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     Pauline Bonnici was born on 1 March 1928 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age "24", Malta, in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census.¹ She married Rudy Bertolino.
     Pauline Bonnici was listed in the 1930 US Census of Leo Bonnici and Maddalena Vassallo in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, sugar mill laborer.² Pauline Bonnici was listed in the 1940 US Census of Leo Bonnici and Maddalena Vassallo in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 58, sugar plant trucker.¹ Her married name was Bertolino. Pauline Bonnici was living in 1965.

     Charles Bonnici was born on 14 February 1930 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 2 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census.¹ He married Beverly Barbey circa 1947.²
     Charles Bonnici was listed in the 1930 US Census of Leo Bonnici and Maddalena Vassallo in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, sugar mill laborer.³ Charles Bonnici was listed in the 1940 US Census of Leo Bonnici and Maddalena Vassallo in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 58, sugar plant trucker.¹ Charles Bonnici and Beverly Barbey were listed in the 1950 US Census age 20, lock company lock inspector in San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 2012, Charles Bonnici lived at 644 Colby St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He contributed his family's genealogy to MHS in 2012.
Charles Bonnici family nickname = Lacheeta in 2012.

     Joseph Bonnici was born on 27 July 1907 in Mosta, Malta; age 23 in 1930 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 18, laborer; joining my father. Elia Bonnici on 16 September 1925. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.³ He married Jennie Decicco on 17 November 1931 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph Bonnici and Jennie Decicco were divorced. Joseph Bonnici married Angelina R. (?) at San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph Bonnici died in 2001 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Joseph Bonnici was also known as Giuseppe Bonnici.³ He witnessed the Passport Application of Maddalena Vassallo on 12 January 1920 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 30; with children Joseph 26/7/1907, Elia 6/10/1911.³ Joseph Bonnici emigrated from Malta on the Patria, Leo, age 14, laborer; Giuseppe, age 18, laborer on 21 November 1925 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^4,3 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Leo Bonnici and Maddalena Vassallo in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, sugar mill laborer.² Joseph Bonnici and Jennie Bonnici were listed in the 1940 US Census age 32, lock co. laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph Bonnici was listed in the 1940 US Census of Leo Bonnici and Maddalena Vassallo in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 69, steel manuf. co. laborer. Joseph Bonnici was a drug co. warehouseman in 1950.

     Beverly Barbey was born on 1 October 1927 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married Charles Bonnici, son of Leo Bonnici and Maddalena Vassallo, circa 1947.¹ Beverly Barbey died on 29 April 2010 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 82.¹ She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Bonnici.¹ She and Charles Bonnici were listed in the 1950 US Census age 20, lock company lock inspector in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 3 May 2010: Beverley Bonnici -- 1927-2010 -- Beverly, a native San Franciscan, was born October 1, 1927 to Frank and Frances Barbey. Beverly passed away peacefully on April 29, 2010 at her home in San Francisco with her loving husband of sixty-two years by her side. She is survived by her adoring husband, Charles Bonnici. Her children Dee Keb, Linda Montes, Beverly Smith, and Charles Bonnici, Jr. Grandchildren Nicole, Shane, Josie, Chuck, Dawn, Alison, Robert, Nina, and Alex. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Beverly spent her life taking care of and enjoying her husband, children, and beloved grandchildren. She took great pride and joy in her home and her family. She will be missed by her family and friends.

     Charles J. Attard was born on 16 January 1955 in Hamrun, Malta.¹ He married Carolyn Leonard.¹
     Charles J. Attard emigrated from Malta on 17 November 1959 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2011. As of 2012, Charles J. Attard was also known as Charlie Attard.¹ As of 6 March 2012, Charles J. Attard lived at 2561 Rosewood Dr, San Bruno, CA, USA; charlesattard@sbcglobal.net.¹ He contributed his family's genealogy to MHS on 6 March 2012.
Charles J. Attard family nickname = Lalugar.

