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     Louise Abela was born on 7 December 1932 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 7 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Leslie Camilleri, son of Joseph Camilleri and Pauline Vella, on 10 September 1955 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Louise Abela died on 29 July 2020 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 87. She was buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Marianna Galea in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 53, house destruction laborer.¹ Louise Abela was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Marianna Galea in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 62, house wrecker. Her married name was Camilleri. Louise Abela was living in 2017 in 2761 34th Ave, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She contributed her family's genealogy to MHS on 23 May 2017.
Obituary: on 4 August 2020: Louise Abela Camilleri
December 7, 1932 ~ July 29, 2020
A native and lifelong resident of San Francisco, Louise Abela Camilleri passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
Louise was born December 7, 1932, a rare, snowy night in San Francisco's Bayview District, to Marianna (nee Galea) and Giovanni (John) Abela, immigrants from the island of Malta. She was raised in a close-knit family with four older siblings, baby Charles, Anthony (Tony), Nancy Abela Schembri and Charlie, all who have pre-deceased Louise. At the age of 22 she married Leslie Camilleri, who was also a descendant of Maltese immigrants and raised in the Bayview. A short while later the couple purchased a home in the Sunset District where they lived, inseparably, for the remainder of their lives.
Louise is survived by her brother-in-law Charlie Camilleri; her sister-in-law Elena Dames, and many loving nieces and nephews and their families. She will also be missed by her many friends and neighbors. The family would like to express gratitude to the many healthcare and medical professionals who sustained Louise during her illness and kept her comfortable and safe at home until her passing.
Due to current County health regulations, funeral services will be by invitation only in order to comply with restrictions on the number of people that may gather indoors. Louise will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Research: they married brothers.

     Rita Cassar was born on 17 October 1913 in Malta; age 26 in 1940 census.¹ She married Loreto Galea, son of Mattia Galea.¹ Rita Cassar married Frank M Vidulich on 17 June 1970 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Rita Cassar died on 17 March 1998 at age 84. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Galea.¹ She and Loreto Galea were listed in the 1940 US Census age 46, plumbing laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Rita Cassar and Loreto Galea were listed in the 1950 US Census age 56, wholesale plumbing house floor man in San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 17 June 1970,her married name was Vidulich.
Obituary: on 18 March 1998: VIDULICH,Rita Galea—March 17. 1998. Wife of Frank Vidulich and The la!e Loreto Galea; mother of Charlie (Eileen) Galea, William (Joan) Galea. Lillian Fenech. John (Joanne) Galea. Survived seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchifdren; sister of Inez Grech of Australia, Censina Micaleff of Malta. Member of St. Robert’s Parish. Native of Malta.

     Charles A. Galea was born on 11 June 1934 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Eileen N. Silverstrich on 21 January 1961 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     Charles A. Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Loreto Galea and Rita Cassar in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, plumbing laborer.¹ Charles A. Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Loreto Galea and Rita Cassar in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 56, wholesale plumbing house floor man. Charles A. Galea began military service circa 1952 at Korea He and his twin brother William served in Korea; USAF, 3rd Strategic Air Command; also served in Florida and Greenland. He was a a carpenter. He began military service in 2001. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2001. He and Eileen N. Silverstrich were living between 2001 and 2021 in San Bruno, CA, USA. Charles A. Galea was also known as Charlie Galea. He was living in 2024 in 512 Chestnut St., San Bruno, CA, USA.

     William F. Galea was born on 11 June 1934 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5 in 1940 census.¹ He married Joan A Scarp on 14 May 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     William F. Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Loreto Galea and Rita Cassar in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, plumbing laborer.¹ William F. Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Loreto Galea and Rita Cassar in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 56, wholesale plumbing house floor man. William F. Galea began military service circa 1952 at Korea He and his twin brother Charlie served in Korea; he for 16 months; corporeal in US Army; also served at Fort Ord, Colorado and Georgia. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2000. He and Joan A Scarp were living in 2021 in San Bruno, CA, USA. William F. Galea and Maltese Elders (?) were living in 2024 in 628 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA, USA.

