ABELA. On July 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Charmaine née Pace Gouder and Shawn, God’s precious gift of a daughter – ELENA, a most welcome sister to Luca. Thanks be to God and a big thank you to midwives Georgette and Ruth.
ABID. Born at St James Hospital, Sliema, on July 2, to Julia and Wael, God’s precious gift of a son - SAMI, a most welcome brother to Ameera. Thanks to the midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the staff at St James Hospital.
AGIUS. Born at St James Hospital, Sliema, on July 7, to Antoinette née Sciberras and Emanwel, God’s precious gift of a daughter – LEAH, a most welcome sister to Kieran. Thanks to the obstetrician, the midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the staff at St James Hospital.
BEGALI SALIBA. On June 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Anna Saliba and Paolo Begali, God’s precious gift of a son – ANDREA. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the staff at Obs 1.
BENHAMED. Born at St James Hospital, Sliema, on July 11, to Enas and Rafat, God’s precious gift of a son – KENAN, a most welcome brother to Abdulrahman, Rowad and Yara. Thanks to the midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the staff at St James Hospital.
BEZZINA. On July 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Danica née Galea and Jason, God’s precious gift of a daughter – FAYE, a most welcome sister to Aiden. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Censina Deschrijver and to all the maternity staff.
DIMECH. Born at St James Hospital, Sliema, on July 12, to Charlene née Azzopardi and Ian, God’s precious gift of a first born daughter – DAWN. Thanks to the obstetrician, the midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the staff at St James Hospital.
MAGRO. On July 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Audrienne née Gatt, wife of Robert, God’s precious gift of a daughter – ABIGAIL.
MANDUCA. Born at St James Hopsital, Żabbar, on July 9, to Shirley née Darmanin and Malcolm, God’s precious gift of a daughter – MICHAELA MARIA. Special thanks to the Obstetrician and midwife Anna Calleja and Anna Croucher. Deo Gratias.
Marriage
Mr DENNIS PLUMMER and Miss RACHEL SULLIVAN
The marriage took place on Saturday, July 23, at the Capuchin church, Floriana, between DENNIS, son of the late Mr Dennis Plummer and Mrs Judith Jones of Watford, UK, and RACHEL, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter J. Sullivan of Sliema. Fr Gordon Refalo officiated at the Nuptial Mass. The witnesses were Mr Robert Jones for the groom, and Mrs Maria Pia Anastasi and Mrs Roberta Zammit Cutajar for the bride. Mr Chris Fox acted as best man. Paul Sullivan was page boy, Jessica Sullivan was the maid of honour, while Philippa Sullivan and Rebekah Satariano were bridesmaids. A reception was held later on the bastions of the Grand Hotel Excelsior. The couple are spending their honeymoon in the Caribbean and will be taking up residence in UK.
Obituary
VASSALLO. On July 22, at home, JOSEPH, aged 62, of Siġġiewi, residing in Mosta, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rose, his daughter Caroline and her fiance Warren, his brothers and sisters and their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Mosta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On July 22, in Sydney, Australia, TONY passed peacefully away, aged 66. He leaves to mourn his caring wife Lynne, his brothers John and Leo and his wife Anne residing in Dublin, his sister Valerie and her husband Joseph Scicluna, his uncle Frank and his wife Alice of Australia, cousins, nephews and nieces and his many friends in Malta and Australia. Funeral services are being held in Sydney. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
WARRINGTON. WILLIAM went to meet the Risen Lord on Saturday, July 23, at home, after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude, aged 87. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lina née Gauci, his children Edward, Anne, Michael, Andrew and Isabel, their spouses and partners, his grandchildren, Nicola, Shannon and Craig, his sister Jeanne Grech Cumbo, his brother Henry and Doris, Vivienne, widow of his late brother Joe, his wife’s brothers and sisters, and numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. No flowers by request, but donations to the Mission Fund, Mosta, and Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
AQUILINA – EMMANUEL. On the second anniversary of his passing away. Although your presence is greatly missed, we can still feel the warmth of your great love. Even if we cannot see you, we know that you are still by our side and our love will never fade. Always in our thoughts and prayers, his wife Carmen, his children Silvana and Joe, Marc and Tatiana and Sandro and Jennifer, and his much loved grandchildren Ben, Shannon and Alessia. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BONGIOVANNI – ROBERT. In loving memory of a dear father and nannu on the 23rd anniversary of his sudden departure from us. Always in the hearts of his five daughters and their families. May he rest in the peace of the Lord.
ELLUL. Remembering with love our dear mother MARGUERITE on the eighth anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her husband Victor, her children Roberta, Marianne and Pierre and their families, her grandchildren, brother and sisters, relatives and friends. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALEA. Treasured memories of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, CECILIA, on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her husband Paul, her children Antoinette and her husband Emanuel, Angelic and his wife Dorothy, and her grandchildren Francesco, Keith and Kurt. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
HUNTINGFORD – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on his 17th anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Stephanie and Ray, Maura and Francis, Alison, Janet, Ian, Claire and Miguel.
MICALLEF DOUBLESIN – Dr ANTHONY MICALLEF DOUBLESIN, MD, July 26, 1989. Everlasting memories of a dear brother and devoted father on the 22nd anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. His sister Joan and children Kenneth and his wife Mariella, née Busuttil and Liliana, wife of Ruben Overend, proud parents of Antonio, together with other relatives and friends. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace, Amen.
PACE – ANDREW. In loving memory of a dear son and brother on the 13th anniversary of his passing away. Forever loved by his mum Elisa, dad Matthew, sisters Christina and Michela, grandmothers and family. “Wrapped within His kindness, you are sheltered and secure”.
RUNCO. Treasured memories of CARMELO. Deeply missed, on his eighth anniversary by Antonio, Mary Rose and Anna Maria Espinosa Rodriguez.
SANT FOURNIER – The Noble GUIDO SANT FOURNIER. On the 24th anniversary of his death. Most fondly remembered by James and Diane, Fabien and Solange, Mary Anne, widow of Charles, Vera and Kathrina. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCERRI – EDDIE and NELLIE. On the 20th and 17th anniversary of their death, July 21 and August 6 respectively. Dearly missed by their daughter Jo Jo, son-in-law Joe and grandson Jürgen Delia. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
Sidonia Enterprises Ltd
Summer shutdown. Last trading day August 5, re-open August 22, 2011.
Blood donation in Qawra
The mobile blood donation unit will be in Qawra in front of St Francis parish church today, from 8.30 a.m. until 1.30 p.m.