CUTAJAR. On November 10, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Antonella née Pace and Salvatore, God’s precious gift of a daughter – SHAZAYA, a most welcome sister to Reeve. Thanks to Our Lady Immaculate. Special thanks to midwife Carmen Scerri, the obstetrician, all the maternity staff and also to our parents.
HILLMAN. On November 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Velislava née Tchakarova and Adrian, God’s precious gift of a son – WILLIAM AARON, a most welcome brother to Aiden and Alexa. Thanks be to God.
MIFSUD. Andrea née DeMaria and Christopher announce the birth of their twin sons – ALEXANDER and JOSEPH, born on November 12 at Mater Dei Hospital. Special thanks go to our family, friends and the maternity staff at the hospital for their wonderful professional care.
PACE ROSS. On November 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Martina née Castillo and Julian, God’s precious gift of a son – STEPHEN. Special thanks to our family and all the staff at the hospital for their professional care.
Marriage
Mr BERNARD VELLA, B.Com. and Ms STEPHANIE ZAMMIT, B.Pharm. (Hons.)
The marriage took place on October 21, at Our Saviour parish church, Lija, between BERNARD, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Vella of Birkirkara, and STEPHANIE, daughter of the late Eric Zammit and Mrs Pierina Zammit of Lija. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Mgr Alfred Xuereb assisted by Fr George Schembri, Canon Mario Said and Fr John Muscat. The bride was given away by her uncle, Prof. Victor Zammit. The ceremony was witnessed by Dr Renzo Porsella-Flores for the bride and Mrs Martha Camilleri for the groom. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Ray Geismann. The bride was attended by her sister, Ms Martine Zammit and by her cousin, Dr Ingrid Camilleri. Emma Camilleri and David Camilleri were flower-girl and pageboy respectively. Ing. Daniel Camilleri was master of ceremonies and the duties of ushers were carried out by Mr Bernard Zammit and Mr Franco Tartaglia. A reception was later held at The Xara Lodge, limits of Rabat.
Golden Wedding
ALBERT A. ATTARD and ARTEMIA ST JOHN
The marriage took place on November 18, 1962, at Christ the King parish church, Paola. Mgr Edgar Attard officiated. We cherish and thank you for all the love, care and support that you have bestowed upon us throughout all these years. Congratulations and best wishes with all our love from your children Alan, Astrid, Alison and Fr Adrian, in-laws and grandchildren. May God bless you both on this memorable day.
ANTOINE De GIOVANNI and CATHERINE FABRI
Congratulations and very best wishes to ANTOINE and CATHERINE on their 50th wedding anniversary. With love from her sister Evelyn, nephew Alex, nieces Marica and Shirley, their spouses and children.
Blue Sapphire Wedding
Mr JOSEPH F. PORSELLA-FLORES and Miss MARIA DEBONO
The marriage between JOSEPH and MARIA took place on Tuesday, November 18, 1947, at Christ the King parish church, Paola. Mgr. Prof. Carmelo Bonnici officiated. Congratulations and fondest love from your children Pierina, Liliana, Renzo, George and Marco, in-laws and grandchildren. May God bless you for all the love and guidance you have shown us in these 65 years.
Obituaries
BORG. On November 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANK, of Ħamrun, aged 64, residing in Kappara, San Ġwann, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Sandra née Fenech, his beloved children Sarah, Simon and Steffi, his cherished grandson Karl, his brother Victor and his wife Jeanne, his in-laws, their respective spouses and families, his aunt Lina Bugeja, cousins, nephews and nieces, relatives, friends and his colleagues at Farsons. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.
