CUTAJAR. On October 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Dorianne née Mallia and Bernard, God's precious gift of a son - LIAM ANDREW, a welcome brother to Gareth. Thanks be to God and Our Lady.
MICALLEF. On October 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Joanne née Mifsud and Kevin Charles, God's precious gift of a daughter - SCARLETT KAY. Gratitude to Our Lady of Graces. Special thanks to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
PACE. On October 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Beatriz née Zarb and Matthew, a most welcome daughter - NICOLE.
SAID. On October 22, at the Gozo General Hospital, to Linda née Attard and Chris, God's precious gift of a son - BENJAMIN, a most welcome brother to Anastasia and Andrea. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to all the staff at the maternity ward.
Marriages
Mr ALAN ARRIGO and Miss NADIA MIFSUD
The marriage took place on Saturday, October 24, at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, between ALAN, son of Robert and Marina Arrigo of Sliema, and NADIA, daughter of Francis and Miriam Mifsud of Tarxien. Fr Clement Azzopardi celebrated nuptial Mass. The ceremony was witnessed by Clare Mifsud and Andrew Arrigo. The duties of best man were carried out by Leonard Bonello. The bride was attended by Jahel Grixti and Melanie Azzopardi. Amy Galdes was flower-girl. Andrew Bonnici, Thomas Sullivan, Edward Zammit Tabona and Michael Ellul acted as ushers. A reception was later held at Villa Arrigo, San Pawl tat-Tarġa.
Mr THOMAS ENGERER, B.Sc., IT (Hons.), M.Sc. ASE (Lon) and Miss SARAH GAUCI-MAISTRE, BA (Hons.), MA (Lon), LL.Dip. (Lon), BVC Dip (Lon), LL.B. (Hons.) (Lon) BAR
The marriage took place on October 17 at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, between THOMAS, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Engerer of Sliema, and SARAH, daughter of Chev. and Mrs John A. Gauci-Maistre of Sliema. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Charles Cini, SDB. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Carmen Borg Barthet and Mr Joshua Ellul. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Eric Bonnici. Dr Jean-Pie Gauci-Maistre was chief usher, while Mr Daniel Azzopardi, Mr Peter Borg, Mr Karl Coppini, Mr Carl Degiorgio, Mr Karl Engerer, Mr Edward Engerer, Mr Mark Micallef, Mr Neil Psaila, Mr Malcolm Xuereb and Mr Michael Zarb were ushers. The bride was attended by Ms Joanna Eynaud as maid of honour, together with Ms Carina Anastasi, Mrs Greta Azzopardi and Ms Caroline Grima. Ms Emily Rouse and Ms Robyn Marshall were flower-girls and Mr Oliver Pawley was pageboy. A reception was later held at the Phoenicia Hotel, Floriana.
Golden Wedding
Mr JOE BUGEJA, BA (Hons.), MA, M.Litt. (Oxon.) and Miss CANDIDA CAMILLERI CACOPARDO
The marriage took place on November 1, 1959, at Santa Caterina d'Italia church, Valletta. Mgr. Michael Azzopardi celebrated Mass. Congratulations and best wishes from their children Christopher and Karen and Bernard and Karen and their grandchildren Jeremy, Christina, Sophie, Sarah and Susie.
Obituary
FENTON. On October 23, in South Africa, WILLIAM aged 85, former General Manager/Director, Malta Television up to 1970. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Clare, his daughter Debby and her family and his many friends in Malta.
GALEA. On October 20, LUCY (Lucia), aged 77, wife of Joseph, born in Cospicua, residing at Whitby, Ontario, Canada and Gudja, Malta, passed peacefully away to go and live with the Risen Lord. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband, children and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Canada, her sisters and brothers-in-law in Malta and Australia, other relatives and friends. The funeral took place on October 26 at the Holy Family church, Whitby, followed by interment at the Resurrection cemetery. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
MICALLEF. On October 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, JACQUELINE, née Dunbar Vella, of Sliema, aged 46, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Catholic Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Michel, her daughters Tamara and Tara, her aunt Lilian Caruana Soler who brought her up as a daughter of her own, her sisters Jennifer Hague and Felicity Dunnett, her in-laws Henrietta and Henry Micallef, her cousins Edward and Jackie Caruana Soler, Alexander Caruana Soler, Edwina and Noel Barthet, Maryanne and John Papagiorcopulo, Nathalie and Ray Ferris and Roberta and Mark Borg Busuttil, her sisters-in-law Elvira and Simon Petroni, Joanna and Kenneth Azzopardi, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. for Balluta church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Special thanks to all the staff at Villa Messina, Rabat. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On October 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH (formerly co-owner of Queen Mary Garage), of Birkirkara, aged 80, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Antoine and his wife Marbeck, Michael and Jeanette, his brother John, and his sister-in-law Theresa, residing in UK, his brother-in-law Charlie and his wife Florry, residing in Australia, his grandchildren Matthew, Julian, Jessica and Jacob, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Helen's basilica, Birkirkara, 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. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of our parents CALCEDONIO and MARY and our brothers TWANNY and GEORGE on the anniversary of their death. The family.
De MARTINO. In loving memory of EDWARD, today the 47th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his daughter-in-law Josephine and his grandchildren Kenneth and Sandra.
DIMECH. In loving memory of JULIE, née Lia, on her fifth anniversary, a dear wife to Saviour and mother of Duncan, Adrian and his wife Stephania, Lara, grandsons, relatives and friends. Merciful Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MANGION. In loving memory of Professor JOSEPH MANGION, a dearly loved and greatly missed husband, today the anniversary of his death. Always in the thoughts and prayers of his wife Bice.
MANGION - YVONNE. A dear, beloved wife still very much alive in my heart and mind. Lovingly remembered today and always. Her husband Salvinu.
MANGION. In loving memory of our dearest YVONNE, today and always. Stephen and Sonja, Andrew, Michael, Mark and Martine.
MANGION - YVONNE. Cherished and treasured memories of you are unfading. Lovingly remembered by Bernie, Alec and Stephie.
MICALLEF. In memory of CARMELA. Never forgotten by her children Josette and Alfred Scicluna, Rosabelle and Lino Mousu, Eric and Lea, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A year has passed since you left us, but your presence is still with us. Look after us and pray for us till we meet again. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SAMMUT. Precious and unfading memories of ELIZABETH (Lizzie), a dearly beloved sister, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brother Joe. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SEYCHELL - ANGELA. In memory of our beloved aunt and great aunt on her second anniversary. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.
STIVALA. In loving memory of PASCAL, today the 14th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his family.
St Albert Scout Group
St Albert Scout Group 1955-1994. Group reunion at the college, Valletta, on Friday, November 20, 2009. Kindly phone Noel Scerri 9921 0463, 2757 1010, 2757 6273, e-mail: casube@onvol.net