Social and Personal

BORG. On November 18, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Joanna née Schembri and Joseph, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - DANIELA. Thanks to all the staff, the obstetrician and paediatrician for the excellent service. Simply excellent.

CALAFATO. On November 3, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Mariosa née Bianchi and Patrick, God's precious gift of a daughter - SARAH MARIE, a most welcome sister to Ian Patrick and Jurgen Patrick. Deo gratias et Mariae.

CAMILLERI. On November 15, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Nathalie née Sultana and Anton, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - GWEN MARIE. Thanks to our families, the obstetrician and all the staff of the maternity ward at the hospital.

DRAGO. On October 25, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Danielle née Vassallo and David, God's precious gift of a son - SEAN, a welcome brother to Julian. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Marica Buttigieg and the nursing staff for the excellent care.

GALEA. On November 7, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Silvana née Camilleri and Andrew, God's precious gift of a son - NICHOLAS, a welcome brother to Matthew and Sarah. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to the maternity staff and the doctor.

GALEA. On November 14, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Sylvia née Grima and Nicholas, God's precious gift of a daughter - SUZANNAH, a sister to Samantha and Saskia. Thanks to Lilian Azzopardi and all the staff at the maternity wing.

GERASIMCHLIK. On November 18, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Elena, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - OLGA. Thanks to the staff at the maternity unit and the obstetrician.

GRIXTI. On November 9, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Sharon née Attard and Aldo, God's precious gift of a son - NIGEL, a brother to Milena. Thanks to all the maternity staff for their dedication and support.

LAW. On November 15, at St Philip's Hospital, to Stacey Mangion and Brent, God's precious gift of a first-born son - JACK. Thanks to the obstetrician and all the maternity staff at the hospital. Special thanks to Carmen Cannataci.

MIFSUD-STIVALA. On November 12, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Nadya née Stivala and Mario, God's precious gift of a daughter - CAITLIN-ABIGAIL, a most welcome sister to Timothy-Andrew. Deo gratias et Mariae. Thanks to all the staff at the maternity wing, especially midwife Elizabeth Muscat.

PACE ROSS. On November 11, to Mireille née Sant and Peter, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - HANNAH.

RIZZO. On November 14, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Stephanie née Sullivan and Vincent Edward, God's precious gift of a first-born son - DANIEL VINCENT. Thanks be to God.

SEVERINI. On November 17, at St Philip's Hospital, to Paola Chartecchini and Angelo, God's precious gift of a first-born son - ALEXANDER. Thanks to the obstetrician, the paediatrician and all the hospital staff. Special thanks to midwife and manager Carmen Cannataci.

SPITERI. On November 9, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Nadia née Piscopo and Adrian, God's precious gift of a daughter - RACHEL, a welcome sister to Julian. Special thanks to our families and friends, the obstetrician and all the staff at the maternity unit for the wonderful birth experience and excellent care.

Marriages

Mr GORDON MICALLEF, CPA, CISA and Ms RACHEL PACE ASCIAK, CPAA
The marriage took place on October 30, at Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, between GORDON, son of Joseph and Marlene Micallef of St Julian's, and RACHEL, daughter of Antoine Marcel and Margaret Pace Asciak of L-Iklin. Fr Joseph Scerri, OFM, celebrated nuptial Mass. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr Attilio Suda and Mr Nigel Pace Asciak. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Claudio Bondin, CPA. Ms Mireille Vella, CPA, was maid of honour. The bride was also attended by her nieces, Ms Angelique Pace Asciak and Ms Veronique Pace Asciak. Ms Petra Urso and Mr Jeremy Micallef, B.Pharm., were ushers. A reception was later held at Torre Paulina, Madliena.

Ruby Wedding

Mr ANTHONY NAUDI and Miss MARY ZAMMIT
The marriage between ANTHONY and MARY took place on November 24, 1964, at St James church, Valletta. Fr Joe Bugeja officiated. Congratulations from your children Michelle and Joseph, Vanessa and Robert and grandchildren Andrea, Antonella and Sarah.

Golden Wedding

Mr JOSEPH GATT, LP and Miss MARY MIFSUD BONNICI
JOSEPH and MARY, whose marriage took place on November 21, 1954, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Congratulations and best wishes on your golden wedding anniversary with love from Peter and Lucienne, Ivan and Karen, Gabriella and Roland, Mark, Chris, Max, Timi and Gigi.

Mr JOHN PISANI and Miss PAULINE RAPINETT
The marriage took place on November 21, 1954, at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Congratulations and best wishes to Mum and Dad from Tony, Anna, M'Anne, Robert, Michael, Simone, France, Jackie and Simon and your grandchildren Ian, Luisa, Alison, Leanne, Angela, Kevin, Nichole, Steve and Darryl.