     Carolyn Leonard was born on 19 January 1962 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married Charles J. Attard, son of George G. Attard and Doris Cuschieri.¹
     Her married name was Attard.¹

     Catherine Attard was born on 19 October 2001 in San Bruno, CA, USA.¹

     Claire Attard was born on 24 September 2004 in San Bruno, CA, USA.¹

     George G. Attard was born on 20 December 1930 in Qormi, Malta.¹ He married Doris Cuschieri, daughter of (?) Cuschieri, circa 1947.¹ George G. Attard died on 16 December 2019 at age 88; age 88.
     He emigrated from Malta on 17 November 1959 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1964. He lived in 2009 at 355 Oakdale, San Bruno, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 21 December 2019: George Attard
Dec 21, 2019
George Attard, a 41-year resident of San Bruno died at home on December 16, 2019. He was 88 years old. He was the loving husband of the late Doris Attard for 56 years. George is survived by his sons, Charlie (Carolyn) Attard of San Bruno and David (Tammy) Attard of Mountain View; grandchildren: Nicholas, Alexandra, Catherine and Claire; his brother, Tony Attard and sisters, Josephine Finale and Katie Scerri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Savaria and Spiro Attard; brothers, John, Sam, Fred and Emanuel Attard and sister, Carmen Azzopardi.

George was a native of Qormi, Malta and worked as an automobile mechanic and watch repairman for over 30 years.

Family and friends are invited to visit after 6:00 PM, Sunday, December 29, 2019 and to attend the Vigil at 7:00 PM at CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, 194 Millwood Dr. at El Camino Real in Millbrae. The Funeral will leave the Chapel, 10:15 AM Monday, December 30, 2019 and proceed to St. Robert’s Catholic Church, 1380 Crystal Springs Ave. San Bruno where the funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM. Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in his memory to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN (800)805-5856.

     Doris Cuschieri was born on 4 March 1929 in Valletta, Malta.¹ She married George G. Attard circa 1947.¹ Doris Cuschieri died on 28 October 2009 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 80. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Attard.¹ She emigrated from Malta on 17 November 1959 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
Obituary: : Late of San Bruno and San Mateo County resident for 31 years, entered into rest in Burlingame on October 28, 2009. Beloved wife of George Attard for 56 years. Loving mother of Charlie (Carolyn) of San Bruno and David (Tammy) of Mountain View. Dear sister of Nena Michallef, Maria Schrieha, Josephine Spiteri, and the late Antonia Borg, and Manuel Cushieri. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Alexandra, Catherine, and Claire. A native of Valleta, Malta, age 80 years.

     Lawrence Xuereb was born in April 1894 in Mellieha, Malta. He married Salvina (?) Lawrence Xuereb died on 3 September 1967 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 73. He was buried on 5 September 1967 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Lawrence Xuereb was also known as Lorenzo Xuereb. He emigrated from Malta in 1952.
Obituary: on 4 September 1967: XUEREB. Lorenzo In this city, Sept. 3, 1967, Lorenzo Xuereb, beloved husband of the late Sylvia Xuereb. devoted father of Joseoh, Charles, Maria and Theresa Xuereb. Mrs. Rose Vassallo and Mrs. Ann Azzopardi. loving grandfather of Ricky Azzopardi, Nancy and Lorraine Vassallo; a native of Malta.

     Lucy Ann Xuereb was born on 24 August 1936 in Mellieha, Malta.¹ She married Michael Azzopardi on 9 October 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Lucy Ann Xuereb and Michael Azzopardi were divorced in February 1973 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Lucy Ann Xuereb emigrated from Malta Greek ship Nea Hellas to New York, then San Francisco on 24 March 1952. As of 1954,her married name was Azzopardi.¹ She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was was on the entertainment committee, 2004 in 1998. She and Maltese Elders were living in 2024 in Westborough Royale, 89 Westborough Blve, South San Francisco, CA, USA. Lucy Ann Xuereb was also known as Lucy Ann Xuereb.¹
Lucy Ann Xuereb family nickname = Gangola.

     Michael Azzopardi was born on 11 December 1928 in Kercem, Gozo, Malta.¹ He married Lucy Ann Xuereb, daughter of Lawrence Xuereb and Salvina (?), on 9 October 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Michael Azzopardi and Lucy Ann Xuereb were divorced in February 1973 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Michael Azzopardi died on 17 December 1997 at age 69.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1947.¹ He was naturalized in 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Michael Azzopardi family nickname = Ta Marku.

     Richard J. Azzopardi was born on 15 May 1958 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Helen D. Mullins on 19 April 1980 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Richard J. Azzopardi and Helen D. Mullins were divorced on 15 March 1983 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Richard J. Azzopardi married Mary Rose Grima, daughter of Emanuel Grima and Catherine Micallef, on 16 September 1990 at Cathedral, at the Citadel, Victoria, Gozo, Malta.^1,2
     Richard J. Azzopardi was a a retired aircraft mechanic with United Airlines, San Francisco International airport. Currently working as Transit Vehicle mechanic with BART at the Concord maintenance shop. He contributed his family's genealogy to MHS in 2012. As of 2012, Richard J. Azzopardi lived at 1160 Santa Lucia Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA, USA; 4richrose@gmail.com.¹ He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Vice President, 2022; ByLaws committee in 2012. Richard J. Azzopardi was also known as Ricky Azzopardi.

