CALVERT. On September 5, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Alison née Barthet and James, God's precious gift of a son - ANDREW, a most welcome brother to Abbey. Thanks to all the staff at the hospital.
CILIA-DEBONO. On September 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Jane née Attard and Keith, God's precious gift of a son - PATRICK JOHN, a most welcome brother to Michael and Emma. Deo gratias et Mariae.
CORNTHWAITE. On September 11, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Jennifer née Buttigieg and Jason, God's precious gift of a son - JOSHUA JAMES, a most welcome brother to Jessica. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the staff at the hospital. Thanks to our family for all the love and support.
FERRIS. On September 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Sherieka née Calleja and Jonathan, God's precious gift of a daughter - VALENTINA MARIA, a most welcome sister to Francesco Joaquin. Special thanks go to midwives Josephine Camilleri and Maria Cutajar for their support.
IBRAHIM. On September 7, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Hana and Hassan Mohammed Ahmed, God's precious gift of a son - MOHAMMED. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the staff at the hospital.
MAGRO-ATTARD. On August 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Isabelle née Lautier and Vincent, God's precious gift of a daughter - KRISTA, a most welcome sister to Luke. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the obstetrician and all the staff at Obstetrics Ward 3.
PONS. On September 11, at La Spezia Hospital, Italy, to Patricia and Michele Leccese, God's precious gift of a son - MATTHEW KARL, a most welcome brother to Stellina.
Ruby Wedding
Mr VINCENT GRECH and Miss CECILIA VELLA
The marriage took place on September 20, 1970, at St Mary's parish church, Mosta. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Joseph Micallef. Congratulations and best wishes from their children Claire and her husband Alec and Daniel and his wife Rowena, and their grandchildren Cristina, Michael and Francesca.
Obituary
AZZOPARDI. On September 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL, known as Nenu, aged 73, of Sliema, residing at St Andrews, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his children Lisa and her husband Joe Zammit, Martin and his partner, his grandchildren Alessia and Josef, his brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Ibraġ parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery.No flowers by request but donations to the Renal Unit will be greatly appreciated.Lord grant him eternal rest.
CASSAR. On September 18, JOHN (musician and biker), aged 51, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rights of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss Erika and the children Lara and George, his brothers and sisters Arthur and Valerie, Tania, Moira and Leo Portelli, Leonard, Veronica and Joseph Diacono, Christopher and Marion, Paul and Christine, his nephews and nieces, Mark, Christanne, Sean, Janika, Trevor, Michela, Ian, Karl, Steve, David, Julian, Hannah, Matthew, other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
DALLI. On September 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, TESSIE, née O'Flaherty, widow of Joseph, aged 86, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Marthese and husband Renato, her daughter-in-law Anna, widow of Joe, her grandchildren Jeremy, his wife Rita, Dorian, his girlfriend Elaine, Yanika, Diandra, her boyfriend Lee, her great-grandchildren Nicole, Cameron, Jake, her brother Charles, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday at 2.30 p.m. for the Sta Maria Addolorata cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. On September 18, JOHN, aged 73, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Ċettina, née Debono, his daughters Rita, Josephine and her husband Giovanni Cacici, his grandchildren Morena, Karin and Matteo, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at Sacro Cuore parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at the Sta Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. On September 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, Bro. JOSEPH FARRUGIA, SJ, aged 83, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brethren of the Society of Jesus in Malta, his brothers Carmel and his wife Carmen, Spiridione and his wife Jessie of Australia, Giovanni, also of Australia, his sister-in-law Stella, widow of his brother George, his nephew and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held at Loyola House, Naxxar, today at 4 p.m. where a Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated. Interment will take place at Naxxar cemetery. May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord.
INGLOTT. On September 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, LINA née Magri, residing in Sliema, aged 83, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Tony, her children David and his wife Dominique, Martha and her husband Steve Vella and Sylvana and her husband Ivan Formosa, her beloved grandchildren Gregory and Sharon, Annika and Robert, Jessica, Rachel and Luke, her great-granddaughter Fae, her brother and her sisters, in-laws and their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Sta Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SAMPAIO. On August 22, in Lisbon, Portugal, Capt. JAIMIE, passed away suddenly. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Susan, née Drury, his son Davide, his daughters Paola and Analuisa, his brothers and sisters, his sister-in-law Jackie and her husband Mark Aquilina, David and Anna Abela, other relatives and friends. The funeral took place in Lisbon. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 7 p.m. at St Julian's parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SPITERI DEBARRO. On September 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED (Proprietor of Il-Pirata restaurant) of St Julian's, aged 73, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rights of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Marianna Spiteri and her husband Drago Bodzhiev, Sandra and her husband Harry Downie, Yvonne Mckinnon, Mark and his wife Janice Debarro, Alfredo and his wife Karen, Claudio and his girlfriend Lucy Camilleri, and Stefano Debarro, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother and sisters and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8 a.m. for the church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Paceville, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Sta 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
BOFFA - LAWRENCE. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 18th anniversary of his death, 21.9.1992. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. George, Laura and family in Australia, also family in Malta.
DEGUARA - ANTHONY. Treasured and cherished memories of a devoted husband and father, September 22 the first anniversary of his passing. Fondly and lovingly remembered by his wife Josephine and his two sons, Ian and his wife Roberta, Lennox and his girlfriend Cressida. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ELLUL - LAWRENCE. On the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Miriam, Maria, Anthony, Frederick and Alexander.
FALZON. In memory of MARIE of Floriana, resided at Balzan. Always remembered by her husband Joe and her sons Alex, Anton, Karl and Nikol, her sisters and brothers, relatives and friends.
Dear Marie, a year passed
Since the Lord took you
You were so good and kind
How can we take you off our mind?
You joined father and mother
I think they welcomed you
There is the peace forever
Which sadness is felt never
I was like a mother to you
You were brought up by me
In the family you were the youngest
A gifted child who was the best.
Your eldest sister, Ninetta.
FARRUGIA - JOAN. In loving memory, on the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tonio, Claude, Isabelle, Matteo, Luca and Sister Corinne.
GRECH - DAVID. Your fourth anniversary has arrived and since that day life has never been the same without you. Your love lives within our hearts. Lily, Simone, Alessio and Theo.
NORRIS - RONALD HUMPHREY, 19.9.'94. Gone from us but never forgotten. Hermione Ciancio and Mary Scicluna.
PACE O'SHEA. In loving memory of JOHN W. on the 27th anniversary of his death. Mina, Tony, Elaine and Sarah.
PAPAGIORCOPULO-DEBONO. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, VIOLET. Today's 7 p.m. Mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be said in her memory. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Amy.
PORTELLI. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, MICHAEL, September 17, 2008. Always remembered by his wife Doris, his sons Edwin and Anthony and their spouses, his grandson Jake, his colleagues at the AFM, other relatives, family and friends.
SCERRI. In memory of our beloved father PAUL, today his 13th anniversary. Godwin and Mary Ann.
ZAMMIT CORDINA. In loving memory of my dear husband TWANNY on the 29th anniversary of his death.
The happy hours we once enjoyed
How sweet the memories still
But death has left a vacant place
The world can never fill.
Always in my thoughts and prayers. Your wife Helen.
ZAMMIT CORDINA. Cherished and fondest memories of a dear brother and uncle, ANTHONY (Twannie), today the 29th anniversary of his death. His six brothers, in-laws, nephews and nieces. A prayer is solicited.
Personal
Thanks to San Ġorġ Preca for favours granted to us in Canada. A Maltese-Canadian family.