Announcements

AL GHAZALI. On October 13, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Fatma and Mahmoud, God's precious gift of a daughter - MAYIR. Thanks to midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

AZZOPARDI. On September 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Stephanie née Mifsud and Matthew, God's precious gift of a son - BENJI. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Josephine Scerri and all the staff at Obstetrics Ward 1.

BIANCO. On September 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Isabel née Casha and Noel, God's precious gift of a son - LUCA GIUSEPPE, a most welcome brother to Martina. Special thanks to the obstetrician and all the hospital staff.

BONNICI. On October 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Fleur née Mizzi and Robert, God's precious gift of a daughter - JADE. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to the staff of the Delivery Suite.

CAUCHI. On October 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Maria née Bonavia and Raphael, God's precious gift of a son - BEN, a most welcome brother to Maya. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Pace and to all the maternity staff.

DEBONO. On October 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Sabrina née Aquilina and Daniel, God's precious gift of a son - NICHOLAS, a welcome brother to Stephen. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.

GRIFFITHS. On October 14, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Petra née Stagno Navarra and Peter, God's precious gift of a daughter - FAYE. Thanks to midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

MICALLEF. On October 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Katia née Cutajar and Glen, God's precious gift of a first-born son - GIUSEPPE. Thanks be to Our Lady and St Joseph. Special thanks to midwife Giselle Curmi.

MINTER. To Christina and James, a son - ALFRED GUIDO, on August 23. A nephew for Tamara and Melita and a first grandchild for Michelle (Sant Fournier) and Geoffrey (Howard) Minter. Deo gratias et Mariae.

RAIHANI. On October 8, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Mary née Ouranitsa and Adil, God's precious gift of a daughter - GISELLE ELENI, a most welcome sister to Zois. Thanks to our obstetrician, the paediatrician, the anaesthetist, midwives Nathalie Mifsud and Carmen Scerri, the operating room team and maternity staff at the hospital. All have been kind, warm and caring throughout our hospital stay. Keep up your wonderful work.

Marriages

Mr CEDRIC CARUANA, B.Comm., MSTI, MIM and Miss FELICITY B. DOUGALL, Dip. Mgt.
The marriage took place on October 5, at St Paul's Metropolitan Cathedral, Mdina, between CEDRIC, son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Caruana of Sliema, and FELICITY, daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton B. Dougall of Swieqi. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Mgr Philip Calleja. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Marina Hogg for the bride and Ms Liz Barbaro Sant for the groom. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Graham Bencini. Mr Rudi Dougall was chief usher, while Mr Trevor Caruana, Mr Nigel Dougall, Mr Ivan Cachia, Mr Sean Camilleri, Mr Ignazio Montaldo and Mr Adrian Sillato were ushers. The bride was attended by Miss Pearl Dougall as maid of honour and Miss Petra Azzopardi, Miss Michela Vassallo Gatt, Miss Martina Caruana and Miss Francesca Caruana as bridesmaids. A reception was later held at the Westin Dragonara, St Julian's. The couple are spending their honeymoon in the Far East.

Golden Wedding

Mr JOSEPH M. ZAMMIT and Miss GLORIA BORG OLIVIER
The marriage took place on October 19, 1958, at St Aloysius College church, Birkirkara. The late Fr Carmelo Cuschieri, OSA, officiated. Love and gratitude from your children Peter and Miriam, Kenneth and Veronica. Hugs and kisses to nanna and nannu from Timothy, Benji and Bettina. May God give you many more years of health and happiness.

Obituary

BUHAGIAR. On October 18, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, MARIA ROSARIA, of Fgura, aged 79, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Alfred, her children Marion and her husband Charles Grima, Anthony and his wife Maria and Anna and her husband Jesmond Pace, her grandchildren Marilyn, Christopher and Saviour, her sister Antonia and her husband Stephen Zammit residing in Canada, her in-law Emmanuel and his wife Rose, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fgura 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 the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

CUSCHIERI. On October 17, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, YVONNE née dei Conti Stagno Navarra, passed peacefully away after a short illness borne with Christian fortitude. Beloved widow of Oscar and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her children Vincent and his wife Angela née Orr, Ninnia and her husband John Attard, Mariella and Josen Darmanin Demajo, Josette and her husband John Salamone Reynaud and John and his wife Claire née Sullivan, her adored grandchildren Roberta, Vanessa, Suzanne, Mark, Lisa, Simon, Rachel, Gavin, David, Ruth, Justin and Lynne, and their respective spouses and partners, her treasured great-grandchildren Isaac, Jamie and Timothy, her brother Ronnie and his wife Connie, her sister-in-law Patricia dei Conti Stagno Navarra, many other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Patrick's Salesian Oratory will be greatly appreciated. God, grant her eternal rest. Heartfelt thanks to all the dedicated staff at Zammit Clapp Hospital.

KRZYZ - WANDA of London, England, beloved mother to Alex and his wife Rose, née Saliba and grandmother to Paul and his fiancée Louisa, Sarah and her husband Gavin, James and Emma, passed away supported by the sacrament of the anointing of the sick on October 4. The funeral took place last Wednesday.

PILCHER. On October 17, ELEANOR LOUISE, wife of Michael Francis, passed peacefully away at the age of 91, at Villa Messina, Rabat. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Katharine Neilson and her grandchildren Rebecca, Tom, Ruth and Heloise, and her great-grandchild Joseph. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Villa Messina for their care and dedication.

