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Circular, February, 2001

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Annoucements of 2002.

 

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEATH

SANT-FOURNIER

On the afternoon of the 31st of December, the Most Noble Count Alfred Sant-Fournier had passed away. Left to mourn by his family and friends.

May GOD grant him eternal peace.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ENGAGEMENT

GERA DE PETRI TESTAFERRATA

The Noble Marchesino DANIEL GERA DE PETRI TESTAFERRATA, KM and Miss ENYD PISANI. The engagement is announced between DANIEL, son of Chev. Alfred Gera de Petri and the Most Noble Agnès, Marchioness of San Vincenzo Ferreri, and ENYD, daughter of Mr Alfred Pisani and the late Mrs Audrey Pisani. The engagement party was held in Villa Corinthia at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, San Anton, on December 14. The engagement was blessed by His Lordship Mgr Annetto Depasquale, Auxiliary Bishop of Malta.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ENGAGEMENT

STRICKLAND

Mr GERALD STRICKLAND dei Conti di Catena and Miss REBECCA FENECH The engagement is announced between GERALD, son of Mr and Mrs Adrian Strickland, and REBECCA, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Fenech on December 14th.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ENGAGEMENT

RIPARD AND PARLATO TRIGONA

Mr PETER RIPARD and Miss GRETA PARLATO TRIGONA The engagement is announced between PETER, son of Major and Mrs Peter P. Ripard of Sliema, and GRETA, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Parlato Trigona of Sliema. Fr Anthony Cilia, SJ, blessed the ring on 7th December 2002.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEATH

MANDUCA.

On November 26, MAJOR PETER, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Anna, his children Julian and his wife Irene, Philip and his wife Terri, Sarah and her husband Kenneth, Victor and his wife Lara and Simon, his beloved grandchildren Tom and Philippa, Carol and Petra, Michela and Alexia, his sister Clare and her husband Major John Arrigo, his brother John and his wife Sylvia, and his sister-in-law Isobel Manduca, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Our thanks go to the dedicated staff at St Luke's Hospital.

 

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIRTH

AZZOPARDI TRAPANI GALEA FERRIOL

On November 19, at Capua Palace Hospital, to Bettina née Trapani Galea Feriol and Malcolm, God's precious gift of a first-born son - BEN. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to all the hospital staff.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIRTH

CASSAR DE SAIN.

On November 8, at Capua Palace Hospital, to Nadyne née Fleri Soler and Mark, God's precious gift of a first-born son - MAX. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Marie Sciberras and the very dedicated staff at Capua Palace Hospital.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF NOBILITY

SANT FOURNIER

The Noble Simon dei Conti Sant Fournier dei Baroni di Pausier was created the following title on 16th November 2002 COUNT FOURNIER TAGLIAFERRO by H.I.R.H Prince Henri III de Vigo Paleologo, Prince of the EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE, in remainder of his ancestors whom were COUNTS TAGLIAFERRO, to his male descendants and his male siblings and their male descendants of the descendants of the Counts Tagliaferro.
May God bless him with pride and joy to an honour which was bestowed upon Simon in remembances of the Tagliaferro Family.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEATH

PARLATO

On November 17, LUCY PARLATO, passed peacefully away, in her 91st year. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Marie Louise Bonello, her many nephews and nieces and great-nephews and great-nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. , followed by Mass praesente cadavere at 2.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be gratefully appreciated.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIRTH

dei Marchesi TESTAFERRATA DE NOTO

On November 6, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Audrey née Demicoli and the Noble Jesmond, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - FRANCESCA-

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEATH

SAID-ZAMMIT

Dei Principi SAID ZAMMIT. On November 4, at St Luke's Hospital, ERSILIA, widow of Francis Xavier, aged 66, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Emmanuel and his wife Marthese, George and his wife Alexandra, her grandchildren Mark and Jeantide and Clara Alessandra, her sister Maria Carmena, widow of Nazzareno, her brother Arturo and his wife Sylvia, her late husband's family, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.15 p.m. for St Joseph's parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF KNIGHTHOOD

PERALTA

Dr Hugh Peralta is to be invested with the title of cavaliere ufficiale by the Italian Ambassador to Malta, Alvise Memmo.

He is being honoured for the services he has been giving to Italy for the last 20 years, the embassy said.

Dr Peralta has acted as legal adviser to the embassy since 1983, offering "indispensable legal assistance not only to many Italian citizens, who found themselves in difficulty in Malta, but also to the consular section of the Italian embassy".

The ceremony is being held at the residence of the Italian ambassador at noon tomorrow. (Friday 18th October 2002).

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIRTH

STAGNO NAVARRA

On October 10, 2002 at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Michèle née Dandria and James, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - SOPHIE. A special thanks to our family and all the staff at the maternity wing.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIRTH

BUGEJA FONTANI

On August 30, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Stephanie née Spiteri and Contino Mark Bugeja Fontani della Senia, God's precious gift of a first-born son - MICHAEL. Deo Gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the obstetrician and the dedicated staff at Karin Grech.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEATH

Mr James Schembri, (1910-2002)

On 4th September 2002, Mr James Schembri of New York, USA and of Wardija, Malta, son of Nobile Marianna Vassallo and Chev. Guiseppe Schembri Kt. Passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his beloved children, grand-children, great-grand children, brothers and sisters and their families around the world.

