Announcement of DEATH

SANT FOURNIER

On December 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, DOLLY, née Toledo, aged 60, passed away peacefully after a long illness, so bravely borne always with a big smile, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her beloved and devoted husband Victor, her dearest daughters Jackie and her husband George Preca, Sue and her husband Vanni Laurenti, her precious grandchildren George, Luke and Michela, her mother Malou Toledo, her brothers Peter and his wife Diana, Raphael and his wife Pippa, her sister Stefanie and her husband Albert Rossi, and Stella, her in-laws Alfred and his wife Lillian, Karm and his wife Rita, nephews and nieces, besides many relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julians, 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 the Life Cycle Organisation will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Mater Dei Hospital and all at the Renal Unit.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of birth

TESTAFERRATA MORONI VIANI

(dei Baroni Testaferrata et dei Baroni Testaferrata-Cassia di Gomerino, dei Conti Moroni di Pontecurone, dei Marchesi Testaferrata,  dei Baroni Viani della Tabria, Most Illustrious and Noble, Patricians of Rome, Patricians of Messina and dei Principi Capo di Ferro)

On November 23, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Stephanie née dei Marchese e Baroni Apap Bologna D’Amico-Inguanez and Martin, God's precious gift of twin daughters - MARTINA-JOSEFA and SOPHIA-MARIA-PILAR, most welcome sisters to Nicholas. Thanks to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Special thanks to the gynaecologist, the paediatrician and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

Announcement of birth

De Giorgio dei baroni di san Giovanni.

DEGIORGIO. On November 7, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Patricia née Camilleri and Nikolai, God's gift of a daughter - SOPHIE. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

Announcement of DEATH

Dei BARONI Trapani galea ferriol

TRAPANI GALEA FERIOL. The Noble EMILIE, passed away on November 3 at the age of 81, comforted by the rites of Holy Church.
She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Gino Trapani Galea Feriol, her sisters Nathalie Bianchi, Dorothy Trapani Galea Feriol, Marlene and her husband Edgar Huber, her nephews, nieces and their spouses Bettina and Malcolm Azzopardi, Michael and Ruth Trapani Galea Feriol, Greta and Paul Apap Bologna, Paul Trapani Galea Feriol, Nicholas Trapani Galea Feriol, Nicholas and Marie Bianchi, André Bianchi, Annemarie Bianchi and Anton Tabone, Colin and Frances Huber, Christopher and Alice Huber, John and Cornelia Huber, her great nephews and nieces, her only surviving aunt the dowager Baroness Phyllis de Piro d'Amico Inguanez, cousins and friends.
The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital on Tuesday for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by private interment at the family chapel at Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Missionary Society of St Paul (MSSP) would be appreciated.
Her family are grateful for the patience, attention and support provided by her doctors, the staff at St James Capua Hospital, and at Casa Antonia. They regret they are unable to receive visitors. May God grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of BIRTH

PARLATO TRIGONA Dei Baroni di Castel Cicciano.

PARLATO TRIGONA. On September 27, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Liza née Cachia and Michael, God's most precious gift of a first-born son - THOMAS. Thanks be to the Lord Jesus Christ for this blessing. Heartfelt thanks to the medical staff and to our families and friends for their loving care and support.

Announcement of BIRTH

ELLUL CACHIA CARUANA Dei Baroni di Ghariexem e Tabia.

ELLUL. On October 9, at St Philip's Hospital, to Louise née Cachia Caruana and Tonio, God's precious gift of a daughter - FRANCESCA, a much awaited sister to Philip and Michaela. Thanks to the obstetrician, paediatrician, anaesthetist, midwife Mrs Carmen Cannataci and all the maternity staff at the hospital.

Announcement of BIRTH

Manche Chemel Testaferrata Abela dei Baroni di Gomerino

MANCHÉ. On October 4, to Baronessina Elizabeth née Chemel Testaferrata Abela and John, God's most precious gift of a first-born son - FRANCESCO GIOVANNI. Thanks be to God and Our Lady. Special thanks to all the staff at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing.

Announcement of DEATH

PARLATO TRIGONA Dei Baroni Castel Cicciano.

PARLATO TRIGONA. On September 7, LINA, of Valletta, aged 91, widow of Charles, a very loving, thoughtful and generous mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her three children Joe and his wife Anna, Tony and his wife Ingrid, and Tanya and her husband Joe Mizzi, A&CE, as well as her very devoted sister Louisette Briffa, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St Augustine parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of BIRTH

Dei Baroni AMATO GAUCI

AMATO GAUCI. On August 20, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Anita née St John and Jon, God's precious gift of a son - TIMOTHY, a most welcome brother to Beppe. Thanks be to God and Our Lady of Ta' Pinu. Special thanks to the obstetrician, anaesthetist, paediatrician and to all the staff at the hospital.

Announcement of BIRTH

Dei Marchesi Apap Bologna

APAP BOLOGNA. On August 8, at St Philip's Hospital, to Greta née Trapani Galea Feriol and Paul, God's precious gift of a son - MATTHEW, a most welcome brother to Andrea. Thanks to all the team at the hospital, especially Carmen Cannataci.

Announcement of DEATH

TESTAFERRATA MORONI VIANI

(dei Baroni Testaferrata et dei Baroni Testaferrata-Cassia di Gomerino, dei Conti Moroni di Pontecurone, dei Marchesi Testaferrata,  dei Baroni Viani della Tabria, Most Illustrious and Noble, Patricians of Rome, Patricians of Messina and dei Principi Capo di Ferro)

TESTAFERRATA MORONI VIANI. On July 9, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, BEATRICE, aged 80, passed peacefully into eternal life, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Salvino and his wife Monika, her nieces and nephews Agnès wife of Alfred Gera de Petri, Caren wife of Josef Preziosi, Annamaria wife of John Spiteri Debono, Caroline wife of Gerald Zammit, Christopher and his wife Daniela, Martin and his wife Stephanie, Peter Paul and his wife Theresa, and Paul and his wife Clara, her sister-in-law Jane, her grand nephews and grand nieces, her two great-grand nieces, besides other relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be held tomorrow, at Lija parish church, at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar Tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, and to the Convent of the Poor Clares, St Julian's will be appreciated.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of DEATH

SCICLUNA

SCICLUNA. On July 3, at her home in Wimbledon, ELIZABETH, aged 71, passed away suddenly while in the company of her sister Joanna. She leaves to mourn her beloved sisters Joanna Gaskin and Moira Scicluna, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. All Masses said on Monday, July 9, at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be said for her repose. Lord grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of MARRIAGE

Dei Marchesi Pace Bonici Mompalao

Dr MICHAEL SPITERI, MD, MRCS (Edin.) A&E, Dip. IMC RCS (Edin.), and PETRA PACE BONICI MOMPALAO, B.Pharm. (Hons)
The marriage took place on June 23 at the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, between MICHAEL, son of Joseph and Lourdes Spiteri of Qawra, and PETRA, daughter of Robert and Ines Pace Bonici Mompalao of Sliema. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Leonard Mangion. The ceremony was witnessed by Lt. Col. Peter Cordina and Mrs Annette Coppini. Dr Patrick Farrugia carried out the duties of best man, and Kirk Pace Bonici Mompalao and Dr Reuben Grech were ushers. The bride was attended by Miss Paulan Spiteri. A reception was held afterwards at Castello Zamitello, Mgarr. The couple are spending their honeymoon in Bali, and Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Announcement of BIRTH

Meli Bugeja dei Baroni Tabria.

MELI BUGEJA. On June 22, at St Philip's Hospital, to Cristina née Apap Bologna and Michael, God's precious gift of a son - JAMES, a most welcome brother to Mark and Thomas. Many thanks to the obstetricians, paediatrician and all the midwives, especially Mrs Carmen Cannataci.

Announcement of DEATH

Dei Conti FALZON SANT MANDUCA

FALZON SANT MANDUCA - MELISSA. Beloved sister of Paul, Charles, Philip, Francis and Felicity, died on April 29 in London, England, after a long illness. She will always be remembered and missed.
Requiem Mass at the church of the Assumption of Our Lady, 91, Harvest Road, Englefield Green, Surrey, TW20 0QR, England, on May 14 at 10 a.m., followed by cremation at the Woking crematorium.

