée and his son-in-law Victor. Rest in peace.

CREMONA. Treasured memories of PAUL on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his wife, son and daughter, his mother, brothers and sisters. May he rest in peace.

FARRUGIA - CARMELO of Valletta. Remembering a beloved father on the anniversary of his demise, 10.08.'05. Always in our thoughts. Joseph, Neville, Victor, Rosette, Mario and Noel. May he rest in peace.

GRECH. In memory of ALBERT on the 28th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary and children Albert and Tony.

MEA - DOLLY. Fondly remembered by her nephew, niece and in-laws, today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF TRIGONA - ZGI. Cherished memories of a wonderful husband and father on the 28th anniversary of his death. Doris, Marcy and Joe, Michael and Marie, and his six grandsons.

PARASCANDALO. Fond and grateful memories of a beloved father and grandfather, CARMELO, on the 11th anniversary of his passing away to a better life. Deeply missed by Mary Rose, Laurence, Ninette, Josette and Anna, in-laws and grandchildren. Tomorrow's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Lawrence Collegiate, Vittoriosa, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

PIZZUTO - RENE. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather on the 14th anniversary of his demise. His wife Miriam and children Marcel, Moyra, Raymond and Suzanne, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SAID - Francis, 1976. Fondly remembered by his daughter Marie-Louise, in-laws Joe Olivieri, Rosanna Said, and grandchildren.

SPITERI. In loving memory of CARMELA and LAWRENCE, our beloved parents, on the sixth and 27th anniversary of their demise. Always in our thoughts, their children and grandchildren and Carmela's sister, Maggie. May the Lord grant them eternal rest.

SPITERI FITENI - JOHN. On the fourth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children Johanna, David and Patrick, their spouses and grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 7 p.m. at St Julian's parish church.

SULTANA. In loving memory of ANDREW on the 24th anniversary of his death. Remembered by his wife Helen, son Martin and family.

VELLA - OLIVER (cellist, FRAM). On the 33rd anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his nephew Michael Calleja and his wife Joyce. May he rest in peace.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Closed for summer holidays. Re-opens August 25.

Lost

Diamond ring of sentimental value, in Crčche Street, Sliema. Reward of €500 given. Phone 9945 6885, 2136 9924.

Personal

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored, loved and glorified throughout the whole wide world, forever and ever. Amen. To thank God for graces received through the intercession of St Joseph, St Ġorġ Preca and St Padre Pio. N.C.

Mrs Hilda Grech and family would like to thank the Rev. Clergy who celebrated Mass, relatives and friends who attended the funeral, sent flowers or in any way showed sympathy and support on the sad loss of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, JOSEPH GRECH, who passed away on July 27,2008. Lord, grant him eternal rest.