Anthony (Ninu) (?)1

M, #361
     Anthony (Ninu) (?) was born in Malta. He married Zarrana (Irene) DeBattista, daughter of Joseph DeBattista and Giovana Deguara.1

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.

Connie (Cheta) DeBattista1

F, #362
FatherGracio (Horace) DeBattista1 b. 20 Mar 1917
MotherAdelina Bugeja1 d. 1996
     Connie (Cheta) DeBattista was born.1

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.

Salvatore (Sam) Deguara1

M, #363, b. 12 June 1875
FatherGiuseppi (Joseph) Deguara1
MotherAntonia Desira1

Family

Ursula Galea
Children
     Salvatore (Sam) Deguara was born on 12 June 1875 in Qormi, Malta; age 44 in 1920 census.2,3 He married Ursula Galea.1 Salvatore (Sam) Deguara was issued a Maltese Passport age 37, laborer on 17 May 1912. Declared destination was CA, USA.3 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 45, laborer on 6 July 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.3 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 62, merchant; visiting, Carmel Aquilina, son of Moses, grandchild of bearer 3/7/1932 on 3 July 1937. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.3
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 He received military draft notice on 12 September 1918 Salvatore Deguara, b. June 1877, age 41, Palace Hotel employee; wife Francesca still in Mosta, Malta. He and Carmelo Deguara were listed in the 1920 US Census, Salvatore, age 44, wrecking comp. laborer; brother Charlie, age 35, electric railroad motorman; son, Gerolamo, age 20, none, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  3. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Ursula Galea1

F, #364

Family

Salvatore (Sam) Deguara b. 12 Jun 1875
Children
     Ursula Galea was born in Malta.1 She married Salvatore (Sam) Deguara, son of Giuseppi (Joseph) Deguara and Antonia Desira.1
     Her married name was Deguara.1

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Angelo J Deguara1

M, #365, b. 18 October 1906, d. 20 July 1991
FatherSalvatore (Sam) Deguara1 b. 12 Jun 1875
MotherUrsula Galea1

Family 1

Diana De Rose b. 12 Sep 1909

Family 2

Ida Baldacci b. 1918, d. 29 May 1963
Child
     Angelo J Deguara was born on 18 October 1906 in Qormi, Malta; age 11 y 9 m in 1920; age 24 in 1930 census; age 33 in 1940 census.1 He married Diana De Rose on 21 August 1927 at San Francisco, CA, USA.2 Angelo J Deguara married Ida Baldacci on 25 April 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Angelo J Deguara died on 20 July 1991 at Malta at age 84.1
     He witnessed the Passport Application of Salvatore (Sam) Deguara on 6 July 1920 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 45, laborer.3 Angelo J Deguara emigrated from Malta on 13 September 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He and Diana De Rose were listed in the 1930 US Census age 24, cordage comp. rope maker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.4 Angelo J Deguara and Diana De Rose were listed in the 1940 US Census age 33, safe factory laborer; and Bernard de Rose, 18, Canada, brother in law in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Angelo J Deguara was naturalized on 13 May 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 30, laborer. He received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 33, Tubbs Cordage Co. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Joseph Attard and Josephine Pauline Deguara in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 51, Link Belt Co., steel worker.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  3. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  4. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Ida Baldacci1

F, #366, b. 1918, d. 29 May 1963

Family

Angelo J Deguara b. 18 Oct 1906, d. 20 Jul 1991
Child
     Ida Baldacci was born in 1918 in San Francisco, CA, USA.1 She married Angelo J Deguara, son of Salvatore (Sam) Deguara and Ursula Galea, on 25 April 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Ida Baldacci died on 29 May 1963 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1
     Ida Baldacci was also known as Ida C Wheeler. Her married name was Deguara.1
Obituary: on 31 May 1963: DEGUARA Mav 29. 1963. Ida C. Deguara, dearlv beloved wife of Angelo Deguara. loving mother of Howard G. Deguara. beloved daughter of Emma and Sabatino Daldacci. A native of San Francisco, aged 45 years.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.

