Announcements

ANASTASI. On July 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Veronique née Gatt and Chris, God's precious gift of twins - LUKE and SOPHIE. Special thanks to the obstetrician and to all the staff at the Delivery and Obstetrics ward.

CORDINA. On June 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Lara née Pisani and Clive, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter, SOPHIE. Special thanks to all the staff at OBS 3. Thanks be to God.

CZWALINA. Born at St James Hospital, Sliema, on July 28, to Iveta née Leo and Peter, God's precious gift of a son. JUSTIN PIERRE, a most welcome brother to Anna Giselle. Special thanks to Rachel Borg and all the maternity staff at St James Hospital.

DI BATTISTA. Herma née Privitera Brightwell and Elvio proudly announce the birth of their first-born daughter, EVA SOPHIA MARIE, on June 18 at Mater Dei Hospital. Special thanks to Mark Sant and midwives at the delivery and obstetric wards.

FENECH AZZOPARDI. On July 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Marquita née Camilleri and Cedric, God's precious gift of a daughter, VICTORIA, a most welcome sister to Gabriel. Thanks be to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Our Lady. Special thanks to the obstetrician and all the staff at the maternity ward.

GOODMAN. On July 29, at The Princess Mary's Hospital in Akrotiri, Cyprus, to Ingrid née Xuereb Quintano and Christopher Andrew, God's precious gift of a daughter, MARIJA OLIVIA. Praise be to God, St Gorg Preca and Our Lady of Ta' Pinu. Thanks to the obstetrician and midwives.

GRIMA. Born at St James Hospital, Zabbar, on July 4, to Lyana née Ciantar and Antoine, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter, RAJAA. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwives Anna Croucher, Anna Calleja and all the theatre staff for their care and support.

Marriages

Mr OSMAN NECIPOGLU and Miss SERA CELIK COPPINI
The marriage between OSMAN, son of Mr Omer and Mrs Zeynep Necipoglu and SERA, only daughter of Mr Taner and Mrs Carol Celik, took place in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday, July 25. A reception was afterwards held at Club Cubulku 29 on the shores of the Bosphorus. The couple are spending their honeymoon in Bali Kol and Samui.

Diamond Wedding

Mr VINCENT A. RIZZO and Miss ROSA AZZOPARDI
The marriage took place on August 2, 1949. Fr Joe Inguanez officiated. Congratulations from all the family. God bless you both.

Golden Wedding

Mr PAUL M. CASSAR and Ms CARMELA GRECH
The marriage took place on August 2, 1959, at St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo. A thanksgiving Mass will be said at the same basilica today at 11 a.m., officiated by Canon John B. Cremona, nephew of Mr Cassar, and Mgr Alfred Xuereb, Pope Benedict's secretary. Congratulations from your son George and his wife Rita, and their children George, Giannella, Deborah and Paul. May Our Lady of Ta' Pinu and St George bestow on you their blessings throughout the coming years.

Obituary

GALEA. On August 1, at her residence, LILIAN, of Valletta, aged 58, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Lino, her children Christine and her husband Andrè Ellul, and Martin, her grandchildren Ryan and Luke, her brothers Joe and his wife Mary De Giovanni, and Twanny, her mother-in-law Agnes, her brother-in-law Victor Galea, her aunts Lucy Saliba and Carmela Zahra, her nephews and nieces Ruth, Sarah, Michael and Emmanuel, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery chapel, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

MUSCAT. On July 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY, aged 75, of Mellieha, residing at St Paul's Bay, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, his children Marthese and her husband Francis Bezzina, and Stephen and his wife Christine, his grandchildren Rebecca, and Christine and her fiancé Jonathan, his brothers and sisters Carmena, Giovanna, Adelina, Rita, Charlie and Alfred and their spouses, brother- and sisters-in-law and their spouses and their families, his cousins, nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul's Bay, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Hniena Divina cemetery, St Paul's Bay. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ARRIGO - Dr MAURICE ARRIGO. On the anniversary of his death. Mourned by his wife Iris, his children Noel, Peter and Marisa, in-laws, his sister Ermenia Amato, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

DARMANIN. Everlasting and loving memories of ANTHONY, a very special father and grandfather, on the 39th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons, daughter, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.

FENECH. In everloving memory of JOHN, who passed away 10 years ago today. Sadly missed by Mildred, Kirsten, Brian and Graham.

GALEA CURMI - JOSETTE. Fond and grateful memories of a loving mother and sister, today the ninth anniversary of her passing away to a better life. In 2007, her husband Paul joined her in everlasting life. We miss you both greatly, but the love and faith you shared live on in the hearts of all whom you touched by your life. Their children and families, her sister and brothers and their families. A Mass celebrating their life will be said tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Bon Pastur church, Balzan.

GALEA CURMI - JOSETTE. 2.8.00. Fond memories of a very dear sister. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her brothers and sister.

MIDOLO - JOHN. In loving memory of a very special husband, devoted father and grandfather on the first anniversary of his demise - August 2, 2008. Fondly missed by his wife Maryrose, Anna and David, Stefania and John, his grandchildren Andrea, Arianna and Jamie, his brothers and sisters, in-laws and their families, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MIZZI. In loving memory of BERNARD, on the 30th anniversary of his demise, at the tender age of 16.
We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name,
But all we have are memories,
And your picture in a frame.

Your resting place we visit,
And put flowers there with care,
But no one knows the heartache,
As we turn and leave you there.
Fondly remembered by his parents Roger and Doris, his brother Cedric, his sister Fleur, their spouses Josette, née Taliana, and Andrew Hili, and nephews Neil, Damon and Jody.

PORTELLI - SAVIOUR. Treasured memories of our much-loved Limps, especially today the fourth anniversary of his passing away. So sadly missed. Marguerite, Andrew and Debbie, Simon and Vanessa, Michael and Agnieszka, Thomas, Luisa, Matthew, Andrea, Timmy, Kaya and Mila.

PORTELLI. In dear memory of SAVIOUR (Limps) who passed away four years ago today. Sadly missed by John and Vicky and their family.

PORTELLI. In loving memory of SAVIOUR (Limps) who passed away four years ago today. Greatly missed by Francis and Louise and their family.

PORTELLI. In ever loving memory of LIMPS who passed away four years ago today. Always remembered. Charles, Louise and his family .

REFALO - Magistrate Dr VINCENT REFALO. In loving memory of our dear father who died 39 years ago today. Mariella, Gino and families.

SCERRI - EDDIE and NELLIE. On the 18th and 15th anniversaries of their deaths on July 21 and August 6 respectively. Dearly missed by their daughter Jo Jo, son-in-law Joe, and grandson Jurgen Delia. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

ZAMMIT - JOHN. In loving memory on the 19th anniversary of his passing away. His wife Daisy, his children and their families. Mass will also be concelebrated at the Ursuline church, Sliema, tomorrow at 6 p.m.

ZAMMIT - JOSEPH JOHN. Treasured memories on his fourth anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret, Martin, Elizabeth and Corinne.

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