     Lillian C. Galea was born on 13 February 1936 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; at home; age 4 in 1940 census.² She married Emidio Joseph Fenech, son of Joseph Fenech and Fortunata Vella, on 19 February 1955 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
     Lillian C. Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Loreto Galea and Rita Cassar in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, plumbing laborer.² Lillian C. Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Loreto Galea and Rita Cassar in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 56, wholesale plumbing house floor man. As of 19 February 1955,her married name was Fenech.¹ Lillian C. Galea was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Supported remodel of Maltese Club between 1999 and 2009 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Maltese Cross Foundation was a member of Maltese Cross Foundation Award in 2000.
Lillian C. Galea San Bruno Senior Center Computer Club. She and Maltese Elders (?) were living in 2022 in 669 Green Ave, Apt 1, San Bruno, CA, USA.

     John Matthew Galea Sr was born on 10 October 1939 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 6/12 in 1940 census.¹ He married Joanne Marie Agresti, daughter of Albert Agresti and Josephine (?), on 5 February 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA. John Matthew Galea Sr died on 27 March 2013 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 73. He was buried at Italian Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Loreto Galea and Rita Cassar in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, plumbing laborer.¹ John Matthew Galea Sr was listed in the 1940 US Census of Loreto Galea and Rita Cassar in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 56, wholesale plumbing house floor man. John Matthew Galea Sr began military service between 1957 and 1959 John was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the U.S. and Germany with the 55th Engineer Co. from 1957-1959 with Honorable Discharge.
Obituary: on 31 March 2013: John Matthew Galea Sr. was born to Rita and Loreto Galea of San Francisco's Butcher Town. He is survived by his loving wife Joanne Marie Galea of over 50 years. Loving father of Anna Marie Galea-Jensen (John), John M. Galea Jr.(Criss) and Lisa Marie Delucchi (Michael), and adored Papa of grandchildren Santino, Marisa, Samantha, and Rachael. Brother of William Galea (Joan), Charlie Galea (Eileen) and Lilian Fenech. Loving son in law of the late Albert and Josephine Agresti and brother in law of Albert Agresti. Beloved friend of the "Wessix Court Gang". John was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the U.S. and Germany with the 55th Engineer Co. from 1957-1959 with Honorable Discharge. He was in the floor covering trade for over 40 years and became the coordinator of the JATC (Joint Apprenticeship program) before retirement. John was also an active member and President of the Golden Gate Rod & Gun Club. Anyone that knew John, knew his love for fishing and the ocean. He is also known for his eel fishing at Pedro Point in which a nickname of "Rock Monkey" was given to him. John's favorite place to go was Monterey and jump the rocks at Lover's Point for eel and capazone. One of John's biggest thrills was catching a 95 pound sturgeon with his long time friend and fishing buddy Dan Gracia. John was the ultimate 49er fan, Giants fan, and had a love for history and books. His grandchildren always wanted him to teach history at their school because they thought their Papa knew much more than their teachers. If there was one thing John loved more than all the above listed, was his family and grandchildren. He will never be forgotten because he will be in our hearts forever.

     Teresa Frances Cutajar was born on 4 October 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 2 in 1940 census.¹ She married John Joseph Lagomarsino on 9 February 1957 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Teresa Frances Cutajar died on 27 February 2008 at CA, USA, at age 70. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Severio Cutajar and Esther Scerri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 55, privator contractor, builder.¹ Her married name was Lagomarsino.
Obituary: on 29 February 2008: Teresa F. Lagomarsino Passed peacefully Feb. 27, 2008. Born Oct. 4, 1937 in San Francisco, CA. Beloved wife for 51 years of John Lagomarsino. Preceded in death by her parents Esther and Frank Cutajar who instilled in her a deep pride and passion for her Maltese heritage. Longtime parishioner of Holy Angels where she served the school and church in many capacities for the last 30 years. She touched the lives of many with her laughter, kindness, compassion and poetry. She took great joy in her grandchildren and the children with whom she worked at school.