Lord, grant James eternal rest.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIRTH

Michaela Anne Ellul

On August 21, at St Philip's Hospital, to Louise née Cachia Caruana and Tonio, God's precious gift of a daughter - MICHAELA ANNE, a welcome sister to Philip. Heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff at St Philip's Hospital maternity unit.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEATH

The Noble Ann Said née Cassar Desain

On August 9, 2000. The Noble Ann née Cassar Desain, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her beloved children Stephen, Francesca and Andrew, her much loved grandchildren, Nicholas, Michaela, Matthew and Benji, her son-in-law Michael. Mario and Francesca, her brothers and sisters, Rosemarie, Lawrence, Veronica, Christine, Nathalie and Michael, her in-laws Bernard, Lino, Vivien, Mieke and Pat, her aunts The Noble Mary Falzon Sant Manduca and Mrs Alberta Cassar Torreggiani, nephews and nieces, cousins, Cenza and many other friends. The funeral leaves Capua Palace Hospital on Monday at 8.30 a.m. for St Gregory's church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PRIESTHOOD

Mario dei Principi Said

Six deacons will be ordained to the priesthood on Sunday by the Archbishop, Mgr Joseph Mercieca. Five are diocesan and one is a religious.They are (from left) Mario dei Principi Said of Mgarr, Carl-Mario Sultana of Qormi, Frankie Cini of the Missionary Society of St Paul, Claude Portelli of Sliema, Lino Azzopardi of Ghaxaq and Charles Cini of Qormi.The ceremony will be held at St John's Co-Cathedral at 6.30 p.m., 26th of July 2002. The public is invited.

SOURCE: TIMES of Malta.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIRTH

Ella nee Dei Conti Strickland Bologna, and Avra Avramovic

AVRAMOVIC. On July 3, to Ella née Strickland and Avra, twin sons.

SOURCE: TIMES of Malta.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ENGAGEMENT

Dr. Steven Scott-Ellis, M.A. Ph.D (Sydney) and Belinda Vassallo

Saturday 6th July 2002 Sydney, Dr. Steven Scott-Ellis, M.A, Ph.D (Sydney), Editor of Maltagenealogy.com, son of Dr. Edward M. and Mrs Anne Marie Louise Scott-Ellis M.D and Miss Belinda Vassallo, LL.B (Macq), daughter of Mr Francis and Yolanda Vassallo to be engaged on Saturday, 6th July 2002 at Quay Resturant, Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia.

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIRTH

SAID-ZAMMIT dei Principi de SAYD

Friday 28 June 2002 Malta, Baron George and Baroness Sandra SAID ZAMMIT dei Principi de SAYD became the parents of a lovely baby girl. We have given her the name of Clara Alessandra Baronessina Said-Zammit dei Principi de Sayd. Heartfelt thanks to The Blessed Mother of God .

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEATH

DRAGO D'ARAGONA

JOSEPH dei Marchesi Drago D'Aragona, aged 62, met his untimely death on June 26. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters Lilian Drago D'Aragona dei Marchesi Drago and her sons, and Vivienne dei Marchesi Drago and her husband Charles Abela and their sons, his uncle Sqdr. Leader H.C. Brownrigg (Rtd) and his sons, nephews, cousins and friends.

SOURCE: TIMES of Malta.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE

Mr ROGER A. dei Conti STRICKLAND BOLOGNA Jr. and Miss PAULA ZAMMIT.

The marriage took place on Friday, June 7, at St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema, between ROGER, son of Mr and Mrs Roger J. Strickland of San Pawl tat-Targa, and PAULA, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Zammit of Sliema. The marriage was celebrated by Fr Alfred Sacco and witnessed by the groom's uncle, Mr Norbert Miceli Demajo, and the bride's brother, Mr Michael Zammit. Attending the bride were her cousins, Miss Nicole Angeli and Miss Anne Tabone. Miss Michela Miceli Demajo, the groom's cousin, was ring-bearer. Dr Daniel Aquilina carried out the duties of best man, while Mr Andrew Strickland, the groom's brother, was master of ceremonies. The guests were ushered into church by Mr Jeffrey Miceli Demajo, Mr Anthony Tabone, Mr Edward Bonello and Mr Michael Grech. A reception was later held at the groom's residence in San Pawl tat-Targa. The couple are spending their honeymoon in Rome, Sorrento, Paris and Cannes.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEATH

Lady MARGARET MAMO, MOM.