     Mary Rose Grima was born on 7 July 1958 in Victoria, Gozo, Malta.¹ She married Richard J. Azzopardi, son of Michael Azzopardi and Lucy Ann Xuereb, on 16 September 1990 at Cathedral, at the Citadel, Victoria, Gozo, Malta.^1,2
     As of 16 September 1990,her married name was Azzopardi.¹ Mary Rose Grima emigrated from Malta on 4 October 1990 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Vice President, 2022; ByLaws committee in 2012. She was a Mary Rose Azzopardi. graduated in 1986 as a Physiotherapist from the School of Physiotherapy, Department of Health, Malta. Worked at St. Luke's hospital Gwardamangia till October 1990 when I moved to San Francisco. I am currently retired from Contra Costa County public health. She was a correspondent to Maltese Immigration Project genealogical project: Rich n Rose Azzopardi<4richrose@gmail.com> on 17 August 2020. She contributed some of her family genealogy to Maltese Immigaration Project on 17 August 2020.
Mary Rose Grima Family Nickname: Fenz.

     Carmelo Azzopardi was born in Malta. He married Adeodata Sammut.
     Carmelo Azzopardi was also known as Charles Azzopardi.²

     Joseph Vincent Azzopardi was born on 28 May 1920 in Rabat, Malta. He married Anna Pisani.¹ Joseph Vincent Azzopardi was issued a Maltese Passport age 17 on 23 May 1938.¹ He married Concha Delores Arias. Joseph Vincent Azzopardi died on 6 March 1992 at Millbrae, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 71. He was buried on 13 March 1992 at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA, USA; Section U Site 30-A.
     He emigrated from Malta on 21 June 1938 to Statten Island, NY, USA. He began military service between 3 September 1940 and 3 September 1945 US Army, PFC, WWII; also enlistment date of 23 Nov 1942; recipient of 3 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He was naturalized on 12 October 1944 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He and Concha Delores Arias were listed in the 1950 US Census age 29, furniture upholsterer in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 8 March 1992: AZZOPARDl, Joseph Vincent —In Millbrae on March 6, 1992; late of Millbrae and a San Mateo resident for 54 years; beloved husband of Concha Azzopardi; loving father of Marc Azzopardl of Mountain View, Philip Azzopardi of Millbrae and Noelle Azzopardi of San Mateo; dear brother of Frank Azzopardi of Hillsborough and Carrie Mifs udof Australia; also survived by five grandchildren; a native of Malta; age 71 years; a Veteran of WWII and was the recipient of 3 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.

     Daniel Mallia was born on 8 April 1975 in Daly City, CA, USA.¹

     Alexandra Ann Mallia was born on 25 January 1981 in Daly City, CA, USA.¹
     Alexandra Ann Mallia was also known as Sandra Mallia.¹

     Zaren Mallia was born on 26 March 1900 in Siggiewi, Malta.¹ He married Anna C. (?)² Zaren Mallia died in September 1962 at age 62.¹
     He emigrated from Malta on 24 January 1953 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 He and (?) Mallia were possibly the same person. Zaren Mallia was also known as Reno Mallia.

     Anna C. (?) was born on 17 August 1906 in Mosta, Malta.¹ She married Zaren Mallia.¹ Anna C. (?) died on 29 November 1978 at San Bruno, CA, USA, at age 72.¹ She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Mallia.¹ She emigrated from Malta on 19 May 1963 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
Obituary: on 30 November 1978: MALLIA. Anna C- — In San Bruno. Nov. 29. 1978. Anna C. Mallia; wife of the late Reno Mallia: beloved mother of Alfred Mallia of San Bruno. Manuel Mallia of S.F.. Joe and Charles Mallia. both of Australia. Sam Mallia of Malta. Mary Cortis of So. S.F., Connie Muscat of Palo Alto and Doris Mallia of Mountain View: dear grandmother of 25 ; great-grandmother of one: also survived by brothers and sisters in Malta and Australia: a native of Malta: aged 74 years. She and Anna Camilleri were possibly the same person.

     Maria Mallia was born on 6 January 1929 in Mosta, Malta.¹ She married Frank Cortis, son of (?) Cortis, on 22 June 1957 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Maria Mallia emigrated from Malta in March 1953 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1957,her married name was Cortis.¹ She was living in 1978 in South San Francisco, CA, USA. She and Maltese Elders were living in 2024 in 145 San FelipeAve, South San Francisco, CA, USA. Maria Mallia was also known as Mary Cortis.