     Alfred Abela was born on 8 August 1887 in Valletta, Malta; age 51 in 1940 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 41 on 17 September 1928. Declared destination was Sliema, Malta.² He married Mary Pace Bugeja.¹
     Alfred Abela was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 4 May 1939 going to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 51, merchant, ship Vulcania.³ He and Mary Pace Bugeja were listed in the 1940 US Census age 51, machine shop machinist in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Mary Pace Bugeja was born on 4 November 1888 in Malta; age 48 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Alfred Abela.¹
     Mary Pace Bugeja widow of Charles Smith. Her married name was Abela.¹ She and Alfred Abela were listed in the 1940 US Census age 51, machine shop machinist in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Mary Pace Bugeja and Mary Bugeja were possibly the same person.

     Paul Abela was born on 19 July 1893 in Cospecua, Malta; age 46 in 1940 census.¹ He married Carmen (?) at Hamrun, Malta. Paul Abela died on 23 October 1970 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 77. He was buried on 26 October 1970 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on Dante Allegieri on 29 January 1920. He was naturalized on 7 April 1927 at Detroit, MI, USA. He and Carmen (?) were listed in the 1940 US Census age 46, barber, own shop in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Paul Abela and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Owned Paul's Barber Shop at 1640 Oakdale Ave. in 1942.

Paul Abela was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was President of Maltese American Social Club between 1944 and 1948 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 56, married, barber shop proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA. He attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962.
Obituary: on 25 October 1970: ABELA. Paul — ln this city. October 23. 1970; Paul Abela. beloved husband of the late Carmen Abela. devoted uncle of Alfred and Carmeo Gristi; granduncle of Mary and Raymond Gristi: a native of Malta: Past President of Maltese American Social Club. He was the granduncle of Raymond G. Gristi.

     Carmen (?) was born on 24 December 1893 in Hamrun, Malta; age 46 in 1940 census. She married Paul Abela at Hamrun, Malta. Carmen (?) died before 1970.
     Carmen (?) was also known as Carmela (?) Her married name was Abela. She and Paul Abela were listed in the 1940 US Census age 46, barber, own shop in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1940, Carmen (?) was also known as Carrie Abela.

     Frank Spiteri was born circa 1894 in Malta; age 46 in 1940 census.¹
     He and Joseph Scerebino were listed in the 1940 US Census age 46, whoesale meat pulling wool in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Joseph Scerebino was born circa 1909 in Malta; age 31 in 1940 census.¹
     He and Frank Spiteri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 46, whoesale meat pulling wool in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Joseph Scerebino was a wholesale meat laborer in 1940.

     Joseph George Mifsud was born on 18 December 1931 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 8 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Norma Helena Vescovi on 11 January 1958 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph George Mifsud died on 17 April 2003 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, USA, at age 71.² He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo Carmelo Giorgio Mifsud and Marie Carmela Giovanna Calleja in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, hog rancher.¹ Joseph George Mifsud was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo Carmelo Giorgio Mifsud and Marie Carmela Giovanna Calleja in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 49, hog ranch proprietor. Joseph George Mifsud served in the military at Korea Korean War: US Army, Pfc, #US56136278.
Obituary: on 19 April 2003: Mifsud, Joseph George - In Sacramento, April 17, 2003. Preceded in death by his son Lawrence John and granddaughter, Yasmeen. Loving husband of 45 years to Norma Mifsud; beloved father of Virginia Tylenda (Donald), Steven Mifsud (Patricia), Kenneth Mifsud (Anita), Brian Mifsud (Jesi), Norine Vukovics (Richard), John Mifsud, William Mifsud (Rosemarie); devoted grandfather to Garrett, Ashley, Melissa, Christian, Nikolas, Matthew, Gino, Alessandra, Ian, Kristen, Kaitlyn and Olivia; beloved brother of Jenny Flood, Carmella Mifsud, Lucy Romer, Rita Sinclair, Edward Mifsud, Maryann Mifsud and George Mifsud. Also survived by numerous other relatives and friends. A resident of Wilton for 8 years and a former resident of South San Francisco for 36 years, Joseph is a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. A native of San Francisco, age 71 years.

