Announcements

CARUANA. On October 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Ingrid née Ciappara and Robert, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - KIRSTY. Special thanks to midwife Maria Agius Portelli.

CASSAR SAGUNA. On October 10, at Mater Dei Hospital. Chantelle, née Tonna and Brendon happily announce God's precious gift of their daughter AMY. Special thanks to the obstetrician and gynaecologist, midwife Romina D'Agostino and all the staff at Obs 3.

CHASE. I was born on November 5 at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema. I am God's precious gift, a first-born daughter to my parents Vanya née Pace and Kenneth. Special thanks go to the obstetrician who took care of my mum and me during the past nine months and during labour, together with the midwife, Ms Carmen Scerri. May the Holy Family and Pope John Paul II guide me and my family through our lives. MICHELLE.

FENECH STEVENS. On October 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Yvette Stevens and Richard, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - SARAH MARIE ESTELLE. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the staff at the Delivery Suite.

GERADA-AZZOPARDI. On October 15, to Dida and Giuseppe, God's precious gift of a son - JOSEPH ERIC EDWARD.

PIZZUTO. On November 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Angele née Abela and Andrew, God's precious gift of a daughter - AMY, a welcome sister to Alexia and Alison. Deo gratias et Mariae.

SETHI. On November 10, at St Philip's Hospital, to Rammik and Pradeep Singh, God's precious gift of a son - PARAMVEER. Thanks to the staff at gynae and all the staff at the hospital.

VALENZIA. On October 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Leila née Sherafatmand and John, God's precious gift of a daughter - SERENA, a most welcome sister to Noushin. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the obstetrician and all the maternity staff.

Marriages

CASTILLO - JEREMY and PERNILLA
Married at St Patrick's church, Sliema, on September 12, 2009. After 11 years of civil marriage the couple celebrated their church marriage, witnessed by Ian and Martina Castillo. A reception was held at The Palace Hotel, Sliema.

Dr ANTONIO GHIO, LL.D. and Dr KRISTA PISANI BENCINI, LL.D.
The Carmelite church, Mdina, on Saturday, October 31, 2009, was the venue for the marriage ceremony between ANTONIO, son of Joe and Josephine Ghio, and KRISTA, daughter of Geoffrey and Mariella Pisani Bencini. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Savio Vella, SDB, and Fr Charles Cini, SDB, who officiated at the marriage ceremony. The bride was accompanied down the aisle by her father Geoffrey, attended to by her sister, Dr Berta Pisani Bencini, LL.D., as bridesmaid and by her cousins Christopher and Jan Buhagiar as pageboys. Dr Paul Gonzi, LL.D., and Mr Ryan Buttigieg were best men, while Dr Monica Galea, LL.D., Mrs Pamela Cordina, Dr Mark Fenech, LL.D., and Mr Bryan Muscat witnessed the ceremony. After a champagne celebration on the Mdina Bastions, a cocktail party was held at Villa Arrigo, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, followed by a reception under the villa's marquee. The couple are presently on honeymoon in France.

Obituary

CARUANA. On November 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAWLA, aged 81, widow of Carmelo, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen, Anthony, Andreana, Maria, Joe, Manwel, Louis, Catherine, Gino, Marthese, Joan, Tania, Sammy, Michelle, Sonia and Ġuza, widow of Mario, their spouses, granchildren and their partners, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow at St Catherine parish church, Żurrieq, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 7.45 a.m. followed by interment at San Leone cemetery, Żurrieq. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr Gonzi, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CHETCUTI. On November 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMMA, aged 62, of St Julian's, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Geoffrey, her daughters Nathalie and her husband Ian, and Stephanie and her husband Renard, her grandchildren Robert and Jessica, her sister Edith and her husband Saviour, her nephew, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. for St Julian's parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Cancer Foundation will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at the M4 Ward and the ITU at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEBONO. On November 13 at Capua Residence, Sliema, MARY née Cuschieri, aged 78, widow of Angelo, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters Victor and Marie, Maurice and Joan, residing in Australia, Louis, Imelda and Joe Borg Bartolo, Ethel, Marthese, widow of her brother Tony, residing in the UK, Alfred and Monica, her late husband's relatives, her nephews and nieces. The funeral leaves Capua Residence tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church 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 greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GRIMA. On November 13, JOHN (Il-Green Grove), of St Paul's Bay, residing at Swieqi, passed peacefully away at the age of 61, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his partner Jenny, his mother Rita, his sons Mark and Sean and his girlfriend Tiziana, and their mother Maria, uncles and aunts, in-laws, cousins, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on November 17 at 2.15 p.m. for Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul's Bay, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at the Ħniena Divina cemetery, St Paul's Bay. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated. Special thanks go to doctors, nurses and staff of SW5, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