John Joseph Deguara1

M, #367, b. 30 January 1909, d. 17 October 1988
FatherSalvatore (Sam) Deguara1 b. 12 Jun 1875
MotherUrsula Galea1

Family

Emanuella (Manda) Borg b. 16 Dec 1910, d. 15 Jun 1989
Children
     John Joseph Deguara was born on 30 January 1909 in Qormi, Malta; age 10y 3m in 1920; age 23 in 1930 census; age 30 in 1940 census.1,2 He married Emanuella (Manda) Borg, daughter of Michael Borg and Carmela Dicuna, on 15 June 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 John Joseph Deguara died on 17 October 1988 at San Mateo, CA, USA, at age 79.1 He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     John Joseph Deguara was also known as Giovani Deguara.3 He witnessed the Passport Application of Salvatore (Sam) Deguara on 6 July 1920 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 45, laborer.3 John Joseph Deguara emigrated from Malta on 13 September 1920 to New York, NY, USA. He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Angelo J Deguara and Diana De Rose in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 24, cordage comp. rope maker.2 John Joseph Deguara received military draft notice in 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 31, Tubbs Cordage Co. He and Emanuella (Manda) Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 30, rope machine operator in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.4 John Joseph Deguara was naturalized on 24 June 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 31, Tubbs Cordage Co. He and Francis D Borg began military service on 13 March 1943 at San Francisco, CA, USA, US Army; WWII; drafted on same day; went to Monterey, CA and then Kansas. John Joseph Deguara and Emanuella (Manda) Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 41, wholesale janitorial supply, warehouse clerk in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 14 October 1988: DEGUARA, John J. — in San Mateo, October 12,1988; John Joseph Deguara. loving husband of Emanuela Deguara of San Mateo; dear father of John M. Deguara of South Bend. IN. and Chartes G. Deguara of Fremont; brother of Angelo Deguara and Nina Falzon, both of Malta; also survived by seven grandchildren; a native of Qormi, Malta: aged 79 years; a member of Friendship Club and senior citizens organizations at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Burlingame, St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Warehouse Union Local #6 and a veteran of WWII.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  3. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  4. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Emanuella (Manda) Borg1

F, #368, b. 16 December 1910, d. 15 June 1989
FatherMichael Borg2 b. 2 Sep 1878, d. 10 Apr 1962
MotherCarmela Dicuna2 b. 14 May 1884, d. 21 Aug 1973

Family

John Joseph Deguara b. 30 Jan 1909, d. 17 Oct 1988
Children
     Emanuella (Manda) Borg was born on 16 December 1910 in Mosta, Malta; age 19 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census.1,3,4 She married John Joseph Deguara, son of Salvatore (Sam) Deguara and Ursula Galea, on 15 June 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Emanuella (Manda) Borg died on 15 June 1989 at San Mateo, CA, USA, at age 78. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta Mosta, 11, on the Rochambeau on 8 June 1920 to New York, NY, USA. She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Michael Borg and Carmela Dicuna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 50, wrecking co. laborer; and George and Frederick Stanliez, born Malta.2 As of 1930, Emanuella (Manda) Borg was also known as Menda Borg.2 Her married name was Manda Deguara.1 She and John Joseph Deguara were listed in the 1940 US Census age 30, rope machine operator in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Emanuella (Manda) Borg was a rope machine spinner in 1940. She was naturalized in 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She and John Joseph Deguara were listed in the 1950 US Census age 41, wholesale janitorial supply, warehouse clerk in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 17 June 1989: DEGUARA, Emanuela — in San Mateo. June 15. 1989. Emanuela Deguara; beloved wife of the late John Deguara; loving mother of John M. Deguara of South Bend. IN.. and Charles Deguara of Fremont. Ca; sister of Anthony Borg of S.F.. Joseph Borg of Vacaville. Ca. and Frank Borg cf Mountain View. Ca.: also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a native of Mosta, Malta; aged 78 years; a member of the Friendship and Senior C/tizen's Club of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church and the Catholic Aid Society.
Emanuella (Manda) Borg was also known as Emanuella Deguara. Emanuella (Manda) Borg was also known as Manuela Borg.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  4. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Charles G. Deguara1