     Edward George Mifsud was born on 4 April 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1940 census.¹ He married Donna Anne Rogers on 24 February 1962 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Edward George Mifsud died on 1 May 2012 at Tracy, CA, USA, at age 75.² He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo Carmelo Giorgio Mifsud and Marie Carmela Giovanna Calleja in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, hog rancher.¹ Edward George Mifsud was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo Carmelo Giorgio Mifsud and Marie Carmela Giovanna Calleja in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 49, hog ranch proprietor. Edward George Mifsud immigrated in 1977 to Tracy, CA, USA. He immigrated in 1998 to Elk Grove, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 6 May 2012: Edward George Misfud April 4, 1937 - May 1, 2012. Edward passed away peacefully in Tracy, California. He is survived by his loving Wife of 50 years, Donna. Loving Father of Denise Rebeiro (Robert) of Tracy, Celeste Koster (Bill) of Tracy, Veronica Sillivan (Guy) of Tracy, Timothy Mifsud (Tracy) of Tracy, Marie Mifsud of Manteca and Nichole Mifsud of Manteca. "Nunu" will also be missed by his nine Grandchildren, Jessica Rebeiro, Erica Rebeiro, Thalia Sillivan, Jerry Sillivan, Arianna Koster, Jacob Koster, Zachary Koster, Allison Mifsud and Angelo Mifsud. He is also survived by Sisters, Jenny Flood of San Bruno,Carmela Mifsud of Millbrae, Lucy Romer (Joe) of San Mateo, Rita Sinclair of San Bruno, Maryann Mifsud of San Mateo, and his brother George Mifsud (Joan) of Linden. Edward was preceded in death by his Parents, Angelo and Mary Mifsud and his Brother Joseph Mifsud.
Edward was born and raised in San Francisco, where he met and married the love of his life, Donna. They later moved their family of six children to Tracy in 1977, where they enjoyed a spirited home filled with love, laughter, good food and a very strong sense of how valuable and important family was to Edward, making it his most precious commodity in life. Once "Nunu's" Grandchildren came into the world, he enjoyed his ability to return to his youth as one of the greatest playmates a child could ever have. He spent many hours teaching them, as he worked on projects making and building things for them. Edward was also very devoted to his Catholic Faith. He was extremely dedicated to praying the rosary, as he made it priority in life. He also enjoyed his membership to the Knights of Columbus where he and Donna later became members of the St. Joseph's Parish of Elk Grove; after their move in 1998. Edward took great pleasure spending time with his Brother Joseph, as they spent many hours together serving others, becoming great stewards of volunteering in the Parish. Edward will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.

     Carmela Mifsud was born on 11 November 1933 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 6 in 1940 census.¹
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo Carmelo Giorgio Mifsud and Marie Carmela Giovanna Calleja in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, hog rancher.¹ Carmela Mifsud was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo Carmelo Giorgio Mifsud and Marie Carmela Giovanna Calleja in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 49, hog ranch proprietor. Carmela Mifsud was living in 2003 in 5021 Grimsby Dr., San Jose, CA, USA.

     Lucy Mifsud was born on 25 November 1935 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 4 in 1940 census.¹ She married Joseph Jules Romer on 28 June 1958 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Lucy Mifsud was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo Carmelo Giorgio Mifsud and Marie Carmela Giovanna Calleja in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, hog rancher.¹ Lucy Mifsud was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo Carmelo Giorgio Mifsud and Marie Carmela Giovanna Calleja in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 49, hog ranch proprietor. Her married name was Romer. Lucy Mifsud was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2002. She lived in 2009 at 340 West 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA, USA. She was living in 2015; (650)357-8391
(650) 697-6386. She and Pierre Spear were related to.

     Rita Mifsud was born on 31 October 1938 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 in 1940 census.¹ She married Ronald Joseph Sinclair on 15 July 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Rita Mifsud was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo Carmelo Giorgio Mifsud and Marie Carmela Giovanna Calleja in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, hog rancher.¹ Rita Mifsud was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo Carmelo Giorgio Mifsud and Marie Carmela Giovanna Calleja in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 49, hog ranch proprietor. As of July 1961,her married name was Sinclair. Rita Mifsud was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2001. She was living in 2003 in San Bruno, CA, USA. She lived in 2009 at 2431 Whitman Way, San Bruno, CA, USA.