HOLMBERG. On November 13, at Charella Home, Gżira, JOAN (Gianna), aged 90, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Sandy and her husband Tony Scerri, Kym and her husband Oleg Proudnikov, her granddaughter Danae and her husband Steve Gingell and her grandson Aleksander, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Charella Home tomorrow at 10.15 a.m. for Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. in the chapel, followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

MALLIA. On November 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, Pawlu, aged 87, of St Venera, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Raymond, Charles, Arthur and Silvana and their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Venera parish church 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 Villa Mgr Gonzi, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

McCARTIN. On November 6, in Cushendall, N. Ireland, MARY, aged 92, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Mairin and Henry Drago, Eileen and Allan Heron, Gerry and Catriona, Karm Galea, widower of her daughter Shelagh, her grandchildren Patrick and Deirdre, Marion and Jeremy, Claire, David, Martin, Anna, Kathryn, Barry and Matthew, her great-grandchildren Daniel, Emma, Fionn and Saoirse, in-laws, nephews and nieces and many other relatives and friends in Malta and abroad. The funeral took place in N. Ireland on November 9. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MONACO. On November 13, MYRIAM, aged 74, of Qawra, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Maurice, her daughters Charelle and her husband Reuben Abela, Anne Marie and her husband Henri Saliba and her beloved grandson Mark, her sisters and their husbands, her in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Ibraġ parish church 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 the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SOLER. On November 14, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, St Julian's, AMALIA, née Zammit, aged 89, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Albert, Yvonne and her husband Joseph Galea, Miriam and her husband Sandro Tonna, Louise, widow of her son Richard, her grandchildren Debbie and her husband Georges, Malcolm, Serena, Raphael and his wife Alison, Karl and his wife Louisa, great-grandchildren Sophie, Tara and Matthew, her sister Tessie, wife of Thomas Demajo, in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest. The family regret that they are unable to receive visitors.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA. Cherished and unfading memories of POLLY, a devoted mother and grandmother. Remembered with love and gratitude on the 29th anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Alex, Martin and families.

CAUCHI - OLGA, widow of Dr Alfred Cauchi. Most loving and unforgettable memories of a dearest mother and grandmother on the sixth anniversary of her demise.

For all the love you had for us
For all the things you've done
For all the happy memories
We remember you dearest mum.

Lord, grant her eternal peace. Her children Victor, Maria, Tommy, Emily and their families.

CRAIG - EDWIN. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 13th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his children Malcolm and Christine and his grandchildren Joanna, Mark and Natasha.

FARRUGIA. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the sixth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Imelda, his children Mario, Alfred and Joan, Nathalie and Marco, and his grandchildren Beatrice, Vanessa and Nicholas. May he rest in peace.

FIORENTINO - MARY. Treasured memories of a loving and caring mother on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children Joe, Lina, Diana and Liz, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

FRENDO - FRANCESCO SAVERIO. November 13 his fourth anniversary. Never forgotten by his children and grandchildren. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

HASS - ARTHUR. In loving memory of my dearest brother on the 11th anniversary of his death. May he rest in peace.

MICALLEF - JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a very special father and grandfather called to eternal rest 23 years ago. A prayer is solicited. His daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

NORRIS - INEZ MARY, 15.11.1996. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Hermione Ciancio and Mary Scicluna.

PULLICINO - FRANCIS. In ever-loving memory of a devoted father and grandfather on the anniversary of his death. His family.

ZAMMIT - ERIC ZAMMIT, B.Pharm. Treasured memories of a beloved husband and father on the sixth anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his wife Pierina and daughters Stephanie and Martine. Lord, grant him eternal rest. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 5.30 p.m. at Our Saviour parish church, Lija.

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May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be blessed, adored and glorified throughout the whole world forever and ever. Amen. Say nine times daily. M.R. Bonello.