Announcements

DEBRINCAT. On September 25, at Gozo General Hospital, to Tanya née Abela and Joseph, God's precious gift of a daughter - CHIARA, a most welcome sister to Giacomo. Deo gratias et Mariae. Thanks to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

ENRIQUEZ. On October 5, to Diane née Pace and Karl, God's precious gift of a first-born son - TIAGO. Thanks to our Almighty Lord.

GINGELL LITTLEJOHN. On October 4, at Princess Royal Maternity Hospital, Glasgow, to Elaine née Ellul and Marc, God's precious gift of a first-born son - NICK. Deo gratias et Mariae.

MONTANARO. On October 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Alison née Tabone and John, God's precious gift of a son - JACK, a most welcome brother to Luke. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.

VELLA. On October 8, at St James Hospital, Żabbar, to Alexia née Sammut and Matthew, God's precious gift of a son - BEPPE, a most welcome brother to Jacques. Special thanks to all those who made this a memorable experience.

Marriages

Mr MICHAEL BIANCHI and Ms SARAH ZAMMIT
The marriage took place on Saturday, September 26, at St Bartholomew's parish church, Għargħur, between MICHAEL, son of Dr and Mrs Philip Bianchi, and SARAH, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Zammit. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Claude Portelli and Fr Joe Calleja. The ceremony was witnessed by Chris Bianchi and Nikki Zammit. Neil Galea and Ian Coppini carried out the duties of best men. The bride was attended by Nikki Azzopardi and Lexi Sullivan. Mattea Bianchi and Mattea Gabaretta were flower-girls and Timmy and Simon Zammit were pageboys. A reception followed at the groom's residence.

Obituary

CASSAR. On October 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, MICHAEL, aged 59, passed peacefully away after a short illness borne with Christian fortitude comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Carmen née Zammit Maempel, his son Andrew and his wife Audrey, his daughter Roberta and her boyfriend Andrew Azzopardi, his treasured grandson Max, his brothers Norman and his wife Josette, Herbert and his wife Rosanne, his mother-in-law Vivi Zammit Maempel, his in-laws Elia Craig, Joe and Marguerite Zammit Maempel, Fred and Suzette Zammit Maempel, Marisa and Austin Gatt, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and numerous friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. for Transfiguration Avenue, Lija, from where it will be accompanied by the St Pius X Band. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.15 p.m. at Our Saviour parish church, Lija, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEBONO. On October 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELA, of Qawra, aged 80, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Maria, Doris and her husband Samuel Mifsud, John, widower of her daughter Victoria, Vince, Joe, Cristina, Andrew and his wife Anna, Agnes and her husband Raymond Abela, and Paul, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.45 p.m. for Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul's Bay, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Divine Mercy Cemetery, Burmarrad, limits of St Paul's Bay. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

JACCARINI. On October 17 at Mater Dei Hospital, JANE of Sliema, widow of Benny, aged 88, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Frans and Elaine, Bernard and David, her grandchildren Bernard, Kurt, Luka and Francesca, her sister Rosemary and her brother Fr Victor Schembri, OFM, her in-laws Rosa Diacono, Inez Jaccarini and Sita, widow of her brother-in-law Joe, her nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to the convent of the Sisters of the Poor Clares, St Julian's, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

TABONE. On October 17, Maurice of Birkirkara, aged 75, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Iris, his daughter Catherine, his son David and his wife Bertha, his sisters Alice and Vivian, nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei hospital on Tuesday at 8 a.m. for Balzan parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by private interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA. Remembering our dear ROBBIE. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially on the 35th anniversary of his passing away. Mona, Bob, Audrey, nephews and nieces.

AZZOPARDI - ANTOINE. Treasured and unfading memories of a most loving husband and father on the third anniversary of his demise.

When the rain falls
Our thoughts of you come to view
The rain reminds us of the teardrops
Like heaven's crying too.
But then we see a bright big star
And know that it is you
Shining brightly as if to say
"Here I am at peace
Looking over, protecting you"
And then we know that even though
We are apart
You are always in our hearts and memories
So rest in heaven until we meet again.

