Announcements

AGIUS PIZZUTO. On December 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Katya Ann née Pizzuto and Mark - AIDAN, a most welcome brother to Ethan. Deo gratias et Mariae.

ANDRES. On December 19, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Maria Jema C. née Lumbera and Rodrigo A., God's precious gift of a son - KING JERO, a most welcome brother to King Jeremy and King Jasper. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the maternity staff.

ATTARD. On November 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Louisa née Grech and Wayne, God's precious gift of a son - THOMAS, a most welcome brother to Zach. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.

DARMANIN. On December 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Coryse Borg and Adrian, God's precious gift of a son - ANDREA. Thanks to all the staff at the hospital.

GALEA. On December 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Ruth née Gauci Borda and Kevin, God's precious gift of a son - EDWARD STANLEY. Deo gratias et Mariae.

Golden Wedding

Mr VICTOR ABELA and Miss ANNE PSAILA
The marriage took place at the oratory of the Blessed Sacrament, Żejtun. Fr S. Mifsud officiated. Wishing you God's blessings and many more happy years together from Maryrose and Ray, Kathleen and Ray, Saviour and Rita, grandchildren Edward, James, Marina, Simon, Marco, Matthew and Luke.

Mr ANTON AGIUS MUSCAT and Miss VERA MUSCAT-AZZOPARDI
ANTON and VERA exchanged marriage vows on December 28, 1958, at St Julian's parish church. May all blessings be upon our children, Anthide, Hugo and Lucienne; our grandchildren, Matthew, Simon, Alessia, Karl and Maria; and upon Cecilia, née Barbaro-Sant and Stefan Cumbo. May the Almighty be praised for His deeds on earth.

Ruby Wedding

Mr CHARLES PARNIS and Miss VICTORIA BAJADA
The marriage took place on December 28, 1968, at St Joseph Institute chapel, St Venera. Congratulations from Charmaine and Keith, Johann and Donnatella, your grandchildren Jake and Monique, family and friends.

Obituary

AZZOPARDI. On December 27, JOSEPHINE, of Fgura, aged 82, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Frank, her children Alex and wife Mariella, Ian, Anne and her husband Joe, and Moira, her grandchildren Rachel and Thomas, Gabrielle and Steve, Kristian and Carla, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Fgura parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., 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 would like to thank the ITU staff at Mater Dei Hospital for their dedication.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MANGION. On December 27, Doris, aged 85, passed peacefully away at St Vincent de Paul residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband John, her children Tony and his wife Doris, Frank and his wife Gunnel, Carmen and her husband Oreste, Mario and his wife Rita, and Martin; nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCHEMBRI. On December 27, MARY, of Valletta, aged 81, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Raymond and his wife Frances, and their sons Simon and his wife Ann Marie, and Keith; her son Alex and his wife Mary Grace, and their sons Stephen and his fiancée Vanessa, and Richard; her daughter Simone; her brother Frank Attard and family; sister-in-law Ġuża Attard and family, other relatives and friends.

Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8 a.m. at St Paul's parish church, Valletta. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA. On December 26, JOSEPH P., aged 86, passed peacefully away at his residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his children Cecilia and her husband Vince Vella, Anna and her husband Alfred Sciberras, and Marika and her husband Edgar Ciancio; grandchildren Sarah and her fiancé Robert, Celine and her fiancé Edward, Ruth, Dominique and his wife Marit, Miguel and his fiancée AnnMarie, and Nikolai; his great-granddaughter Danea, his sister-in-law Josephine, widow of his brother Tony; his wife Maria's siblings, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

On the third anniversary of the passing away of Comm. FRANCO COMODINI, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 11 a.m. at St James church (Italian community), Merchants Street, Valletta. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

BONNICI - JAMES.

We thought we'd grow old together,
We made so many plans
But you left all of a sudden
Leaving me trying
To make sense.
Four years have passed
Since then
And I keep asking why
You left me without goodbye.

Your wife Rosanne.

BONNICI - JAMES. In loving memory of my dear dad who left me so unexpectedly without goodbye four years ago to join Our Lord. Your son Charles and family.

BONNICI - MARCELINE, née Holland. Treasured memories of a beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother on the first anniversary of her passing on to meet her Creator. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers, her children Kevin and Sandra, Daniela and Ray Lanzon, Katrina and Raymond Foster and Giuliano Ramunno, and her grandchildren Marco, Francesca, Erika, Matthew, Lisa, Luke and Jamie. Today's 11.30 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel parish church, Paceville, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BORG - ERSILIA. Next Tuesday being the 15th anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Helen, her family and her sister, Sr Eufrosina, OP.

CAPTUR - MICHAEL. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today being the 26th anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Mariella, Clarissa and Gabriella.

COMODINI - FRANCO. Treasured, precious memories of a loving and unique husband, caring father and beloved grandfather on the third anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Forever missed, forever loved, forever living in the hearts of his wife Mary, his children Alessandro and Colinda, Elena and Mauro, Vladimiro and Therèse and grandchildren Riccardo, Deliana, Alessia, Gianluca and Laura.

Pain can be hidden,
Tears wiped away
But the heartache of losing you
Is with us every day.

May he rest in the loving arms of the Lord.

DRURY - VICTOR. Loving memories of a dear father on the 11th anniversary of his demise. Joe, Frances and Kane.

GINGELL. In loving memory of JOHN MARY on the 39th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his family.

GRECH - KARIN MARIA, aged 15. On the 31st anniversary of her tragic demise. Cherished memories of a beloved niece and cousin. Forever in our hearts, Bryant family, Bath, UK.

MERCIECA - CAESAR. In undiminished fond memories of a likeable and friendly dental technician on the 25th anniversary of his demise, whose exuberant humour and generous help was most appreciated in our student days.

PIROTTA - EMANUELA. Unfading memories of a beloved and devoted mother on the 26th anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA - INEZ and OVID. Treasured memories of our dearest parents. Alex, Yvette, Christine, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant them eternal rest.

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