BATEMAN. Born at St James Hospital, Sliema on August 3 to Tori, née Illig, and Brandon Alan, God’s precious gift of a daughter REAGAN ISLA. Many thanks to the midwife Carmen Scerri and the staff at St James Hospital.
BORG. On July 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Marija, née Cachia, and Randolph Carl, God’s precious gift of a first born son BERNARD PAUL. Thanks be to God and Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Many thanks to all staff at Delivery Suite and Obstetrics 3.
BUTTIGIEG. Born at St James Hospital, Zabbar on July 22, to Fiona, née Grima, and Adrain, God’s precious gift of a daughter Lara, a welcome sister to Martina. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwives Anna Calleja, Anna Croucher, and all the staff at St James Hospital.
CAMILLERI. On July 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Genevieve, née Mamo, and Renato, God’s precious gift of a first-born daughter – JUDITH. Thanks be to God and Our Lady.
CAMILLERI. On July 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Grace, née Calleja, and Charles, God’s precious gift of a son – NICK, a special brother to Julia. Thanks be to God and Our Lady.
GOETSTOUWERS. Born at St James Hospital, Sliema, on August 4, to Valeria, née Limentani Burlon, and Jordi, God’s precious gift of a son VALENTIN. Many thanks to the obstetrician and the midwife Carmen Scerri and the staff at St James Hospital.
HAMID. Born at St James Hospital, Sliema on August 2, to Sumaia, née Ashawish, and Abdulbaset, God’s precious gift of a son YAZID, a most welcome brother to Wasan, Logein, Yousef, Yaseen and Yahya. Many thanks to the midwife Carmen Scerri and the staff at St James Hospital.
HILLS. My name is SAMUEL and I was born on the hot and breezy morning of August 1, at Mater Dei Hospital. My proud parents are Ian and Nicolette, née Mirabelli. I also have a brother, Maximilian, to play with when I grow up a little. I give thanks to the Lord for my safe arrival.
MANGION. Born at St James Hospital, Sliema on July 29, to Eleanor, née Borg, and Rennie, God’s precious gift of a son JUAN. Many thanks to the midwife Carmen Scerri and the staff at St James Hospital.
MUSCAT. Jessica, née Attard, and Paul announce the early arrival of their precious gift of a first-born daughter NORAH, on July 16 at Mater Dei Hospital. Sincere thanks to the doctor and his firm, staff at Labour Ward and Obstetrics Ward 3. Glory be to God, and may uncle Fr Joshua continue to shower his blessings upon us all.
STILON. Born at St James Hospital, Sliema on July 27, to Rachel, née Pisani, and Stefan, God’s precious gift of a son EDWARD JOSEPH, a most welcome brother to Sean. Many thanks to the obstetrician, the pediatrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and the staff and doctors at St James Hospital. Deo Gratias et Mariae.
VAN STEEN. On July 22, at AZ Maria Middelares Hospital, in Ghent, Belgium, to Anna Vella Bardon and Maarten, God’s precious gift of a son JASPER, a most welcome brother to Sofia.
ZAMMIT. On August 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Sharon, née Tanti, and Christopher – God’s miracle of life – JULIAN. Special thanks to the midwives Andée Agius and Nathalie Craus and all the staff at Obstetrics Ward 3.
Golden Wedding
Mr Charles V. Farrugia and Miss Lina Zammit Satariano
The marriage took place on August 7, 1960, at St Ignatius Chapel, Sliema. Congratulations and God bless you both from Cecilia and Tim, Christopher and Joanna, Marthese and Noel and Katrina, Kevin, Rebecca, Jessica, John, Benjamin J, Daphne, Stephanie and Michael.
Requiem Mass
Dear friends of RACHEL BARBARO SANT, we are having a thanksgiving Mass on the 10th anniversary of Rachel’s meeting with the Lord. The Mass will be celebrated at St Monica School, Birkirkara, next Sunday at 11 a.m. Your presence will be greatly appreciated. Barbaro Sant family .
Obituary
BORG. On August 6, KARMENU, aged 87, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Gużeppa, his children Nancy and her husband John, Georgina and her husband Horace, Rena and her husband Joe, Spiru and his wife Rita, Annie and her husband Ian, Raymond and his wife Doris, Doris and her husband Mattew, Eugenio and his wife Elisabeth, Paul and his wife Esther, Manuel and Marika, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Our Lady of Revelation chapel, Manikata today at 2 p.m. for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, 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.
VASSALLO. On August 6 at her home in Rabat, ROSE, née Ebejer, aged 78, passed peace-fully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Rosario, her children Maria and her husband Geoff Clamp, Susan and her husband Carmel Spiteri, Joseph and his wife Doriana, Charlotte and her husband Joe Smith, her grandchildren Sean, Rachelle, Danielle, Estelle, Luca, William and Mauro, her in laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her residence tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. for St Dominic’s church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Dingli cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. On August 6, JOSEPHINE, née Gauci, aged 85, of Attard, wife of Joseph (of Mellieħa), passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Frank and Connie, Sr Doris Vella, OP, and Rose and Ray, her beloved grandchildren Malcolm, Antoine and his girlfriend Cheryl, Maria and Martha, her brother Emanuel, her sister-in-law Pauline, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Catherine’s home, Attard tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Attard parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at Attard cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr Gonzi, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
XUEREB. On August 6, at Pax et Bonum, Mosta, HELEN, aged 89, widow of Carmelo, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Mary, wife of Tarcisio, Yvonne, wife of Michael, Guido and his wife Joyce, Joseph and his wife Ismelia, and Michael and his wife Antoinette, her sister-in-law Marlene Farrugia, her grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Pax et Bonum today at 2.45 p.m. for the chapel of the Divine Mercy, Naxxar where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m. followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BRINCAU – JOSEPHINE (Jessie). In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughter Mary Rose, Franco, their children and all the family.
CALLEJA. In loving memory of SONNY, who died on August 12, the 15th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and never forgotten. His wife Carmen and family.
CARUANA CURRAN. My dearest and beloved LIANA, today two years from your sad departure, I think of you and miss you. Your memory is always with me. Mamma. A Mass will be celebrated tomorrow, not today as published in the Sunday Times, at 8 p.m. at the Chapel of the Assumption (Taz-Zellieqa), Gharghur.
CARUANA CURRAN. In loving memory of LIANA, today the second anniversary of her sad passing. Always missed and forever remembered. You live on in our hearts and we thank the Lord for the time we shared with you, Tita and Nick, Jordan and Manuela. A Mass will be celebrated tomorrow, not today as published in the Sunday Times, at 8 p.m. at the Chapel of the Assumption (Taz-Zellieqa), Gharghur.
CHAPPELL – JOE. Today the 16th anniversary of his demise, cherished memories and prayers, his wife Rosa, children Doreen, Susan and David, in-laws and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.
CUSCHIERI. In loving memory of JOSEPH M on the 40th anniversary of his death. Dear Dad, pray to the risen Lord to whom we are sure you are so near, to keep us united loving each other as you always wanted us to be. Your children and grandchildren.
FORD – FRANK and JASON. I remember and pray for my father Frank and his grandson Jason in Australia, who passed away two weeks ago and who have come together with the Lord after 27 years. Lord, help us to get through these times. Marisa.
PECORELLA. In loving memory of our parents IGNAZIO and MARY and grandmother ANNUNZIATA on the anniversary of their demise. Remembered with love. Their family.
SULTANA – ANDREW. On his 26th anniversary, remembered by his wife Helen, son Martin and family.
VELLA – OLIVER (cellist, FRAM). August 10 being the 35th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his nephew Michael Calleja and wife Joyce. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
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