Announcements

BONAVIA. On October 20, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Josianne née Formosa and Josef, God's precious gift of a daughter - JODIE. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwives Carmen Pace and Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

CAUCHI. On October 13, at St James Hospital, Zabbar, to Adelia née Zammit and Fabio, God's precious gift of a daughter - JULIA, a most welcome sister to Kayleigh and Juan Carlos. Thanks to San Gorg Preca. Special thanks to the obstetrician and midwife Anna Croucher.

FRENDO. On October 17, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Karen née Galea and Stephen, God's precious gift of a son - SEAN, a most welcome brother to Thea. Thanks to grandparents, aunties and uncles. Special thanks to the maternity staff at the hospital for all their support and care.

PACE. On October 21, at St Philip's Hospital, to Karen née Cremona and Alexei, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - EMILY. Thanks to the doctor, midwife Ms Carmen Cannataci and the staff at the hospital.

PEREZ. On October 15, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Hanadi née Souied and Jose Perez Paradis, God's precious gift of a son - DIEGO. Thanks to our family and friends for their love and support during this very special time. Special thanks to the maternity staff at the hospital.

SPITERI STAINES. On October 8, at The Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, to Roberta née Tanti and Konrad, God's precious gift of a daughter - ABIGAIL, a most welcome sister to Andrew. Deo gratias et Mariae.

SULLIVAN. On October 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Elena Colombo and Matthew, God's precious gift of a daughter - BIANCA, a most welcome sister to Lea. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

VELLA HABER. On October 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Patricia née Casha and Malcolm, God's precious gift of a daughter - CHRISTINA, a most welcome sister to Mattia. Gratitude to Our Lady of Ta' Pinu. Special thanks to the staff at Delivery Suite and Obstetrics 3.

WALTZING. On October 2, at The London Hospital, London, UK, to Andrea née Pace and Paul, God's most precious gift of a first-born son - MAX PAUL. Deo gratias et Mariae.

Marriages

Mr JOSEPH PACE de GRAY and Ms STEPHANIE SPITERI
The marriage took place on Saturday, September 26, at the Capuchin Friary, Floriana, between JOSEPH, son of Joe and Dorothy Pace, and STEPHANIE, daughter of Mario and Miriam Spiteri. Nuptial Mass was concelebrated by Fr Joe Alessandro, Fr Philip Cutajar and Fr Mario Spiteri. The ceremony was witnessed by Ms Maryanne de Gray and Mrs Rachel Cini. The bride was attended by Yanika Spiteri, Etienne Spiteri and Luke Cini as pageboy. A reception was held at Palazzo Nobile, Naxxar. The couple spent their honeymoon in the US West Coast.

Requiem Masses

A Mass for the repose of the soul of IVANA RAMUNNO will be said on October 29 at 6.45 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, on the second anniversary of her passing away.

Obituary

ATTARD. On October 24 at Karen Grech Hospital, NIKOLA, aged 84, of Siggiewi, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his grandchildren Nardu, Nenu, Guza, Kolina, Leli, Toni, Rita, Mario, Cikku, Maria, Tereza and Josephine, their spouses, his great-grandchildren, other rela-tives and friends. The funeral leaves Karen Grech Hospital today at 3 p.m. for Siggiewi parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment in the Siggiewi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GALEA. On October 23 at Mater Dei Hospital, Emanuel, aged 89, from Paola passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Carmen and her husband Edwin Ferrante, Joyce and her husband Henry Montanaro, Domnic and his wife Piera, Rose and her husband Anthony Farrugia, Madlene and her husband Reno Micallef, Jane and her husband Carmel Carabott, Miriam and her husband Louis Micallef, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On October 24 at Mater Dei Hospital, KATIE, aged 79, of Rabat, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers Carmelo, Pawlinu and his wife Eileen, Frederick and his wife Carmen, Fr Godfrey, OFM, her sister Tessie, her grandchildren and their spouses, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. for Ta' Giezu church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Margherita cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to the Renal Support Group will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA - JOSEPH (ex-administrator Archbishop's Estates). Lovingly remembered on the ninth anniversary of his death, by his wife Hettie, children and step-children. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BARBARO of ST GEORGE. Loving and treasured memories of our dear mother GLADYS on the anniversary of her death. Her daughters.

BARTOLO - RITA. Treasured and unfading memories of our beloved mother, today the 23rd anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Always in our hearts and prayers today and every day. Frida and Charles, Tonia and Leonard, Myriam and Vincent, Phyllis and John, JoJo and Pauline and Frank and Mary.

BARTOLO - RITA. Remembered with much love and affection. Your grandchildren Malcolm, Viki, Karl, Daniela, Colin, Bjorn, and Kleven.

BORDA - ROSE. In memory of our most beloved mother on the anniversary of her death. Christine, Catherine and Patricia and their families.

CAMILLERI - Fr GENNARO CAMILLERI. On his 12th anniversary. Never forgotten by John Sapiano and all who knew him.

FORMOSA - JOSEPHINE. In loving memory of our dear mother on the second anniversary of her demise. Greatly missed by her son, daughters and family. Merciful Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA. In loving memory of JOSEPH (sculptor) of Rabat, on the 16th anniversary of his death. Deeply missed and so lovingly remembered by his wife Margaret, his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.

HUNTINGFORD - VIVIENNE. In everlasting memory of a dear mother who passed away 30 years ago today. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Stephanie and Ray, Maura and Francis.

MAMO - NATHALIE. Treasured memories of a darling sister and aunt who was called to heaven on October 26, 1981, aged 20.
Your heart of gold stopped beating,
Your eyes were closed to rest;
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Missing you ever so much, Alfred, Henriette and Albert, Doreen and Emanuel, Vanessa and Noel, Clarissa and Nathaniel, Nathaniel, Nicolette, Francesca and Michela.

PARNIS. In loving memory of ALFRED on the 41st anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary, son Alfred and his wife Mary, grandchildren Daniel and Katrina, relatives and friends.

PRECA - EDGAR. In loving memory of our dear father, today the 42nd anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, Doris, Lilian, in-laws and their families.

SALOMONE REYNAUD. In loving memory of PAULINE, today being the first anniversary of her passing away. Forever loved and deeply missed by her children Mary Rose and Noel, John and Josette and her grandchildren Simon, Alison, Andrew, Gavin, Lynne and Rebecca. A remembrance Mass will be said on October 31 at 6.30 p.m. at Bahar ic-Caghaq parish church for both Pauline and Helen Salomone Reynaud. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

Personal

In grateful thanks to God for a great favour received through the intercession of Madre Margerita de Brincat, founder of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. N.N.

Missing

Since August 31, vicinity of Halel Street, Bugibba, a three-year-old cat with ginger patches, wearing an orange collar. Neutered and very friendly. If seen/found please phone 2157 4337 or 7980 1182.