ALAMANGO. On May 22, at Gozo General Hospital, to Rose née Grech and Kevin, God’s precious gift of a son – SIMON, a welcome brother to Claire. Special thanks to the staff at the maternity ward.
GALDES. On June 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Sandra née Curmi and Manfred, God’s special gift of a first-born son – ANDREW. Thanks to Our Lord Jesus Christ whose faithfulness knows no limits. Special thanks to the staff at Obstetrics 2 and 3.
Marriages
Notary Dr SEAN CRITIEN, BA, LL.D and Dr ABIGAIL GALEA, BA, Adv. Trib. Eccl. Melit, LL.M. (Family Law) (Lond.), LL.D
The marriage took place on Saturday, June 29, between SEAN, son of Notary Dr Patrick Critien, LL.D, and Ms Marcelline Micallef, and ABIGAIL, daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin Galea. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Norbert Ellul-Vincenti, OFM, MA (Oxon.), and Dun Ġorġ Dalli, at St Mary of Jesus church (Ta’ Ġieżu), Valletta. Witness for the bride was Mr Ludwig Galea, B.Ed. (Hons.), ATCL, and witness for the groom was Dr Robert Spiteri Paris, BA, LL.D. The duties of best man were carried out by Dr Aaron Zammit Apap, BA, LL.M (Lond.), LL.D., Mr Andrew Camilleri and Dr Jean-Pie Gauci Maistre, BA, LL.D. The duties of ushers were carried out by Dr Matthew Tabone, BA, LL.D., Dr Richard Bernard, BA, LL.D and Mr Christiaan Borg. Master Edward Vassallo and Master Jean Louis Critien, the groom’s brother, were altar boys. The bride was attended by Ms Elena Vella, B.Pharm. (Hons.), MBA, Ms Jelena Attard and Ms Sarah Aquilina. A reception was afterwards held at The Grand Hotel Excelsior, Floriana. The couple will spend their honeymoon in Jamaica and the United States of America.
Obituaries
JONES. On June 28, JOSEPH of Ħamrun, residing in Buġibba, aged 60, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Yvonne, his sisters Carmen, Anna and her husband Michael, John, widower of his sister Laura, nephews and nieces, other relatives and numerous friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said on July 3 at 9.30am at Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul’s Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joseph may be made to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi.
PSAILA. On June 27, GEORGE, aged 63, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved partner Odette, his sons Jason and Christopher, their spouses and grandchildren, his sisters Marija and her husband Philip, and Doris, his sisters-in-law Rita and Lourdes, his nephew and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Tal-Ibraġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AGIUS – TESSIE. Unfading memories of a beloved and devoted mother who was called to a higher life in the service of the Lord 33 years ago. Sadly missed and still deeply loved by her son, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.
ANDREWS. In loving memory of CHARLES and DORIS on their second and fifth anniversary. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Dorothy and William.
AZZOPARDI. Cherished memories of my beloved MARK on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Always very much in my thoughts and prayers. Sylvia. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 11.30am at the chapel of the Divine Mercy. May he rest in peace.
AZZOPARDI – MARK. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear son and brother, today the fifth anniversary of his death. Never forgotten and so sadly missed by his mother Molly and his brothers Peter, Adrian and Paul and their respective partners, Maria Jose’ and Elmira. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BARTOLO ALBERT, who went to be with the Lord on June 30, 1993. Twenty years on, we thank God for his life, the legacy he left behind as a man of deep conviction, honesty and integrity, and treasured memories. His children David, Anne, Claire and Simon, and the grandchildren.
BATTISTINO – GEORGINA, née Blackman. Fondly remembered by her husband, her children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, family and friends.
BONETT – MARY. Treasured memories of a dearest mother and grandmother, today the fifth anniversary since she joined the Lord in heaven. Sadly missed, always remembered with love and gratitude by her daughters Stephanie and her husband Bernard, Josianne and her husband Lawrence and grandsons Francesco and Matteo.
Your life a beautiful memory,
Your absence a silent grief,
A heart of gold,
A smiling face,
No one on earth
Can take your place.
Lord, hold her in your loving arms. Rest in peace mum.
BRIFFA. In loving memory of SARA, a much loved daughter and sister, July 4 being the second anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. A Mass for her repose will be said on July 4 at Tal-lbraġ parish church. Lord, grant her internal rest.
BUSUTTIL. Treasured memories of our beloved JOE (Kalepin), today the 36th anniversary of his demise. Violet, Paul and Christine. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CURMI. In ever loving memory of our beloved father GEORGE on the first anniversary of his calling to eternal life. Never forgotten and always in our hearts. His children Anne, Michael and Anne, Margaret, Robert and Joanna, Julian and Maureen, Stephen and Edna and his 11 grandchildren. Dear Lord, grant him eternal peace.
GENOVESE. Loving memories of a dear father and grandfather, PAUL, today the 52nd anniversary of his death. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. His family.
GENOVESE. Cherished memories of PAUL, especially today the anniversary of his demise. Constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Mima, Cynthia, Claire.
GRECH BELANGER. Cherished and unfading memories of our dearly beloved ODETTE who died in Ste. Foy, Quebec, on July 4, 1990. Always in our thoughts and prayers. John, Bice andfamily.
NUNNS. In fondest and most precious memory of my beloved mother AGNES, née Thomas, today being the 26th anniversary of her demise. Never a day passes when I don’t think of you, dearest mummy. Doris, Winston, Winston Jr., Trevor and their families. Rest in peace.
SAMMUT – GEORGE, 1984. Loving happy memories. We thank God for having you. Cikki, Austin and Julian.
VELLA. Treasured and unfading memories of our dearest parents JOSEPH, died June 29, 1966, and MARY, née Calleja, died July 9, 1985. Lord, grant them eternal rest. Vivienne, Antoinette and Marthese.