M, #369, b. 29 November 1948
FatherJohn Joseph Deguara1 b. 30 Jan 1909, d. 17 Oct 1988
MotherEmanuella (Manda) Borg1 b. 16 Dec 1910, d. 15 Jun 1989

Family 1

Debra Lynn Muzzy b. 15 Sep 1950
Children

Family 2

Jennifer Marie Cockayne b. 11 Nov 1964
Child
     Charles G. Deguara was born on 29 November 1948 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1,2 He married Debra Lynn Muzzy.1 Charles G. Deguara married Jennifer Marie Cockayne.1
     Charles G. Deguara was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Joseph Deguara and Emanuella (Manda) Borg in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 41, wholesale janitorial supply, warehouse clerk. Charles G. Deguara was also known as Chuck.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

John Michael Deguara Jr1,2

M, #370, b. 6 August 1943
FatherJohn Joseph Deguara1 b. 30 Jan 1909, d. 17 Oct 1988
MotherEmanuella (Manda) Borg1 b. 16 Dec 1910, d. 15 Jun 1989

Family

Monique J Ledwith MBA b. 25 Jul 1955
Children
     John Michael Deguara Jr was born on 6 August 1943 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1,2 He married Monique J Ledwith MBA on 2 February 1974 at St. Anthony's Church, San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Biography John and Monique Deguara
John Michael Deguara was born in San Francisco, the son of John and Emanuella (Manda Borg) in August of 1943. Five years later his brother Charles was born. The Maltese family nickname is (ta lorbu and ta Ghawdixn). He grew up in the Bayview district known then as Butcher Town. He attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church. He went to St. Boniface School from fifth to eighth grade. There his interactions with Franciscan Brothers Adrian and Phillip inspired him to become a Franciscan. He attended Galileo High School from 1958 to 1961. He grew up fluent in Maltese (maintaining it over the years with very little interpersonal fellow Maltese by interactions with Palestinian friends, and YouTube videos of Maltese plays and folk songs). He has made frequent visits to Malta.
Franciscan brotherhood: Entered at Serra Retreat Center in Malibu, Jan 4, 1962; then as a candidate to San Damiano, in Danville then to St. Francis Retreat, San Juan Baptiste. His postulancy was at Mission San Luis Rey from 1964 to 1966; then to novitiate at San Miguel Mission 1966 to 1967; then 1 year at Serra Retreat Center, and then finally 1968 to Nov. 1970 at St Anthony’s Seminary in Santa Barbara. He left before taking solemn vows. His major occupation was as a cook. He considered his Franciscan experience as one of the best parts of his life. His years with the Friars exposed him to the need for education, art and an open inquisitive spirit. At Santa Barbara, he became friends with a Catholic family with many children and this experience of family life led him to reconsider being a Franciscan.
He then returned to the Bay Area and worked for a short time in the kitchen at St. Joseph Hospital in San Francisco. Then for one year he traveled overseas, visiting most of Europe, Palestine, and Morocco. From Malta, he was cook on a British yacht docking at Italian, French and Spanish islands and then returned home to San Mateo. He then got a job at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, with the Brothers of the Holy Cross. He met his wife Monique there and they married in 1974 at St Antony’s Church in San Francisco. They moved to South Bend, IN, in 1977.
He and his wife have two daughters and two sons. They also have eleven grandchildren of whom they are very proud.
John’s occupation history has been in the hospitality services and cooking food services. He worked as General Manager of the University Club of Notre Dame University and then from 1997 as Food Service Manager for the Juvenile Justice Center, from which he retired.
While at Notre Dame he and his wife became friends with Maltese Professors Joseph Buttigieg and Michael Chetcuti. Professor Joseph Buttigieg was the father of US presidential candidate, Peter Buttigieg. Monique made a baby blanket for Peter when he was born.
He enjoys caring for bonsai trees, researching Maltese and family history and volunteering at a soup kitchen. He and Monique are very involved in their Parish Church. They have traveled to Malta many times and visited various European countries. They have been to China, Turkey, the Arctic Circle and through the Panama Canal. John is also a member of the Lay Cistercians of Gethsemane Abbey in Kentucky.
In late December 2020, he had a stroke with right sided paraplegia and aphasia. He has since had a full recovery that has not stopped him from traveling or being involved in the civil and parish community.
His wife Monique received an MBA in nonprofit admin. She worked for the Sisters of St. Francis Health Services in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was the director of central purchasing for their Health System.



