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Dei Conti bernard

BERNARD. On December 14, in Oslo, Norway, to Camilla and Jean Paul, God's precious gift of a daughter - EMILY, a most welcome sister to Louisa. Deo gratias et Mariae.

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Dei Conti bernard

BERNARD. On December 12, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Nicola née Refalo and Anthony Paul, God's precious gift of a daughter - AMELIA, a most welcome sister to Laura Joy. Thanks to the obstetrician, the anaesthetist, the paediatrician, midwives and nurses and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

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Parlato Trigona dei baroni di castel cicciano

PARLATO TRIGONA. On October 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Liza née Cachia and Michael, God's most precious gift of a son - SEBASTIAN, a most welcome brother to 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 death

FERRO ATTARD MONTALTO

FERRO ATTARD MONTALTO. On November 2, at Villa Messina, Rabat, MARY RITA, née Sceberras Trigona, widow of Rosario, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Doris and her husband Major Joe Attard Montalto, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral took place yesterday. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

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Cuschieri dei conti stagno navarra

CUSCHIERI. On October 17, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, YVONNE née dei Conti Stagno Navarra, passed peacefully away after a short illness borne with Christian fortitude. Beloved widow of Oscar and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her children Vincent and his wife Angela née Orr, Ninnia and her husband John Attard, Mariella and Josen Darmanin Demajo, Josette and her husband John Salamone Reynaud and John and his wife Claire née Sullivan, her adored grandchildren Roberta, Vanessa, Suzanne, Mark, Lisa, Simon, Rachel, Gavin, David, Ruth, Justin and Lynne, and their respective spouses and partners, her treasured great-grandchildren Isaac, Jamie and Timothy, her brother Ronnie and his wife Connie, her sister-in-law Patricia dei Conti Stagno Navarra, many other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Patrick's Salesian Oratory will be greatly appreciated. God, grant her eternal rest. Heartfelt thanks to all the dedicated staff at Zammit Clapp Hospital

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Griffiths dei conti stagno navarra

GRIFFITHS. On October 14, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Petra née Stagno Navarra and Peter, God's precious gift of a daughter - FAYE. Thanks to midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

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Dei marchesi Buttigieg de piro

BUTTIGIEG DE PIRO. On September 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Priscilla née Vassallo and David, God's special gift of a son - JACK, a welcome brother to Isaac and Malcolm. Many special thanks to the doctors and the maternity staff for their full support and dedication.

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Cremona stilon dei marchesi e baroni de piro

CREMONA. On October 10, BEATRICE, née Stilon, widow of Prof. Felice Cremona LL.D, passed away peacefully at the venerable age of 103, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Anna Buttigieg, Maria wife of Chief Justice Emeritus Prof. Giuseppe Mifsud Bonnici, and Dr Giovanna Cremona, her grandchildren Sandra and Stephen, Maria and Michael, Franco and Anna, Josette and Joseph, Marie and Tonio, Anna, Juliette and George, Felice and Susan, Robert and Catherine, her great-grandchildren Dawn, Andrea, Luke, Giulio, Pia, Michaela, Daniela, Gabriella, Duncan, Nicholas, Oliver, Nicola, Philippa, Maia and Julian, her nephews and nieces Marion Agius Vadala, Lea Harding, Mario Stilon DePiro, Rudolph Stilon, Mariella Abela, Franco Stilon, Gino Refalo, Dino Stilon and Mila Pignatelli and their familes. Mass praesente cadavere will be said at the Jesuits' church, Merchants Street, Valletta, on Monday at 10.30 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutes will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Casa Antonia for their care and assistance. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of MARRIAGE

TROISI AND BROSSE

Married recently at Our Lady of Victory church, Naxxar, were Monique Troisi, daughter of Professor Joseph Troisi and Pauline Troisi of Naxxar, and Guillaume Brosse, son of assistant professor François Brosse and Anne Brosse of Nancy, France.

Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Gordon Refalo. Emilie Brosse, the groom's sister and Wael Nassar witnessed the ceremony. Christopher Troisi, the bride's brother was best man.

The bride was attended by Marcelle Troisi, the bride's sister as bridesmaid.

Later, a reception was held at Castello Zammitello, Mġarr.

The couple spent their honeymoon in Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Caribbean.

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AQUILINA PARLATO TRIGONA DEI CONTI DI CASTEL CICCIANO

AQUILINA. On September 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Cristina Parlato Trigona and Jean-Pierre, God's precious gift of a daughter - LISA, a most welcome sister to Michela. Deo gratias et Mariae. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.

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Dei Conti Strickland bologna

STRICKLAND. On August 28, in Brussels, to Rebecca and Gerald, a daughter - EMMA, sister to George and Tomas.

