Announcements

CARUANA DOMANCICH. At Mater Dei Hospital, to Sue née Domancich and Dave, God’s precious gift of a first-born daughter – ELLA. Special thanks to all the maternity staff for all their support.

FENECH. On November 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Joanne née Fenech and Jonathan, God’s precious gift of a first-born son – AIDAN JOSEPH. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the staff at Obstetrics 1 and NSIPU.

GRECH. Joseph and Rachel Grech are proud to announce the arrival of LEAH ROSE MARIAN, a most welcome sister to Anya, who was born on Saturday, November 27, at Mater Dei Hospital. Heartfelt thanks go to staff at CDS, Obstetrics 3, colleagues at NPICU and especially to midwife Denise Holmes.

PACE BALZAN. On November 24, at Forth Park Hospital, Kirkaldy, Scotland, to Christine née Portelli and Adrian, God’s precious gift of a son – MATTHEW JOSEPH, a most welcome brother to Sophie Louisa. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to all the dedicated staff at the hospital.

SAMMUT. On November 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Francesca née Enriquez and Keith, God’s precious gift of a first-born daughter – GIULIA. Thanks be to God.

Pearl Wedding

Mr PATRICK GIACOMOTTO and Ms MYRIAM DeBONO

The marriage took place on December 4, 1980. Congratulations, fondest love and gratitude from your sons Keith and Steve.

Obituary

AMATO-GAUCI. On December 3, JOSEPHINE, née Bartolo, of Sliema passed into eternal life aged 94, comforted by the ritesof Holy Church. Mourningher deeply are her husbandFrederick, her children Ann and her husband Torio GingellLittlejohn, Sandra and her husband Tim Jackson, her grandchildren Christopher and his wife Pippa, Steve and his wife Jennie, Matthew and his wife Sarah, Toby, Olly and his wife Tamsin, Alice, her great-grandchildren Roger and Charlie, her devoted carer Flora, other relatives, and many friends. The funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Please send donations to theSalesian Missions Overseas, c/o Fr J. Fonde, St Patrick’s church, Sliema.

MUSCAT. On December 3, DORIS, née Grixti, widow of Paul, passed away at Medina Home, Rabat. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her son Ivan and his wife Julie, her daughter Valerie, wife of Edwin Fiott, her grandchildren Joseph, Olivia, Christina and Alexandra, the widows of her brothers Mary Grixti and Agnes Grixti and their children, her sister-in-law Josephine Muscat and her nephews and niece Godwin Muscat Azzopardi, Ronald Muscat Azzopardi and Marie Louise Muscat Azzopardi and their spouses and children, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. for Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2 p.m. followed by interment. May Lord grant her eternal rest.

SALT – VIRGINIA MARY (Vera), née Frendo, widow of John, aged 85, passed peacefully away in Portsmouth, England on Sunday, November 14. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Brenda Swift, and her son Eric and his wife Gill, her grandchildren Dale, Debbie and her husband Ben Strawbridge,Justine and her husband Ben Thompson, Louis, Tom and Katy, her great-granddaughter Raegan, her brother Hector and his wife Avril, and other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel, followed by interment. No flowers by request, but donations to the Malta Dementia Society, University of Malta, will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

BUSUTTIL. Treasured memories of our beloved mother JOAN on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Emanuel, Mario and Lina. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEBONO – JIMMY. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 21st anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Jane and the Debono, Pool and Attard Kingswell families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

De MARCO. In loving memory of MAURICE, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, December 10 being the fourth anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Marion, his children Denise and her husband Paul Bezzina, Andrew and Arthur and his wife Marannie, his beloved granddaughters Anne Marie and Martina, his mother Maria, his brother Godfrey and his wife Anne, his in-laws, their families, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DENARO. In loving memory of RONNIE, today the 32nd anniversary of his death. The Lord blessed us through the love and kindness of an exceptional husband and father. May, Victor, Christiane and Helena.

FARRUGIA – SINA, née Cortis, on the 30th anniversary of her demise. Her children.

GRECH – BEATRIX. Loving memories of our dearest mother on the seventh anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Dorothy, Anthony, Claire and family. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 11.30 a.m. at Attard parish church.

GRECH. In loving memory of our dear father VICTOR, today the 15th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten by his children Frans, Charles, Mary, Josephine, Ludgarda, Theresa and Rita, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PACE BALZAN. In loving memory of MARY on the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

SAMMUT. In memory of PHYLLIS on the 12th anniversary of her death. Please remember her in your prayers.

SANT-FOURNIER. In loving memory of our dear mother MELINA, today the 24th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sons Alfred, Victor and Carmel, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A prayer is kindly solicited.

SCHEMBRI. In loving memory of JOSEPH who passed away on 7.12.’07. Always remembered by his wife Janet, daughters Hannah and her husband Mark, Laura and her fiancé Jon.

SCHEMBRI – MARIO of Birżebbuġa. On the fifth year of his demise, December 7, 2005. Missed by his mother Katie, children Jonathan, Roslyn and Rebecca, brother and sisters, relatives and friends.

THEUMA – RONALD. Today the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Maria, daughter Suzanne and Godfrey, son Pierre and Giselle, grandchildrenKristine, Abigail, Andrè. May God grant him eternal rest.

THEUMA. Remembering our friend RONALD on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Ladies Circle and husbands, San Ġwann.

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Christmas shutdown. Last trading day Friday, December 17. Willre-open on Monday, January 3.