     John Michael Deguara Jr was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Joseph Deguara and Emanuella (Manda) Borg in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 41, wholesale janitorial supply, warehouse clerk.
John Michael Deguara Jr A Franciscan Brother from 1962 to 1970. He lived in 1977 at South Bend, IN, USA. He and Monique J Ledwith MBA were living in 2023 in South Bend, IN, USA. Research. John Michael Deguara Jr was a correspondent with the author of the Maltese Immigration Project deguara@comcast.net on 20 July 2023 at South Bend, IN, USA.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Gerolamo Joseph Deguara1,2,3

M, #371, b. 5 May 1898, d. August 1972
FatherSalvatore (Sam) Deguara1,3 b. 12 Jun 1875
MotherUrsula Galea1

Family

Angelina Maria Caverzana b. 18 Mar 1914, d. 23 Dec 1982
Children
     Gerolamo Joseph Deguara was born on 5 May 1898 in Qormi, Malta; age 20 in 1920 census; age 41 in 1940 census.1,2,3 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 18, servant on 8 November 1916. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.3 He married Angelina Maria Caverzana on 21 October 1933 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Gerolamo Joseph Deguara died in August 1972 at age 74.1
     He emigrated from Malta on 18 December 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.4 He was listed in the 1920 US census of Salvatore (Sam) Deguara and Carmelo Deguara in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; Salvatore, age 44, wrecking comp. laborer; brother Charlie, age 35, electric railroad motorman; son, Gerolamo, age 20, none.4 Gerolamo Joseph Deguara and Angelina Maria Caverzana were listed in the 1940 US Census age 41, swill co. truck driver in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Gerolamo Joseph Deguara was naturalized on 18 March 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Truck Driver. He received military draft notice on 14 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 43, H. Moffat Co., meat. He and Angelina Maria Caverzana were listed in the 1950 US Census age 51, public works street cleaner in San Francisco, CA, USA. Gerolamo Joseph Deguara was also known as Gerome Deguara. Gerolamo Joseph Deguara was also known as Joseph Deguara.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  3. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  4. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Angelina Maria Caverzana1

F, #372, b. 18 March 1914, d. 23 December 1982

Family

Gerolamo Joseph Deguara b. 5 May 1898, d. Aug 1972
Children
     Angelina Maria Caverzana was born on 18 March 1914 in Chico, CA, USA; age 26 in 1940 census.1 She married Gerolamo Joseph Deguara, son of Salvatore (Sam) Deguara and Ursula Galea, on 21 October 1933 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Angelina Maria Caverzana died on 23 December 1982 at USA at age 68.1
     Her married name was Deguara.1 She and Gerolamo Joseph Deguara were listed in the 1940 US Census age 41, swill co. truck driver in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Angelina Maria Caverzana and Gerolamo Joseph Deguara were listed in the 1950 US Census age 51, public works street cleaner in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Salvatore (Sal) Deguara1

M, #373, b. 14 May 1946
FatherGerolamo Joseph Deguara1 b. 5 May 1898, d. Aug 1972
MotherAngelina Maria Caverzana1 b. 18 Mar 1914, d. 23 Dec 1982

Family

Ethel Haymon b. 20 Dec 1946
Children
     Salvatore (Sal) Deguara was born on 14 May 1946 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He married Ethel Haymon.1
     Salvatore (Sal) Deguara was listed in the 1940 US Census of Gerolamo Joseph Deguara and Angelina Maria Caverzana in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 51, public works street cleaner. Salvatore (Sal) Deguara began military service Vietnam War. He lived in 2004 at 342880 Barnfield Place, Fremont, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2004.
Salvatore (Sal) Deguara Honored by MHS for his service in Vietnam on 18 November 2018. He and Ethel Haymon were living in 2021 in Alexandria, LA, USA; 249 Saint Andrews Dr
Alexandria, LA 71303.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.