All our love today and always your wife Theresa and sons Nathan and David.

AZZOPARDI - ANTOINE. Treasured memories of a loving son and brother-in-law on the third anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten and always in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace. Mary and Vincent Zammit, Tania and Richard Crossley.

AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of ANTOINE on the third anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Your kindness, your smile and the golden heart you had will live with us forever. We love you and miss you a lot. Auntie Gina, Efrem and his fiancée Remenda, auntie Margaret and uncle Tony, and all the family in Australia.

AZZOPARDI. In ever loving memory of ANTOINE. My beloved brother so deeply missed. I still ask questions dear brother and still get no answers. Till we meet again. Pierre, Jackie, Colleen and Keelan.

AZZOPARDI - ANTOINE. On the third anniversary of his passing away to eternal life at the very young age of 44. Your kindness, your smile and your golden heart will live with us forever, dear brother. God broke our hearts to prove that He only takes the best. Desmond, Josianne, Jasmine and Tamara.

BARBARA. In loving memory of VELLINA and JOE on the first and 16th anniversary of their demise. Pierina, Stephanie and Martine. A Mass for the repose of their soul will be said on Thursday at 6.30 p.m. at Our Saviour parish church, Lija.

BEZZINA. In loving memory of MARIA STELLA, today the 27th anniversary of her death. Alfred and his wife Norma and their sons Adrian and Joseph.

BOTTONE - JOHN. In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the ninth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BUHAGIAR - FRANS. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the first anniversary of his demise, October 23. So deeply missed by his wife Mabel, sive Mae, née Cassar, his daughters Therese and her husband Pierre Mizzi and Shirley and her husband Edward Calamatta, his grandchildren Andrew, Gabriel and Daniel, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CAMILLERI - COLIN. Fond memories of a dear friend, especially today, the second anniversary of his passing away. Christine and Reuben and Joseph and Claire.

CAMILLERI - MARY. Loving and unfading memories, today the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Antoinette and family.

CAUCHI - Dr ALFRED CAUCHI, B.Sc., MD. Unfading and most loving memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 20th anniversary of his demise. Though we are apart so long we never stop to think of what you have been. We talk about you many times, proud you were special in your profession by far. Love and gratitude. O Lord, grant him eternal peace. His children Victor, Maria, Tommy, Emily and their families.

DELIA - EDWIN DELIA, B.Arch., A&CE. Called to eternal life 11 years ago. Always missed and remembered with love by his wife Emily, Christine and Philip, Andrew, Philip and Marica, Robert and Vanessa, and his grandchildren Bettina, Bernard, Nicola, Sarah, Nikolai, Alexandra, Rebecca and Rachelle. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA - RICCARDA, née Felice Gay. Unfading and treasured memories of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, today the seventh anniversary of her passing away. Deeply missed by her husband Benjamin, her daughter Anne, her sons Paul and John, their spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FARRUGIA - SPIRIDIONE of Marsa. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 18th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons, daughters and their families.

RUGGIER - ISABELLA. In ever loving memory of our dearest nanny, today the anniversary of her death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Angela, Philip, Sandra and Steven.

TESTA - MARY, née Anastasi. On the fourth anniversary of her demise. Remembering her always with love. Her family. Please remember her in your prayers. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 10.30 a.m. at St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema.

VELLA LAURENTI - SYLVIA. Today the 43rd anniversary of her demise. Unfading memories. Her brother John and sister Monica Pace Gouder. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Balluta parish church, St Julian's, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

ZAHRA. In loving memory of my dear husband JOHN, tomorrow being the second anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his wife Jane, his son Tony and his wife Sharon, his daughter Cynthia and her husband Hassan, his grandchildren Lorraine, Anthony, Claire, Sami and Nadia, his sister Phyllis and his brother Salvinu, brothers and sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Tuesday at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul's Bay. Please remember him in your prayers.

Missing

Grey cockatiel answering to the name Bertu, Park Hotel area, Sliema. Bertu belongs to a heartbroken, young sick girl. €100 reward. Phone 9949 3529/2134 1483.