AQUILINA. Rosette née Xuereb and Karol have the pleasure of announcing the birth of their first-born son – PAUL, born on February 14 at Mater Dei Hospital. Special thanks go to both our families, midwife Charlene Attard for her help during delivery and all the staff and doctors at the Delivery Ward and Obstetrics 3.
GALEA. On February 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Ruth née Gauci Borda and Kevin, God’s precious gift of a daughter – RACHEL, a welcome sister to Edward and Lisa. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
SALIBA. On February 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Joanne née Borg and Kristian, God’s precious gift of a son – LUKE, a most welcome brother to Leah. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
ZHANBYKBEK. On February 10, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Aizhan née Akmatova and Jan, God’s precious gift of a daughter – ENLIK, a most welcome sister to Zhantore. Thanks to midwife Carmen Scerri and all the maternity staff.
Golden Wedding
Mr CHARLES FARRUGIA and Miss MARY PISANI
The marriage took place on February 10, 1963, at St Aloysius’ College, Birkirkara. Wishing you many more happy years together from all your children, Silvio and Anna, Mariella and Matthew, Josef and Krista, and grandchildren Matthias, Michele, Luigi, Martina, Jordan, Luca and Adam.
Diamond Wedding
Mr JOSEPH FARRUGIA and Miss LYNETTE MIFSUD
15-2-1953
God’s blessings and fondest love to our dearest parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. John and Sue, Celine and Norman, Fr Christopher and Elisabeth, Stefanie and Edward, Edward and Maria, Nicola and Jean, Veronica and Anton, Peter, Sebastian and Jessica.
Obituaries
FLAMINI. On February 15 at Mater Dei Hospital, HELEN, aged 93, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her nephews and nieces, Vivianne Jacobhazy, Maureen and her husband Jim Houtrides, Roland and his wife Diane, Valerie and her husband Don Calkins, Ernest and his wife Rita, Lina, Mona and Robert Vella and his wife Yvonne, grandnephews, grandnieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9.30am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.
GALEA. On February 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE CAROLINE née Caruana Scicluna, widow of Joseph, aged 96, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her dearly beloved children Oscar and his wife Mary, Godfrey and his wife Marie, and Patricia and her husband John Cassar Torreggiani, her much loved grandchildren Christine and Edward, Stephanie, Junelle, Rachael, Vicky and Felicity, her great-grandchildren Alexia and Ben, as well as Marlene Galea Lowell, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8.45am for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIGNECO. On February 16, AUREA née Borg, aged 88, wife of the late Frank, of Balzan, passed peacefully away surrounded by all her children and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Anthony and his wife Marcelle, Josette and her husband Silvio Loporto, Marion, Therese and her partner David and Godwin and his wife Beatrice, his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers Fr Reginald Borg OP and Aldo Borg, her sister Maria and her husband Joseph Spiteri, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Annunciation of Our Lady parish church, Balzan, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Eden Foundation will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
SAPIENZA. On February 13, SHARON, residing in Seville, Spain, went to meet the Risen Lord at the tender age of 38. She leaves to mourn her sudden loss her husband Jose Antonio, her parents Edwige and Frank, her in-laws Chica and Pepe, her uncle Roger and his wife Betty, her aunts, Margaret, wife of Joe Ellul Vincenti, Rose, wife of Louis Sapienza, and Helen Fabri, her uncle Joseph and his wife Angela, numerous relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.45am for St Julian’s parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
VELLA. On February 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTONIA née Zarb Cousin, aged 90, of Valletta, residing in Tarxien, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved daughters Ethel and her husband Franz Vella, Mary and her husband Anthony Ciaramidaro, Connie and her husband France Coleiro, Liliana and her son Godwin and his ex-wife Marion, her sisters Tessie, widow of John Fardell, and Rose, widow of Walter Buhagiar, her brother Victor and his wife Rena, residing in Australia, Mary, widow of her brother Paul, residing in the US, and Joseph, widower of Agnes, nephews, nieces, many relatives and friends. The funeral took place on February 12 at Tarxien. The family would like to thank all those who attended the funeral or in any way expressed sympathy. Special thanks to her personal consultant and his medical team and all nursing staff at Holding Bay, Emergency Ward 1 at Mater Dei Hospital for their care and dedication. Lord grant her eternal rest.
