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     Carmelo Axiaq was born on 18 February 1921 in Zebbug, Gozo, Malta. He married Mary Cauchi.¹ Carmelo Axiaq died on 17 November 1984 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 63. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 19 November 1984: AXIAK, Carme! — In San Francisco, Nov. 17, 1984; beloved husband of Mary Axiaq; loving father of Josephine Osborne. Michael. Frank. Augustine Axiak and Rosaria Nieboit; a native of Gozo, Malta; aged 63. Carmelo Axiaq was also known as Carmel Axiak.

     Josephine Axiaq was born on 25 November 1946 in Qormi, Malta.¹ She married Mike Osborne.¹
     Her married name was Osborne.¹ Josephine Axiaq was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2009. She was living in 2014 in Lincoln, CA, USA.

     Mike Osborne married Josephine Axiaq, daughter of Carmelo Axiaq and Mary Cauchi.¹

     Michael Axiaq was born.¹
     He began military service at Vietnam. He was living in 2014 in Copperopolis, CA, USA.¹

     Augustine Axiaq was born.¹ He married Victoria (?)¹
     Augustine Axiaq was living in 2014 in Elk Grove, CA, USA. Augustine Axiaq was also known as Gus Axiaq.

     Victoria (?) married Augustine Axiaq, son of Carmelo Axiaq and Mary Cauchi.¹
     Her married name was Axiaq.¹

     Rosaria Axiak was born on 4 January 1961 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married Russell Niebolt.¹
     Her married name was Niebolt.¹ Rosaria Axiak was living in 2014.

     Russell Niebolt married Rosaria Axiak, daughter of Carmelo Axiaq and Mary Cauchi.¹

     Research: Sergeant-At-Arms, Maltese-Americal Social Club in 2019.

     Nicholas Lawrence Pace was born on 14 January 1938 in Valletta, Malta. He married Ninfa Mary Santuccio on 11 February 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Nicholas Lawrence Pace was also known as Nicola Pace. He emigrated from Malta on 10 November 1955. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Vice President of Maltese Club; Helped with remodel of new Club location, 1997-1999 in 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was naturalized on 27 July 1965 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Nick: Treasurer, 72-73, 76, 86; Counsellor, 76; Auditor, 77; Vice Pres. 89, 95; Ass. Treasurer, 97-98; was on the house committee, 2004 in 1970. Nicholas Lawrence Pace was also known as Nick Pace. He was living in 2024.
Nicholas Lawrence Pace Nima Pace
Laura Pace
Ashley Pace
Brittany Pace.

     Lillian M. Borg was born circa 1960.
     Lillian M. Borg was also known as (?) Muscat.
Maltese Cross Foundation was a member of Ass. Treasurer in 2021.

     William M. Healey was born on 9 April 1926 in Valletta, Malta. He married Mary Jane Mould on 28 April 1949 at Gibraltar; for 71 years. William M. Healey died on 14 February 2020 at Colma, CA, USA, at age 93.
     William M. Healey Captain's Steward on two minesweeper ships, the HMS Truelove and HMS Fierce, from 1944 to 1951 during World War II and the years that followed; In his role as a Captain's Steward, William was amongst the highest ranks of the Royal Navy and met many British royalties, including the future Queen Princess Elizabeth, Prince Phillip, and Prince Edward VIII. In his last year of service, William had the privilege of serving the Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet, Admiral Sir John Edelsten, and his family while stationed in Malta. He was very happy and proud working for the Admiral. circa 1944. He emigrated from Malta in November 1949 to Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. He was a Inco Nickel Refinery at Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. He was naturalized in 1959; book binder for 30 years. He emigrated from Malta for 9 months with brother in August 1959 to South San Francisco, CA, USA. He was naturalized in August 1965; Family became citizens. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was from the 1960s in 1996 at San Francisco, CA, USA. William M. Healey was also known as Willie Healey.

     Mary Jane Mould was born on 10 June 1930 in Gibraltar. She married William M. Healey, son of Daniel Healey and Dolores Bonello, on 28 April 1949 at Gibraltar; for 71 years. Mary Jane Mould died in June 2023.
     As of 28 May 1949,her married name was Healey. She emigrated from Malta on 1 August 1959 to New York, NY, USA. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was from the 1960s in 1996 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She and (?) Maltese Elders were living in 2022 in 551 C Street, Colma, CA, USA.
Mary Jane Mould not Maltese; half English, half Spanish; speaks Maltese.

     Maddie Kane was born in 2008.¹

     Colton Kane was born in 2010.¹

     Nate Kane was born in 2012.¹

     Trace Inks was born in 2011.¹

     Rhett Inks was born in 2013.¹

     Lisa Templeman married Joseph Ravella, son of Albino Ravella and Antonia T Grech.¹ Lisa Templeman and Joseph Ravella were divorced.
     Her married name was Ravella.¹

     Sara Abramson Gertz married Joseph Ravella, son of Albino Ravella and Antonia T Grech, in 2014.¹
     As of 2014,her married name was Ravella.¹

     Nicholo Ravella was born in 2012.¹

     Carmelo Vassallo was born circa 1880 in Malta. He married Maria Sammut. Carmelo Vassallo died in July 1941 at Malta.²
     Carmelo Vassallo Parents: Antonio Vassallo & Maria Camilleri.