     Frank Cortis was born on 16 January 1925 in Malta. He married Maria Mallia, daughter of Zaren Mallia and Anna C. (?), on 22 June 1957 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Frank Cortis died on 21 March 2016 at age 91.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Fenech and Mary Cortis in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 58, no occupation. Frank Cortis was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Club location, 1997-1999 between 1999 and 2009. Research: in 2009 at 145 San Felipe Ave, South San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: : Frank Cortis Jan. 16, 1925 - Mar. 21, 2016 -- Frank Cortis, 91, entered into rest on 3/21/16. Survived by his wife Mary; daughters Frances (Lou) Del Prete and Monica (Scott) Nuckels; grandchildren Rob, Rebecca, Kristen & Mike Farac; Marc & Andrew Del Prete.²

     Cetta Mallia was born on 2 July 1934 in Mosta, Malta.¹ She married Francis Xavier Muscat, son of (?) Muscat and Dominica Schembri, in 1954.
     Her married name was Muscat. Cetta Mallia emigrated from Malta on 21 November 1954 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Maltese Club in 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She was living in 1978 in Palo Alto, CA, USA. She was living in 2015 in Wilton, CA, USA. Cetta Mallia was also known as Connie Muscat.

     Francis Xavier Muscat was born on 1 June 1927 in Mgarr, Malta. He married Cetta Mallia, daughter of Zaren Mallia and Anna C. (?), in 1954. Francis Xavier Muscat died on 23 June 2009 at Wilton, CA, USA, at age 82; GS: Jun 22. He was buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 23, single, mattress stringer in San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He served in the military at Korea US Army. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Maltese Club in 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 25 June 2009: Francis Xavier Muscat June 1, 1927 - June 22, 2009 Frank Muscat, a native of Malta and a veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully in his home in Wilton, CA. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Connie Muscat, his children Kathryn, Joanne, Rose, Ted and Mike, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a brother and two sister (Malta).

     Doris Mallia was born on 27 September 1936 in Mosta, Malta.¹ She died on 24 October 2000 at age 64.¹
     She emigrated from Malta in October 1957 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was living in 1978 in Mountain View, CA, USA.

     Maria Cassar was born between 1888 and 1891 in Hamrun, Malta; age 49 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940 census.² She married Anthony Psaila. Maria Cassar died in 1949.
     Maria Cassar was also known as Carmela (?)² Her married name was Psaila. She emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She and Joseph Psaila were listed in the 1930 US Census age 28, machinist repair shop; mother is widowed in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Maria Cassar and Alfred Psaila were listed in the 1940 US Census age 52, married, no occupation in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³

     Anthony Psaila was born in Malta. He married Maria Cassar. Anthony Psaila died before 1930; wife is widowed.
     Research: Cousins.

     Helen Psaila was born on 7 January 1915 in Qormi, Malta; age 15 in 1930 census; age 25 in 1940 census.^2,3 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 14 on 12 June 1929. Declared destination was USA.³ She married Joseph Borg on 6 August 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Helen Psaila died on 26 February 1998 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 83.¹ She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Helen Psaila was also known as Elena Psaila.³ She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Psaila and Maria Cassar in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, machinist repair shop; mother is widowed.² Helen Psaila emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Maria Cassar and Alfred Psaila in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, married, no occupation.⁴ Helen Psaila was a twine binder in 1940. Her married name was Borg.¹
Obituary: on 28 February 1998: BORG. Helen — At rest February 26. 1998. Dearly beloved wife of the late Joseph Borg; loving mother of Marianne Bermudez and Rosanne Shiriwastaw; adored grandmother of Alissa and Nick Bermudez and Daniel and David Shiriwastaw; dear sister of Fred and George Psaila.

     Joseph Borg was born on 5 January 1904 in Naxxar, Malta; age 26 in 1930 census.¹ He married Helen Psaila, daughter of Anthony Psaila and Maria Cassar, on 6 August 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Joseph Borg died on 12 May 1992 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 88.¹ He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He was a rope laborer in 1930. He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Mula and Marianna Falzon in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, house wrecking laborer; and uncle Paul Bonavia and cousin Joseph Borg.² Joseph Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Mula and Marianna Falzon in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, products corp. truck driver.³ Joseph Borg received military draft notice on 16 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 38, unemployed; friend M. Mula. He began military service on 30 November 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA.