CACHIA MUSU. On February 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Julienne née Musu and Joseph, God's precious gift of a daughter - AMY. Thanks be to God and Our Lady. Special thanks to our doctor and all the maternity staff.
CAMILLERI. On February 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Roberta and Kevin, God's precious gift of a daughter - SASHA, a most welcome sister to Leah. Praise be to God. Many thanks to all the maternity staff.
CRABBE. On February 9, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Alicia Jane née Meeke and Malcolm John Travers, God's precious gift of a son - OSCAR ALEXANDER TRAVERS, a most welcome brother to Charlie. Thanks to the obstetrician and to midwife Carmen Scerri. Thanks to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
GIORDIMANIA FERNANDEZ. On February 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Daniela and Mario, God's precious gift of a first-born son - LEON. Special thanks to our gynaecologist, midwife Josephine Xuereb and all the maternity staff.
PORTELLI. On February 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Alexandra née Frendo and Mauro, God's precious gift of a son - GIANLUCA. Special thanks to all the dedicated staff at the hospital.
SCERRI. On February 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Karen née Baldacchino and Herbert, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - LARA. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to our gynaecologist, midwife Maria Agius Portelli and all the staff at Obstetric 1 for their dedication and support.
TRABELSIN. On February 13, at St Philip's Hospital, to Maya and Mustafa, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - INES. Thanks to the doctor. Special thanks to Mrs Carmen Cannataci and all the staff at the hospital.
Engagements
Mr JOHN VASSALLO and Ms SUZANNE BONELLO
The engagement is announced between JOHN, son of the late Mr Anthony Vassallo and Mrs Gladys Vassallo of Tal-Virtù, Rabat, and SUZANNE, daughter of Mr and Mrs A.M. Bonello of Sliema. Fr Charles Said, SDB, blessed the ring.
Obituary
AGIUS. On February 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMMA, of Attard, aged 68, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn his loss, her husband Spiridione, her children Ray and his wife Marica, Yvonne-Audrey and her husband Paul Farrugia, and Odette and her husband David Pace, her beloved grandchildren Malcolm, Daniel, Nicole, Derrick, Hazel, Danika, Ian and Justin, her mother-in-law Martha, her brothers Fr Joe Micallef, Fr Carmel Micallef of Australia, and John, her sisters Sr Claire of Little Sisters of the Poor, Helen, Cettina, Maria Lourdes, Vicky and Gaetana and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Helen's basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
PISCOPO. On February 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY, of Guardamangia, aged 76, widower of Mary nee Attard, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Raymond and his wife Marthese, Charles, Frans and his wife Marisa, Emmanuel and his wife Maryrose, David and his wife Erika, Lawrence and his wife Anne, Tony, and Joe, widower of Mary, residing in Australia, nephews, nieces, relatives, their families and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Immaculate Conception of Mary parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AQUILINA. In loving memory of TONINU who was found dead at Għallis Tower, on his 54th anniversary. Never forgotten by his wife Cathrine, daughter Vivienne, relatives and friends.
AZZOPARDI. Loving and cherished memories of a devoted husband and father, JOE (Jo Jo), today the 16th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Tessie and daughters Vanessa and Joanna.
BORG - ANTHONY. In loving memory of a dear husband on the ninth anniversary of his death. Forever remembered and deeply missed by his wife Gracienne.
BORG - MARY. Remembering with love a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, especially today the eighth anniversary of her demise. Her children Suzanne, Joe, Henry, Wilfred, their spouses and families. May she rest in peace.
BORG. In loving memory of our dear friend TONY, today being the ninth anniversary of his passing demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Florence, Sergio and Francesca.
BRAY. Treasured memories of ANNA, née Nappa, February 27 being the second anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts. Her husband Victor and children Yanica and Isaac, in-laws Charles and Esther Bray, Joyce and Ronald. Masses said at the Poor Clares, St Julian's and Liesse church, Valletta, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
BRINCAT - LINA. On the seventh anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered by her family. The 7.30 and 9 a.m. Masses said on February 23 at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
CALLEJA - JOHN. On the 24th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Carmen, Pauline and their respective families.
COLEMAN - MADELEINE. In ever loving memory of my mother on the eighth anniversary of her death. Her beloved son Jonathan Busuttil.
CREMONA - RENÉ A. Remembered with love. Miriam, John and Anthony.
CRITIEN. In loving memory of MAY, today the 23rd anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her sons Anton and his wife Geraldine, Fra' John, her grandsons Peter and Ian, and her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest. A prayer is solicited.
DYER - ANTHONY. On the sixth year of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his parents Tyrone and Cettina, sisters Romina and Christine and husband Chris, family and friends. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
GALEA - MOSES. Treasured memories of a much loved father and grandfather, today the fifth anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. His family.
GAUCI - ANTHONY. In ever loving memory of our beloved father on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his son George and grandchildren Tracy and her husband Brian, Adrian and his wife Nadine, and nieces. May God grant him eternal rest.
MAGRI OVEREND - LILIAN. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her demise.
The many things you did for us
In your kind and loving ways
You gave us years of happiness
That no one can take away
Smiles we will always remember
A voice we will always recall
Are memories to treasure forever
For you were so dear to us all.
Nicola, Andrew and Caroline, Julian, Jonathan and Ingrid, and her grandchildren Michael, Amanda, Jamie, Lisa and Adam. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
MAGRIN - GUIDO. Today the fourth year of his demise. An ever loving husband to Mary, beloved father to Grace, Stephen, Noel and his grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fgura. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ST. JOHN - JOSEPHINE, née Micallef. On the first anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered. Claudette, Edmond, Gilbert and family.
SERRACINO-INGLOTT - LEONILDA. Remembering with love a dear mother and grandmother especially today the 32nd anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her daughter Laura and her husband George and their family in Australia and England. Also family in Canada and Malta.
VELLA - MATTHEW. In loving memory of a dear husband and father who left us eight years ago. Fondly remembered by his wife Eileen, his son Antoine and wife Rosalie, his daughter Nadia and boyfriend David, family and friends. Always in our thoughts and prayers.