Announcements

Mr JAMES ANTHONY STAUNTON, MA Economics and Ms MELISSA MIFSUD, Lawyer, University of Mainz, Germany

Mr and Mrs David Mifsud of Hainburg, Germany, and Żebbuġ, Malta, would like to announce the marriage of their daughter MELISSA to JAMES, son of Mr and Mrs William Staunton of Athlone, Ireland. The marriage ceremony took place on July 30 at the parish of St Nicholas in Hainburg, Germany. The bride was attended by the groom’s sister, Triona Staunton, and by her cousins Michaela and Sara Muscat, who flew to Germany for the occasion. Ms Kim Zittlau and Mr Alan Staunton, the groom’s brother, witnessed the marriage. A reception was later held at the Hotel Kempinski in Gravenbruch. The couple spent their honeymoon in Bali and Singapore. They are taking up residence in Frankfurt, Germany.

Obituary

ARRIGO AZZOPARDI. On August 24, at St Catherine’s Home, Attard, Sister ANNA MARIE, aged 73, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Iris, Doris and her husband Vince Muscat, and Evelyn, Paul Ellul, widower of her sister Rose, the Dominican Sisters community, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8 a.m. at St Catherine’s Home, Attard, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SALIBA. On August 26, EMANUEL of Victoria, aged 75, diocesan president of the Catholic Action, passed away suddenly but peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rose, his son Fr Anthony Mario, his daughter Carol and her husband Michael Caruana and his grandchildren Claire, Joseph and Mario; his brothers Lino, Vincent and Fr Francis and their in-laws, nephews and nieces; the Gozo Cathedral parish of Santa Marija, the Leone Philharmonic Society and members of the Gozo Catholic Action. The funeral leaves the Franciscan church in Palm Street, Victoria, tomorrow at 4.30 p.m. for Gozo Cathedral, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 5 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.

TONNA. On August 27 at Mater Dei Hospital, PAUL, aged 78, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Annie, his children Silvana and her husband Joseph, Ivan and his wife Antonella, his grandchildren Daniel, Hannah, Mariah and Malcolm, in-laws, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. at Holy Trinity parish church, Marsa, followed by interment at St Margherita cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Thanks to the doctors and staff at Mater Dei and Sir Paul Boffa hospitals for all their care and dedication.

In Memoriam

CASSAR. In loving memory of ETHEL on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by all the family. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

CORSO – TANYA, 31.8.’75. Cherished memories of a beloved sister. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Joyce and Frank.

CREMONA – D.S. Lt. Col. ANTHONY GERALD. In memory of a loving and caring father and grandfather on the third anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and so sadly missed by Jennifer, Peter and Nicola. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6 p.m. at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex.

CREMONA – Surg. Lt. Col. ANTHONY GERALD, RMA. Treasured and loving memories of a beloved father, especially today being the third anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by his children, their respective spouses and his grandchildren.

CUSCHIERI. In loving memory of our dear father EDGAR, today being the 39th anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his son, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

FARRUGIA. Cherished memories of dear auntie MARY on her anniversary. Mabel and Constance and their families.

MIFSUD BONNICI. In ever loving and proud memory of Professor CARMELO MIFSUD BONNICI who died on August 28, 1948. His sons Giuseppe and Ugo and their families.

OVEREND – VERONICA. Today the 27th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her family, relatives and friends.

SALNITRO – LINO. In loving memory of my father, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his son Mario and family.

Stolen

From Kalkara, grey rubber dinghy, registration SO5388, with 115 Mariner outboard. If seen, phone 7905 4152.

Blood donation

The mobile blood donation unit will be available today in front of the police station in Siġġiewi, from 8.30 a.m. till 1 p.m. If you feel healthy get your ID card and donate blood.