Peter Joseph Deguara1,2

M, #374, b. 2 June 1934, d. 3 January 2021
FatherGerolamo Joseph Deguara1 b. 5 May 1898, d. Aug 1972
MotherAngelina Maria Caverzana1 b. 18 Mar 1914, d. 23 Dec 1982

Family

Barbara Budd b. 28 Dec 1935
Children
     Peter Joseph Deguara was born on 2 June 1934 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5 in 1940 census.1,3 He married Barbara Budd on 8 January 1955 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Peter Joseph Deguara died on 3 January 2021 at age 86.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Gerolamo Joseph Deguara and Angelina Maria Caverzana in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 41, swill co. truck driver.3 Peter Joseph Deguara was listed in the 1940 US Census of Gerolamo Joseph Deguara and Angelina Maria Caverzana in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 51, public works street cleaner. Peter Joseph Deguara served in the military between April 1953 and 1955 at Korea Korean War Veteran; US Marines, corporal, #1127621. Research: in 2007 at 36464 Christine St., Newark, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2007.
Obituary: on 6 January 2021: Peter J. Deguara June 2, 1934 - January 3, 2021
Peter Joseph Deguara, 86, passed away January 3, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in San Francisco on June 2, 1934. Pete is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara; his children Michelle( George) LeeAnne (Eric), Dante (Laura ); 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren, and his brother Sal (Ethel). Daughter Dawn Deguara predeceased him. Pete was extremely proud of his entire family. For 30+ years Pete drove trucks and then owned/operated Deguara Limousine for 17 years. Pete was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed collecting cars and attending/participating in car shows. Pete's friends, of which he had many, held a special place in his heart and life's activities. His smile will never be forgotten and lives on in all that loved and knew him.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Josephine Pauline Deguara1

F, #375, b. 13 September 1900, d. 8 February 1988
FatherSalvatore (Sam) Deguara1 b. 12 Jun 1875
MotherUrsula Galea1

Family

John Joseph Attard b. 23 Nov 1898, d. 26 Jul 1958
Children
     Josephine Pauline Deguara was born on 13 September 1900 in Qormi, Malta; age 30 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census.1,2,3,4 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 19 on 6 July 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.4 She married John Joseph Attard on 25 December 1923 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 29 and 28.1,5,3 Josephine Pauline Deguara died on 8 February 1988 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 87.1,3 She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Josephine Pauline Deguara was also known as Giuseppa Deguara. Her married name was Attard.1 She emigrated from Malta 1925 in 1930 census on 13 September 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.5,3 She and John Joseph Attard were listed in the 1930 US Census age 31, slaughter house laborer; next door to Albert Vassallo in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.5 Josephine Pauline Deguara and John Joseph Attard were listed in the 1940 US Census age 41, wholesale meat co. lumper; a son Joseph, age 20, b. CA in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Josephine Pauline Deguara was naturalized in 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She and John Joseph Attard were listed in the 1950 US Census age 51, Link Belt Co., steel worker in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 9 February 1988: ATTARD, Josephine P. At rest, February 8, 1988; clearly beloved wife of the late John Attard; devoted mother of Ursula Juricich, Charles Attard and Rose Mallia; loved by eight grandchildren and three great-granddaughters; dear sister of John and Angelo Deguara and Antonia Falzon; a natlve of Malta; aged 87 years. Josephine Pauline Deguara was also known as Screena Deguara. Research: They were close friends. Research: Picture of Joseph and Frances and Josephine Deguara & John Attard and together at marriages.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  3. [S86] Rose Attard Mallia, Rose Attard Mallia - Personal Knowledge.
  4. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  5. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

