ATTARD. On February 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Valerie née Farrugia and Adrian, God's precious gift of a son - ALEXANDER, a most welcome brother to Emily. Deo gratias. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.
CACHIA. On February 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Natasha née Agius and Jason, the gift of a first-born son - JACOB. Special thanks to all the dedicated staff, especially midwife Dorianne Mangion.
FARAOUN. On February 19, to Glorianne Pace and Ezeddin, God's precious gift of a son - ILYAS, a most welcome brother to Amani. Special thanks to our gynaecologist and obstetrician and midwife Josephine Xuereb.
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
BARTOLO. On February 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, RAYMOND, aged 50, of Sliema, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters Emma and her husband Brian, Lilian and her husband Jose, Miriam and her husband Reginald, Lina and her husband Brian, Monica and her husband Daniel, and Catherine and her husband Paul, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Ceremony. Lord grant him eternal rest.
BONNICI - JOSÉ. Passed away on February 15 in the Philippines, aged 63. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Iannis and Yorick and their mother Maria, his mother Muriel, his brothers, sisters and their families, other relatives and friends. A Mass in his memory will be said on March 11 at 6.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. May he rest in peace.
FELICE. On February 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE, aged 86, formerly assistant headmistress in the public service and council member of the Social Assistance Secretariat of the Catholic Action, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Much loved and sadly missed by her sole surviving brother Ferdinand and his wife Olga, her niece Mary Ann and her husband Charles Sant Fournier, her nephews, Alex and his wife Joanna, Donald and his wife Marina, David and his wife Nikki, Alfred and his wife Jane, together with Anthony and his wife Sharry, Joseph and his wife Doreen, Paul and his wife Helen, Joe and his wife Jo, and Anna and other nephews and nieces and their families in North America, her great-nephews and great-nieces in Malta, Nicholas and Tiziana, Paul and Francesca, Rebecca and Patrick, Vera and Shaun and Katrina, Sam and Ella, Tania and Adrian, Yvette and Marvin, her past colleagues and students and many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Hamrun where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family is grateful to the staff at the Intensive Therapy Unit of Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
LEAVER. On February 28, at St James Hospital, Sliema, MARY, aged 93, widow of William, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her beloved granddaughter and her son-in-law Carolyn and James Bonello, her sisters-in-law Josephine and Rita Leaver, her dear nephews and nieces, their spouses and families, and her many other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 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 Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Creche, Sliema, will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
MITCHELL. On February 21, at home in Munxar, Gozo, TERRY JAMES, aged 69, passed peacefully away in his sleep. His funeral will take place on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St Paul's parish church, Munxar, following which he will be laid to rest at Xewkija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Gozo CCU Foundation (tel: 2156 6496) or to Pauline Mitchell, 52 Triq Munxar, Munxar MXR1004, would be greatly appreciated. In honour of his wishes all friends are then invited to Uncle Ted's Tavern, Sannat, to raise a glass in his memory and to celebrate Terry's life. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Requiem Masses
Tuesday being the 30th anniversary of the death of Fr CARMELO LIA, the 6.30 p.m. Mass said at St Paul's parish church, Safi, will be offered as thanksgiving and for the repose of his soul. Relatives and friends are asked to pray for him.
In Memoriam
ABELA - Major ALBERT E. ABELA, MBE, F.R.Hist.S., a beloved husband, father and grandfather who departed this life two years ago today. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Mariella, Jocelyne, Caroline, Charles, Andrew, Michael, Nadine, Amanda, Fiona and Lisa. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ABELA. In loving memory of dear ALBERT. Margaret and Buggy.
ABELA - GEORGE. On the ninth anniversary of his death. Always loved and remembered by his family and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
HILL - AMANDA JANE. Treasured memories of our mother Amy, February 28, 2001. Always remembered by Albert Cauchi. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MAMO. In loving memory of our dear CHARLES, today the 12th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Alda, son Adrian, daughter Claudia, her husband Michael and grandson Alexander. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MANGION - MARGUERITE. Wonderful memories of a most loving friend on her ninth anniversary. Never forgotten by Maryann and Giorgio.
MANGION. Loving memories of our dear MARGUERITE, today the ninth anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Always in our hearts and prayers. Antoinette, Joanna, Francis, Peter and Ann.
MANGION - MARGUERITE. In loving memory of our dearest love and companion. You are forever alive in our thoughts. Stephen, Andrew, Michael, Mark and Martine. A Mass in her memory will be celebrated today at 5.30 p.m. at Casa Leone chapel, St Julians.
XERRI. In ever loving memory of EMANUEL, a dear father and grandfather, on the 10th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. United in prayers, dad. Miss you so! Fr John Xerri, OP, Carmen and Salvu, Antoinette and Tony, Joe and Debbie of Wales, Lizzie and Stephen, Maria and Alfred, and his beloved grandchildren. Rest in peace.
Tica cat show
Love cats? Then why not visit the TICA Cat Show at the Park of Friendship in Marsascala, today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with three international judges in action and some rare cat breeds on the catwalk. A great day out for the kids. www.maltacatclub.com