     Emmanuel Schembri was born on 28 December 1905 in Valletta, Malta; age 35 in 1940 census.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport age 21, gardener; joining my father on 23 March 1926. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He married Pacifica Tonna, daughter of Guiseppe Tonna and Carmela Camilleri, on 15 August 1932 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Emmanuel Schembri died on 2 November 1993 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 87. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was naturalized in 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 32, car repair helper. He and Pacifica Tonna were listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, railroad machinist helper in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Emmanuel Schembri was listed in the 1950 US Census age 44, married, railroad co. freight car inspector in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 7 November 1993: SCHEMBRI, Emanuel In San Mateo on November 22nd., 1993. Emanuel Schembrl late of San Mateo. Beloved husband of the late Pacifica Schembrl; loving father of Josle Freeman of Phoenix, AZ; a native of Malta; aged 88 years; retired train inspector for Southern Pacific.

     Frank Schembri was born on 24 November 1933 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 6 in 1940 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emmanuel Schembri and Pacifica Tonna in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, railroad machinist helper.¹

     Josephine Vereranda Schembri was born on 16 May 1938 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 2 in 1940 census. She married (?) Freeman.
     Josephine Vereranda Schembri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emmanuel Schembri and Pacifica Tonna in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, railroad machinist helper.¹ Josephine Vereranda Schembri was listed in the 1950 US Census age 12, living as lodger with Samuel and Rita Kerr family in San Francisco, CA, USA. Her married name was Freeman. She was living in 1992 in Phoenix, AZ, USA.

     Emmanuel Paul Tonna was born on 13 December 1931 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 8 in 1940 census.¹ He married Elizabeth Jane Leaven on 23 April 1955 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Emmanuel Paul Tonna and Elizabeth Jane Leaven were divorced in April 1972 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Emmanuel Paul Tonna died on 21 March 1986 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 54. He was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Tonna and Salvatore Joseph Tonna in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 53, wholesale produce dealer.¹ Emmanuel Paul Tonna was a apprentice butcher in 1950. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Paul Richard Mifsud and Marian Ruth Tonna in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Paul "Mifand", age 38, newspaper printer. Emmanuel Paul Tonna began military service at Korea A1C US Air Force. He was living in 1980 in San Bruno, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 23 March 1986: Emanuel (Sonny) Paul In Burllngame, March 21, 1986, late of San Bruno; loving father of Joseph, John and James Tonna: devoted son ol the late Joseph and Assunta Tonna; dear brother of Marian Milsud, George Tonna, Dolores and Antoinette Burnett and the He Salvatore and Charles Tonna; loving grandfather of Faith, Melissa and Michelle Tonna; a native of San Francisco: aged 54 years: a member of tht Butchers Union and a veteran of tht Korean War. Emmanuel Paul Tonna was also known as Sonny.

     Marian Ruth Tonna was born on 4 May 1915 in Bayview, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 4 6/12 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census; age 24 in 1940 census.¹ She married Paul Richard Mifsud, son of George Mifsud and Georgia Casha, on 30 December 1933 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Marian Ruth Tonna died on 10 March 2007 at CA, USA, at age 91. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     As of 1915, Marian Ruth Tonna was also known as Mary A. Tonna. She was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph Tonna and Mary Assunta Vassallo in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, retail grocery merchant.¹ Marian Ruth Tonna was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Tonna and Mary Assunta Vassallo in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, dealer.² Her married name was Mifsud.³ As of 1940, Marian Ruth Tonna was also known as Marion.³ She and Paul Richard Mifsud were listed in the 1940 US Census age 28, wholesale liquor rectifier (very person who colors, flavors, or otherwise processes distilled spirits by distillation, blending, percolating, or other processes.) Working for Haas Brothers Liquor Distribution Co. in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Marian Ruth Tonna and Paul Richard Mifsud lived in 1947 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Built house across the street from Melita Grocery on Newcomb and 3rd; sold it and moved to West Portal; then to Havenside Dr. (Near Stonestown.) Marian Ruth Tonna and Paul Richard Mifsud were listed in the 1950 US Census Paul "Mifand", age 38, newspaper printer in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: : Marian was the eldest daughter born to Joseph and Assunta Tonna, both immigrants from Malta. She spoke fluent Maltese. Her mother died at age 39 when Marian was 14. She had six younger siblings and she ended up raising them. In 1933, she married Paul Mifsud. They were married for 66 years until Paul's death. She ended up staying at a Marian county TB Sanitarium for a year after contracting the infection. Marian was an excellent homemaker and excelled at./' cooking and sewing. Special treats that she made included cannoli or pastizzi. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed music & dancing.

