AXISA. On August 12, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Anne née Zammit and Fabio, God's precious gift of a son - MATTEA. Special thanks to the obstetrician, and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
CAMILLERI. On August 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Adriana née Degiorgio and Mark, God's precious gift of a daughter - MICHELA MARIA. Benedictus dominus Deus.
CROWLEY. On August 18, at St Munchkin's Hospital, Limerick, Ireland, to Susan née Vella, wife of Brian, God's precious gift of a son - NOAH BRIAN, a most welcome brother to Benjamin Francis.
ELLUL. On August 4, at St Philip's Hospital, to Louise née Cachia Caruana and Tonio, God's precious gift of a son - TIMOTHY, a most welcome brother to Philip, Michela and Francesca. Thanks to the obstetrician, the paediatrician, Carmen Cannataci and all the staff at the hospital and at the NPICU at Mater Dei Hospital.
PARASCANDALO. On July 7, to Christanne née Darmanin and Alan, God's precious gift of a son - DANIEL JACQUES, a most welcome brother to Kayleigh Ann and Yann Julian. Deo gratias et Mariae.
PULIS. On August 19, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Laila née Brida and Melvin, God's precious gift of a daughter - LINA, a most welcome sister to Elissa. Special thanks to midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
PULO. On August 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Janet née Casha and Marco, God's precious gift of a son - SHAUN, a most welcome brother to Clayton. Special thanks to both families and to the staff at Labour Ward and Obs3.
SCERRI. Born at Welcare Hospital, Dubai, on August 9, to Marie-Sophie née Maleville and Alex, God's precious gift of a first-born son - MATTHIEU.
SPITERI. On August 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Lisa née Libreri and Chris, God's precious gift of a daughter - KRISTA. Special thanks to the consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, midwife Denise Ciappara and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
Obituaries
AZZOPARDI. On August 21, at St Vincent de Paul residence, JOSEPHINE of Msida, aged 72, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Robert and his wife Victoria, her nephews Joseph and his wife Justine, and Noel and his wife Christine, her great-nieces and great-nephew Janine, Jacques and Charlotte, other relatives and friends. The funeral took place yesterday.
BONELLO. On August 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA DOLORES (Doris), of Valletta, residing at Birkirkara, aged 87, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Saviour, her brother Joseph Paul and his wife Theresa, her in-law Karmena, her nephews and nieces and great-nephews and great-nieces and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, 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 Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
COST-CHRETIEN. On August 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, GLORIA, née Farrugia, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Noel, her brother Cecil Paul, nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives and very close friends. R.I.P. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. at Balzan parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated.
GUILLAUMIER. On August 21, Paul, of Tal-Virtù, Rabat, aged 70, passed away suddenly. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Renate, his only daughter Colette and her husband Winfried, his brothers Tony and his wife Yvette, and John, his sister Marlene, widow of John Laspina, his nephews and nieces, Jonathan, Gordon, Lara, and Sarah, his in-laws in Germany, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for St Dominic church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
AMATO - VIOLET, née Palmier. Treasured memories of a loving mother and grandmother, August 21 being the third anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
AQUILINA - CHARLES. In sweet remembrance of you, dad, today the fifth anniversary of your call to eternal life. Your children John and Marianne, Noel, Dave and Kate, and your grandchildren Tara, Ben and Georgina.
ATTARD - RONNIE. In loving memory of a dear father on the second anniversary of his demise. Deeply remembered and sadly missed by his son Ronald, his wife Daniela and grandsons Nicholas and Timothy.
ATTARD - RONNIE. In loving memory of a dear father on the second anniversary of his demise. Deeply remembered and sadly missed by his son Robert, his wife Romina and granddaughters Roberta and Renée.
BALANI. In loving memory of KISHNA, today being the 46th anniversary of his death. Loved and sadly missed by his children Ramesh, Pushi, Vishnu, Vijay, Mary, their respective spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Hari Om.
BERTUELLO. In loving memory of a beloved friend, ISABELLE, today the first anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by Christine, Vince and the kids. Till we meet again, Isa.
BONETT. In loving memory of JACQUES on the first anniversary of his passing. Sadly missed by his parents, Jean and Emilie, his sister Chou, his nephews Nic and Ben, family and friends. Till we meet again, in our hearts is where we'll keep you.
BONETT. In loving memory of a dear nephew, JACQUES, on the first anniversary of his demise. His aunts and uncles, Joe, Lina, Jane and Ernest, Frank, John, Marion, Isabelle, Peter, Tony and Rose and families.
BONETT. In loving memory of a dearest cousin, JACQUES, always in our hearts and prayers. Anette and Clemente, Don and Marthese, Tania, Jojo and Liz, Mike and Monica, Marie-Anne and Austen, Carl and Angie, Val and Mark, Jenny and Louis, John and Daniela, Martin and Tracy, Etienne and Nicolette, Vicky and Jason, Josianne and Chris, Lara and Vic, Angie and Cesco, JP and Johanna, PJ.
CARDONA - IDA. Everlasting memories of a loving mother, today the eighth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her children and their families. Merciful Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CATANIA - ĊETTINA. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the third anniversary of her demise. Her children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DEGIORGIO LOWE - ANTHONY (Teddie). Remembered with love and prayers. His nephews and nieces.
FARRUGIA. Treasured, unfading memories of our beloved father JOSEPH LOUIS on the 22nd anniversary of his death. Joe, Mary Rose, James and Rosalind.
FRENDO. Unforgettable memories of a dear brother and uncle, FRANZ, on the first anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his sister Ġuża and Mario and all the members of the family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
LICARI - Fr TARCISIUS LICARI, O.Carm. Remembering Ziju Karm with love and prayers on his death anniversary; great memories of times gone by. Anton.
OVEREND - VERONICA, 28.8.1984. Dearest still as years depart, your memory lives within our heart. The family.
PERICI - JOSEPH. In ever loving memory of a beloved husband and father on the 32nd anniversary of his death. Always sadly missed. Rose, Victoria and grandsons Andrew Joseph and Mark Anthony.
SCIBERRAS - JEANNE D'ARC. In loving memory of a dear mother on the first anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Charles, Norma, Mario and in-laws, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 11 a.m. at Ta' l-Ibraġ church. Lord, grant her eternal peace.
SCIBERRAS - JOSEPH (Joe). On the 15th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his wife Louise, sons Mark and Clyde, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA - DENNIS. Treasured memories of a dear friend on the first month since his passing away. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his friends in Gozo. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on August 28 at 7 p.m. at Don Bosco Oratory chapel, Victoria, Gozo.
Reunion
Mrieħel Junior Lyceum girls' class of 1993 reunion on Friday, September 25. Phone Samantha Hollyoak on 7999 1785.
Sidonia Enterprises Ltd
Re-opening tomorrow for business as usual.