ALGHEBAEELI. On March 21, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Thuraya Gweder and Isam, God's precious gift of a daughter - NAMAA. Thanks to midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
BORG. On March 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Chiara née Cortis and Kevin, God's precious gift of a second-born son, BENJAMIN - a welcome brother to Julian Joseph. Special thanks to all the staff at the maternity wing.
BORG. On March 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Claire née Sammut and Marco, God's precious gift of a daughter - SIMONA. Thanks to Our Lady and St Anne. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.
BUTTIGIEG. On March 15, at Gozo General Hospital, to Stephanie née Vella and John, God's precious gift of a daughter - ELISA, an eagerly awaited sister to Jamie and Steve. Deo gratias et Mariae. Thanks to all the maternity staff.
EMINYAN. On March 25, at St Philip's Hospital, to Anna and Massimo Scicluna, God's precious gift of a son - MARK, a welcome brother to Zita. Thanks to the gynaecologist, midwives and all the staff at the maternity department.
FENECH. On March 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Sharon née Schembri and Neville, God's precious gift of a son - LUKE, a most welcome brother to Sean. Special thanks to midwife Angel Dimitrov and all the maternity staff.
SPITERI. On March 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Roslyn née Bonello and André, God's precious gift of a first-born son - DANIEL LUKE. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.
VAN STEEN. On March 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Anna Vella Bardon and Maarten, a beautiful daughter - SOFIA. Thanks be to St Jude. Special thanks to the dedicated staff.
Obituaries
BUTTIGIEG. On March 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, SALVU, of Mellieha, aged 91, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his children Carmel and his wife Carmen, Michael, widower of Therese, John (former Mellieha mayor) and his wife Esther, Edwin and his wife Sue, Violet and her husband Twanny Darmanin, Frankie and his wife Marika, and Godfrey and his wife Maria, his grandchildren Rachel, Glenn and his wife Caroline, Jennifer and her husband Duncan Cuschieri, Wayne and his fiancée Tiziana, Amber, Jessica, Kurt, Tara, Liona, Shania and Chanise, his great-grandchildren Hailee and Denilson, his brother Giuseppi, his sister Lucia and her husband John Zahra, nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for Maria Bambina parish church, Mellieha, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at L-Omm tal-Hniena cemetery, Mellieha. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
CARABOT. On March 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, EDGAR S., aged 87, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Lina, his children Mary Ann and her husband Albert Gatt, Philip and his wife Nicole, Alfred and his wife Annemarie, and Sandra and her husband Joe Bonello, his grandchildren Simon, Erika, Joanne, Sarah, Nicole and Edward, his great-grandchildren Sean and Martina, his sisters and their spouses, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.
GERA. On March 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTOINETTE, of Msida, aged 77, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Raymond and his wife Josette, Valmor and his wife Amy, Antoine and his wife Pauline and Charles, widow of her daughter Yvonne, her beloved grand children Jason, Christian, Clive and Claudia, her brother Paul and his wife Lina, her in-laws, all their respective families, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
GREGSON. KENNETH, aged 85, slipped away to the Distant Shore on March 26 at Mater Dei Hospital. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Sandy, friends and family in Malta and the UK. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at the San Lawrence chapel, Vittoriosa, followed by interment at the same cemetery. Vaya con Dios, dearest shipmate, see you there...
ROSSO. On March 28, VICTOR, aged 83, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Josephine, his daughters Carla and Alida and their husbands Dennis Lupi and Edward Gingell Littlejohn, his grandchildren Edward, Linda, Rebecca, Daniel, Claire, Nicky, Sue, Martin and Sarah, his great-grandchildren Amy, Kay and Eddie, and his brother Bro. Dominic Rosso. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 9 a.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.
SULTANA. On March 27, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, LUIGI of Gzira, aged 91, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, Charles and his wife Catherine, Polly and her husband Joe, Tony and his wife Margaret, his grand and great-grand-children, his sisters, inlaws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital at 7.30 a.m. on Tuesday for Mount Carmel Parish Church, Gzira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On March 27, CARMELO, of Floriana, at the venerable age of 98, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Myriam, Joe, Antoine and Lino and their families, his grandchildren Daniela, Nicholas, Andre, Martha and Giovanni, his brother Anthony and his sister Annie and their respective families, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 10 a.m. at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel, followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to the Capuchin Missions would be greatly appreciated. Pops, give Mamà a kiss and a hug.
Requiem Masses
Today being the 22nd anniversary of the death of MARIKA NAUDI, née Hili, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibrag, St Andrew's. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
CARUANA - MARY, née Peplow. Treasured memories of a dearly loved mother and grandmother, today being the 18th year of her meeting with the Lord and united with our beloved father Arthur. To many she may be forgotten, to others part of the past, but to us who always loved her, she will live forever and ever in our hearts. Her loving daughters Josephine, Elizabeth, Carmen, Antoinette, Rita, Marie and Pauline, her only son Joe and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest which she so richly deserves.
de MARCO - EMANUELE. In loving memory of my father on the 43rd anniversary of his death. Now as ever so close to my heart. Guido.
DI BATTISTA. In loving memory of my dear wife AMY on the first anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Anthony, her son Elvio, his wife Herma, her father and mother and all the family.
FIORENTINO. Treasured memories of a much loved father, JOHN, on the 25th anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His son Joe, his daughters Lina, Diana and Elizabeth, his sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MAHONEY - MARY. Mother dear, 20 years ago we hugged and said our last goodbyes. It was the end for us but yours was only the beginning of a much deserved rest in the arms of the Lord. Love you still. Lina, Josephine, Anthony, John, Guy, Patricia, Guy, in-laws and grandchildren.
MALLIA - FRANCE. Fondly remembered on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Connie, Roderick, Wilfred, Jennifer, David and families.
MICALLEF - CARMELINA. In loving memory of a dearly beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, especially today, the second anniversary of her demise. Greatly missed by her daughters, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May she rest in peace.
NAUDI. In loving memory of MARIKA, née Hili, a loving wife and an adorable mother, today being the 22nd anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and never forgotten by her husband Hector, son Karl and Nadine.
NAUDI. In loving memory of our daughter MARIKA, née Hili, on the 22nd anniversary of her death. Her parents Rose and Joe.
NAUDI. In loving memory of our dear sister MARIKA, née Hili, on the 22nd anniversary of her death. Beppe, Edith, Marin, Erica, Paul, Angela, Lilla, Gino, Melo, Fiona and their children.
REFALO. In loving memory of GIOVANNI ONORATO, today being the 21st anniversary of her death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Ian and Marina, Joseph and Linda and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
RIZZO. Cherished memories of a devoted mother, EVELYN, née Arrigo, on the anniversary of her death. Her children Marion Rizzo, Liliana Staines, spouses, and grandchildren.
SCICLUNA - MAY. Forever in our hearts. Mum and family.
Lost
Bank book of bearer account number 17907118017 of Bank of Valletta plc, Zurrieq branch. It is in the interest of whoever is in possession of this bank book to immediately notify the manager of Bank of Valletta plc, Zurrieq branch.
To whom it may concern
I, David Alexander Westwood, bachelor, of 2, Triq Giuseppe Stivala, Naxxar, NXR04, intend to marry Lydia Sophie Gard, spinster, of 2, Triq Giuseppe Stivala, Naxxar, Malta, at the Commune Di Ragusa, Corso Italia, N72 97100 Ragusa, Sicily, on June 5, 2009. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should notify without delay the Consular Dept, British High Commission, Whitehall Mansions, Ta' Xbiex Seafront, Ta' Xbiex, Malta.