BONELLO. On May 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Roseanne née Pace and Antoine, God's precious gift of a daughter - LARA, sister to Luke. Special thanks to the obstetrician, all the staff at Obstetrics Ward 3 and midwife Lorriane Zammit.
BORG. On June 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Amanda née Borg and Julian, God's precious gift of a son - GIANNI, a most welcome brother to Luisa. Thanks to all the maternity staff.
DINGLI. On June 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Madion née Scicluna and Longino, God's precious gift of a daughter - KRISTA, a most welcome sister to Sam. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.
PORTELLI. On June 16, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Charmaine née Pace and Edward, God's precious gift of a son - GABRIEL, a most welcome brother to Carla. Many thanks to the obstetrician, the paediatrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the staff at the hospital.
SPITERI. On June 16, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Karen née Vassallo and Pierre, God's precious gift of a son - LUKE, a most welcome brother to Rachel and Daniel. Many thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the staff at the hospital.
Marriages
Dr PHILIP BORG, MD and Miss MICHELA HILI, B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc.
The marriage took place on June 5, at the parish church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Lija, between PHILIP, son of Dr Raymond and Mrs Rita Borg of Attard, and MICHELA, daughter of Mr Marin and Mrs Erika Hili of St Julian's. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Joe Cini, SDB. The ceremony was witnessed by Dr Edward Massa and Mrs Jackie Attard. Dr Luke Bonello and Dr Matthew Tabone carried out the duties of best men. Mr Edward Hili was Master of Ceremonies while Mr Michael Borg, Dr Matthew Borg, Mr Karl Borg, Mr Pieter Gollcher, Mr Malcolm Xuereb, Mr Peter Hili, Mr Dirk Hili and Mr Andrew Zaffarese were ushers. The bride was attended by Miss Rachelle Tabone as Maid of Honour, Miss Therese Borg and Dr Elizabeth Ganado. Miss Martina Naudi was flower-girl, while Master Mark Hili and Master Michael Naudi were pageboys.
Dott. CARLO MESSINA and Miss ELIZABETH De GAETANO
The marriage took place on Saturday, June 12, at the parish church of the Annunciation, Balzan, between CARLO, son of Professor Angelo Messina and Professor Teresa Fogliani Messina of Catania, and ELIZABETH, daughter of Chief Justice and Mrs Vincent De Gaetano of Attard. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Raphael Pace assisted by the Rev. Deacon Josef Briffa, SJ. The ceremony was witnessed by Miss Camilla Panzieri, Dr Nicholas Vella, Mr Giorgio Modica and Mr Antonio La Pergola. The duties of best man were performed by Mr Aldo Puleo. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Victoria De Gaetano, and her cousin, Miss Louise Anne Ambrogio. A reception was later held at the Reef Club, Westin Dragonara, St Julian's. The couple will be taking up residence in Rome.
Dr ROBERT RADMILLI, BA, LL.D., M.Jur. and Ms TARA AQUILINA, B.Sc. Hons.
The marriage took place on Saturday, June 5, at St Mary's parish church, Birkirkara, between ROBERT, son of Mr David and Berta Radmilli of Swieqi, and TARA, daughter of Mr John and Mrs Marianne Aquilina of Lija. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Gordon Refalo. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr Ben Aquilina and Mr Mark Radmilli. Mr Keith Camilleri and Mr Marlin Chetcuti both carried out the duties of best men, while both Mr Kevin Ciantar and Mr Joseph Vassallo were ushers. Ms Francesca Vassallo was maid of honour while Ms Lara Pulis was bridesmaid; Master Yannich Van der Laan was the ring bearer, while Ms Xikira Van der Laan, Ms Alessia Cordina and Ms Georgina Aquilina were flower-girls. Master Kane Cordina, Master Daniel Sammut Alessi, Master Jake Chetcuti and baby Timmy Aquilina were pageboys. A reception was later held in the gardens of Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar.
Obituary
DE BONO. On June 18, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, CONNIE née Debono, widow of Joe, passed peacefully away, surrounded by her children and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her dearly beloved children Ronald Johnston and his wife Pauline, David and his wife Yvette, Johanna and her husband David De Giovanni and Suzanna and her husband Brian Micallef, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brother Joe and her sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia tomorrow at 1.15 p.m. for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ibraġ, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, and Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Casa Antonia for their consideration and care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DEI CONTI STAGNO NAVARRA. On June 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, RICHARD, aged 66, passed peacefully away surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers Peter and his wife Carmen, Stephen and Marika, James and his wife Michèle, Adrian and his wife Maria and Patrick and his wife Charlotte, his sister Lorraine and her husband Manuel, his nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8 a.m. for Balzan parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Sisters Creche will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the dedicated staff at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
EDWARDS. JOSEPH JOHN, son of Charles and Maria, née Bartolo, passed peacefully away in Hampstead, London, aged 91. He leaves to mourn his loss his long-time partner Vera Lowe, his children Andrew, Brian and Barbara Cassar Torreggani and their spouses, his sister Mae, his niece Jane, his grandchildren, great-grandchild, other relatives and friends. A memorial Mass will be announced later.
