AGIUS PIZZUTO. On July 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Katya and Mark, the precious gift of a daughter – LEAH, a most welcome sister to Ethan and Aidan. Special thanks to the staff at the Maternity Units at Mater Dei and Gozo General Hopsitals. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
BORG. On July 21, at Mater Dei Hospital to Maria née Depasquale and Tonio, God’s precious gift of a first-born daughter, FEDERICA. Special thanks to all the staff at the maternity ward for their support. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
DEMAJO. On July 25, at Mater Dei Hospital to Cristina née Rausi and Anthony, the precious gift of a daughter – ZOÉ. Special thanks to the professor, midwives, medical team and staff of OW3. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
ELLUL. On July 17, at Mater Dei Hospital to Anika Psaila Savona and Pierre, God’s precious gift of a daughter, LILY, a very welcome sister to Tom. Thanks to the obstetrician and all the staff. Deo gratias et Mariae.
MICALLEF STAFRACE. On July 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Nicola née Buttigieg and Kirill, God’s precious gift of a son – NOAH. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Antoinette Formosa and all the supportive staff at Mater Dei Hospital. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
PIZZUTO. On July 27, to Ruth née Vassallo and Konrad, the precious gift of a daughter – ELENA, a most welcome sister to Luke. Thanks to the staff of the Maternity Unit of Mater Dei Hospital. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
PORTELLI. On July 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Alexandra née Frendo and Mauro, God’s precious gift of a daughter – VALENTINA, a most welcome sister to Gianluca. Thanks be to God and a big thank you to the midwives and staff at Obs 1.
Marriages
Ing. STEFANO DI GABRIELE and Ms ELENA MERCIECA
The marriage took place on July 23 at Ta’ Ġieżu church, Valletta, between STEFANO son of Michele and Maria Teresa Di Gabriele of Rome, Italy, and ELENA, daughter of Charles and Denise Mercieca of Victoria, Gozo. Fr Joseph Mercieca, uncle of the bride, officiated. The ceremony was witnessed by Ms Rachel Psaila and Mr Valerio Mastropietro. Church music was provided by Maria Frendo and Antoinette Camilleri. The bride was attended by Hannah Scicluna. A reception was later held at the Saluting Battery, Upper Barrakka, Valletta.
Dr JAMES PALMIER GONZI, LL.D., and Ms NATASHA WISMAYER
Oswald and Ann Wismayer announce the marriage of their daughter NATASHA to JAMES, son of Michael and Maria Palmier Gonzi, LRSM, on July 16. Nuptial Mass, held at Ta’ Ġieżu church, Valletta, was celebrated by Fr Stefan Attard, Can. L. Zammit and Fr Tony Agius concelebrated. The bride was attended by her daughter Ms AnnMarie Wismayer, Ms Amy Degiorgio and Ms Sharlene Balzan. Mrs Gloria Zampa and Andrew Palmier Gonzi, Dip. CII, witnessed the marriage ceremony. The duties of best men were carried out by David Galea, ACII, and Dr Mark Bencini LL.D., Andrew Farrugia, B. Eng (Hons), M.Sc., Mr Michael Vella De Fremeaux, Acc. B. Mgmt, Mr Paul Degiorgio, and Master Nicholas Balzan were ushers. Master Max and Master David Wismayer were pageboys. A reception was later held at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Floriana. The couple are currently on honeymoon in Malaysia and the Maldives.
Golden Wedding
Mr EDWIN CIAPPARA and Miss LUCY BARBARA
The marriage took place on July 30, 1961, at St Paul’s parish church, Rabat. Fr Carmelo Ciappara officiated. Congratulations, love and gratitude to mum and dad from Cynthia and Joseph, Herman and Marisa, Konrad and Romina, and Claudine and Kevin, and their eight grandchildren.
Mr ANTHONY MAHONEY and Miss VIVIENNE CARUANA
The marriage took place on July 31, 1961 at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema. Congratulations and best wishes from your children Patrick and Amanda, Kevin and Nicky, Kenneth, Anne Marie and Nick and your grandchildren Rosanne and Rachel, Kurt and Ryan, Luke and Emma.
Obituary
BUSUTTIL. On July 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANK, aged 76, of Għaxaq, residing in Marsascala, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Antonia (Lina), his children Joseph and his wife Therese, Adrian and his wife Karen and Louise and her husband Filippo, his grandchildren Maxine, Zachary, Nicole, Diandra, Dalila, Tamara and Mattia, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Mary parish church, Għaxaq, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Għaxaq cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CLARKE. On July 28, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, LOUISE, aged 60, of Żejtun, residing in Marsascala, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Graham, her mother Carmen, her brother Joseph and his wife Carmen and her sister Cecilia and her husband Vincent, her in-laws and their respective families, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday at 3 p.m. for St Anne parish church, Marsascala, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at Żejtun cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Nazareth, Żejtun, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord grant her eternal rest.
SCICLUNA. On July 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY, aged 82, of Cospicua, residing in Mosta, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Jeanette and her husband Paul and grandchildren Jessica and Matthew, his son Michael and his wife Prassede and grandchildren Cynthia and Kenneth, his daughter Moira and her husband Simeron and grandchildren Arryk and Miirko, and his son Darren and his wife Doris and grandchildren Jake and Julian, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Mosta parish church, where Mass præsente 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 appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank the staff at Mater Dei Hospital for all their care.
In Memoriam
BONELLO. In everloving memory of a dear husband and father ROMANO, today the 37th anniversary of his demise. His wife Doris, sons and daughters.
BUSUTTIL. Loving and treasured memories of JACQUELINE, a dear and beloved mother and grandmother, on the first anniversary of her entry to eternal life on August 1. Louis, Edgar SJ, Walter and Angela, Anne, John and Henriette, Joseph, Rosanna, Albina and Karina. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Tomorrow’s 6 p.m. Mass at Ta’ Xbiex parish church, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
CALLEJA – RICHARD. Lovingly remembered on the anniversary of his demise. Mary, Lilian andfamilies.
COSTIGAN – GIULIA. Treasured memories of a wonderful mother and grandmother on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her family.
ELLUL – MARIO. Unfading memories of a very dear friend, especially today the seventh anniversary of his passing away. Always in our hearts. FOG and friends.
GATT. In loving memory of FRANCIS on the ninth anniversary since his departure to a better life. His children Antoine, Monica, Raymond and their respective families.
GRECH – JOE, being the 17th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Marie, Daniela and Jean-Paul.
PETRONI. In loving memory of JOSEPH, on the sixth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his son Stephen, daughter-in-law Ann and grandchildren Julian and Nicola.
ZAMMIT TABONA. In loving memory of FREDDY, today the 45th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mollie and Kenneth.
Sidonia Enterprises Ltd
Summer shutdown. Last trading day August 5, re-open August 22.
Blood donation
The mobile blood donation unit will be available for blood donation at Mġarr, next to the parish church, tomorrow, from 8.30 a.m. till 1.30 p.m.