BUONTEMPO. On December 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Romina Bartolo and Carmvic, God's precious gift of a daughter - ALESSIA, a most welcome sister to Angelica. Thanks to Our Lady and St George Preca. Special thanks to the obstetrician, the medical doctors in his firm, the staff of Obstetrics 1 and midwives Maria Agius Portelli, Ilia Aquilina and Vanessa Darmanin.
CARUANA. On January 3, to Notary Dr Silvana Borg Caruana, LL.D. and Dr Ludvic Caruana, LL.D., God's special gift of a daughter - MICHELA, a sister to Luigi Rocco. Thanks to all well wishers.
DIMECH GALEA. On December 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Margaret née Borg Olivier and Jason, God's precious gift of a daughter - NICOLA. Special thanks to midwife Carmen and to all the dedicated maternity staff at the hospital.
MIFSUD. On January 7, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Marvic née Abela and Allan, God's precious gift of a son - KYLE, a most welcome brother to Jake. Thanks to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
MONTALTO. On January 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Graziella née Debrincat and Ignazio, God's most precious gift of a son - THOMAS PHILIP. Thanks to the obstetrician, the paediatrician, midwives, nurses and all the maternity staff at the hospital. Special thanks go to the staff at the NPICU Ward for all the care and attention given to our son.
MUSCAT. On December 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Michelle, née Bajada and Alistair, God' s gift of a daughter - MICHELA KYRA. Thanks to all the maternity staff at the hospital for their support.
SAH FRENDO. On December 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Romina Maria and Chandramani, God's precious gift of a son - RAJEEV CHANDR EDWARD, a most welcome brother to Abhishek. Praise and gratitude to the Almighty. Hearty thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Josepha Micallef, and the maternity staff.
Obituary
BRIFFA. On January 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED, of Floriana, residing in Sliema, ex-headmaster Tailoring School and St Paul's Bay Primary School, and member of the Ruth Casingena Journey Choir, aged 68, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Vivienne and his sons Alexander and his wife Lorraine, Kevin and his wife Amanda, and Ian and his wife Connie, his grandchildren Nataline, Jessica, Alexander, James, Sammy, Amy and Jade, his brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal peace.
CAMILLERI. On January 11, EMANUEL, of Sydney, Australia, formerly of Mosta, aged 68, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Carmen née Zahra, formerly of Qormi, his sons John and Simon and his wife Michelle, his daughter Fiona, his grandchildren Liarna, Zachary and Alysse, his sisters Josephine, Sr Luisa, Doris, Jane, Maria and Angela and their respective families, his brother George of Canada and his family, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
Always in our hearts and prayers. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
CUTAJAR. Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of JOHN, formerly of Senglea, son of Paul and Grace, who died peacefully on December 30 at St Catherine's Hospice, Leyland, Lancashire, England, aged 78. Much loved husband of Flo, loving father of John, Carmen, Paul and Donna, father-in-law of Nick and Kathy. Also a devoted grandad (nannu) of Giovanna, Megan, Matthew, Harry, Alex, Charlie and Ellis. Time slips by, memories stay.
NAVARRO. On January 12, at her residence in Sliema, Alice née Psaila, widow of Hamilton Navarro, LP, aged 88, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister-in-law Nina Psaila, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
Tomorrow being the 10th anniversary of the death of LILY PACE, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated at 6.30 p.m. at L-Ibraġ parish church. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BAJADA - ANTOINE. Four years have passed since your demise. The pain is still intense. Your wife Dolly.
BONELLO. In ever loving memory of our dearest father ARTHUR, today the 51st anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rosie and Margot.
CIANTAR. In loving memory of my father EFFIE, especially today the 35th anniversary of his demise. Pierre.
CURMI - ANTHONY. Remembering a wonderful and exemplary father and grandfather on the 21st anniversary of his death. Still missed by Denis, Carol and family. Rest in peace dad.
DEBONO. In loving memory of ROBERT on the first anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his mum, dad, brother and nanna.
ELLUL - FRANK is remembered dearly on the first anniversary of his death, by his sisters Marion, Sister Albert and Bernadette. Treasure him for us, Lord, in Your garden of rest.
ELLUL. In memory of our dear FRANK who passed away a year ago today. Fondly remembered by uncle John and auntie Lina, auntie Joyce, auntie Rita, auntie Lina and cousins.
ELLUL SULLIVAN - GODFREY. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his dearest wife Therese, his children Benna and her husband George Cachia, Pippa and her husband Raphael Toledo, Timmy and his wife Arianne, Paula and her husband Paul Camilleri and his grandchildren Lisa, Lucia, Philip, Christian, Emma, Ninnia, Andrew, Becky and Mark. Always in our hearts and prayers. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at St Julian's parish church.
GLANVILLE. Today is the anniversary of the death of our dear mother MARIA. Sadly missed by her children Lina, Joseph and Bernardette.
GRISCTI - MAY. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the first anniversary of her demise. A prayer is solicited. Emmanuele, Marco and Helen, Pina and Henry, Joseph, John-Paul, Matteo and Fabio.
GRISCTI - MAY. In loving memory of a dear sister. Prayers for the repose of her soul will be offered in all Masses at St Patrick's church, Sliema, today the first anniversary of her death. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her brother, sisters and in-laws.
MERCIECA BALBI - JOSEPH. Unfading memories of a beloved husband and father, today the 31st anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Maria Assunta and his daughters Tanya, Maria and Mario and grandchildren. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
MUSCAT - EMANUEL, WO II, RMA. In loving memory, on the fourth anniversary of his death, 15.1.'04. Sadly missed by his wife Carmen, his four children, nephews, relatives and friends. Loved and never forgotten. Rest in peace.
PACE - HANNIBAL GEORGE (Henny). Treasured and unfading memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the third anniversary of his demise.
No length of time
Can ever dim your memory.
You are forever in our hearts.
Sadly missed by his wife Edith, his children Joan, Erika, Roxanne and Danielle, their respective husbands and grandchildren.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PADOVANI - BERTRAM. In ever loving memory of a dear husband and father on the third anniversary of his demise. A Mass for his repose will be celebrated on Tuesday at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex. A prayer is solicited.
PIROTTA. Treasured and unfading memories of our dear JOSEPH who passed away on January 13, 1994. Sadly missed and never forgotten by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.
PISANI - CARMEN, called by the Lord two years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her husband Thomas, her son Claudio and his wife Marcelle and her grandsons Haydon-Leigh and Russel. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SAID - WILFRED. Treasured memories of a dear husband, father and brother. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rosanna, Adrian, Marielouise and families.
SPITERI. Unfading memories of JOSEPH, a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts. Doris and family.
ZAMMIT. In loving memory of GEORGE, a most beloved husband, father and grandfather, on the first anniversary of his demise, January 15, 2007.
Our thoughts of you
Still bring a tear,
A silent wish
That you were here.
You left a place no one can fill,
We love you, dad
And always will.
Deeply missed by his wife Doris, his children Josefa, Harold and Paula, in-laws and fiancé, grandchildren Michele, Rebecca and Matteo, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Season's Greetings
Josephine Bugeja of 11, Għar id-Dud Street, Sliema, reciprocates kind wishes to her many friends for their season's greetings, as she did not send any cards this Christmas.
Stolen
Renault Mégane hatchback, FBS 019, metallic blue, on January 10 from Fgura. Anyone seeing it is asked to phone 7926 0064 or 7906 4486.
Congratulations
MONTALTO. Congratulations to Graziella and Ignazio on the birth of God's precious first-born son - THOMAS, on January 3, 2008. Best wishes and love from Christopher and Alison.