SCIBERRAS. On October 18, JOSEPH (known as Pawlu tar-Roti) aged 71, of Birkirkara, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers Guido, widower of Mary, and Eddie, his sisters Mary Rose, wife of Leo Galea, Joan, wife of Alfred Camilleri, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St Francis church (Wejter Street), Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

VASSALLO. On October 18, at Loyola House, Naxxar, BROTHER NICHOLAS VASSALLO, SJ, aged 91, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brethren of the Society of Jesus in Malta, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 3.30 p.m. at Loyola House, followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord.

In Memoriam

AZZOPARDI - ANTOINE. Treasured and unfading memories of a most loving husband and father on the second anniversary of his demise.

When you left us, the family
Was not destroyed but transformed.
As part of if enters the invisible.
We believe that dying leads to absence,
When it really is a hidden presence.
We believe it creates infinite distance,
When it does away with all distance
It returns to the spirit,
What was for a time found in the flesh.
Every time someone leaves home
And passes away
Those left behind gain a link in heaven.
Heaven is no longer home to angels
Unknown saints and a mysterious God,
But it becomes familiar.
It is the family house,
The house up above so to speak.
From up there to down here,
Memories, helping hands, calls carry on.
Until we meet again.

All our love today and always. Your wife Theresa, sons Nathan and David. All Masses said today at Pembroke parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.

AZZOPARDI - ANTOINE. In fondest memory of a much beloved son and brother-in-law on the second anniversary of his passing away. Most sadly missed and forever in our thoughts and prayers. Mary and Vince, Tania and Richard. May God grant him eternal rest. All Masses said today at St Julian's parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.

BORG. In loving memory of EDWIN, today the 17th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Cottina and his children Angela and Stephen, Adrian and Marika and grandsons Andrew and Michael. A prayer is kindly solicited.

BORG - EDWIN H.W. Today the 17th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts, with love, his son Adrian and his wife Marika, their sons Andrew and Michael who would have loved to share time with their grandfather.

CAMILLERI - HARRY. In everloving memory, on the third anniversary of his passing away. Deeply loved and missed by his daughter Marcelline, Claude, Mark and Christina. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on October 23 at 6.30 p.m. at Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CAMILLERI - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Mary, Chris and Francesca, Amanda and Amy.

CARUANA. In ever loving memory of ALFRED, today the 57th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Adelina, his daughter Iris and his son Joe, in-laws and grandchildren.

CAUCHI - ELIA. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 10th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Josephine, children, relatives and friends.

DARMANIN - CARMELO. In everlasting memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 25th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Adelina, his children Austin, Anna, Paul and Tonio, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEBONO - EMANUEL. Treasured memories of our dear father on the 22nd anniversary of his joining the Lord. Always in our hearts and minds. His daughters Carmelina, Maria, Doris and Rita and their families.

DELIA - EDWIN DELIA, B.Arch., A&CE. Called to eternal life 10 years ago. Always missed and remembered with love by his wife Emily, Christine and Philip, Andrew, Philip and Marica, Robert and Vanessa, and his grandchildren Bettina, Bernard, Nicola, Sarah, Rebecca and Rachelle. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DELIA - EDWIN, 10.10.'98. Fondly remembered by his brother, sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces.

FALZON. In loving memory of our dear father CARMELO, today the 23rd anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts. Josephine, Sylvia, in-laws, grandchildren and relatives.

GRECH - SAMUEL, widower of Jane. Remembering father with love and gratitude, today the 39th anniversary of his passing away. Simone, Stephanie, Marian, James, in-laws and grandchildren.

HUBER. Loving memories of our beloved mother NANCY on the 11th anniversary of her death. Her sons, daughters and families.

LAURI - DENNIS. Treasured and unfading memories of a special person on the 20th anniversary of his sudden death. Always in our thoughts. His wife Maryrose, children John, Angela, Roberto, Pierre and Marquita, Adrian and Alexia, and grandchildren Kimberly, Lee and Fabian.

MICALLEF - MARY, née Doublesin, October 22, 1989, and ROMEO, October 8, 1999. Treasured and unfading memories of dear parents and grandparents, this month being the ninth and 19th anniversary of their death. Greatly missed and fondly remembered by their daughter Joan and grandchildren Kenneth and his fiancée Mariella Busuttil and Liliana and her husband Ruben Overend. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

MIFSUD. In loving memory of VICTOR who passed away nine years ago today. Always in our thoughts, remembered daily in our prayers. His wife Jean, sons Colin and Andrew and his wife Ulrika, and his beloved grandchildren. Masses said today at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul and of his son Kenneth. Lord, grant them eternal rest.

PACE - VICTOR. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on his 25th anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Inez and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PORTELLI - JOHN. In loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather on the 16th anniversary of his demise. Leo, Mario, Mariella and their families.

RUGGIER - ISABELLA. In everloving memory of our dearest nanny, today the anniversary of her death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Angela, Philip, Sandra and Steven.

SPITERI PARIS - JULIAN. Treasured memories of a dearest son and brother who was called by the Risen Lord on October 17, 1995 at the tender age of eight. Albert, Antoinette, Christine and Andrea.

ZARB MIZZI - JOE. Today the 22nd anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and loved by his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.