ZRINZO. On February 15, at St Vincent de Paul residence, PAUL, aged 84, of Hamrun, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rose, his children Josette, Maria and her husband Mario, Lawrence and his wife Corinne, his beloved grandchildren Melanie and Martina, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 2pm for St Gaetano parish church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ABELA – NOEL 1949-1989. A short life which still has much meaning in ours. Diana, Rebecca, Sarah, David and Susanna.
ABELA SCOLARO – MARGARET. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughter, son, grandsons, in-laws, family and friends.
AGIUS. In loving memory of our dearest mother JULIET MAY, today the fourth anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed but never far away from our hearts. Richard and Anthony. Lord, grant her eternal life. Lovingly remembered by his wife Carmen, son Romano, other children, their families, relatives and friends. Mass will be said on Tuesday at 6.30pm at Loyola House (tal-Ġiżwiti), Naxxar.
BARTOLO. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear father, EMANUEL, who went to meet the Risen Lord 25 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Freida and Charles, Tonia and Leonard, Myriam and Vincent, Phyllis and John, Jo Jo and Pauline and Frank and Mary.
BARTOLO. Loving memories of a dear nannu, EMANUEL, today the 25th anniversary of his demise. Vicky, Malcolm, Karl, Daniela, Colin, Bjorn and Kleven.
BORG – INES. In loving memory of an adorable and grateful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 10th anniversary of her meeting the Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers, never forgotten by us. Her daughter Jane Testaferrata Moroni Viani, her son Tony and his wife Maria and their respective families. Today’s 6pm Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of her soul. A prayer is kindly solicited. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
CALLEJA – ANGELA. Tomorrow the 30th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son Michael, his wife Joyce, Tania and John. May she rest in peace.
CASSAR. In loving memory of MIKIEL, (ta’ Ruman), February 19 being the 17th anniversary of his death.
You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile
Because he has lived,
You can cry and close your mind
Be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what he’d want:
Smile, open your eyes
Love and go on.
FABRI – SIMON. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, especially today the fourth anniversary of his death. Greatly missed and forever remembered. Teresa and Francesca. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 11am at Ibraġ parish church.
FABRI. Loving memories of our dear SIMON. Forever in our hearts and prayers, Walter and Marcelle, Angela and Christopher, Nicky and Simon and their families.
MICALLEF – EMMANUEL (Gafà). On the first anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. His wife, son and daughter-in-law, sisters and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIZZI – Charles. Treasured memories of our dearest father and grandfather, tomorrow the 14th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his children Joanna, Pauline and Jesmond, their spouses, his grandchildren, family and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 10.15am at Our Lady of Antiochia chapel, Hamrun. Gone but never forgotten.
PORTELLI – TESSIE. On the fourth anniversary of her demise, February 15, 2009. Fondly remembered by her sister, brothers, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VALENTE. In memory of my beloved cousin VALERIO who passed away this February 8. May you rest in peace. With love to you and your family, your cousin Giovanna De Santis.
VELLA – MATTHEW. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who left us 12 years ago. Still sadly missed by his wife Eileen, his son Antoine and wife Rosalie, grandchildren Ben and Ethan, his daughter Nadia and boyfriend Alex, family and friends. The 7am Mass said on February 20 at St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
Stolen
Vauxhall Astra estate, ROT 001, metallic grey. Anyone having information is requested to phone 7909 4144.
Peugeot 407, ABS 642, metallic blue, on December 15, 2012. Anyone having information is requested to phone 7710 3103.
Lost
On Monday, February 11, at around 1pm, Arriva Bay 13, Valletta, man’s brown wallet containing Canadian documents. Please phone 2163 6772 or 7927 0234.