Obituary

CAMILLERI. On November 19, at St Luke's Hospital, Anton, aged 41, of San Gwann, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother Maria, his sister Josette and her husband Giorgio Lipani, his nephew and niece Andrea and Ylenia, his uncles George and his wife Tessie, Emmanuel and his wife Rose, Charles and his wife Carmen, and Nicky and his wife Angela, his aunts Guza and Connie, cousins, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Lourdes parish church, San Gwann, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

CAUCHI. On November 19, at St Luke's Hospital, Evelyn née Schembri, aged 83, of Valletta, ex-leader of Caritas, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Francis, her daughters Marylene and her husband Frederick Borg, Ina and her husband Edward Azzopardi, and Connie and her husband Charles Falzon, her grandchildren Konrad and his wife Annelise, Ramona and her fiancé Joseph Grech, and Anne, her sisters Inez and Rose, her in-laws Jessie and Jane and their families, her husband's sisters Carmen Bonnici and Josephine Borg and their families, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral cortége leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St Paul Shipwrecked church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Caritas will be appreciated.

DIMECH. On November 19, at St Luke's Hospital, Paul, aged 76, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Connie Cassar, his nephew Charles, nieces Doris, Josette and Rita and their families, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for St Paul Shipwrecked church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

FARRUGIA. On November 20, Inez, exactly on reaching the venerable age of 89, of Tarxien, former teacher, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Dr Jimmy Farrugia and his wife Doris, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for the Annunciation parish church, Tarxien, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by private interment at Ta' l-Erwieh cemetery, Tarxien.

GALEA. On November 18, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, PAUL, aged 71, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Julia née Chetcuti, his sons Pierre and his wife Elizabeth, and Robert, his grandson Stefan, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere was said at St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

PACE. On November 20, at St Vincent De Paul Residence, OLGA, aged 89, widow of Carmelo, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Edgar and his wife Evelyn, Iris and her husband Walter Borg, Lilian and her husband Frans Attard, and Connie the widow of her son Alfred, her brother Manuel Cauchi and his wife Magdalene, her sister Cettina and her husband Vince Bonnici, and Carmelina, widow of her brother Karmenu, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Vincent De Paul Residence tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

REFALO. On November 20, at St Luke's Hospital, Francesco, aged 93, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mary née Dalmas, his children Pauline, Carmen, Joseph and Dolores and their families, his brother Lawrence, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Santa Maria Addolorata chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

TRIGANZA. On November 20, at his residence in Paola, Emanuel, aged 53, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doreen, his children Natasha and her husband Justin Mercieca, and Katya, his grandson Chady, his mother Anna née Doles, residing in the UK, his brothers Charles and his wife Marlene, and Dennis and his wife Gejtu, residing in Australia, his sister Julie and her husband Tony Cefai, his mother-in-law Iris, his sister-in-law Rita and her husband Charles Debattista, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Lourdes church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Requiem Masses

On the first anniversary of the demise of ERIC ZAMMIT, B.Pharm., today's 5.30 p.m. Mass at Our Saviour parish church, Lija, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA. In loving memory of my dear husband WALTER on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His wife Grace.

CALI - MARY née Scerri. Cherished memories of a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, tomorrow the third anniversary of her demise. Our love and memories forever, her daughters, sons and families. A Mass for the repose of her and her late husband Gino's souls will be said tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. at Balluta parish church, St Julian's.

CAMILLERI. Precious and unfading memories of ANTHONY, today the 14th anniversary of his demise.
No one knows how much I miss you
No one knows that bitter pain
I've suffered since I lost you.
Fondly remembered by your sister Odette.

CASSAR - ANTHONY. Precious memories of a loving and devoted husband and father, today the third anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his wife Helen, daughter Emma and son Mark. May the Lord Jesus grant him eternal peace.

CLEWS - Br HILARY A. CLEWS, FSC. On the sixth anniversary of his death. Remembered by his brother Stanley, sister Eileen, nephews and nieces.

ELLUL. Cherished memories of a treasured mother and grandmother, ANTOINETTE, 25.11.2003-25.11.2004.

ELLUL VINCENTI - CARMELINA. Treasured memories of a very dear mother on the 21st anniversary of her death. Her children and their families.

FRENDO - GEORGE C. Today the 16th anniversary of his passing on to eternal life. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Antoinette, his son Fr George J. Frendo, his daughters Maria, Joy, Elizabeth and her husband Gino Camilleri, Antoinette and her husband Joseph Camilleri, his grandchildren George Joseph, Malcolm George, Maria Chiara, Anthony John, Francis James and George Charles.

GAUCI - FRANCIS. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, tomorrow the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Josephine, his children, their spouses and grandchildren. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GRECH - DOMINIC. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his wife Giusa, son Dr George Grech, his wife Rosalind, his grandchildren Matthew and Marie Claire, relatives and friends. May God give you the prize you so much deserve.

