BONETT. On March 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Rachel née Flores Martin and Chris, God’s special gift of a son – ANDREW, a most welcome brother to Amy. Special thanks to all the staff at NPICU.
DUNBAR COUSIN. On April 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Lara née Grima and George, God’s precious gift of a son – THOMAS, a most welcome brother to Sophie. Deo gratias et Mariæ. Special thanks to all the staff at the Delivery Suite and Obstetrics Ward 1 for their care, support and dedication.
ELLUL. On April 14, at St James Hospital, Żabbar, to Allyson Gaffarena and Shaun Ellul, God’s precious gift of a first-born son – SKYLER CRUZ. Thanks to Anna Croucher, Anna Calleja and the doctor.
GALEA FILLETTI. On May 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Tiziana Filletti and Johann Galea, God’s precious gift of a first-born son – JULIAN. Praised be the Lord.
HEINÄNEN. On April 29, at St James Hospital, Żabbar, to Elizabetta Miuca and Frank Heinänen, God’s precious gift of a first-born daughter – ALEXANDRA LINN. Thanks to Anna Croucher, Anna Calleja and the doctor.
MALLIA. On May 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Justine née Goggi and Alan, God’s special gift of a daughter – KATRINA, a most welcome sister to Noella. Special thanks to all the staff at OBS1 and Labour Ward.
VARGAS. On May 8, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Katherine De Aguirre Vargas née Orellana and Marcio J. Candido Vargas, God’s precious gift of a second-born son – GABRIEL DIMARCIO AGUIRRE VARGAS, a most welcome brother to Lukas. Thanks to the obstetrician and midwife Carmen Scerri’s wonderful team.
Golden Wedding
Mr JOSEF M. CARUANA and Miss JEAN De MICOLI
The marriage was celebrated on May 12, 1963 at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, by Fr Pascal. Love and best wishes from Michelle, Carmel, André, Yvette, Dennis, Laura and Erika.
Obituaries
CACHIA. On March 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANDREA, aged 82, widower of Giorgina née Borg, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his beloved family. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved children Rosette and her husband Aaron Spiteri and Lilibeth, in-laws, nephews and nieces, their respective spouses and families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3pm for St Andrew’s parish church, Luqa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Luqa cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.
CHIRCOP. On May 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, LILIAN, aged 71, of Swieqi, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her children Theresa and her husband Michael Micallef, Derek and his wife Madeleine, Darren and his wife Justine, Simon and his wife Julie and Andrew and his partner Elizabeth, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Valerie, widow of Leonard Langlin, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for Ibraġ parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
MIFSUD. On May 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA CARMELA, née Vassallo La Rosa, of Ħamrun, aged 95, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Louis and his wife Tessie, Tony and his wife Lilian, Jane and her husband George, Francis and his wife Antoinette, her grandchildren and their spouses, her great-grandchildren and her sister Violet Everson. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 3pm, followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest. Special thanks go to the management and staff at Villa Messina, Rabat.
RIZZO. On May 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, LOUIS of Msida, aged 92, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Bianca née Critien, his sons Benjamin and his wife Marilou and Vincent and his wife Anna, his grandchildren Jeanine, Mark and his wife Christine, and Peter, all his relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15am for Msida parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.45am, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
WISMAYER. On May 8, in Italy, JOHN LAWRENCE, aged 63, passed away suddenly, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Tanya née Bezzina, his children Matthew and his wife Annabelle, Rachel and her husband Stephen Calleja, his grandchildren Sean, Hannah and Erika, his brothers and sisters Oswald and Anne, Philip and Kay, Roland, Tonio, Elizabeth and Raphael Farrugia, Lorraine wife of the late John Bezzina, Gloria and Sergio Zampa, Gillian and Roger De Getano, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Julian’s parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed be interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BENCINI. Cherished memories of our dear parents GIUSA and VICTOR, this month being the 16th and eighth anniversary respectively of their death. Forever in our hearts. Natalie, Marguerite, Anton, Maria and their families.
BONNICI – M’ANNA. Lovingly remembered today on Mother’s Day, mamà. Salvina, Guido, Sandro, Nurtan, Graziella, Stephen, Maia, Kurt, Amik, Greta.
BORG. Cherished memories of my dearest father CONSTANTINE on the 33rd anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Helen, her husband Vincent and family.
BRINCAT – ANNE. Happy Mother’s Day, darling mummy. Miss and love you always. Your daughter Therese, Andrew, John and Ana, Klara.
BUTTIGIEG – MARY, née Caruana Demajo, 12.5.2001. Dear mamà, after 12 years I still miss you so much though sweet memories will always keep you alive in my heart. Your love touched my life and will continue to influence me forever. I will never forsake your teaching. Bless me and keep watching over me. I love you, Antoinette.
CACHIA – MAE. On Mothering Sunday, forever present in thought and spirit. Grace Ann.
CALCATERRA. In tender loving memory of our sweet auntie ROSE on the second anniversary of her meeting the Risen Lord. So loved and so missed by David, Charmaine and Raphael.
CALCATERRA. Treasured memories of our affectionate auntie ROSE on the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Paula and her husband John, Joanna, Christopher, Adrian and Felicity.
CAMILLERI – SPIRIDIONE. Ever cherished memories of our beloved father on the 10th anniversary of his joining the Lord. Ever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. His wife Mary, his children Jesmond, Alexander and Valhmor, relatives and friends.
CHETCUTI – MIRIAM, née Pearson. In ever loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, today the 21st anniversary of her passing away. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Charles, her daughters Romina and her husband Noel, Marilyn and her husband David, Josianne and Malcolm, her grandchildren Ryan, Faith and Elan, her parents Alfie and Josephine Pearson, her brother Albert and family, relatives and friends. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CORTIS. In loving memory of our beloved parents MARIO PAUL and JESSIE on the 13th and fourth anniversary of their call to eternal life. Deeply missed by their daughters Rituccia and her husband James Portelli, Charmaine and her husband Manuel Fidalgo and Graziella and her husband Chris Vella, their grandchildren Ben, Bettina, Luke and Maria, their sisters, brother and in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant them eternal rest.
GILI. Evergreen memories of my dear mother MARIA on her 36th anniversary. Love and prayers. Your daughter Iris.
LANFRANCO – MARY. Lovingly remembered today on Mother’s Day, mamà. Guido, Salvina, Sandro, Nurtan, Graziella, Stephen, Maia, Kurt, Amik, Greta.
PARASCANDALO – MARIA. Everlasting and treasured memories of a never forgotten mother, today the 25th anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed and always in our hearts. Mary Rose, Laurence, Ninette, Josette and Anna, in-laws and grandchildren.
SATARIANO – MARY. In sweet, loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the 15th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Angela, Jojo, Patrick and Rebekah.