Announcements

ABDILLA. On February 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Jessica née Gatt and Roberto, God's precious gift of a son - MATTHEW, a most welcome brother to Rebecca. Deo gratias et Mariae. Thank you to all the staff at the maternity ward.

MICALLEF. On February 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Louise née Xuereb and Hermann, God's precious gift of a daughter - REBECCA NINA, a most welcome sister to Greta Liesl. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to midwife Mary Mercieca and to all the maternity staff at the Delivery Suite and Obstetrics 3.

SATARIANO. On February 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Vanessa née Mahoney and Marco, God's precious gift of a son - SAM. Special thanks to our midwife Vincienne Brockdorff and the maternity staff at the hospital.

Golden Wedding

Mr JOHN SULTANA and Miss LINA CASSAR

The marriage took place on February 28, 1960, at St Joseph chapel, St Venera. Fr Wistin Azzopardi officiated the ceremony. Congratulations, love and gratitude from your children Stefan and Natalie, Simon and Anabel, Ian and Michelle and your grandchildren Nicole, Andrew, Kurt, Matthias and Pablo.

Obituary

CAMILLERI. On February 26, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, LINO F., aged 78, widower of Laura née Hili, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Adriana, Stefan and his wife Dawn, and Santina, his grandchildren Niki, Daniela, Stevie, Abi, Jordan and Sophie, his sister Marie Rome Amato Gauci, his sisters-in-law Marie Louise Camilleri, Marylene wife of Paul Galea, his nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9.15 a.m. at St Julian's parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank all the staff at St Joseph Ward, Zammit Clapp Hospital and the Renal Unit for their consistent care, support and dedication.

DARMANIN. On February 25, at her residence in Valletta, EVELYN, aged 76, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her sisters Annie, Ines and her husband Maurice Connor, her sister-in-law Myrtle and Lina, her nephews and nieces, Fr Franco Grech, OSA, Marika, Marie, Theresa, Tonio, Ian, Aldo, Edmond and their spouses, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for St Augustine parish church, Valletta, 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 her eternal rest.

FALZON. On February 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, CATHERINE, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Paul, her children Rita, Josephine, Kenneth and his wife Josette, her grandchildren Shalane, Talisa, Maria Pia and Natanael, her sister Carmen, in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3 p.m. for St Catherine's parish church, Żejtun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at St Gregory cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Żejtun will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

FALZON. On February 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, GIOVANNA, aged 73, widow of Neriku, passed peacefully away, surrounded by her family, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Eddie and his wife Lorraine, Andrew and his wife Liliana, residing in the USA, Pauline and her husband Godwin Camilleri and Maria, her grandchildren Neil, Wayne and his fiancée Christiana, Kyle, Francesca, Robert, Luca, Erica and Enrico, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. for Mosta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2 p.m. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Respected and loved in life, she will be treasured in our hearts forever. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ABELA. In loving memory of our dear mother ANTONIA of Ħamrun who went to meet the Risen Lord 30 years ago today. Never forgotten by her daughters and son. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BALZAN. In loving memory of VICTOR, today the 14th anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered and sadly missed by his wife Mary, his sons Pierre, Mario and Jacques, his daughters Yvette and Brigitte, in-laws and grandchildren.

BARBARO OF ST GEORGE - Marquis ANTHONY BARBARO OF ST. GEORGE, OBE. Lovingly remembered on this 39th anniversary of his death. His family.

BONELLO - EDGAR. With fond memories of our dear uncle, especially today the anniversary of his demise. His nieces and nephews.

BONELLO GHIO - NINA. You smile lovingly at us from framed photos, you watch over us from heaven above and we tenderly hold you close in our hearts, dearest Nina, forever. On the sixth anniversary of your demise. Nanna Vivienne, nannu Pawlu and all the Pandolfino family. Pray for us.

BONELLO GHIO. Memories of dearest Nina, our angel's sixth anniversary in Heaven. Missing you, sweet princess, is a heartache that will never go away. You gave us so much joy in life that today our hearts keep you alive. Always in our thoughts. Momo, grandpa, Luke, Davina, Michela, Sara, Dino and Emil.

BORG TESTAFERRATA. In loving memory of RENÉ, today the 14th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Monica, daughter Moyra and husband Alfred and son Brian. Kindly remember him in your prayers.

CALLEJA - CARMELINA (Nini). On the 32nd anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her daughter-in-law Mary Calleja and her family.

CALLEJA - JOHN. On the 25th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Carmen and Pauline and their families.

de GRAY. Treasured memories of our beloved mother MARIA CONCETTA (Cissie), today the 34th anniversary of her demise. Kindly remember her in your prayers. Her family.

DEACON. In loving memory of MARIA, née Ebejer, on the 23rd anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her daughters Doris, Violet, Edwidge and Bice, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

JACCARINI. In loving memory of JOHN on the anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his family.

JACCARINI. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather, JOHN, on his 34th anniversary. Fondly remembered by his family.

LEAVER. In loving memory of dear nanna MARY, today the first anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered and sadly missed. Carolyn and Jimmy.

MANGION - MARGUERITE. In loving memory of our dearest love and companion on this 10th year of your passing. You are forever alive in our thoughts. Stephen, Andrew, Michael, Mark and Martine. A Mass in her memory will be celebrated tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Casa Leone chapel, St Julian's.

MICALLEF. In loving memory of JM (Miki), today the sixth anniversary of his death. Always loved and deeply missed by his wife Emma, daughters Annamaria, Lucia, and their families, as well as his sister Mary, family and friends. May God grant him eternal rest.

ORR - GEORGETTE. Fond and treasured memories on the 39th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters and in-laws.

PACE - HENRY. In loving memory of a dearest father and nannu on the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Lovingly remembered by Roberta, Michael and Suzanne, Celia and Harry, Maxine, Yazmin and Andrew. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PACE GOUDER. In loving memory of FRANK on the 18th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his wife Lilian, sons, daughters and their families. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Balluta parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.

PEARSON. In loving memory of MARIA on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Her sons, daughters, nephews and nieces.

RIZZO. In loving memory of our dear friend ALBERT on the second anniversary of his demise. Marian Brown and family.

Personal

To thank San Ġorġ Preca, St Pio of Pietrelcina and Pope John Paul II. M.B.