     Paul Luke Vella was born on 29 May 1915 in Mosta, Malta.¹ He married Theresa Jane Borg, daughter of Giovani Borg and Carmela Grima, on 4 August 1946 at Mosta, Malta.¹ Paul Luke Vella died on 21 September 2011 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 96; at home.¹ He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He began military service served in the British Army in Malta during World War II. Attained the rank of sargeant. He emigrated from Malta following his brothers on 20 November 1950 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Member for 60 years. Grievance Committee, 1972; Counsellor, 1973; Parlimentarian, 1976 in 1950. He was a Schlage Lock Company for 25 years. He was naturalized on 17 April 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 22 September 2011: Paul Luke Vella Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on September 21, 2011 at the age of 96. Paul was a native of Mosta, Malta who served his country loyally during WWII as a Sergeant in the Royal Malta Artillery manning anti-aircraft guns. Following his brothers, he immigrated to San Francisco in 1950 and was joined shortly thereafter by his wife and children. Paul worked 27 years at Schlage Lock Company in Visitation Valley. Paul was a 60-year member of the Maltese-American Social Club and in his retirement spent many Sundays there conversing with friends while sipping his favorite V.O. and water. Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Theresa. Devoted brother of the late Sam, Jane, Charlie, Maria, Peter, and Rose. He is survived by his devoted children Philomena Schembri (John), Joseph, and Carmen Orton (Thomas), his loving niece Filomena Scerri, his grandchildren Adrian, Lisa, Sharon, Marina, and Julie, as well as great-grandchildren William, Patrick, and Sienna. Research: cousins.

     Theresa Jane Borg was born on 23 January 1919 in Mosta, Malta.¹ She married Paul Luke Vella, son of Joseph Vella and Filomena Muscat, on 4 August 1946 at Mosta, Malta.¹ Theresa Jane Borg died on 7 January 2001 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 81.¹ She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Theresa Jane Borg She was an extremely accomplished seamstress, more of a tailor really. As of circa 1947,her married name was Vella.¹ She emigrated from Malta in January 1952 to San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 9 January 2001: VELLA. Theresa J. —At rest. January 7, 2001. Beloved wife of Paul Vella; loving mother of Philomena (John) Schembrl, Joseph Vella and Carmen (Torn) Orton; cherished grandmother of Adrian. Lisa, Sharon. Marina and Juliana; sister of Frances Borg of Malta and Vincent Borg of Napa; loving aunt of Filoména (Manuel) Scerrl. A native of Mosta. Malta. Resident of San Francisco
for 49 vears.

     Joseph Vella was born in Malta. He married Filomena Muscat at Malta. Joseph Vella died before 1950.

     Jane Vella was born in Malta. She died before 2011.¹

     Charles Vella was born in Malta.

     Maria Vella was born in Malta. She died before 2011.¹

     Peter Joseph Vella was born on 6 March 1912 in Mosta, Malta. He married Jane Cecilia Borg, daughter of Anthony Borg and Victoria Tonna, on 11 February 1944 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Peter Joseph Vella and Jane Cecilia Borg were divorced in October 1973 at Marin Co., CA, USA. Peter Joseph Vella died on 29 September 1984 at Marin General Hospital, San Rafael, CA, USA, at age 72. He was buried at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, San Rafael, Marin Co.., CA, USA.
     Peter Joseph Vella was also known as Pacifico Giuseppe Vella. He emigrated from Malta on 19 March 1936 to New York, NY, USA. He began military service on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, Draft: age 28, canary. He was naturalized on 21 June 1943 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Jane Cecilia Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 38, steel industry welder in San Francisco, CA, USA. Peter Joseph Vella was retired in 1972 at South San Francisco, CA, USA; a boilermaker.
Obituary: on 1 October 1984: Independent Journal Monday, Oct. 1, 1984 -- Peter J. Vella, a welder and boilermaker who lived in San Rafael, died Saturday at Marin General Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Vella, 72, worked in South San Francisco until he retired about 12 years ago. He was a member of the Boilermakers Union Local 6 of San Francisco. He was born on Malta and came to the United States in 1936. He lived briefly in New York before moving to San Francisco where he resided for 27 years. He went to live in Penngrove in 1963 and stayed there until 14 years, when he moved to San Rafael. He is survived by five sons, Joseph Vella of Penngrove, Thomas Vella of Terra Linda, and John, Charles and David Vella, all of Petaluma; three daughters, Victoria and Rose Vella and Philomena Starling, all of Petaluma; two brothers, Charles Vella of Malta and Paul Vella of San Francisco; a sister, Philomena Scherri of San Francisco; and nine grandchildren.
Obituary: on 1 October 1984: VELLA — In San Rafael. September 29.1984, Peter J. Vella, father of Joseph Vella of Penngrove, John, Charles and David Vella, all or Petaluma. Thomas Vella of Terra Linda, Victoria and Rose Vella. Philomena Starling all of Petaluma, brother of Charles Vella of Malta, and Paul Vella. San Francisco, and Philomena Scherri, San Francisco, and 9 grandchildren. A native of Malta, age 72 years. A member of Boilermakers Union, Local No. 6, San Francisco. Peter Joseph Vella was also known as Pete.