SPITERI. On June 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGE, former port worker, aged 66, of Qormi, residing in Għargħur, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marlene, his children Eleonor and her husband Victor Bartolo, David and his wife Sylvana, Robert and his wife Dr Dorianne and Maria, his grandchildren Daniel, Kristina, Maria, Rachael, Martha and Caroline Ashley, his brothers and sisters, in-laws and their spouses, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St George's parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
VELLA. On June 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, TEODOZIA FLORRIE, née Farrugia, aged 73, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her daughter Loranne and her partner Ramon, her brother Mario and his wife Evelyn, her brothers-in-law Salvinu, Carmel and his wife Maria, Caesar and his wife Phyllis, and Doris, widow of her husband's brother Paul, her sisters-in-law Adelaide and her husband Maurice, Bridget and her husband Joseph, and Casilda, widow of Joseph, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for Birżebbuġa parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at St Gregory's cemetery, Żejtun. No flowers by request, but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement and Dar Nazzaret will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ABELA - CARMEN, 13.6. 2007. The third anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Mary Axisa and her husband Alex, Fr Joe Abela, her daughter-in-law Carmen, Monica Smith and her husband Mark, Therese, Carmel and his wife Tania, and grandchildren Robert and Christian, Maria-Tereza and Armand, Alexander and Elisa-Marie, Matthew and Shanice. Remembering her and her husband Armando today on Father's Day.
CIAPPARA - JOE M. On the 11th anniversary of his sad passing away to eternal life. Gone from us but always very dearly in our daily thoughts and prayers. All his in-laws.
CIAPPARA - JOSEPH M. On the 11th anniversary of his passing away to eternal life.
In solitude I am not alone,
I think of all the joys
We've known,
The crazy days.
The fun we shared,
The tears you dried,
The way you cared,
You taught me love,
Your spirit free
Will always be
A part of me,
Those treasured memories
Will last,
Remembered joys are never past
And until we meet again
Dear Joe
May God hold you
In the hollow of His hand.
Always fondly remembered by his loving wife Ina. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CIAPPARA - JOSEPH M. In loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather on the 11th anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Sadly missed and never forgotten. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Teresa, Martin, Jennifer and Michelle.
CORTIS - RITA and Dr ENRICO. On the anniversary of their passing away, June 8, 2007, and June 15, 1997, respectively. Sadly missed by their daughters Tecla and Lea, sons-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Merciful Lord, grant them eternal rest.
FAVA. Cherished memories of our beloved JULIET, today the fourth anniversary of her passing away to a better life. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Her mum Lina, brother David, relatives and friends. "We'll never let you part for you're always in our heart".
GALEA. Treasured memories of our dear JAMES, today being the fourth anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his sister Mary Victoria, family and friends, Christine, Ronnie, Andre, Claude and Bernard Vella. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GALEA. In ever loving memory of LINA on the third anniversary of her departing this life to meet the Risen Lord. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Her devoted niece Rosette. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at the Salesians' chapel of St Patrick's, Sliema.
JONES - CLAUDE. Cherished and loving memories of a dear brother, today being the 14th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Deeply missed by his brother Martin and his wife Petrina, and his sisters Myra and Rosanne. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MALLIA. In loving memory of a very dear aunt, VIOLET. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Marlene, Maryrose and Frederick.
PISANI - CONNIE, née Bencini. In everloving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the 19th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered and sadly missed. Pamela and Sandro, Geoffrey and Mariella, Sean, Nikolai, Krista and Berta. R.I.P
SCICLUNA - CHARLES of Sliema. Remembering with much love a very dear husband, called by the Lord two years ago today. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Rosemarie.
VASSALLO. Cherished memories of a beloved father and grandfather, JOSEPH, on the 23rd anniversary of his demise. His son Nicholas, daughter-in-law Joyce, grandchildren Melvyn and Annabel and their families, and Sr Stefania. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VASSALLO GRANT. Cherished and unfading memories of our dear EDWIN, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, on the third anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his wife Marie Louise, his son Andrè and wife Doreen, his granddaughters Marea and Hanna, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. Remembering with love and gratitude our dear HEIDI, today the fifth anniversary of her passing. Temi, her daughter Fiona, son-in-law Melo, and Annie, Peter and Mark.
ZAMMIT. In loving memory of NAZZARENE (of Silverstar) on the first anniversary of his demise, June 24. Deeply missed by his loving wife Mary, his children Vincent and Rennie and their families, his grandchildren Karol, Edward and Matthias. Lord, grant him eternal rest.