Announcement of APPOINTMENT

Lord JUDGE   

It was announced in London recently that the Rt Hon. Lord Justice Judge has been appointed the first President of the Queen's Bench Division.

This new post was created in the Constitution Reform Act 2005. Prior to this Act the Lord Chief Justice presided over the Queen's Bench Division.

Aged 64, Lord Justice Igor Judge was born in Malta to Raymond and Rosa Judge (née Micallef). He was educated at Sacred Heart Convent, St Julian's, and St Edward's College, Cottonera. In 1954 he attended the Oratory School, Woodcote, where was school captain and cricket captain.

In 1962 he graduated BA Hons. and later MA in History and Law from Magdalene College, Cambridge. During time at Cambridge he entered the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple.

In 1963 he was called to the Bar, in practice on the Midland Circuit; in 1976 he was appointed Recorder of the Crown Court and in 1979 Queen's Counsel.

From 1980 to 1986 he served on the Professional Conduct Committee of the Bar and from 1984 to 1988 was a member of the Judicial Studies Board. In 1987 he was elected Leader of the Midland and Oxford Circuit and elected Bencher of the Middle Temple. In 1988 was appointed High Court Judge, Queens Bench Division, and knighted.

Chairman of the Criminal Committee of the Judicial Studies Board from 1990 to 1993, he was presiding judge on the Midland and Oxford Circuit from 1993 to 1996. In 1996 he was appointed Lord Justice of Appeal and sworn in as a Privy Counsellor.

He was chairman of the Criminal Committee of the Judicial Studies Board from 1996 to 1998 and Senior Presiding Judge of England and Wales from 1998 to 2003. In 2003 he was appointed Deputy Chief Justice of England and Wales.

Announcement of DEATH            

BRUNO                                

BRUNO. On July 2, Herman, aged 51, of Valletta , passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church . He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, his three children, his father and mother, brother and sisters, in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Funeral Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. at the Carmelite basilica, Valletta .

Announcement of MARRIAGE    

BORG OLIVIER DEI PRINCIPE DI SELIMBRIA

Mr JEAN-CLAUDE BORG OLIVIER and Ms KATRINA LANZON
The marriage took place on Saturday, May 21, at Villa Marija, between JEAN-CLAUDE, son of Mrs Alexandra Borg Olivier of Sliema, and KATRINA, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Lanzon of Madliena. The wedding ceremony was celebrated by Mr John Vella and witnessed by Mr Kris Lanzon and Mr Jesmond Farrugia. The bride was attended by Ms Nicola Lanzon, Miss Sophie Busuttil and Miss Clarissa Musù. Mr Matthew Decesare acted as usher. A reception was held afterwards.

Announcement of BIRTH       

CAMILLERI-BARBARO SANT DEI MARCHESI DI SAN GIORGIO

CAMILLERI. On May 23, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity wing, to Rosalia née Barbaro-Sant dei Marchesi di San Giorgio, and Anthony, God's precious gift of a daughter - CLARISSA THERESE, a most welcome sister to Theo and Thomas. Deo gratias et Mariae and the Blessed M. Adeodata Pisani. Heartfelt thanks to the obstetrician and all the staff at the Maternity Wing.

Announcement of DEATH       

Manduca dei conti di mont’alto

The death was announced yesterday ( 17^th May 2005 ) of Julian Manduca, 46, a senior journalist at MaltaToday and The Malta Financial & Business Times. His death came as a great shock to his colleagues who extend sympathies to his wife Irene, his brothers Philip, Victor and Sarah, family and friends.  

On May 17, suddenly at his home. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Irene Christ and her family in Germany, Philip and Terri, Sarah and Kenneth, Victor and Lara, his youngest brother Simon and Anna Manduca, his aunts and uncles, John and Sylvia, Clare and John, Isabelle, Anne, Helen and Richard, his nephew Thomas and nieces Philippa, Carol and Petra, Michela, Alexia and Ella, his cousins, friends and colleagues.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3 p.m. for interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Friends of the Earth will be appreciated. May he rest in peace.

Reference: Times of Malta

Announcement of MARRIAGE

SHAW-SAVILL DEI MARCHESI CASSAR DESAIN

On Tuesday 3rd May 2005 , Daniel Shaw-Savill, of England and Malta , son of the Noble Nathalie Cassar-Desain.,  married Angelica Esther Flores Ayavaca of Ecuador in a Civil marriage in her hometown of Cuenca in Ecuador . A church service to be announced at a later date in New Zealand .

Congratulations Daniel and to your wife.

Announcement of DEATH

DEI CONTI SANT FOURNIER    

SANT FOURNIER. On April 28, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, OLGA, of Balzan, widow of George, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Nathalie, wife of Noel Vassallo, Maria, wife of Franklin Bonello, and Monica, wife of Joseph Felice, her brothers Carmelo, Victor, Albert, Anthony and Ronnie, and her sister Mary and their spouses, all residing abroad, her grandchildren Justin, Edward, Rebecca, Janika, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Balzan parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of MARRIAGE

Dei Marchesi Drago

MARCHESINO PATRICK DRAGO and Miss DEIRDRE FOLEY
The marriage took place on Saturday, April 16 at St Cornice's church, Kilkenny, Ireland, between PATRICK, son of Marquis Henry and Mairin Drago of Marsascala, and DEIRDRE, daughter of Pat and Anne Foley of Kilkenny. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Jim Murphy. The best man was Mr Barry Cilia, and the groomsman, Mr Emmett Cleere The bride was attended by her sisters, Máire, Caoimhe, Sinéad and Anne Foley. A reception was later held at Castle Durrow. The couple are honeymooning in Vietnam .

Announcement of BIRTH

Cassar torregiani

CASSAR TORREGIANI. On March 29, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Patricia née Mallia and Conrad, the precious gift of a first-born daughter - MARY. Deo gratias et Mariae.

Announcement of DEATH     

 Fleri-soler nee bruno           

FLERI-SOLER. On April 5, LINA née Bruno, aged 70, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Tancred, her children Paula and Peter and his wife Caroline and her dear grandchildren Jeremy, Michaela and Alexandra, her sisters-in-law Molly Bruno, widow of Ugo, Antonella and her husband George Darmanin and Rose and her husband Joseph E. Galea, her brother-in-law Tony and his wife Anne Fleri-Soler, her nephews and nieces and their families, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. , followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery . Donations to Children's Homes, 65, Old Mint Street , Valletta , will be appreciated.        

Annoucement of BIRTH     

 DEI Conti CHAPELLE PALEOLOGO             

CHAPELLE PALEOLOGO. On March 18, at St Philip's Hospital, to Natasha née Stanley and Jean, God's precious gift of a daughter - LISA, a most welcome sister to Annah. Special thanks to the obstetrician, the pediatrician, the midwife Mrs Carmen Cannataci and all the maternity staff.

Annoucement of BIRTH     

Mifsud-bonnici

MIFSUD BONNICI. On March 18, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema to Katrina Borg Cardona and Aaron. God's precious gift of a first-born son - MATTHEW. Special thanks to the obstetrician, the pediatrician, the anaesthetist, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the maternity staff at St James Capua Hospital.

Announcement of BIRTH     

DARMANIN- dei baroni atTARD MONTALTO

DARMANIN. On March 13, at Karin Grech Hospital, to Elizabeth née Attard Montalto and Edward, God's precious gift of a son - MATTHEW, a welcome brother to Rebecca. Deo gratias et Mariae.

Announcement of DEATH

Rosie SEVITT NEE DEI MARCHESI CASSAR DESAIN

On March 13, in London, The Noble ROSEMARIE, aged 70, passed peacefully away after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved brothers and sisters Lawrence, Veronica, Christine, Nathalie and Michael, her in-laws, Bernard, Lino, Vivien, Patricia and Mieke, her nephews and nieces, her aunts Alberta Cassar Torregiani and Mary Falzon Sant Manduca, cousins, other relatives, and her many friends both in Malta and abroad.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Merciful Lord grant her eternal rest.

Rosemary Sevitt nee dei Marchesi Cassar Desain, the eldest daughter of the Marquis Cassar Desain, passed away peacefully on the evening of 12^th March 2005 at her residence in London.

From her relatives, friends and those whom knew her, Rosie was such a wonderful and charitable person who was so kind and graceful. All will sadly miss her. May God take Rosie to a place where her suffering is no longer to enjoy the fruits of our divine Christ.

GOD HAVE MERCY ON HER GRACEFUL AND NOBLE SOUL.

AMEN.

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Announcement of DEATH

ZAMMIT TABONA

ZAMMIT TABONA. On March 12, Francis, aged 93, dearly beloved husband of Maria née Refalo and devoted father of Joseph and his wife Susan, Richard, and Jennifer, wife of David Soler. Adored grandfather of Nicola, wife of Simon Paris, Justin and his wife Catherine, Miguel and Andrew, Simon, and Thomas and his wife Marla. Great-grandfather of Laura, Philip, Emily, John, Georgia and Nicholas. Also mourned by his sister Doris, his in-laws, nephews and nieces and a host of friends.

Announcement of BIRTH     

GANADO

GANADO. On March 7, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Gaby née Bonello and Jean Paul, God's precious gift of a daughter - HANNAH. A welcome sister to Luca and Rebecca. Special thanks to papà for his constant love, care and attention, the pediatrician, midwife Lillian Azzopardi and all the maternity staff at St James Capua Hospital. Thanks be to the Lord.

Announcement of DEATH

dei Marchesi BORG-TESTAFERRATA

BORG TESTAFERRATA. On March 9, at St Luke's hospital, JOSEPHINE known as Guza, passed peacefully away at the age of 79, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband John, her daughters Carmen and her husband Herbert, Marthese and her husband John, her grandchildren Dale and fiancé William, Kurt and fiancée Alexia, Matthew and Rebecca, her sisters Emma, Sister Edwige, Maria, Emelda, her brother John and his wife Denise, their families and other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for St Paul's Bay parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 3 p.m. followed by interment at Burmarrad cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Eden Foundation will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of DEATH

dei Marchesi TESTAFERRATA BONICI

TESTAFERRATA BONICI. On March 8, at St Luke's Hospital, VICTORINE née Zammit Maempel, widow of Dr Victor Testaferrata Bonici, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church . She leaves to mourn her loss her children the Marquis Joseph Philip, Rita, Marie and her husband Nicholas Bianchi, her grandchildren Pierre and Robert, her sister Bice, her brother Dr George Zammit Maempel and his wife Eileen, her in-laws Vivi Zammit Maempel, Josette Zammit Maempel and Lucy Bencini, her nephews, nieces and other relations.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Our Saviour parish church, Lija where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Remember her in your prayers.

Announcement of DEATH

MUSCAT FENECH

MUSCAT FENECH. On March 5, at St Luke's Hospital, EVELYN, aged 84, of Floriana, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Denise and her husband Michael Sincik (US), Anna Maria and Alexandra, her grand-children Dawn and David, her great-grandchildren Bradley, Corinne, Anna Marie, and her brothers Edward and Francis of Australia, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be appreciated.

Announcement of birth   

PACE BONELLO

PACE BONELLO. On February 28, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Monica and Matthew, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - JESSICA ANNE CHLOE. Special thanks to family and friends for their support and to the maternity staff.

Announcement of birth   

MICALLEF-Bruno

 On February 22, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Josianne nee Bruno and Stefan, God's precious gift of a son - WAYNE, a welcome brother to Ryan. Thanks to the maternity staff, especially midwife Josephine Xuereb.

Announcement of DEATH   

ZAMMUT               

ZAMMIT. On March 2, JULIAN, passed away suddenly at the age of 44. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria née Galea Testaferrata, his daughter Julia, his mother Maria, his brother Gerald and his wife Caroline, his nephew Matthew and niece Amanda, his father-in-law Mario Galea Testaferrata, Rita Tabone, uncles and aunts, in-laws, cousins, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.       

Announcement of BIRTH   

dei baroni amato-gauci       

AMATO-GAUCI. On February 19, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Anita née St John and Jon, God's precious gift of a first-born son - BEPPE. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to the dedicated staff at the ante-natal, labour, post-natal wards and the special care baby unit.     

Announcement of BIRTH   

Zammit Tabona          

On February 9, at St James Capua Hospital Sliema to Catherine née Bianchi and Justin, God's precious gift of a daughter GEORGIA, sister to John. A special thanks to all the maternity staff at St James Capua Hospital. Deo gratias et Mariae.

Announcement of BIRTH   

DEI MARCHESI APAP BOLOGNA

On February 3, at St Philip's Hospital, to Greta née Trapani Galea Feriol and Paul, God's precious gift of a first-born son - ANDREW. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to all the maternity staff. 

Announcement of marriage

Dei Marchesi Buttigieg de piro         

Mr DAVID BUTTIGIEG de PIRO, B.Sc. and Ms PRISCILLA VASSALLO, B.Com. (Hons.), MBA
The marriage took place on November 21, between DAVID, son of Capt. and Mrs Joe Buttigieg de Piro of Sliema, and PRISCILLA, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Vassallo, also of Sliema. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Maurice Eminyan, SJ, assisted by Fr Joe Cini. The ceremony was witnessed by the Marquis A. Buttigieg de Piro, KStJ, the groom's uncle, and Mr Louis Vincenti, the bride's grandfather. The bride was attended by Dr Christina Saydon. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Christian Ransley, while Mr Kristoff Bonello and Mr Roman Krejci acted as ushers. A reception was later held at Villa Arrigo, San Pawl tat-Targa.

Announcement of birth

Camilleri dei conti preziosi

CAMILLERI PREZIOSI. On January 2, at St James Hospital, Zabbar, to Faye née Chernin and Nicholas, God's precious gift of a daughter - MAISIE ELISABETH. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Anna Croucher, childbirth educator Marianne Theuma and the rest of the team at the hospital for a wonderful birth experience. A big thank you goes to our families and friends.