Mr JOE L. PORTANIER and Miss HELEN CASSAR
The marriage took place on December 29, 1957, at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Fr Vincent Portelli, OP, officiated. Congratulations and fondest love from Alex and Marina, Tanya and Andrea, Mark, Martin and Karen, and from your grandchildren Valentina, Michela, Jean-Marc, Max, Krista and Victoria. May God bless you always.
Mr MAURICE PORTELLI and Miss BERNADETTE GALEA
The marriage took place at the Jesuits' church, Valletta, on December 29, 1957. Thanks for everything and God bless you both. Arianne and Steve, Maryse and Dwardu and your five granddaughters.
Obituary
BONNICI. On December 28, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, MARCELINE née Holland, of Paceville, aged 78, widow of Arthur, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her beloved children Kevin and his wife Sandra, Daniela and her husband Ray Lanzon, Katrina and her husband Raymond Foster, her son-in-law Giuliano Ramunno, widower of her daughter Ivana, her grandchildren Marco, Francesca, Erika, Matthew, Lisa, Luke and James; her sister Grace Holland, her brother John Holland and his wife Margaret, her sister-in-law Rose Holland, widow of her brother Patrick; her late husband's brothers and sisters Vincent and Goldie Bonnici, Vera and George Hyzler, Joe and Anne Bonnici and Annette and John Borg, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital tomorrow for the Immaculate Conception parish church, ta' L-Ibrag, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
MUSCAT. On December 27, CARMELO (ex-teacher, St Patrick School, Sliema), aged 75, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Miriam, Carmen and her husband Neville and Rose and her husband Joseph, his grandchildren Angele, Shawn, Jessica and Ian, his brother Ernie and his sister Stella, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
SCIBERRAS. On December 28, MANSUETA, went to meet the Risen Christ. Deeply mourned by her sisters Angela and her husband Constantino Muscat, Theresa and her husband George Spiteri, her aunt Censina Sciberras, nephews, nieces, other relatives and numerous friends.
The funeral leaves Boffa Hospital today at 3.15 p.m. for Our Saviour parish church, Lija, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.45 p.m., followed by interment at Lija cemetery. Donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated.
SIMIANA. On December 27, at St Vincent de Paul residence, FRANK, of Hamrun, aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Gertrude, née Attard, his children Marceline, Josette, Rose, Franco and Sandro, their respective spouses, grandchildren and great-granddaughter, his sister-in-law Yvonne, in-laws and their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence today at 2 p.m. for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Qrendi Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG. In ever loving memory of our parents, Dr FREDERICK BORG, MD, and his wife ADELINA, 29.12.'60 and 24.2.'74, respectively. May they rest in peace. May, Joe and family.
DEBONO - VINCENT. On the 17th anniversary of his demise. Always loved and remembered by his wife Therese, his children, in-laws and grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
FARRUGIA - Professor PHILIP FARRUGIA, B.Sc., MD, FRIC. Cherished and loving memories of a very dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today being the 30th anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered with much love by his daughter Joan and Rudolph and all his grandchildren.
FRENDO RANDON - BEVERLY. In loving memory of a dearest wife, mother and grandmother, tomorrow being the second anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Rene, her family and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 12.15 p.m. at St Julians parish church.
GINGELL - LINO. In loving memory of a dear and beloved father on the 25th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alex, Frederick, Maria, Louise, Liz, Joseph and respective families.
GRASSO. In ever loving memory of our beloved LOUIS ANTHONY, today being the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered and never forgotten by Gladys, her father and Jack.
Gone from our sight
But never from our memory.
GRASSO - LOUIS ANTHONY. In memory of my dear brother who died five years ago. Always in my prayers. A prayer is solicited. Albert.
MAGRI OVEREND - REGINALD. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 31st anniversary of his demise.
No length of time
Can ever dim your memory.
You are forever in our hearts.
Nicola, Andrew and Caroline, Julian, Jonathan and Ingrid and his grandchildren Michael, Amanda, Jamie, Lisa and Adam. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
MICALLEF - CARMELA (Eugenia). In ever loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother on the sixth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tessie and Victor Shaw and grandchildren and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PACE - JOHN. On the 22nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his children and all the family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SALNITRO - JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a loving father and grandfather, today the 47th anniversary of his demise. His family.
SCIBERRAS - Notary JOSEPH SCIBERRAS. Today the fourth anniversary of his passing on to eternal life. Sadly missed by his wife Rosanna, his children Rosella, Marica and Noel, in-laws and grandchildren. 'The Lord is my shepherd...goodness and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever'. (Psalm 23).
XUEREB - BICE. Today the 15th anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at the Ursuline Crèche chapel, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her children.
Child First Aid Course
The Malta Red Cross - First Malta Branch will be holding a 17-hour child first aid course next Saturday, on January 12, 19 and 26 and on February 2 from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Boffa Hospital, Floriana.
The fee is Lm15 (€34.94) and a certificate valid for three years and recognised in the EU will be given to those who successfully complete the course.
Those interested are asked to drop an e-mail to mrc1courses@gmail.com or an SMS to 9940 7049.
Marian Celebration
The Diocesan Commission of Our Lady of Fatima will be holding a Marian celebration next Saturday at the Home for the Clergy, Triq Anglu Grima, Fleur de Lys, Birkirkara.
The celebration starts with Mass at 4 p.m., followed by the rosary in honour of Our Lady of Fatima and will end with benediction with the Eucharist. The public is invited.
Mass On New Year's Eve
Adoration and Mass will be held on New Year's Eve at St Francis church, Triq Msida, Birkirkara from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.