Social and Personal

ABUAWARA. On December 1, at St James Capua Hospital, to Mawahed née El Qawar and Shukri, God's precious gift of a second-born son - NADIR, a most welcome brother to Naem. Special thanks to all staff St James Capua maternity staff.

ATTARD. On November 29, at St James Capua Hospital, to Silvana née Borg and Kevin, God's precious gift of a son - SEBASTIAN, a most welcome brother to Philippa. Special thanks to the obstetrician and all the maternity staff, especially midwife Doris Pace.

BYRNE. On November 24, at St James Capua Hospital, to Doreen née Gambin and Michael Edward, God's precious gift of a son - JUSTIN MICHAEL, a most welcome brother to Kaitlyn and Jayden. Special thanks to midwife Lilian Azzopardi, the obstetrician and all the maternity and theatre staff.

CAMILLERI. On November 26, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Veronica née Micallef and Arthur, God's precious gift of a daughter - ANGELICA VERONICA, a most welcome sister to Jacob and Rebecca. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to midwife Charmaine Muscat for her care and dedication.

CAUCHI. On November 29, at Clinique Bohler in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, to Anita née Micallef and Simon, God's precious gift of a son - NOAH. Thanks to all the maternity staff for their care and attention.

COLOMBO. On November 26, at St James Hospital, Zabbar, to Tania née Grech and George, God's precious gift of a son - DARNELL, a welcome brother to Daphne, Chantelle and Raisa. Many thanks to the doctor, midwives Mariella Abela Camilleri and Anna Croucher and all the staff at St James Hospital.

FARRUGIA. On November 27, at St James Hospital, Zabbar, to Marisa née Piscopo and Alfred, God's precious gift of a first-born son. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwives Mariella Abela Camilleri and Anna Calleja and all the staff at St James Hospital.

JONES. On November 30, at St James Capua Hospital, to Claire Louise née Thompson and Craig Richard, God's precious gift of a first-born son - IEVAN PETER JOSEF. Thanks to the doctor, midwife, paediatrician and all the staff.

MICALLEF. On December 4, at St James Capua Hospital, to Angela née Cutajar and Ronnie, God's precious gift of a first-born son - DANIEL KIERON JAMES. Special thanks to midwife Carmen Scerri, the obstetrician and staff at St James Capua Hospital.

PIROTTA. On November 25, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Tiziana née Frendo and Jonathan, God's precious gift of a son - KARL, a most welcome brother to Luca. Special thanks to the obstetrician, anaesthetist and midwives at St Luke's Hospital, and to the maternity staff at St James Capua Palace Hospital.

TANTI. On December 3, at St James Capua Hospital, to Sonia née Felice and France, God's precious gift of a first-born son - LEON. Special thanks to the obstetrician and all the staff at St James Capua Hospital.

TESTA. On November 23, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Rosemarie née Borg and Nicola, God's precious gift of a first-born son - NICCOLÒ. Special thanks to the doctors and midwife Claire Zerafa.

Obituary

BYERS. Suddenly, on November 26, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr ROBERT G. BYERS. Deeply mourned by his wife Lina née Camilleri, relatives and friends in USA and Malta.

CAMILLERI. On December 6, PAULINE, aged 60, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother Carmela, her brothers and sisters Tessie, Morris, Josephine, Mary, Doris and Felix, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves her residence tomorrow at 8.20 a.m. for Our Saviour parish church, Lija where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Lija Cemetery. No flower by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive vistiors. God grant her eternal rest.

DEGIORGIO. On December 6 at St Luke's Hospital, Mary née Busuttil, aged 75, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rights of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Peter and his wife Mariella, Chris and his wife Louise, Marthese and her husband John Attard and Anna, her grandchildren Mark, Rachel, Carl, Robert, Jan, Lisa, Daniela, Claire and Beppe, her brothers, sisters and in-laws, Nanette, widow of Frank, Joe and May, Gladys Pilling, Therese, widow of Louis, Tony and Maryanne, Marlene and Lino Scicluna, Margaret and Joseph Wismayer, Charles and Wendy, her many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Julian's parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

HEALEY. On December 6, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, Vincent, aged 84, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to morn his loss his wife Margaret, his children Mary and her husband Joseph Debono, Frances and her husband Philip Scerri, Pauline and her husband Albert Muscat, Noel and his wife Carmen, Rosaleen and her husband Raymond Bajo and Bernadette and her husband Tony Tagliaferro, his grandchildren, his brothers and sisters William, Charles and Rose of America and Mary and Joe of Canada, and their spouses, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St Venera old parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated.