Announcement of engagement

Dei principe said

Count David Said and Lina Vivaldo
 The engagement is announced between Count David Said, younger son of  Principe Giuseppe Said and Principessa Mary Doris Said., of Mgiarro Malta and Schofields Sydney Australia   and Lina Vivaldo, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vivaldo of Leichardt, Sydney Australia on 20^th September 2008.

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Arrigo

ARRIGO. On August 29, at his home in Żejtun, Major JOHN BARTHOLOMEW ARRIGO, aged 90, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss, his wife Clare, née Manduca, his children Pippa, wife of John Mattei and James, husband of Angela, née Preca. Also, his dear grandchildren Emma, Alexander and Julia, his sister Marjorie Morgan of UK, his nephews, nieces, in-laws and other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St Gregory's church, Żejtun, followed by private interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.

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Cremona Testaferrata Moroni Viani

CREMONA. Surg. Lt Col Anthony G. Cremona DDS, RMA rtd, aged 84, widower of Rosemary and son of the late Salvatore and the Noble Beatrice Testaferrata Moroni Viani, passed away peacefully at his residence in Ta' Xbiex comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, Kathleen and her husband Wolf Ruediger vom Schloss, Peter and his wife Eva, Jennifer and her husband Peter Zammit, David and Fiona, his grandchildren, Nicola, Hannah, Samuel, Andy, Antonio and Daniella, his sister Mary and her husband Cesare Benvenuti, sister in-law Tessie Azzopardi, Joanna and Benjamin, nephews, nieces, relatives and dear friends. The funeral leaves Saint James Capua Hospital today at 9.15 a.m. for Ta' Xbiex parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord grant him eternal rest.

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Mc Cutcheon TEUMA CASTELLETTI DEI CONTI DI GHAJN TUFFIEHA AND LERNIHAN.

The Noble Candace McCutcheon, daughter of late The Noble Peter McCutcheon Teuma Castelletti, Contino di Ghajn Tuffieha and Judy Cowan, wed Patrick Lernihan Jr., son of Patrick Sr. and Mary Lernihan, on the 3rd of August 2008. The Civil Ceremony took place at the Bellagio Hotel in the State of Nevada and was witnessed by many friends and family. Duties of the Best Man were carried out by Mr. Emmett O'Duffy. The Bride was attended by Miss Andrea Burliegh as Maid of Honour. Place of Honour was given to The Most Noble Mary Frances Teuma Castelletti-McCutcheon, 6th Contessa di Ghajn Tuffieha, as Grandmother to the bride.
Candace and Patrick are now residing in Dublin Ireland.

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Zammit Tabone dei marchesi de piro

ZAMMIT TABONA. On July 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Catherine née Bianchi and Justin, the precious gift of a son - PAUL, a welcome brother to John and Georgia. Deo gratias et Mariae.

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Sammut DEI PRINCIPE SAID

On the 12^th July 2008, the birth of Naima born to Natalie and Elvin Sammut at Mater Dei Hospital, God's beautiful gift of a daughter – NAIMA. Thanks be to Dun Ġorġ Preca and Pope John Paul II. Special thanks to the maternity staff at the hospital.

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Lord Gretton and  lady gretton

GRETTON. Lord John and Lady Sarah née Attard are delighted to announce the arrival of a son - JOHN FREDERICK BRUCE, on June 9 in London. A beautiful grandson for Jenny Lady Gretton of Somerby Leics. and Freddie and Lyndy Attard of The Gardens, St Julian's.

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Galea Testaferrata dei baroni di san marciano

GALEA TESTAFERRATA. On June 9, MARIO of Mdina, passed away peacefully at home, in his 79th year, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Camilla and her husband Jimmy Scerri, James and his wife Ann, Maria, widow of Julian Zammit, Simon and his wife Filippa, his grandchildren Andrew, Rose, Nicholas, Julia, Emilia and Paul, his in-laws Giuseppi and his wife Anna, and Antoine Xuereb, numerous relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves his residence today at 1.45 p.m. for the Metropolitan Cathedral, Mdina, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request by donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Announcement of MARRIAGE

DEI Conti stagno navarra

Mr EDWARD HOULTON and Ms CAMILLA STAGNO NAVARRA
The marriage took place on May 17 at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, between EDWARD, son of Charles and Victoria Houlton of Sliema, and CAMILLA, daughter of George dei Conti Stagno Navarra and Madeleine, also of Sliema. Mass was celebrated by Fr Leonard Mahoney and concelebrated by Fr Joseph Farrugia. The ceremony was witnessed by Ms Fleur Houlton and Mrs Petra Griffiths. The duties of best men were shared between Mr Matthew Sultana and Mr Darrell Fiorini. Mr Jeffrey Green, Mr Peter Griffiths and Mr Darren Camilleri acted as ushers. The bride was attended by Mrs Antonia Debono and Mrs Petra Griffiths. A reception was later held at Villa Bologna, Attard. The couple are spending their honeymoon in Ireland and Scotland.

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