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     Anthony Saviour Abdilla was born on 5 May 1923 in Mosta, Malta; Jul 9 1924 also given. He married Lucy Mary Grima. Anthony Saviour Abdilla died on 5 October 2003 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 80. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta age 25; carpenter; ship Sobieski on 29 March 1948 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1962, Anthony Saviour Abdilla was also known as Tony Abdilla. He attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962. He and Lucy Mary Grima are the grandparenta of Anthony (Jill), Cristina (Brian), Jaime and John Abdilla.
Obituary: on 7 October 2003: ABDILLA, Anthony (Tony) - At home, with his family by nls sloe October 5. 2003. Beloved husband of Lucy Abdilla; loving father of Sam and John Abdffia; loving father-in-law of Linda Abdilla: dearest Nanu of Anthony. Cristina, Jaime and John Abdilla: great-grandfather of Ryan Abdilla; also survived by many cousins and many other loving family and friends. A native of Malta. Age 80.

     Lucy Mary Grima was born on 26 April 1924 in Mosta, Malta. She married Anthony Saviour Abdilla. Lucy Mary Grima died on 11 April 2008 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 83. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Abdilla. She was naturalized on 2 August 1949 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She and Lucy Mary Grima are the grandparenta of Anthony (Jill), Cristina (Brian), Jaime and John Abdilla.
Obituary: on 13 April 2008: Lucy M. Abdilla Of San Francisco, April 11, 2008, with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Abdilla; loving mother of Sam and John Abdilla; loving mother-in-law of Linda Abdilla; dearest Nana of Anthony (Jill), Cristina (Brian), Jaime and John Abdilla; great-grandmother of Ryan and Hailey Abdilla. Lucy was one of nine children and is survived by her dear sister Margaret Grima of Malta. Lucy was a native of Malta and a long time parishioner of St. Elizabeth Church. Age 83.

     Robert H. Coutches was born circa 1926. He married Frances A. Abdilla, daughter of Dominico Abdilla and Paula Galea.

     Charles Abela was born on 15 September 1921 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He died on 19 October 1922 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 1. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Edgar R. Campos was born circa 1946. He married Bonnie Marie Abela, daughter of Charles Joseph Abela and Florence Marion Danz, on 24 March 1972 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     John Joseph Abela was born on 23 June 1923 in Malta. He married Yvonne Christina Grech, daughter of Carmelo Grech and Phillipa (?). John Joseph Abela died on 12 May 1992 at Redwood City, CA, USA, at age 68. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 14 May 1992: ABELA, John J.—In Redwood City on May 12. 1992; late of Mlllbrae-, beloved nusband of Yvonne Abela; loving father of Antoinette Luscombe, Carmen Corner, John J. Abela, Jr; Connie Ivarson, Dennis Abela, Ray Ramirez, Coleen Benham & Craig Benham; dear brother of Anthony Abela, cedi Abela & Mary Lindsay; a native of Malta; aged 68 years.

     Carmela Agius died on 17 April 2011. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Carmello Agius was born on 13 September 1895 in Naxxar, Malta.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport age 17 on 21 August 1912. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA. He died on 23 May 1913 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 17. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     
Malta Protective Association of California; Carmello Agius was a member at age 17 in 1913. It was a predecessor to the MASC.

Obituary: on 24 May 1913: Agius—In this city, May 23, Carmello Agius. dearly beloved son of Mrs. Rosanna Agius and the late Francisco Agius. and brother of Joseph Agius. a native of Naxaro. Malta, aged 17 years. a member of Malta Protective Association of California.

     Charles Felix Agius was born on 15 September 1912 in Attard, Malta. He married Rita Fenech, daughter of Angelo Fenech and Annunziata Said, on 1 April 1940 at Lija, Malta. Charles Felix Agius died on 12 January 1997 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 84. He was buried on 16 January 1997 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Charles Felix Agius was also known as Carmelo Agius. He emigrated from Malta with all 4 children on 16 August 1952 to New York, NY, USA. He was naturalized on 5 November 1957 at San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Doris A. Agius died on 31 January 1996. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Rita Fenech was born on 10 October 1920 in Lija, Malta. She married Charles Felix Agius, son of Tancred Agius and Carmela Mizzi, on 1 April 1940 at Lija, Malta. Rita Fenech died on 7 July 2004 at San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 83. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Rita Agius. She emigrated from Malta with all 4 children on 16 August 1952 to New York, NY, USA.
Obituary: on 12 July 2004: AGIUS, Rita - Late of San Bruno and San Mateo County resident for 32 years. Entered into rest in San Bruno on July 7, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Charles F. Agius, married for 57 years; loving mother of Joseph P. (Lisbeth) Agius of Attleboro, Massachusetts, Edward F. Agius of San Bruno, Miriam Tobin and her Fiance, Shorty Jewell of Sebastopol, CA, and Theresa M. (James) Paton of San Bruno; dear nanna of Christopher, Renee, Kevin, David, Katherine, Patrick, Christine and Todd; buz-nanna of Melissa, David, Michael, Jacqueline, Alexandria and Kari. A native of Lia, Malta, age 83 years.

     Sam M. Agius was born in August 1923 in Malta. He married Rita Mary Grech, daughter of Michael Angelo Grech and Maria Vella. Sam M. Agius died on 30 May 1984 at age 60. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He and Rita Mary Grech were listed in the 1950 US Census age 26, ship building carpenter joiner in San Francisco, CA, USA. Sam M. Agius attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962.
Obituary: on 29 May 1984: AGIuS, Sam — May 28. 1984; beloved husband of Rita Agius; devoted father of Mary Cairns. Susan and Frank Agius; loving grandfather of Jeff and Shannon Cairns. Stacy and Carly Agius; a native of Malta; a member of the Maltese American Social Club.

     Carmel A. Aquilina died on 29 January 1968. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Joseph John Aquilina was born on 4 February 1912 in Msida, Malta. He married Celestine Agnes Mifsud, daughter of Emmanuel Samuel Mifsud and Theresa Mix, on 22 June 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph John Aquilina died on 13 March 1989 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 77. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     He appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Charles John Aquilina and Carmela Fenech at Transcona, Manitoba, Canada; age 31, blacksmith. Joseph John Aquilina emigrated from Malta from Winnipeg, Canada on 13 December 1927 to Blaine, WA, USA. He was naturalized on 16 May 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 29, US Army, Military Police, Fort Mason. He received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 28, Joseph Goldberg. He began military service between 1941 and 1942 Enlistment Branch      ARMY
Enlistment Date 7 Mar 1941
Discharge Date      31 Aug 1942. He and Celestine Agnes Mifsud were listed in the 1950 US Census age 38, truck line proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Austin David Aquilina was born on 26 March 1948 in NY, USA; An interesting sideline to that trip was the fact that when the Polish ship (M/V Sobieski) was off New York in U.S. territorial waters, Charlie's wife, Maggie, gave birth to their son, Austin. As he was born on a Polish ship, of Maltese parents, in U.S. territorial waters, he was entitled to citizenship from three different countries.¹ He married Darlene E Huber on 29 January 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Austin David Aquilina and Darlene E Huber were divorced in May 1977 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Austin David Aquilina was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles John Aquilina and Margaret Angela Darmanin in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 27, marble co. marble shiner. Austin David Aquilina was naturalized on 19 April 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Ronald Haydel married Carmen Mary Aquilina, daughter of Charles John Aquilina and Margaret Angela Darmanin.

     Kathy (?) married Michael Louis Aquilina, son of Charles John Aquilina and Margaret Angela Darmanin.

     Denis Edgington married Margaret A. Aquilina, daughter of Charles John Aquilina and Margaret Angela Darmanin.

     Jeff Avila married Shirley A. Aquilina, daughter of Charles John Aquilina and Margaret Angela Darmanin.

     James J. Aquilina died on 5 November 1992. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He and James Aquilina were possibly the same person.

     Sister Pierina Attard was born.

     Michael Attard was born. He married Tessie (?)

     Tessie (?) married Michael Attard, son of (?) Attard.
     Her married name was Attard.

     David Attard was born in Hamrun, Malta. He married Tammy (?)
     David Attard was living in 2019 in Mountain View, CA, USA.

     Tammy (?) married David Attard, son of George G. Attard and Doris Cuschieri.

     Maria Cuschieri was born. She married (?) Schrieha.
     Her married name was Schrieha.

     (?) Schrieha married Maria Cuschieri, daughter of (?) Cuschieri.