ANNOUCEMENT OF MARRIAGE

dei Baroni Attard Montalto and dei Marchesi Gera de Petri Testaferrata Bonici Ghaxq.

The Noble Giulia Gera de'Petri Testaferrata , daughter of Chev. Alfred Gera de'Petri and The Most Noble Marchioness of San Vincenzo Ferreri, Baroness of Culeja, married Dr. Mark Attard Montalto , son of  Austen Attard Montalto dei Baroni di Benwarrad e San Paolino and the Noble Mrs Marlene Attard Montalto , nee' Apap Bologna D'Amico Inguanez dei Marchesi di Gnien is-Sultan e Baroni di Djar il-Bniet e Buqana, on Sunday 29 th April 2007 at The Metropolitan Cathedral Mdina. A reception was afterwards held at Villa Bologna, Attard

Announcement of DEATH

LANFRANCO nee NAUDI.

LANFRANCO. On April 22, at St James Capua Hospital, MAY, née Naudi, widow of Joseph, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Alfred Naudi and his wife Rita, her sister Lina Pisani, her sisters-in-law Mary Naudi and Mary Grima, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St James Hospital today at 2.15 p.m. for the chapel of Casa Leone XIII, St Julians, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery (top gate). Special thanks to the caring staff at Casa Leone XIII.

Announcement of MARRIAGE

GOUDER

Mr SIMON GOUDER, B.Sc. (Hons) SRP, and Dr CAROLINE GRISCTI, MD
The marriage took place on April 20 at St Aloysius College, Birkirkara, between SIMON, son of Mr and Mrs Francis X. Gouder of St Julian's, and CAROLINE, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Griscti of Sliema. Fr Ray Francalanza celebrated nuptial Mass. Mr Stephen Gauci and Dr Michael Spiteri were witnesses. The bride was attended by her twin sisters, Sue and Erika. The duties of best man were carried out by the groom's brother, Mr Karl Gouder. Mr Nicky Gouder, Mr Jonathan Taylor-East and Mr Bobby Bianco acted as ushers. A reception was later held at Villa Arrigo, Naxxar.

                Announcement of Engagement

WOLSELEY

Cpt. STEPHEN WOLSELEY and MARY KATE QUINLAN
The engagement is announced between Captain STEPHEN WOLSELEY, Irish Guards, son of Sir Charles Wolseley Bt., of Staffordshire, and Anita Lady Wolseley of Petworth, West Sussex, and MARY-KATE, daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Quinlan of St Julian's.

Announcement of Death

NAUDI

NAUDI. On April 16, at St Luke's Hospital, Chev. PAUL J. NAUDI, aged 86. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Karmen Azzopardi, his sons Louis and Stephen and their respective wives Margaret and Angela, his daughter Angele, his grandsons Antoine and Gordon and their respective wives Kathleen and Christine, his two great-grandchildren Karla and Luca, his brothers Carmelo of Australia, and Emmanuel, in-laws, in particular Fr Anton Azzopardi, SJ, other relatives and many friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Theresa Sanctuary, Valley Road, Birkirkara, where Mass 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. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

Announcement of Death

Abela dei Baroni di Castel Cicciano

ABELA. On March 1, at St James Hospital, Sliema, Major Albert Edward Abela, MBE, F.R. Hist. S., aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mariella née Refalo, his daughters Jocelyne and her husband Charles Hennen and Caroline and her husband Andrew Magri Overend, his adorable grandchildren Michael, Nadine, Amanda, Fiona and Lisa, his sister Margaret and her husband Albert Borg, his brother-in-law Michael A. (Gino) Refalo and his wife Anne, his nephews Fr Gordon Refalo and Ian Refalo, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St James Hospital tomorrow at 9.15 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Announcement of birth

Dei Conti Camilleri Preziosi

On January 15, at St James Hospital, Zabbar, to Faye née Chemin and Nicholas, God's precious gift of a son - LOUIE MARK, a most welcome brother to Maisie. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwives Anna Croucher and Marianne Theuma and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.