John Joseph Attard1

M, #376, b. 23 November 1898, d. 26 July 1958

Family

Josephine Pauline Deguara b. 13 Sep 1900, d. 8 Feb 1988
Children
     John Joseph Attard was born on 23 November 1898 in Naxxar, Malta; age 31 in 1930 census; age 41 in 1940 census.1,2,3 He married Josephine Pauline Deguara, daughter of Salvatore (Sam) Deguara and Ursula Galea, on 25 December 1923 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 29 and 28.1,4,3 John Joseph Attard died on 26 July 1958 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 59.1,3 He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta 1913 also given on 29 September 1913 to New York, NY, USA.4,3 He received military draft notice in September 1918 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 19, Shaw Butcher, ship calker. He and Josephine Pauline Deguara were listed in the 1930 US Census age 31, slaughter house laborer; next door to Albert Vassallo in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.4 John Joseph Attard and Josephine Pauline Deguara were listed in the 1940 US Census age 41, wholesale meat co. lumper; a son Joseph, age 20, b. CA in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 John Joseph Attard received military draft notice on 16 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 43, Union Sheep Co. He was naturalized on 29 June 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA; 3 younger children living with her but not son Joseph. He and Josephine Pauline Deguara were listed in the 1950 US Census age 51, Link Belt Co., steel worker in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 27 July 1958: ATTARD In thli city. July 26, 1958 John. Beloved husband of Josephine Attard devoted father of Charles Attard, Mrs. Ursula Jurrisch and Mrs. Rose Mallia, endeared grandfather of Anthony Attard; a native of Malta. aged 59 year. Research: Pop was a cousin of John Attard and was close friends with this family in 2030.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  3. [S86] Rose Attard Mallia, Rose Attard Mallia - Personal Knowledge.
  4. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Charles Louis Attard1

M, #377, b. 17 November 1927, d. 25 September 2007
FatherJohn Joseph Attard2 b. 23 Nov 1898, d. 26 Jul 1958
MotherJosephine Pauline Deguara2 b. 13 Sep 1900, d. 8 Feb 1988

Family

Maria Concetta Borg b. 5 Dec 1932
Children
     Charles Louis Attard was born on 17 November 1927 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 2 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census; Dec 5, 1932 also given.2,3,4 He married Maria Concetta Borg, daughter of (?) Borg, on 29 November 1952 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Charles Louis Attard died on 25 September 2007 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 79.4
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Joseph Attard and Josephine Pauline Deguara in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, slaughter house laborer; next door to Albert Vassallo.5 Charles Louis Attard was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Joseph Attard and Josephine Pauline Deguara in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 41, wholesale meat co. lumper; a son Joseph, age 20, b. CA.6 Charles Louis Attard began military service in 1944 US Army, WWII, in Japan. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Joseph Attard and Josephine Pauline Deguara in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 51, Link Belt Co., steel worker. Charles Louis Attard was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1996. He lived in 2007 at 1410 Carlisle Dr, San Mateo, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 30 September 2007: Charles Louis Attard Of San Mateo, passed away on September 25, 2007. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, having almost 40 years of service. He was born in San Francisco, CA, on November 17, 1927, to Josephine and John Attard. He grew up in the Bayview District and attended Mission High School. He is survived by his four sons: Anthony, Dan, John and Victor Attard; daughter-in-law, Kathy Attard; Anthony's son, Charlie; Dan and Kathy's children, Chris Wong (Tasia) and his "little sweetheart" Jacqueline; sisters, Ursula Juricich (Charles) and Rose Mallia. He was married for 34 years to Mary Connie Borg. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the final days of WWII in U.S. occupied Japan. He was a proud member of the Maltese-American Social Club of San Francisco. Always good with his hands, in retirement he enjoyed many hours in his shed working on wood carvings.1 Charles Louis Attard was also known as Charles Lewis Attard.2 Charles Louis Attard was also known as Charlie.