DEBONO. On November 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, CYNTHIA of Żejtun, aged 84, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Karmena Saliba, Spira Demicoli and Theresa Olinski, Dr Vincent Moran, widower of her sister Maggie, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.45pm for St Catherine’s parish church, Żejtun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.15pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Żejtun cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Nazareth, Żejtun, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
EAVES. On November 4, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, US, JULIET, née Caruana, widow of Duncan Eaves, aged 87, passed peacefully away , surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her three daughters, Frances, Louisa and her husband David Berry, and Caroline and her husband Philip Cameron, her seven grandchildren, Juliet, David, Duncan and Virginia Berry and Cary, Matthew and Mark Cameron. She also leaves to mourn her loss her only surviving brother Maurice Caruana of Cambridge, her cousin Rose Fenech and her La Rosa cousins and other relatives and friends in Malta. A Mass for the celebration of her life will be said tomorrow at 6.30pm at St Julian’s parish church. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRAVINO. On November 16, ROMINA, beloved daughter of Antonia and Carmelo, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church, at the age of 33. She leaves to mourn her loss her parents Antonia and Carmelo, her brother Alessandro and his girlfriend Miriam, her grandfather Alfredo, uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.45pm for St Peter’s parish church, Birżebbuġa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30pm followed by interment at Our Lady of Fatima cemetery, Safi. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD. On November 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, SAVERINA, née Mizzi, aged 90, of Attard, widow of Philip, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Eddie, widower of Maryann, Jessie and Nicholas, Manuel and Connie, Tony and Jane, Vivie and Mario, Mary and Lawrence, her grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15am for Attard parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment at Qalb ta’ Gesù cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On November 16, CONCETTA, née Cassar, aged 96, widow of Alfred, passed peacefully away at St Vincent de Paul residence comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Charles and his wife Rose, Joe and his wife Frances, her grandchildren Simon and his wife Sharon, Kenneth and his wife Richies, Shirley and her husband Vincent, Rodney, and Susan, her great-granddaughters Raquel, Tamara and Maria, together with her nephews and nieces, among whom Fr Julian of Oregon, US, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 7.30am for St Julian’s parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.15am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to the Monastery of the Poor Clares, St Julian’s, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest for a life of devotion and dedication to her family.
In Memoriam
AQUILINA CLEWS. In memory of ALICE who passed away 55 years ago today. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. Her son Stanley and grandchildren.
BARBARA. In loving memory of VELLINA and JOE on the fourth and 19th anniversary of their demise. Pierina, Stephanie and Bernard and Martine. Lord, grant them eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. In loving memory of ALFRED (ex-Chairman, Malta Stock Exchange), and PETER, today the 20th anniversary of their tragic death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Josephine, Victor, Carmen and Tony.
CAMILLERI – ALFRED and PETER. Always in our thoughts, especially on the 20th anniversary of their tragic death. Jill, Stephen and Michelle.
CAMILLERI – ALFRED S. Treasured memories of a friend and colleague who passed away on November 18, 1992. Always in our prayers. The board, management and staff, Malta Stock Exchange plc.
CARUANA DINGLI. In loving memory of HUGH. Sadly missed and always remembered, today the 15th anniversary of his passing away to a better life. Noel.
CASSAR – ANNE. Treasured memories of friendship. Now watching your grandsons. Jill and Michelle.
CASSAR – ANTHONY. Precious memories of a loving and devoted husband and father on the 11th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Helen, daughter Emma and son Mark. May the Lord Jesus grant him eternal rest.
CASSAR – ĠUŻA (Josephine), née Ferrante. In treasured memory of a dearest mother and grandmother, today the 15th anniversary of her death. Always remembered with love and gratitude. Her family.
FENECH – THOMAS. Treasured memories of a wonderful husband and father on the sixth anniversary of his demise, 21.11.2006. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Nadya, Etienne and Jean-Marc. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FIORENTINO – MARY, 14.11.2005. Sweet and loving memories of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today and always. Her family.
GUILLAUMIER. In ever loving memory of our beloved CARMELO, today being the 44th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his daughter Freda, her husband Joseph and grandsons Christopher and Conrad.
MAMO. Cherished and lovely memories of MARIO, today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Deeply missed by his wife Lorraine, Anthony, Matthew and family.
MUSCAT – CARMELA (Carrie). In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, today the second anniversary of her passing away. Never forgotten and always in our thoughts and prayers. Her husband John, sons Lawrence, Tyrone and their wives, her grandchildren Ethan, Leah and Jake, her sister Rose and brother James, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCICLUNA – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a cherished father and grandfather on the 37th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and our prayers. His sons Fr John Scicluna SJ, and Chev. Carmelo Scicluna and his wife Marlene, their children and grandchildren.
ZAMMIT – ERIC ZAMMIT, B.Pharm. Treasured memories of a beloved husband and father on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his wife Pierina and daughters Stephanie and her husband Bernard and Martine. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on November 22 at 5pm at Our Saviour parish church, Lija. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT – ERIC ZAMMIT, B.Pharm. Treasured memories of a much loved brother-in-law and uncle on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Liliana and Mario, Ingrid and Daniel.
Lost
Last Sunday, November 11, at Attard/Naxxar/Ħamrun, gold earring with red coral insert. If found please phone 7999 9888.
Blood donation
The mobile blood donation unit will be available in the square in front of Żebbug parish church, today from 8.30 a.m. till 1 p.m. If you feel healthy bring your ID card and donate blood. For further information call 7930 7307 or 2206 6209.