ABULAETLA. On April 25, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Rakessa and Mohamed, God's precious gift of a daughter - FATEMA ALZAHRA, a most welcome sister to Ali. Thanks to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
BALDACCHINO. On April 23, at St Philip's Hospital, to Tanya née Akik and Vince, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - REBECCA. Thanks to all the staff who took care of all of us.
BONNICI. On March 22, to Veronica née D'Ugo and Mark, God's precious gift of a third child - LUKE, a welcome brother to Gail and Adam.
GALEA ST JOHN. On April 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Sandra née Cordina and Stephen, God's precious gift of a daughter - AMY MARIE, a most welcome sister to Daniel, Andrew and Peter. Thanks be to God and Our Lady.
GAUCI. On April 26, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Volha and Paul, God's precious gift of a son - GABRIEL PAUL, a most welcome brother to Gregory, George, Clifton and Priscilla. Thanks to the gynaecologist, paediatrician, midwife Lilian Azzopardi and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.
MICALLEF. On April 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Nadya née Galea and Gordon, God's precious gift of a second child, a daughter - LINDSEY, a sister to Brandon. Thanks be to God and Holy Mary.
PORTANIER. On April 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Marie Claire née Pisani and Conrad, God's precious gift of a son - TIMOTHY, a most welcome brother to Faye. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the obstetrician and all the maternity staff at the hospital.
RIPARD. On April 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Greta née Parlato Trigona and Peter, God's precious gift of a daughter - LOUISA, a ost welcome sister to Julia. Deo gratias et Mariae. Thanks to midwife Carmen Wareing and all the maternity staff.
RITCHIE. On April 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Jackie née Leone Ganado and Steve, God's beautiful gift of a daughter - GEORGINA, a welcome sister to Zack, Jacob and Kane. Thanks be to Dun Ġorġ Preca and Pope John Paul II. Special thanks to the maternity staff at the hospital.
SCHEMBRI. On April 12, at Arrowe Park Hospital, UK, to Nicky née Camilleri and Stuart, God's precious gift of a daughter - ELLA.
ZHUAN. On April 29, at St Philip's Hospital, to Leng Chun Yeng and Wa, God's precious gift of a first-born son - WU YI LIN. Thanks to the obstetrician and the staff at the hospital.
Marriages
Mr CHRISTOPHER PISCOPO and Ms MARCELLINE ELLUL
The marriage took place on Friday, April 25, at the Transfiguration parish church, Lija, between CHRIS, son of Mr Antonio Piscopo and the late Mrs Maria Piscopo, and MARCELLINE, daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Ellul. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Anton Gouder, together with Fr Nicholas Cachia, Fr Claude Portelli, Fr John Scicluna, SJ and Fr Mario Jaccarini, SJ. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Claudine Fenech, the bride's sister, and Mr Tarcisio Piscopo, the groom's brother. Mr Norbert Ellul, the bride's brother, carried out the duties of best man. The bride was attended by Ms Alessia Sansone and Ms Roseanne Piscopo. Master Carl Fenech, the bride's nephew, was pageboy, while Ms Lara Fenech, the bride's niece, was flower-girl. Mr Michael Paul Piscopo, Mr Luke Ellul and Master Stephen Ellul acted as ushers. A reception was later held at Villa Arrigo, San Pawl tat-Tarġa. The couple are spending their honeymoon abroad.
Obituary
GAUCI. On May 3, at St Vincent de Paul, VICTOR, of Naxxar, aged 83, ex-proprietor of Victor's Furniture, sculptor and painter, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marija, his children Antoinette and her husband Magistrate Lawrence Quintano, Joe and his wife Veronica, Raymond and his wife Carmen, Marcon and her husband Joseph Lanzon, grandchildren, sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at Naxxar parish church at 4.30 p.m. followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated.
MICALLEF. On May 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, STELLA, aged 67, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband John, her son George and his fianceé Maxine, her daughters Laura and her husband Lawrence, Michelle and her husband Jonathan, her beloved grandchildren Sarah, Karl and Daniel, her sisters, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St Anthony (Francis) Church, Msida Street, Birkirkara where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated.
WILCOX. On April 29, at Wisdom Hospital, Rochester, Kent, JOELE, née Micallef, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Kenneth, her children Luke, Timothy, Jessica and Naomi, her mother Mary, widow of Francis, her sister Nancy and her husband Joe Caruana of Australia, her brother Manuel of Canada, her sister Monica and her husband Paul Harper of the UK, her brother Charles and his wife Jillian, her sisters Maryrose and her husband Brian Jones of the UK, Maryanne and her husband Philip Godwin Portanier and Mathilde and her husband Joseph Vella of the UK, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and numerous friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral service will take place on May 8 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Gillingham church, Kent, followed by burial at St Mary Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice/Cancer Research organisations will be appreciated.
Requiem masses
Tomorrow being the 40th anniversary of the death of WILLIAM M. D'AMATO, all Masses said at St Augustine parish church, Valletta, will be offered for the repose of his soul. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated. - R.I.P.
Tomorrow's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of the soul of TESSA VASSALLO, née Calleja. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.
In Memoriam
ATTARD. Treasured memories of a dearly loved and missed best friend, Mro. AMANTE ATTARD, A.Mus.,LCM. Edward Aquilina.
BORG. Cherished memories of my dearest father CONSTANTINE, next Friday the 28th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Helen and all her family.
DARMANIN - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the 43rd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Peter and Biljana, Rosette and Charles and his grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FALZON. In fond remembrance of EUGENE, today the seventh anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Therese and children Noel, Joseph, Maria, Christopher and Lucia and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
LAURI - MARY. Cherished memories on the sixth anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our hearts, her husband Edwin, her children Stephanie, M'Christine and Carmine, their spouses, grandchildren, her brother, sisters, in-laws and family.
MELI DEMAJO - RITA. In loving memory, on her fourth anniversary. Gone but never forgotten. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MERCIECA - ANTHONY. Treasured memories of our dear father on the third anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your wife Mary Rose, children Berti and his wife Silvana, Kenneth and his wife Joanne, and grandson Sean.
MERCIECA - TURO. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Frances, his sons Philip and Paul, their wives and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIFSUD - JOSETTE, née Said. In loving memory of a beloved sister, today the third anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Her brother, sisters and their families.
RIZZO. In everlasting memory of our dearest HUBERT, today the 20th anniversary of his passing away. The 11 a.m. Mass said today at St Julian's parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Margaret, Michael and Clare, Daniela and Joseph, Richard and Carol and grandchildren Nathalie, Jake and Sam.
SANT - MICHAEL. Being the ninth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Lina and children Sylvander and Therese, Simeron and Moira, Sephora and John, Svetlana and Tijs, Samantha and Bryce. Rest in peace.
WISMAYER - FRANCIS JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, especially today the fifth anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Lucrezia and his children Joseph, Mary Ann, Hilda, Bernardette and their respective families. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.