On June 25, at Casa Arkati, Mosta, Lady MARGARET MAMO, MOM, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her devoted husband Sir Anthony Mamo, her dearly loved children Josephine and her husband Victor Tortell, Monica and her husband George Pisani, John and his wife Tessa, her grandchildren Fr Alex Tortell, SJ, Theresa and her husband Stephen Miceli, Paul, Karen and her husband David Schranz, Francesca and Anthony, her great-grandchildren Cristina and Stefano, other relatives and friends and the management and staff of Casa Arkati who looked after her with love and dedication.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEATH

The Baron di San Paolino. On June 21st, 2002 Attard Montalto. On the 21st June, at his residence in Sliema, JOSIE, Baron of San Paolino, aged 76. He leaves to mourn his loss his son John, Rose and their daughter Rebecca; his beloved and faithful daughter-in-law Doreen, his niece Angela and her husband Michael Hathaway; his niece Arlette and her husband David Grech and other members of the Attard Montalto family, his in-laws Donald, Giovanella and Pauline Despott and other members of the Despott family, besides many other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. A Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at Stella Maris parish church in Sliema today, Saturday at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret that they are unable to receive visitors and would appreciate donations to charitable institutions instead of flowers.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ENGAGEMENT

On 23rd June, 2002, David Anthony dei Principi Said, son of Principi Giuseppe Said, engaged to Alision Grima-Carr, at Sydney, Australia.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIRTH

MARGARITA ALEXANDROVNA CAMILLERI PARLATO nee’ SAVITSKAYA , wife of NICHOLAS CECIL CAMILLERI Bsc. , a first born son , on Sunday 16 th. June 2002 , in Dublin, Eire . Heartfelt thanks to The Blessed Mother of God .

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE

Miss CRISTINA PARLATO TRIGONA, BA (Hons), M.Sc. (Reading), CPA and Mr JEAN-PIERRE AQUILINA, B.Sc., IT

The marriage took place on Saturday, June 1, at the Capuchins' church of the Holy Cross, Floriana, between JEAN-PIERRE, son of Mr Richard Aquilina, A&CE, and Mrs Aquilina of Balzan, and CRISTINA, eldest daughter of Mr Joe Parlato Trigona of Sliema. The marriage was celebrated by Fr Anthony Cilia, SJ, and witnessed by the groom's sister, Dr Veronica Aquilina, LL.D., and Miss Natalia Preca. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Greta Parlato Trigona, as bridesmaid. The Misses Hannah and Emily Galea were flower-girls and Master Joshua Parlato Trigona was pageboy. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Josef Borg Grech, while Mr Stefan Borg Grech, Mr Mark Parlato Trigona and Mr Peter Ripard, acted as ushers. An evening reception was held at Le Méridien Phoenicia (Bastion Pool). The couple spent their honeymoon on a Mediterranean cruise and in Northern Italy.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE

On 1st June, 2002, Paul Angelo dei Principi Said, son of Manual dei Principi Said, married 2002 at Richmond Catholic Church, Sydney to Monica Vella

 

 

TESTAFERRATA DE NOTO.. On April 30, at St Philip's Hospital, to Louise née Borg and Brian, God's precious gift of a daughter, a welcome sister to Gilbert. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife and to all the maternity staff.

 

 

MELI BUGEJA.. On April 20, at St Luke's Hospital, ANTONIA, née Cassar Torreggiani, aged 95, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Maurice and his wife Anna, her daughter Gladys and her husband the Most Noble Count Alfred Sant Fournier, her grandchildren Martina, Michael, Justine, Steve, Silvana, Sarah, Simon, Sean and Sandra and her great-grandchildren. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for S John of the Cross parish church Ta' Xbiex, where a Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal rest. 

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ATTARD MONTALTO. On March 13, at Gozo General Hospital, to Annamaria née Dimech and Chris, God's precious gift of a daughter - NICOLA, a welcome sister to Emma. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the maternity staff.

 

GANADO.. After a life smilingly lived, at Villa Messina, Rabat, CARMELINA née Pace, widow of Walter, went to join him, her parents and much-missed brothers and sisters on March 10. She will always be remembered here with so much love by her children Anna, Maria and Louis Grech, her grandchildren Xandru and Izzi, Francesca and Christophe, Louisa and John, her sister Dola Pace, her in-laws Mary Pace and Donald Orr, her nephews and nieces, especially Joan and Maria, the staff of Villa Messina who cared for her so warmly and generously, other relatives and many friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Villa Messina today at 2.15 p.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass will be said before interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery at 2.45 p.m. Donations to St Joseph Home, St Venera, will be appreciated.

 

GALEA TESTAFERRATA. On March 6, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Filippa née Peralta and Simon, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - EMILIA. Deo gratias et Mariae..

 

 

TESTAFERRATA ABELA-The Most Noble Baroness Adelina Testaferrata Abela, Baroness of Gomerino, passed away today 14 th of February 2002, we send our sympathy.  Myriam Chemel succeeds her .

 

 

CHAPELLE PALEOLOGO. On February 1, at St Philip's Hospital, to Natasha née Stanley and Jean, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - ANNAH. Special thanks to midwife Carmen Cannataci, the obstetrician, paediatrician and all the staff at St Philip's Hospital.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIRTH

Mrs Lisa Bigeni dei Principe de Sayd, gave birth to a son on 18th January, 2002 at Windsor Private Hospital, Sydney, Australia. A brother for Jake. Thanks be to God and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEATH

The Noble Evelyn Barbaro-Sant Dei Marchesi di San Giorgio. On January 15, 2002 at Villa Messina, Rabat, aged 90, went to meet the Risen

 

 

Annoucements of 2001.

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