     Mary Xuereb was born on 11 November 1915 in Mellieha, Malta; age 24 in 1940 census.^1,2 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 17 on 27 February 1933. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² She married Antonio Debono, son of Bartolomeo Debono, on 29 July 1933 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary Xuereb died on 8 December 2006 at Lodi, CA, USA, at age 91.
     She was naturalized in 1933 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She emigrated from Malta on 14 April 1933 to New York, NY, USA. Her married name was Debono. She and Antonio Debono were listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, warehouse teamster in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Mary Xuereb and Antonio Debono were listed in the 1950 US Census age 51, wholesale meat co. teamster in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 16 December 2006: Mary Debono Passed away in Lodi, California on December 8, 2006. She was 91 years old. She was born in Malta, Europe on November 12, 915. She is survived by two daughters, Sylvia Filipas, son-in-law, Mario of Woodbridge, California and Rose Ann Muscat, son-in- law, Joseph of Moraga, California; grandchildren, Joseph Filipas, Lynette Haley, Anthony Muscat, Michelle Byron, eight great-grandchildren, her brother, Charles Xuereb, wife, Margaret and one niece and two nephews.

     Rose Ann Debono was born on 25 August 1934 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5 in 1940 census.¹ She married Joseph Eddie Muscat, son of Anthony Muscat and Carmela G. Fenech, on 4 September 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Rose Ann Debono was listed in the 1940 US Census of Antonio Debono and Mary Xuereb in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 37, warehouse teamster.¹ Rose Ann Debono was listed in the 1940 US Census of Antonio Debono and Mary Xuereb in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 51, wholesale meat co. teamster. Her married name was Muscat. Rose Ann Debono was ill with (an unknown value) in 2006.

     Sylvia Debono was born on 19 September 1938 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 1 in 1940 census.¹ She married Mario Filipas on 23 April 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Sylvia Debono was listed in the 1940 US Census of Antonio Debono and Mary Xuereb in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 37, warehouse teamster.¹ Sylvia Debono was listed in the 1940 US Census of Antonio Debono and Mary Xuereb in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 51, wholesale meat co. teamster. As of 23 April 1960,her married name was Filipas. Sylvia Debono was living in 2006.

     Mary Louise Bajada was born on 10 August 1931 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 8 in 1940 census.¹ She married Milton Clifford Cadeaux on 17 October 1953 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Mary Louise Bajada married Raymond Curley. Mary Louise Bajada and Raymond Curley were divorced in July 1971 at Alameda Co., CA, USA. Mary Louise Bajada died on 3 December 2012 at Brentwood, Contra Costa Co., CA, USA, at age 81.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Bajada and Theresa Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 43, wool foreman.¹ As of 17 October 1953,her married name was Cadeaux. As of July 1971,her married name was Curley. Mary Louise Bajada was living in 1978 in Fremont, CA, USA.

     John Agius was born circa 1903 in Malta; age 37 in 1940 census.¹
     He and Tony Mizzi were listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, marine pantry-man in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Tony Mizzi was born circa 1906 in Malta; age 34 in 1940 census.
     He and John Agius were listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, marine pantry-man in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Tony Mizzi was a tannery laborer in 1940.

     Emmanuel Pulis was born on 16 December 1897 in Zabbar, Malta; age 45 in 1940 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 22, riveter on 23 April 1920. Declared destination was USA.²
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Agius and Tony Mizzi in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 37, marine pantry-man.¹ As of 1940, Emmanuel Pulis was also known as Emmanuel Bulis. He was a can factory laborer in 1940.¹