Announcements

CIMEN. On May 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Dawn née Calleja and Tayfun, God’s precious gift of a son – TROY. Thanks be to the Risen Christ and His Holy Mother. Heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff.

HARRISON. On May 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Janika née Grech and Andrew, God’s precious gift of a daughter – STELLA, a most welcome sister to Nina. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to all the hospital maternity staff.

Congratulations

Adrian Scott Gavre, son of Michael and Maureen Gavre of Leesburg, Georgia, USA, and grandson of Mario and Marie Gatt of Sliema, student of Lee County High School, Leesburg, Georgia, will be graduating from high school with Honours of May 28, 2011. He will be attending the University of Georgia in Atlanta next autumn and will be majoring in chemistry.

Golden Wedding

Mr CECIL M. BLAKE and Miss LYDIA VELLA

The marriage took place on May 21, 1961 at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema. Mgr. Charles G. Vella officiated. Congratulations and best wishes from your children Audrey and Mark, James and Sheryl Ann. Much love to nanna and nannu from Lisa and Emma.

Obituary

BRINCAT. On May 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, MAGDALEN of Ħamrun, widow of Karmenu, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Dolores, Jane and Tessie and their families, her brothers Joe and Paul and their families, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CUTAJAR BECK. On May 21, JOSEPHINE (Jo), widow of Dr John-Gerald, passed peacefully away, aged 102. She leaves to mourn her loss her only daughter Cicely, widow of Ronald Buhagiar, her grandchildren Anna-Maria and Gerald and his wife Stephanie, her beloved great-granddaughter Chiara, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 8 a.m. at Msida parish church followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. The family thank the staff at St Vincent de Paul residence, Mother Theresa Ward 2, for their dedication and care.

SALIBA. On May 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, former director of Olta Aluminium Ltd, aged 68, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Yvonne, his children Josef and his wife Stefania, and Sandra and her husband Richard, his grandchildren Bernice, Nicole, Kelly, Steven and Matthew and their fiancés, his brothers and sisters Tessie and her husband Joe, Frans and his wife Carmen, Violet and her husband Ronnie, and John and his wife Rose, their families, his wife’s family, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, 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.

SCEREB. On May 17, in Texas, USA, JAMES, aged 96, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Melanie and his nephews and nieces of Malta. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SPITERI. CARMEL, B.Sc. (Economics), BA (Psychology), MA (Pastoral Psych.), MCL, JCL (Canon Law), passed peacefully away in Ottawa, Canada, on April 29, at the age of 86. Son of Salvatore and Carmela Spiteri and the eldest of 11 children. Survived by his wife Josephine, children Myriam and her husband Christopher Doylend, Vivienne, Tony, Tessa and Chris and his wife Jane, his 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Born in Malta, he immigrated to Canada in 1968 to pursue a career at Statistics Canada. This followed eight years in Malta with the Department of Finance. He devoted his life to higher learning. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Carleton University (Ottawa), University of Ottawa and St Paul’s University (Ottawa), he obtained his designation in Canon Law in his 70s. He served as the Maltese honorary consul in Ottawa and acted as financial consultant to the Central Bank of Malta from 1993 to 1998. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Church, Ottawa, on May 3.

SULTANA. On May 20, SisterGIOVANNA, aged 86, went to meet her Risen Lord at the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Tal-Virtù, Rabat. She leaves to mourn her loss the religious of the Society of the Sacred Heart, nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral was held yesterday.

In Memoriam

BORG – EDDIE. In loving memory of our dear father who departed this life 21 years ago (May 24). Gone but never forgotten. May he rest in peace. Daniel, Marilena, Denis and families in Malta and Scotland.

BORG – EDWARD. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the second anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Lora, Clementine and Raymond, Roselyn and Crispian, Dominic, and his grandchildren Jake and Mattea. May he rest in peace.

BORG GRECH. In loving memory of AMELIA on the 11th anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her children Lucia, Ninette, Joseph and Marcelle, Renzo and Evelyn, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May she rest in peace.

BRIFFA – TONI. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the 17th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Saviour and Aldo.

CEFAI – MARY. Treasured memories of a beloved mother, grandmother and mother-in-law, always and especially today the 20th anniversary of her death. Forever in our hearts and prayers. John, Margaret, Jean, Nikki.

CONSIGLIO. Treasured memories of JOE CONSIGLIO, A&CE, on the 28th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his wife Rosa, his children Karl, Christa, Andrew, Julian and in-laws. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CUSCHIERI – ANNIE. Thoughts of a very dear mother always and especially today, on her passing away to eternal life. Love and silent tears hold so many memories of days gone by. It lingers on in dreams and memories. Loving Nancy and Louis, Edwina and Alfred.

ELLUL. Fondest memories of IVAN, called to eternal rest 33 years ago today in New York, USA. Sadly missed by Joan, Mary Jo, Michael and Steven in New York, and Joe, Lawrence, Marlene, Manola and Sylvana in Malta. A prayer is kindly solicited.

FORESHAW RANDON. In loving memory of my dearest sister MIRYAM on the first anniversary of her passing away. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Gaby.

FORESHAW RANDON. In loving memory of MIRYAM on the first anniversary of her passing away. A dearest aunt and great aunt fondly remembered by Gabriella, Monique, John, Nicholas, Gulja, Carla, Pascal and Philippa.

KARDASSIS. Remembering our dearest friend HELEN on the first anniversary of her demise. Forever in our hearts. Emily, Iris and Vivie. “Lord, You alone can satisfy the longing and hunger in our hearts. May I thirst for Your kingdomand find joy in Your presence.” Psalms 23.

LAURI – Sister MARY, FMM. In loving memory, on the 30th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her brothers, sisters, in-laws and family.

MAISTRE. In loving memory of JIMMY, today the 22nd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Louis and Georgette.

MALLIA – MARY, née Ciancio. Unforgettable, precious memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers, her children Michael, Jo Anna, Tonio, and families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF – Dr PHILIP MICALLEF, B.Sc., MD, D.CH (Lond.) on the seventh anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Hilda, his son Philip and wife Marilu, his daughter Anne and her husband Peter Schranz, grandchildren Nicola, Catherine and Jonathan, rest of family and many grateful patients. May he rest in peace.

SCIBERRAS – VICTORIA, née Ganado. In loving memory of a dear mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

TABONE. In ever loving memory of TESSIE, née Vassallo on the 21st anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her husband Joe, her daughters Patricia and her husband Andrew and Ingrid and her husband Stephen. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

WARRINGTON. Cherished and unfading memories of our dear JOE on the 16th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord.

For all the love you had for us,
For all the things you’ve done;
For all those happy memories –
Like you there never was one!
Fondly remembered today and always by your wife Vivien, your beloved children and their respective spouses and grandchildren.

Blood donation

The mobile blood donation unit will be available next Fgura Primary School, from 8.30 a.m. till 1 p.m. today. If you feel healthy get your ID card and donate blood.