BRIFFA. On August 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Angèle née Zammit Mangion, wife of Stephen, God’s precious gift of a daughter – ELISA, a welcome sister to Alessio. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
BUSUTTIL. On August 18, at The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, to Nicola née Pace and Keith, God’s precious gift of a son – EDWARD. Thanks be to God and Our Lady of Lourdes.
DAUPHINAIS. On July 15, to Francesca née Amato Gauci, and Jeff, God’s precious gift of a daughter – EMMA LYNN, greeted lovingly by her parents, first-time grandparents David and Noni Dauphinais and welcome addition to Victoria’s grands. Grateful thanks to the skilful team at Southlake Birthing Unit, Newmarket, Ontario. Thanking God and His blessed Mother for their love throughout.
HABER. On August 20, at St James Hospital, Żabbar, to Raquel née Camenzuli and Justin, God’s precious gift of a first-born son – KAI. Thanks to Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu and Our Lady of the Sanctuary of Mellieħa. Special thanks to Anna Croucher and all the staff at the hospital.
Marriage
Mr GIORGIO GRECH and Miss SVETLANA BARBARA, B.Ed. (Hons)
The marriage took place on Friday, August 16, between GIORGIO, son of Mr Pierre and Mrs Anna Grech, and SVETLANA, daughter of Mr Mario and Mrs Lorraine Barbara. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Samuel Grech at St Joseph the Worker church, Xemxija. Witnesses were Mr Andre Grech and Dr Ivan Barbara, LL.D. The duties of best man were performed by Mr Stefano Mifsud. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Tatiana Barbara, as maid of honour, and the groom’s sister, Dr Jeanella Grech, LL.D., as bridesmaid. Miss Ylenia Aquilina was the ring bearer. Mr Mark Gatt and Mr Mario Portelli acted as ushers. A reception was afterwards held at Palazzo Promontorio, Wardija. The couple spent their honeymoon in Bali and Malaysia.
Sapphire Anniversary
Happy 45th wedding anniversary to our dearest parents Mario Randon and Christine, née Diacono, from your children Mark, Abby and Ann, their families and your grandchildren. Thank you for all your loving care.
Obituary
AXIAK. On September 6, at St James Hospital, Capua, FRIDA, aged 61, passed peacefully away after a courageous battle. Sadly missed by her loving husband Victor, her children Marija and Victor together with Sally and Claire and her beloved grandchildren Mark and Kristina, her mother Maria, widow of Roger, her sisters Sheila and Carmen, uncles and aunties, in-laws, their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Hospital tomorrow for Tarxien parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Action for Breast Cancer Foundation (Malta) will be greatly appreciated. The family regret that they are unable to receive visitors. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
CASSAR. On September 7, at Karin Grech Hospital, EMANUEL, known as Leli tal-Ħanut, aged 95, of Paola, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Lizzie and her husband Luke, John and his wife Doris, Sylvia and her husband Joseph and Carmen and her husband Frans, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital tomorrow at 7.30am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment at Għaxaq cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GALEA. On September 7, at St Vincent de Paul residence, OLGA, née Vella, aged 88, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Marion and her husband Antonio Lamagna, Charles and his wife Josianne, Caroline and her husband Silvio Falzon, Giacomo Ricciari, widower of her daughter Sandra, her grandchildren Wallace, Clint, Krista, Astrid, Victoria, Francesco, Daniel and Noelle, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence today at 1.5pm for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment.
GATT. On September 7, at Gozo General Hospital, ERSILJA, aged 101, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe, Carmen, Tony and his wife Dorothy, Paul and wife Mary, Mary, John and his wife Emily, Ludgard and his wife Rosalind, Georgette, widow of her son Franky, Rita, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren other relatives and friends – R.I.P. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital on Tuesday at 5.30pm for the Gozo Cathedral where Mass praesente cadavere will be held at 6pm followed by interment at Santa Maria cemetery in Xewkija. No flowers by request but donations to the Arka Foundation in Gozo would be appreciated.
GRIMA. On September 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 70, of Marsa, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his nine brothers and sisters and their respective spouses, nephews, nieces, friends and the community of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.45pm for St Paul’s Home, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MAGRI. On September 6, in Melbourne, Australia, WILFRED, aged 83, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Gill, his daughter Nichola and her husband Matthew, his son Peter and his wife Christina, and his grandchildren Jackson, Emma, Daniel and Oscar. He is also mourned in Malta by his sisters May, widow of Victor, Doris, Elsie and her husband Joe, Margaret and her husband Oswald, Mona and her husband Alfred, Alice and her husband Albert, his brother Cecil and his wife Suzanne, his sister-in-law Margareta, widow of Joe, his nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
ZAHRA. On September 6, MARY ANNE, of Tarxien and residing in Fgura, aged 79, widow of Joseph, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Tanya, Audrey and her husband Manuel Vella and Albert and his wife Maria, grandchildren Luca and Valentina, her sisters, in-laws, their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church Fgura, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Erwieħ cemetery, Tarxien. Lord grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ARRIGO – WANDA. Unforgettable memories of a wonderful, loving and caring mother and grandmother. Never forgotten in our thoughts and prayers. Christine and Victor, Jackie and Hugh, Nicola, Pippa, Theresa, Louisa, David and Benjamin.
AZZOPARDI – ALFRED. In everloving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the 16th anniversary of his demise. Always fondly remembered with love in the thoughts and prayers of his wife Maria Stella, his daughters Josette, Alexandra and Daria, in-laws and grandchildren. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
BALDACCHINO – VINCENT. Dear papà, thank you for teaching me the right values to lead me through life. Miss you, love you. Josephine.
BONELLO. In loving memory of LINA and RICHARD A. BONELLO who passed away on September 8, 2008 and September 12, 1993 respectively. Dearly missed by their daughters Sylvia and Dorothy and their families. Lord, grant them eternal rest.
CARUANA GALIZIA. In loving memory of VICTOR who died on this day 45 years ago. His family.
DEBONO. Treasured memories of CARMEN, a dearly loved mother and grandmother, always in our thoughts and prayers on this sixth anniversary of her demise. Missed by Cornelia, Silvio, Paul, in-laws and grandchildren.
ENGERER. To a dear mum MARY, yesterday being her seventh anniversary of meeting the Lord. Also a dear dad ‘Doddie’ who left us 38 years ago. Kindly remember them in your prayers. Children and family.
FELLS. Cherished memories of IAN today being the fifth anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Sadly missed by his wife Marjut, his daughter Christine, her husband Wayne and his granddaughter Chloe, his brother Michael and his wife Karin and his nephew Simon. Remember him in your thoughts and prayers.
GALEA – BARBARA ANN. In ever loving memory of our beloved mother on the 42nd anniversary of her demise.
We only wish that we could say
We’ll go and see our mum today
To hear her voice, to see her smile
To sit and talk with her a while.
The hardest thing in life to bear
Is to need your mum when she’s not there.
Forever in our thoughts and prayers, always in our hearts. Her loving children Yvonne, Christina, Adrian and Sarah.
GRECH – MANUEL. On the 13th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret and Chris.
GRECH. In loving memory of a dear brother, MANUEL, on the 13th anniversary of his demise. His brothers and their families.
MINUTI. In loving memory of Mgr. JOSEPH MINUTI on the 10th anniversary of his passing away, September 10, 2003. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Adelina, Melita, Carmelo and their families.
SATARIANO – GEORGE. Treasured memories of a loving father, today the anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers, James and Oriel.