MAMO. On December 12, my little sister ELLA was born at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, UK. Cuddles from Pippa. Our proud parents are Chantal née Fenech and Jonathan.
MICALLEF STAFRACE. On December 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Nicola née Buttigieg and Kirill, God’s precious gift of a son – LIAM, a very welcome brother to Noah. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Alexia Sciberras Callaby Floridia and all the supportive staff at Mater Dei Hospital. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
VELLA. On January 2, at St James Hospital, Żabbar, to Nadia née Borg and Luke, God’s precious gift of a son – FRANCESCO, a most awaited brother to Martina, Nicola and Michaela. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to the obstetrician and midwife Anna Croucher.
Golden Wedding
Mr GODWIN CAMILLERI and Ms RITA DEGIOVANNI
The marriage took place on December 26, 1964. Congratulations and best wishes from your children Karen and Kurt, their spouses Jesmond and Lorraine and grandchildren Andrea, Katrina, Luigi, Mattea, Nina and Nikki.
Obituaries
CAMILLERI. On January 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, VICTOR, of Sliema, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Karen and her husband Joseph, his grandchildren Maya and Gianluca, his son Darren and his partner Nikola and her son Marco, his brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, family and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, 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 Puttinu Cares will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CINI. On January 7, in Sterling Heights, Michigan, RITA, née Attard, aged 86. Beloved wife of Philip, loving mother of Nancy and her husband Frank Podczervinski, Joanne and Michael Portney, Suzanne and Frank Novak and Philip M. and Julie; proud grandmother of Aron, Ami, Adam, Grant and Rachael Sara, Bryan, Elise; great-grandmother of Blake, Paige and Ethan; dear sister of Josephine, widow of Sam Lathon, Fred and his wife Elizabeth, Mary, widow of Joseph Micallef, Jane, widow of Paul Mifsud and Helen and her husband Fred Debattista. She also leaves to mourn her loss members of the Cini family of Żebbuġ, Malta. Rita was a long-time member of the Maltese-American Community Centre. The funeral takes place on Tuesday, January 13, in state at 9.30am at St Anne church, 32000 Mound, until time of Mass at 10am. You can share memories with the family at their On Line Guest Book @ WujekCalcaterra.com. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated on Friday, January 23, at 7pm at St Patrick’s church, Sliema.
SCICLUNA. On January 10, at Casa Antonia, THERESA, née Segona, of Birkirkara, aged 83, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Vanni, her children Raymond, John, Marthese and Victoria, and their spouses, her grandchildren Ramona, Rebecca, Ryan, Kris, Marc and Martine, great-granddaughter Chloé, her sister Sr Alphonsina, in-laws, relatives and friends. Mass preasente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2pm at Santa Marija parish church, Birkirkara (old church), followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
STIVALA. On January 9, ELSA, aged 89, widow of Robert (Kid) Stivala, née Mamo, of Sliema, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Francesca, Dennis and his wife Francesca, Madeleine and John, her grandchildren Max, Lucia, Rebecca, Michael, Amy and Andie, her sister Shiela Wenner, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9.30am at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. She will be loved and remembered as a most devoted mother and grandmother. She will be treasured forever in our hearts.
In Memoriam
BOWMAN. In ever loving memory of ADRIAN on the third anniversary of his being called to a better life. A prayer is kindly solicited. His family.
BRINCAT. Cherished memories of our father SALVINU, (founder, Brincat’s Group of Companies), and our mother ROSA, on the 21st and second anniversary respectively of their passing to a better life. Always remembered and deeply missed by their children Marianne and Lello, Fransina and Maurice, Doris and Tony, Mario and Lucienne, Gregory and Christine, Josette and Martin, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear Lord, grant them eternal rest.
CARUANA GALIZIA – MARY, née Lupi. Lovingly remembered by all her family on the 15th anniversary of her death. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CASTILLO – WILFRED. In loving memory, on his eighth anniversary. Sadly missed by his wife Elina, Adrian, Christine and families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ELLUL BONICI – STEVE. In loving memory of a dear son and brother on the 25th anniversary of his brutal death. No length of time can ever dim your memory. You live forever in our hearts. His parents, brothers and sisters.
GLANVILLE. In memory of our dear mother MARIA, today the anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lina, Bernadette and Joe.
SERGE. Unforgettable memories of my dearest mother VIOLET, called to meet the Risen Lord 37 years ago. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Yvette, grandsons Yves and Martin.
SPITERI. In everlasting memory of JOSEPH on the 12th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts. Doris, children and grandchildren.
ZAHRA. In everlasting memory of our dearest brother FRANK, today the 15th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His brothers, Lino, John, Winston, Tony and Antoinette, widow of George, and their families.
ZAMMIT TABONA. In ever loving memory of our dearest MAURICE, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, on the 17th anniversary of his passing. So sadly missed by his family. A Mass for the repose of his soul shall be said today at 6.30pm at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ibraġ.
Stolen
Honda Accord, LCV 135, grey, 2004 model. If seen please phone the nearest police station.