MUSCAT. On May 18, at Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, to Bianca née Vella and Dathan, God’s precious gift of a daughter – LUCIA, a most welcome sister to Aurora. Thanks be to God.

Marriage

Mr ANDREW BUGEJA and Miss FAYE BONNICI

The marriage took place on Saturday, April 25, at Lapsi church, St Julian’s, between ANDREW, son of Mr David Bugeja and Ms Elizabeth Bugeja, and FAYE, daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Bonnici. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Jesmond Grech. A reception was later held at The Blue Elephant, Hilton Hotel, St Julian’s.

Obituaries

AMATO-GAUCI. On May 29, FREDERICK of Sliema, widower of Josephine, passed into eternal life, aged 98. Mourning him deeply are his children Ann and her husband Torio Gingell Littlejohn and Sandra and her husband Tim Jackson, his grandchildren Christopher and his wife Pippa, Steve and his wife Jennie, Matthew and his wife Sarah, Toby and his partner Ferne, Olly and his wife Tamsin and Alice and her partner Scott, his great-grandchildren Charlie and Michael, Roger and Ruby, Hannah and Sebastian, his devoted carer Flora, other relatives, and many friends. R.I.P. The funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 8.45am at St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Please send donations to the Maltese Association of the Order of Malta, Casa Lanfreducci, Pjazza Jean de Valette, Valletta.

BONNICI. On May 29, at San Ġorġ Preca Ward, Mount Carmel Hospital, SERAPIA, née Camilleri, of Paola, residing at Tarxien, wife of Carmelo, aged 88, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Carmelo, her beloved children George and his wife Antoinette and Christine and her husband David, her grandchildren Leanne, Stefan, Glen, Nigel and Julian, other relatives and friends. The funeral took place yesterday. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FALZON. On April 30, at his residence in Brighton, UK, MARTIN, aged 57. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and sister, Michael and his wife Mary Anne, George and his wife Josette, of Manchester, UK, John and his wife Lillian of Adelaide, Australia, Marisa Lincoln of Edinburgh, Scotland, Alex and his wife Victoria, as well as his nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends, both in Malta and abroad. The funeral service will take place on Thursday at 4pm in the family chapel at Downs Crematorium, Bear Road, Brighton BN2 3PL, UK.

GALEA. On May 29, AGNES, aged 95, of Paola, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Therese and her husband Carmel Mifsud, Josette, widow of Lawrence Falzon, Rose and her husband Vince Rossi, Marie and her husband Ino Bonello, Pio and his wife Maylyn and Frankie and his wife Carmen, her brother Lorry Ellul and sister Rita Trapani, sister-in-law Evelyn Grech, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be held tomorrow at 8.30am at Christ the King parish church, Paola. Lord grant her much deserved eternal rest.

MARSTON. On May 29, at St Vincent de Paul residence, PAUL formerly of Floriana, residing at Marsa, aged 81, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine, his sons Charlo and his wife Gloria, Godric, and Fabian and his wife Pierina, his grandchildren, his in-laws and their families, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence on Tuesday at 8.30am for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

TESTA. On May 29, at Life Life, Sliema, CARMELO, aged 81, of Mosta, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Margaret, his only grandson James Zammit and his mother Mary Lourdes, in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45am for Mosta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, 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.

Thanksgiving service

GERALD de TRAFFORD. An informal service of thanksgiving to which family and friends are invited will be held on Friday at 6pm at Villa Bologna, Attard.

In Memoriam

ANASTASI. Remembering with love today and always our dear father DANIEL and brother ALFRED. The family.

APAP – Dr GEORGE APAP, MD, DO (Oxon.). In loving memory, on the 48th anniversary of his demise. His family.

AQUILINA – MARIA STELLA. In ever loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the 14th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and hearts. Her family.

BLUNDELL. Treasured memories of a most beloved husband, EDGAR, who died on May 28, 1994. Fondly remembered by his wife Carmen.

BONNICI – CAROLINA. Cherished memories of a dear mother and nanna, June 4 being the first anniversary of her passing away. Mass for her repose will be said tomorrow at 6.30pm at St Francis church, Birkirkara. Always in our thoughts and prayers, rest in peace. The Apeldoorn, Bonnici and Muscat families.

BORG – PAUL JAMES. In loving memory of our dear uncle on the 20th anniversary of his death. Joe, Mary Rose, Rosalind and families.

CALLEJA – JOSÉ. In loving memory of a devoted husband and father. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Noyla and Johanna.

CALLEJA – PAUL and LILY. Treasured memories of our father who passed away on June 2, 2001, and our mother who passed away on June 14, 1988. Their daughters Maria, widow of Anthony Tabone, Rose, wife of Norman Farrugia, Antoinette, wife of Joseph Spiteri Audibert, Claudia, wife of Ray Spiteri, and Pauline, wife of Anthony Farrugia, their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant them eternal rest.

CAMILLERI – CARMELO. In loving memory of my beloved father, today the 15th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his son James and grandchildren. Please remember him in your prayers.

DEBONO – FRANK. Treasured and unfading memories of a most loving husband, father and grandfather on the 24th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and never forgotten by his wife Stella, daughters Marguerite, Pauline, Lucienne, their spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEBONO. Ever loving memories of MARIA on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers, her husband Lino, her children Daniella and Antoine, their spouses and her beloved grandchildren.

GRECH – MARIA, née Mifsud Bonnici. Remembering you today and always. Valerie and family.

HILI – CHARLES. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear father, tomorrow being the 41st anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. His son Paul and family.

MIFSUD – AGNES, née Spiteri. On the occasion of the 12th anniversary of her demise, falling on June 4. Fondly remembered and never forgotten by her husband Joseph J. and children Stefan and wife Muge, Katya and husband Bernard Bezzina and Alexei and grandchildren Jan and Mattia.

WARRINGTON. In loving memory of our beloved mother MELITA on the eighth anniversary of her demise. Walter and Denise.

Childcare course

The Centre for Child Development, Education and Care Studies has some places available on their NCFHE approved Diploma Level 4 course in Childcare starting in July 2015. For details please phone 7747 3444 or 7946 4079.

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