Announcements

ABDILLA. On September 6, to Joanna née Vella and Darren, God's precious gift of a first-born son - JADEN. Special thanks to the staff at the Delivery Suite and Obs1, Mater Dei Hospital.

ALOSIO. On August 29, to Francesca Portelli and Daniel, God's precious gift of a daughter - ZEA, a most welcome sister to Kai. Special thanks to the obstetrician and midwife Romina D'Agostino.

CACHIA. On August 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Clara née Mifsud Bonnici and Adrian, God's precious gift of a daughter - CRISTINA, a most welcome sister to Michela. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the staff at Delivery Suite.

ELLUL SULLIVAN. On September 9, to Fiorella née Ellul and Malcolm, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - MIAH MARTINE. Special thanks to the staff at Delivery Suite, Mater Dei Hospital.

GAUCI. Vanessa née Azzopardi and Chris happily announce the birth, on August 30 at The City Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, of their second daughter - ALEXANDRA JO, a welcome sister to Mattea Liisa. Thanks be to God. A very big thank you goes to Rosalie Sant.

PACE. On September 2, to Katja Psaila Savona and Chris, a son - NICHOLAS, a welcome brother to Luisa and Sam. Special thanks to the staff at the delivery ward, Mater Dei Hospital.

PIROTTA. On September 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Therese née Caruana and Dario, God's precious gift of a daughter - MATTHEA, a most welcome sister to Julian. Deo gratias et Mariae.

SCIBERRAS. On September 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Joanne née Vella and Michael, God's precious gift of a first-born son - JEREMY JOHN. Special thanks to midwife Denise Ciappara and the staff at Obs3.

Marriages

Mr IAN-EDWARD STAFRACE and Ms CARLA GATT
The marriage took place on September 7, at the church of San Liberato, Bracciano, Italy, between IAN-EDWARD, son of Mr Lino and Mrs Angèle Stafrace, and CARLA, daughter of Mr John and Mrs Anne Gatt. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Stefan Attard. The ceremony was witnessed by Rosanne Asciak and Keith Cassar. Christopher Scott-Taggart carried out the duties of best man. The bride was attended by her sister Rya Gatt as maid of honour, and Valentina Invernizzi as bridesmaid. A reception was later held at the Tenuta Sanminiatelli, Bracciano.

Obituary

BERNARD. On September 11, MARY FELICITY (JOY) née Micallef Eynaud widow of the late Dr Paul passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her sons Albert, Anthony and his wife Antonella, her daughters Marie Therese and Eddie, Madeleine, Marguerite and her husband Marcel, Marianne and her husband Chris, Claire and her husband Nick, her sister Marigold and her husband Vincent, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass praesente cadavere will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, tomorrow at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

DINGLI. On September12, CATHERINE (KITTIE) née Mallia, (ex-Allied Newspapers), widow of Edgar, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved niece Marguerite, wife of David Fuller, and their children Angela, Patrick and his wife Kate, and Andrew, in Melbourne, Australia; her sister-in-law Lucy Mallia; other nephews and nieces in Malta and Australia, and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Lord grant her eternal rest. The family thank staff at Villa Messina for dedicated care to Auntie Kittie during her residence at the home.

GRECH, on September 12, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, CARMEL E., MBE, aged 86, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rosie née Bruno Waters, his children Veronica, Bernard and his fiancée Sheila, Marie-Jeanne, widow of Mario Borg, and Elizabeth, his sister Cettina Grech, his sister-in-law Mary Cassar and brother-in-law Joe Pace, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for the Basilica of Maria Bambina, Senglea, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. The family regrets they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

HILI - Joseph. On September 12 at Mater Dei Hospital. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rose, Hector Naudi, widower of his daughter Marika, Beppe, Marin and his wife Erika, Paul and his wife Angela, Lilla and her husband Gino Cutajar, Melo and his wife Fiona, and his daughter-in-law Edith, his grandchildren Karl and his wife Nadine, Bianca and her husband Daniel Anastasi, Dirk, Michela and her fiancé Philip Borg, Edward, Alexia, Tina, Michael, Miguel, Kira and her husband David Curmi, Keith and his girlfriend Emma, Annabel, Peter and Mark, his great-grand-children Martina and Michael, his brothers, sisters, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Ibrag parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

RICCIARI. On September 12 at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital , Floriana, Alexandra (Sandra) née Galea, of Fgura, aged 45, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Giacomo, her son Daniel, her mother Olga, her brother Charles and his wife Josianne, her sisters Marion and her husband Antonio, and Caroline and her husband Silvio, all her in-laws in Italy, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for the chapel at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement would be greatly appreciated. The family wishes to thank the Hospice Movement for their loving care and support. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ZAMMIT - On September 12, ANTOINETTE née Quintano, widow of Edgar, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe and his wife Christine, Elizabeth and her husband Dr Herbert Messina Ferrante, Tony and his wife Thérese, Victor and his wife Anna, Norman and his wife Marie-Thérese, Sandra and her husband Joe Shaw, her beloved grandchildren Nikki, Daniela, Michael, Rachael, Andrew, Paula, Sarah, Edward, Thomas, Martina, Steven, Philip, Christopher and Norma, her great-grandchildren, her in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CARUANA - ARNOLD HENRY. In memory of a dear father and grandfather, died in Miami, 7.9.'90. Rest in peace. Carol and Brian, Rowena, Francesca and Antony.

CORDINA - FRANCIS. In ever loving memory of a treasured husband and father on the 31st anniversary of his death. Gone from our lives but forever in the hearts of his wife Antida, his children Ray, Joanna and Mariella and their families. May he rest in peace with the Lord.

GOUDER - CARMELO. Cherished memories of a dearly beloved father, today the 21st anniversary of his demise.
You've left us precious memories,
Your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children,
You're always by our side.
Lord, grant him eternal rest. Your loving children Joseph, Monica and Gloria.

QUATTROMANI - JESMOND. Treasured memories of an exceptional husband and father on the 12th anniversary of his demise. His wife, daughters and families.

SEYCHELL - JOE. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 30th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Valerie and John Seychell Navarro.

ZAMMIT - NINETTE, 8.11.1937 - 11.8.2009.
The soft whirring of the fan
In the darkened church
The choir, the incense and the flowers
And in the very centre of the aisle
...your coffin!

The tears flowed unchecked and
Round my throat the grip was strong
Of sadness, pain and mourning.

And yet...I knew for sure, dearest Ninette,
That your suffering was over
And that ours had grown old and tired
Throughout the years of watching
Your slow and painful death!

And so...dear brother, sister, husband, sons,
Dear relatives and friends
Dry up your tears, look heavenward
And let's thank God for giving us
Ninette and also
For taking her into His arms
When His infinite wisdom knew
The time was ripe!
Carmen Zammit, 19.8.2009.

Personal

Grateful thanks for favour received through the intercession of Padre Pio and Dun Gorg Preca. N.N.

Reunion

Mriehel Junior Lyceum Girls' class of 1993 reunion on Friday, September 25. Phone Samantha Hollyoak on 7999 1785.