Citations

  1. [S7] Obituary.
  2. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  3. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com: California, Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  4. [S86] Rose Attard Mallia, Rose Attard Mallia - Personal Knowledge.
  5. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  6. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Ursula Concetta Attard1

F, #378, b. 14 December 1924
FatherJohn Joseph Attard1 b. 23 Nov 1898, d. 26 Jul 1958
MotherJosephine Pauline Deguara1 b. 13 Sep 1900, d. 8 Feb 1988

Family

Charles (Charlie) Steve Juricich b. 17 Oct 1923
Child
     Ursula Concetta Attard was born on 14 December 1924 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census.1 She married Charles (Charlie) Steve Juricich on 12 August 1950 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1
     Ursula Concetta Attard was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Joseph Attard and Josephine Pauline Deguara in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, slaughter house laborer; next door to Albert Vassallo.2 Ursula Concetta Attard was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Joseph Attard and Josephine Pauline Deguara in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 41, wholesale meat co. lumper; a son Joseph, age 20, b. CA.3 Ursula Concetta Attard was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Joseph Attard and Josephine Pauline Deguara in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 51, Link Belt Co., steel worker. Her married name was Juricich.1 Ursula Concetta Attard and Charles (Charlie) Steve Juricich lived in 2023 at 2343 Lillie Dr, Santa Rosa, CA, USA. Ursula Concetta Attard was also known as Orsla Attard.4

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  4. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Rose MaryAnn Attard1

F, #379, b. 10 May 1930, d. 21 December 2017
FatherJohn Joseph Attard1,2 b. 23 Nov 1898, d. 26 Jul 1958
MotherJosephine Pauline Deguara1 b. 13 Sep 1900, d. 8 Feb 1988

Family

Emanuel Andrew Saviour Mallia b. 11 Dec 1925, d. 9 Oct 2001
Children
     Rose MaryAnn Attard was born on 10 May 1930 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 9 in 1940 census.1 She married Emanuel Andrew Saviour Mallia, son of Zaren Mallia and Anna C. (?), on 31 August 1957 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Rose MaryAnn Attard died on 21 December 2017 at Daly City, CA, USA, at age 87. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Joseph Attard and Josephine Pauline Deguara in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 41, wholesale meat co. lumper; a son Joseph, age 20, b. CA.3 Rose MaryAnn Attard was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Joseph Attard and Josephine Pauline Deguara in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 51, Link Belt Co., steel worker. Her married name was Mallia.1 As of 2014, Rose MaryAnn Attard lived at 94 Dartmouth St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 She contributed her family's genealogy to MHS in 2014.2
Obituary: : Rose was born on May 11, 1930 and passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Rose was a resident of California at the time of passing.
Rose MaryAnn Attard Family Nickname: "Skrene."

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S86] Rose Attard Mallia, Rose Attard Mallia - Personal Knowledge.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

George Deguara1

M, #380, b. 21 February 1904, d. 31 March 1979
FatherSalvatore (Sam) Deguara1,2 b. 12 Jun 1875
MotherUrsula Galea1

Family

Bernice McLaughlin b. c 1910, d. 13 Apr 2000
     George Deguara was born on 21 February 1904 in Qormi, Malta; age 24 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census.1,3,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 16, laborer on 6 July 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.2 He married Bernice McLaughlin.4 George Deguara died on 31 March 1979 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 75. He was buried on 3 April 1979 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     George Deguara was also known as Giorgio Deguara.2 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Angelo J Deguara and Diana De Rose in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 24, cordage comp. rope maker.3 George Deguara was a cordage company in 1930. He and Bernice McLaughlin were listed in the 1940 US Census age 36, cordage co. rope maker; living with mother in law Lena McLaughlin, 63, divorced in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.4 George Deguara and Bernice McLaughlin were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, truck co. truck loader in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 3 April 1979: Deguara, George S, — In this city, March 31, 1979; dearly beloved husband of Bernice K. Deguara: dear brother of Mrs. Jose Attard. Mrs. Antonia Falzon and Johnny Angelo; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  4. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Antonia Deguara1

