Congratulations JOHN GRECH on your 72nd birthday. Best wishes from your wife Frida, sons Stephen and his wife Maria, Chris and his wife Catherine and grandchildren Andrea, Rachelle and Gillian.
Obituary
CIAPPARA. On December 26, JOSEPH of Naxxar, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother Angelo, his sister-in-law Mary, widow of Victor, residing in San Francisco, his nieces and nephews, Mary Anne, Joyce, Paul, Sonia, and Angela, his American nieces and nephews, Mary Ann, Louisa, Jojo, Angelique, Michael, Vincent and Veronica and their spouses, his great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for Our Lady of the Nativity parish church, Naxxar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, would be appreciated. Thanks to the Health Care team of St Joseph Ward, Zammit Clapp Hospital, and the director and staff of Holy Family Home, Naxxar. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRECH. On December 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAUL HENRY of Naxxar, aged 61, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved wife Liliana, née Pace, his children Lorna, wife of Edward Camilleri Bonici and his grandson Claude, Claudia and her partner Sandro Seisun, his sisters Maryann, wife of Charles Mallia, Josette, wife of Edward Micallef, Carmen, wife of Paul Cuschieri, his in-laws Giswalda and Emanuel Pace, his brother-in-law John Pace and his wife Christa, his sister-in-law Alda and her husband Simon Vella, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Nativity (Marija Bambina) parish church, Naxxar, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated.
MELI. On December 25, at Mater Dei Hospital JOSEPH of Birkirkara, aged 61. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine, his daughters Roberta and Stephanie and their fiancés, his brothers and sisters, Vince, Yvonne, Harry and his wife Connie and Connie and her husband John, in-laws and their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for Dun Gorg Preca parish church, Swatar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Ta' l-Erwieh Cemetery, Tarxien. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions or The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated.
PACE. On December 26, EVELYN, née Tabone Ferrante, aged 85, of Sliema, passed away peacefully at Zammit Clapp Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Lucienne and Clive, Godwin and Nadine, Alfred and Cynthia, her grandchildren Malcolm, Nicholas, Adriana and Fiorella, their husbands, wives, fiancés, great grandchildren, brother and sisters, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital at 1.30 p.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank Zammit Clapp Hospital staff for the dedication shown. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
Tomorrow's 11.30 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel parish church, Paceville, will be offered for the repose of the soul of MARCELINE BONNICI on the first anniversary of her passing away.
In Memoriam
BAILEY. In loving memory of Canon WILLIAM BAILEY, today the 32nd anniversary of his death. Joe and Lawrence and their families.
BONELLO - JOAN. Today the fourth anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her sons Alan and his wife Patricia, Adrian and his wife Sylvana and their children Suzannah and John. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
BUSUTTIL - JOE. In loving memory of my beloved brother on the ninth anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed by his only sister May, her husband Joe and children.
CAMENZULI - THERESA. In ever loving memory, on the 25th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by Charles, Anna, Robert, Andrea and Maryanne.
CAMILLERI - ADELINA, née Borg (Fly). Treasured memories of a loving mother and grandmother on the ninth anniversary of her passing. Michael, Walter, George and their families.
CAMILLERI - DORIS. In loving memory of my dear wife on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Effie.
CAMILLERI - DORIS. On the fifth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her sister Mary and her nieces Jennifer and Madeleine. Remember her in your prayers.
CAMILLERI FLORES. In loving memory of MOLLIE on the ninth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son and daughter, brother, relatives and friends.
DEBONO. In loving memory of our dear father MAURICE C. on the second anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten. Edward, Martin and David and their families. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 6.30 p.m. at Loyola House, Marquis Scicluna Street, Naxxar.
FENECH - JOSEPHINE. In loving memory of a treasured mother and grandmother, today the eighth anniversary of her passing away to a better life. Marianne and Walter, Anthony and Sylvana, and Nancy and Ronnie, her grandchildren Albert, Charlene, Andrew, Gabriella and Joseph.
GAUCI - JANE. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 12th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and never forgotten by her children Ernest, Marcelle, Monica, Josette and Stephen, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRECH - YVONNE. Cherished memories of a much loved wife and mother who passed away 16 years ago. Dearly missed by her husband George, her children Pierre and Anna, Georgette and Rene and her grandchildren Giorgio, Jeanella, Andre, Elisa and Yvonne. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD - RICHARD. On the first anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his wife Marie Louise, children Malcolm and his wife Greta, and Cedric, and his grandchildren Julian and Timothy. May he rest in peace.
PULIS. In loving memory of our dearest CATHERINE (Kitty), a beloved aunt who went to meet the Risen Lord 18 years ago today. Forever in the heart and prayers of her family.
PULLICINO. In loving memory of CARMEN, a beloved wife and devoted mother, on the 15th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her husband Joe, her daughters Marvy, Joelle and her husband Henry and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PULLICINO - JOHN. Treasured and fond memories of a dear father and grandfather. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Philip, Raphael, grandchildren and in-laws.
ZAMMIT. In loving memory of our dearest JOSEPH, yesterday being the fourth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Margaret, his daughters Victoria and her husband Mario Blackman, Roberta and her husband Mark Catania, and Stefanya, and his grandchildren Mario, Francesca, Judy and David. Forever in our hearts and prayers.
Sidonia Enterprises Ltd
Closed for Christmas holidays. Re-open Monday, January 5, 2009.
Charity marathon
The Missionary Animation Centre (CAM) has collected €54,576 during a marathon it held recently. Of these, €11,000 have been given to St Joseph Home in Sta Venera, €12,000 to the Missionary Society of St Paul's missionaries in the Philippines, €25,000 to the MSSP's missionaries in Peru, €5,000 to the MSSP's missionaries in Pakistan and €12,000 were retained for local evangelisation projects. CAM has also sent a container of everyday goods to the MSSP's missionaries in Peru and intends to send another soon.
Choral concert
The Gaulitanus Choir will be closing the festive season with a concert at the Exhibition Hall, Victoria at January 3 at 7.15 p.m.
Sliema sub-post office
The sub-post office at Malton Stationery, Censu Xerri Street, Sliema, is once again open for business.