TALIANA. On December 1, at Marina di Massa, Italy, FRANCESCA née Grech, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Teresa and her husband Pietro, her daughter Lina and her husband Valentino Casella, her son Giuseppe and his wife Titti, her son Pasquale and his wife Tulla, her brother Pietro, her brother-in-law Giovanni Grech, her sister-in-law Maria Grech, and all her nephews and relatives. - R.I.P.
The funeral took place in Italy. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

Requiem Masses

Next Wednesday's Masses said at 6, 6.30, 7, 7.30 and 8 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian's, will be offered for the repose of the soul of VICTOR BARBARA, being the 13th anniversary of his demise. All relatives and friends are asked to attend and offer a prayer. Eternal Lord, grant him perpetual life. Antoine, Edna, Babette, Sean and Kevin.

In Memoriam

ATTARD. In loving memory of MOIRA, a beloved friend and colleague on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her friends Andrew, Susan, Louis, Ashley, Doreen and Josephine. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BARTOLO - LINO. In loving memory of a devoted husband and father, today the 23rd anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary, his son Raymond and wife Clementine and grandchildren Jake and Mattea. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BARTOLO - LINO. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 23rd anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Marthese, Godwin, Neil and Annalise.

BUSUTTIL - CLAUDE CARL. Celebrating today his seventh year with the Lord.
I do not need a special day
To bring you to my mind,
The days I do not think of you
Are very hard to find,
Each morning when I awake
I know that you are gone
And no one knows the heartache
As I try to carry on,
My heart still aches with sadness
And secret tears still flow,
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know,
My thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill,
In life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still.
In everlasting memory of a dearest son and brother. His mother Pauline, his sisters Rosanne and Bertha, nannu Menu, uncles, aunts and cousins. Dear Lord, give him a big hug from each one of us.

CINI. In memory of a beloved husband and father, MARIO. We miss you so much and we will always love you. Your wife Edna, your son Jesmond, daughter Natalie, their families, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DALLI. In loving memory of a beloved husband and father, DENIS.
25 years ago you left us
We visit your grave
And try to be brave
But a little tear falls as we pray
In our hearts you will forever stay.
Your wife Carmen, sons Donald, Denis and Marcel, daughter Danielle and their families. The 9.30 a.m. and 12 noon Masses at St Rita's chapel, St Julian's, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

In Memoriam

DALLI. In loving memory of a beloved father, DENIS, on the 25th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His son Denis, Marisa and Denis Joseph.

DEBONO - TOMMY. A dear father and grandfather fondly remembered on the 27th anniversary of his demise. Aldo, Marguerite, Sister Consuelo, Mariella, Caroline, Lewis, Miriam, in-laws and grandchildren.

DEBONO. In loving memory of VIOLET MARY née Harding on the anniversary of her passing to a better life. Please remember her in your prayers. Her children Mollie, Madeleine, Noyla, Dora and George.

GRECH CUMBO - NELLY. Loving memories of a dear aunt, on the eighth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her nephew Benny, his wife Helen and their children Pierre and Laura Grech Pillow.

LAPIRA - MAY. Everlasting, fond memories of a loving and much loved mother on the 26th anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Noel, Myra and Monique, in-laws and grandchildren.

MELI DEMAJO - JOSEPH, 7.12.73. A dear father and grandfather remembered with much love and deep gratitude today and always. A prayer is solicited.

PECORELLA - JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 21st anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Dearly remembered by his children Godfrey, Mary Rose, Ian, Lucienne and their families. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Sunday, December 21 at 8.30 a.m. at the Salesian Oratory, Sliema. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

PISANI - CHARLES A. Five years ago you left us but your loving memories will remain in our hearts forever. Your sons Ivan, Noel and his family.

PUGLISEVICH - MARY née Darmanin Betts, 1908-1990. In memory of a beloved mother and grandmother on the 13th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her four children and their respective spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always in our hearts and prayers.

SAPIANO - Dr LUIGI SAPIANO. Cherished memories of my dear father on the anniversary of his return to our Eternal Father. Lovingly remembered by Joe, Dorothy and Martin. Rest in peace.

TESTA - JOHN. Unfading memories of a beloved and devoted husband and father on the first anniversary of his demise, December 9, 2002. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Edwige, his son Norbert and his wife Isabelle, his daughter Caroline and her husband Charles and grandchildren Marc, Luke and Matthew. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Season's Greetings

Agatha Formosa Gauci sends her warmest greetings for a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all her relatives and friends.

Charles and Victoria Parnis of Cospicua, and Elvira Bajada of Msida, extend season's greetings to all their relatives and friends. They will not be sending Christmas cards this year due to the demise of Violetta Bajada of Msida who passed away on November 29.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Christmas shutdown. Last trading day Thursday, December 18, 2003, reopening Monday, January 5, 2004.

Complete Supplies Ltd

Complete Supplies Ltd will be closed for Christmas shutdown from Monday, December 22, 2003, till Friday, January 2, 2004, both days included.

Hair & Beauty Marathon

At Rabat pastoral centre, Nigret, on Sunday, December 14, from 10 a.m. onwards. There will also be a bazaar, music and food. All are invited to attend.