F, #381, b. 11 May 1911, d. 2000
FatherSalvatore (Sam) Deguara1,2 b. 12 Jun 1875
MotherUrsula Galea1
     Antonia Deguara was born on 11 May 1911 in Qormi, Malta.1,2 She was issued a Maltese Passport a short stay on 13 June 1927. Declared destination was Tunisia.2 She married (?) Falzon. Antonia Deguara was issued a Maltese Passport visiting on 3 July 1937. Declared destination was Tunisia.2 She died in 2000 at Malta.1
     Her married name was Falzon.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Josephine Deguara1

F, #382, b. 1890, d. 1949
FatherGiuseppi (Joseph) Deguara1
MotherAntonia Desira1
     Josephine Deguara was born in 1890 in Malta.1 She died in 1949.1

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.

Rita Therese Ruggier1

F, #383, b. 26 January 1966
Father(?) Ruggier

Family

George J. Borg b. 18 Jan 1936
Children
     Rita Therese Ruggier was born on 26 January 1966 in Malta.1 She married George J. Borg, son of Joseph Borg and Rita Portelli, on 11 June 1998 at Reno, NV, USA.1
     Her married name was Borg.1 Rita Therese Ruggier was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1999. She and Antoine Joseph Borg lived in 2017 at 2007 La Salle Dr, San Mateo, CA, USA. Rita Therese Ruggier and George J. Borg lived in 2018; luftymom2000@gmail.com.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.

Antoine Joseph Borg1

M, #384, b. 5 February 1999
FatherGeorge J. Borg1 b. 18 Jan 1936
MotherRita Therese Ruggier1 b. 26 Jan 1966
     Antoine Joseph Borg was born on 5 February 1999 in USA.1
     He and Rita Therese Ruggier lived in 2017 at 2007 La Salle Dr, San Mateo, CA, USA. Antoine Joseph Borg was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2018.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.

Charles J Catania1

M, #385, b. 8 November 1957
FatherJoseph Paul Catania1 b. 30 Jan 1935, d. 12 Jan 2013
MotherJane Borg1 b. 16 Feb 1937, d. 6 Jul 2019
     Charles J Catania was born on 8 November 1957 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.

Diana R. Catania1

F, #386, b. 23 March 1959
FatherJoseph Paul Catania1 b. 30 Jan 1935, d. 12 Jan 2013
MotherJane Borg1 b. 16 Feb 1937, d. 6 Jul 2019

Family

Daniel M Gulart b. 3 Oct 1954
Children
     Diana R. Catania was born on 23 March 1959 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 She married Daniel M Gulart on 22 September 1984 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.1
     Her married name was Gulart.1

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.

Daniel M Gulart1

M, #387, b. 3 October 1954

Family

Diana R. Catania b. 23 Mar 1959
Children
     Daniel M Gulart was born on 3 October 1954 in USA. He married Diana R. Catania, daughter of Joseph Paul Catania and Jane Borg, on 22 September 1984 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.1
     Daniel M Gulart was living in 2013 in Castro Valley, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2013.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.

James Gulart1

M, #388, b. 18 December 1989
FatherDaniel M Gulart1 b. 3 Oct 1954
MotherDiana R. Catania1 b. 23 Mar 1959
     James Gulart was born on 18 December 1989.1

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.

Matthew Gulart1

M, #389, b. 17 December 1992
FatherDaniel M Gulart1 b. 3 Oct 1954
MotherDiana R. Catania1 b. 23 Mar 1959
     Matthew Gulart was born on 17 December 1992.1

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.

Daniel M. Catania1

M, #390, b. 20 July 1962
FatherJoseph Paul Catania1 b. 30 Jan 1935, d. 12 Jan 2013
MotherJane Borg1 b. 16 Feb 1937, d. 6 Jul 2019
     Daniel M. Catania was born on 20 July 1962 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1
     He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Club location, 1997-1999 between 1995 and 2009 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He lived in 2009 at 2401 Butternut Drive, Hillsborough, CA, USA. He was living in 2024.

Citations

  1. [S6] Mary Vella Rummelhart, Mary Vella Rummelhart- Personal Knowledge.