Announcements

APAP BOLOGNA. On September 1, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Greta née Trapani Galea Feriol and Paul, God’s precious gift of a daughter – CARLA, a most welcome sister to Andrew and Matthew. Thanks to the doctors, nurses and all the staff at the hospital.

BOYAJYAN. On August 27, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Vera née Mirzoyan and Ashot, God’s precious gift of a son – ALEXANDER, a most welcome brother to Veronika. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the staff at the hospital.

DELIA. On August 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Lubomira née Jakubkova and James, God’s precious gift of a daughter – BIBYANA, a most welcome sister to Klara. Special thanks to all the staff at the hospital.

GAJA. On August 27, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Salma née Esalami and Emad, God’s precious gift of twin daughters – AYAT and ALAA. Thanks to midwife Carmen Scerri and all the staff at the hospital.

GALEA. On August 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Tricia née Cuschieri and Michael, God’s precious gift of a first-born son – MATT. Special thanks to midwife Claudine Calleja and staff.

HUHN. On August 29, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Gaby née Privitera and Patrick, God’s precious gift of a daughter – EMILIA, a most welcome sister to Sophia. Thanks to the obstetrician, the paediatrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the staff at the hospital.

SAID. On August 3, at the Barkantine Clinic, London, to Sandra née Busuttil and Peter, God’s precious gift of a son - ZACH, a most welcome brother to Michael.

ZAMMIT STELLINI. On August 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, to proud parents Suzanne née Stellini and Joseph, God’s precious gift of a son – ZACK. Praise be to God. Many thanks to all the dedicated staff at Mater Dei Hospital.

Marriages

Mr JOSEPH CACHIA and Miss CHRISTINE ATTARD
The marriage took place on July 10, at the Lunzjata chapel, limits of Rabat, between JOSEPH, son of Mrs Mary Cachia and the late Mr Alfred Cachia of Qormi, and CHRISTINE, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carmelo Attard of Attard. Mass was officiated by the groom’s uncle, Fr Damian Cachia, accompanied by Fr Joseph Gambin. The bride’s brother, Ing. Adrian Attard, and the groom’s sister, Mrs Diane Casha, acted as witnesses. The bride looked radiant in a classic wedding dress, part of the family heirloom, while the cathedral length veil was hand-embroidered by the bride’s mother. Mrs Emily Attard, the bride’s niece, acted as flower-girl. A cake-cutting ceremony took place on the church parvis for the family and friends attending the Mass. A family meal at the Hotel Phoenicia followed. The couple spent their honeymoon touring Italy.

Ruby Wedding

Mr MICHAEL A. CASSAR and Miss MARIA THEUMA
The marriage took place on September 5, 1970, at St Augustine chapel, Victoria, Gozo. Congratulations and God bless you both from Claudia and Stephen, George, Edel and Robert, Joseph and Sarah and your granddaughters Catherine, Maria and Francesca.

Obituary

BRINCAT. On September 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, LAWRENCE, of Birkirkara, residing in Iklin, lecturer at Mcast, Naxxar (former Malta Drydocks employee), aged 57, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his daughters Fiorella and her husband Albert, and Alison, his grandchildren Mattias and Elisa, his brothers Mario, Joseph and Raymond, his sister Frida, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Helen 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 appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

GRECH. On August 28, at his residence in Naxxar, SAVIOUR, aged 71, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Brian and his wife Trisa and their children Daniel, Melanie and Shaun; Sharon and her husband Joe Mikallef and their children Nigel and Rebekka; Ian and his wife Catherine and their children Jessica and Nicole, his brothers Toninu, Frans and Mario and their respective wives, Salvina, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for the Ħniena Divina Sanctuary, Naxxar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VENTURA. On September 3, JOSEPHINE née Vassallo, passed peacefully away at Long Jetty Hospital, NSW, Australia, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her children Anthony, Ivan, Simone and Loraine, grandchildren Nathan, Hayden and Victoria, her sister Therese and her husband Saviour, her brother in-law Attilio and his wife Nathalie, her sister in-law Marie Louise, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral will take place in Long Jetty. Lord grant her eternal rest.

In memoriam

BALDACCHINO – VINCENT. In loving memory of my dear father on the 12th anniversary of his demise. Always in my heart and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Josephine.

BUTLER – MINNIE. A dearly loved mother and adored grandmother. Helen, Joe and family.

BUTLER – MINNIE, née Borg Hampton. A cherished mother and grandmother remembered with love and gratitude always, especially today the 11th anniversary of her demise. Carmen, Saviour and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BUTLER. In loving memory of my dearest mother MINNIE. Forever in my heart and thoughts. Phyllis.

CASTLES – IRENE. In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother and nanna on the fifth anniversary of her death. Always loved and deeply missed by her husband, children and grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Please remember her in your prayers.

MICALLEF TRIGONA – MARIA, née Messina Ferrante. In fond remembrance, on the fourth anniversary of her passing away. Missed dearly by her husband Tony, her son Raphael and his wife Marisa, her daughter Angelica and her husband John, and her grandsons Luke, Sean and Adam. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant her eternal rest. Today’s 11 a.m. Mass at the chapel of the Ursuline Sisters, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

MICALLEF TRIGONA – MARIA. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved mother and grandmother, today the fourth anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts, Raphael, Marisa, Angelica, John, Luke, Sean and Adam. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF TRIGONA – MARIA. Loving memories of a dear sister, today the fourth anniversary of her passing away. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Josephine, Sr Joan, Herbert, Monica and families.

MIFSUD – JOHN, Ph.C. Remembering with love our dear father on the 33rd anniversary of his demise. His son Joe, Georgette and grandchildren.

PISANI – Dr JOSEPH L. On the third anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Dearly remembered and missed by his wife Yvonne, his sons Louis and his wife Clementina, Albert and his wife Anne, Sandro and his wife Margot, and his grandchildren.

PISANI – Dr JOSEPH, consultant psychiatrist. Today the third anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by a grateful patient who first knew him back in the 60s. J.B.

PORTELLI – RITA. On the eighth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Frank, Anna, Josette, Colin and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VASSALLO – MARIA. Sweet memories of you mum, especially today the 11th year God called you Home.

Though you are gone, mum
You will always be with us
You are the flowers that bloom
The ones you loved so much
You are the smell in our freshly washed laundry
You are the comfort we feel
When our troubles are sorted out
You are the sound in our laughter
You are the home we created
Because you showed us how
Nothing will separate us
Not time, not space…
Not even death.

We love you, mum. Lina, Joe, Nathalie, Marthese, Marianne and spouses.

VASSALLO – MARIA. To a dear, dear nanna

A golden smile,
A loving touch,
These are the things,
We miss so much.

One minute you were there,
The next you were gone,
God came down,
And you were called upon.

So what is Heaven like?
Is it as we imagine it to be?
Full of angels and saints
Where everyone is free.

Rest well in peace,
With nannu up above,
Reunited at last,
With your one true love.

Love you nanna, forever in our thoughts. Claire, Joanna, Kevin, Louise, Jackie, Laura, Joseph, Hannah, Tara, Francesca, Ben and your great-grandchildren, Xikira, Yannick, Alessia, Kane and Jake.