LUCIA - ETTORE. In memory of our dear father, today the fifth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Marisa, Henri, Ramon and Jean-Luc.

LUCIA - ETTORE. Remembering our dear father on the fifth anniversary of his death, today and always. Alfredo, Anna, Maria and Marco.

LUCIA - ETTORE. In loving memory of our dearest father, today the fifth anniversary of his death. We miss you and are always in our thoughts and prayers. Patrizia, Tony, Anton and Andrew.

LUCIA. In loving memory of our dear father ETTORE, today the fifth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and so terribly missed. His daughter Liliana, husband Stephen, Simon and Lisa.

LUCIA - ETTORE. Lovingly remembered by his youngest son Stefano, wife Mariella and Andrea and Michele, today the fifth anniversary of his death. Always in our prayers.

MICALLEF. In loving memory of CETTINA on the third anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her family.

MUSCAT - EMANUEL, known as Eddie. A most loving husband, father and grandfather, today the ninth anniversary of his demise and final journey to the Risen Lord. Fondly remembered by his wife Lora, Claudio, Marthese, Maurice, Roderick and Oliver and their families.

PACE - MARIONNE. Precious memories of a treasured wife, mother and grandmother on her 10th anniversary. So deeply missed and always dearly loved. Forever united in spirit. Her family. Lord, keep her in Your care.

PACE - MARIONNE née Arrigo. Precious memories of our dearest sister. Anna, Edward.

PISANI - PIERRE. On the 11th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Rosette, his sons Sean, Ryan and Pierre Jr. A beloved son to Alfred and Josephine, his precious brother Adrian and his wife Miriam and daughters Noella and Nicole, aunties, uncles, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCICLUNA - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a cherished father and grandfather on the 29th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. His sons Fr John Scicluna, SJ, and Lino and his wife Marlene, their children and great-grandchildren.

TAYAR. In loving memory of my dear parents GITA and GEORGE who passed away 13 and 10 years ago respectively this month. Forever in our thoughts. Their daughter Rina, son-in-law Ron and grandson Gabriel Arnold.

VELLA. In loving memory of CARMELO on the 46th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his daughter Doris and her husband Salvu Bonello.

Personal

With grateful thanks to God for favours received through the intercession of St Jude. L.B.S.

In thanksgiving to the Blessed Sacrament for a great favour received through the intercession of St Baskal Baylon. D.L.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Christmas shutdown. Last trading day Friday, December 17, 2004, reopening Monday, January 3, 2005.

Congratulations

Congratulations DIANE CHIRCOP, SN, on obtaining your Nursing Diploma. From Mum and Dad, Tania and Chris, Stefan and Charmaine.

Congratulations to CHRISTIANA MIZZI and AARON ZAMMIT on your graduation. With love and best wishes from both families.

Seminar

The Malta Association of Women in Business is organising a seminar regarding EU Enterprise Policy Competitiveness and Benchmarking on Friday, December 3, at the Radisson SAS, St Julian's, at 2 p.m. For further information phone 9949 4421 or e-mail infomawb@yahoo.com

Prayer To St Jude

O Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg you to whom God has given such great powers, to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St Jude, pray for us and all who honour and invoke your aid. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory. D.A., St Venera.

Unfailing Prayer To St Anthony

O, holy St Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble and anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving St Anthony, whose heart was ever so full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. D.A., St Venera.

Pharmacies Open Today

Malta 9 a.m. to noon - Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Empire Pharmacy, 77, Old Theatre Street, Valletta;
Fra Diego Dispensary, 94, Villambrosa Street, Hamrun;
St George's Pharmacy, 21, Main Street, Qormi;
St Theresa Pharmacy, 207, Main Street, Birkirkara;
St Matthew's Pharmacy, 213, The Strand, Gzira;
Marc Pharmacy, 92, Mensija Road, San Gwann;
St Francis Pharmacy, 293, Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema;
St Joseph Pharmacy, 172, Main Street, Lija;
Pillbox Pharmacy, 2, Triq il-Bjad, Naxxar;
Qawra Pharmacy, Earl's Court/1, Triq l-Imhar, Qawra;
Sonren Pharmacy, Zejtun Road, Tarxien;
White Cross Pharmacy, Shop A, Block 1, Fuq San Pawl, Cospicua;
St Anne Pharmacy, Triq il-Qaliet, Marsascala;
Gerada Pharmacy, 46, Mater Boni Consilii Street, Zejtun;
Salus Pharmacy, 21, Republic Square, Zurrieq;
Santa Marija Pharmacy, 40, Triq l-Ghasfura, Zebbug;
Bahrija Pharmacy, Triq Raddet ir-Roti c/w Triq l-Iskola, Bahrija;
Palm Pharmacy, 2, Palm Street, Victoria, GOZO;
Lauretana Pharmacy, 36, Mgarr Road, Ghajnsielem.