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     Joseph F. Mizzi was born on 1 December 1922 in Ghasri, Gozo, Malta. He died on 21 July 2013 at age 90. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 25 July 1947 going to New York, NY, USA; age 24, laborer; Michelle Mizzi, in Gozo; Destination San Francisco, to cousin Anthony Ragan. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1948. Research: Sara Mizzi
Caryn Mizzi
John Mizzi.

     Paul Chetcuti died on 26 February 2015.

     Joseph Chetcuti was born on 15 July 1945 in Naxxar, Malta. He married Esther H. Briffa, daughter of Anthony Briffa and Tessie Azzopardi, on 22 May 1976 at San Mateo, CA, USA. Joseph Chetcuti died on 2 March 2015 at CA, USA, at age 69. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta SS Nea Hellas, age 6 on 8 November 1951 to 1743 LaSalle St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was naturalized on 28 June 1967 at Millbrae, CA, USA. He began military service Vietnam War, SP5, US Army. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2009. Research: Ta-Safra. Joseph Chetcuti was also known as Joey Chetcuti.

     Valentina Micallef was born on 8 February 1919 in Hal-Balzan, Malta. She married Anthony Agius, son of (?) Agius, in 1942. Valentina Micallef died on 21 November 2001 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 82. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Agius. As of 1942,her married name was Agius. She emigrated from Malta in 1950 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
Obituary: on 25 November 2001: AGIUS. Valentina - Died peacefully at home with her family bv her side m San Franasco on November 22. 2001, three years after having been diacnosed with cancer.
Lovingly survived by her husband of sixty-three years. Anthony Agius: her daughter Miriam Muscat and her husband, Joseph: her son Charles E. Agius and his wife. Manan; her granddaughter Ginanane Buckley and her husband. Sean; her granddaughter Marissa Styles, her grandsons Matthew Agius and Andrew Agius; her nephew Joseph Fenech; her niece Antionette Shatter and ner family, and her numerous relatives in Malta.
Bom in Hal-Balzan, Malta, on February 8, 1919. She was home-schooled by Monsignor Carmel Grima and then married at 19 years of age before coming to the US in 1950. As a homemaker, she spent much of her time with her children. She will be remembered, as a courageous person with a strong spirt and a devout Catholic. She was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Maltese Society and a member and treasurer of United Materialities.

     Charles Ed Agius was born circa 1948 in Halbalzan, Malta. He married Marian Bonavia, daughter of Joseph Bonavia and Carmela (?), on 26 June 1976 at San Francisco, CA, USA; both Marian Tanti and Marian Bonavia are given.
     Charles Ed Agius emigrated with Anthony Agius and Valentina Micallef in 1950 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Charles Ed Agius was living in 2018.

     Marian Bonavia was born in March 1944 in Mosta, Malta. She married Joseph F. Tanti, son of Peter Tanti and Anna Tonna, circa 1962. Marian Bonavia and Joseph F. Tanti were divorced in April 1974 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Marian Bonavia married Charles Ed Agius, son of Anthony Agius and Valentina Micallef, on 26 June 1976 at San Francisco, CA, USA; both Marian Tanti and Marian Bonavia are given.
     Her married name was Tanti. As of 1976,her married name was Agius. Marian Bonavia was living in 2022 in Daly City, CA, USA.

     Miriam Carmen Agius was born on 5 February 1945 in Halbalzan, Malta. She married Joseph Charles Muscat, son of James C Muscat and Martha Anna Nollevaux, in 1996. Miriam Carmen Agius died on 8 September 2018 at age 73. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated with Anthony Agius and Valentina Micallef in 1950 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Her married name was Muscat.
Obituary: on 12 September 2018: Miriam Carmen Muscat passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 8, 2018 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Feb. 5, 1945 in Halbalzan, Malta, to Anthony and Valentina Agius. In 1950, Miriam moved with her parents and her brother Charles to San Francisco. Miriam attended St. Elizabeth Grammar School, then St. Vincent High School. Miriam met her husband Joe in 1994, and two years later they were married. Miriam is survived by her husband Joseph Muscat, her two daughters Ginamarie (Sean) and Marissa, her brother Charles Agius (Marian), her nephews Matthew and Andrew, and her grandson Jon Anthony.

     Francis Xavier Buhagiar was born on 4 July 1925 in Xaghra, Gozo, Malta. He married Evelyn Clara Sultana, daughter of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella, on 4 August 1951 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Francis Xavier Buhagiar died on 30 August 2018 at Rohnert Park, CA, USA, at age 93. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He began military service between 1943 and 1947 British Royal Navy. He emigrated from Malta on 27 June 1947 to New York, NY, USA. He immigrated in 1950 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was naturalized on 18 May 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 27, a laborer.
Obituary: on 7 September 2018: Francis Xavier Buhagiar July 4, 1925 - August 30, 2018
"REJOICE AND BE GLAD" is what Dad would say!! Our loving and faithful father entered the Gates of Heaven peacefully on Thursday, August 30th at 3pm at his home in Rohnert Park, CA at the age of 93 years old. His faith in GOD and FAMILY were the two most important things in his life.

Francis was born in Gozo, Malta in the village of Xaghra. He was one of 11 children and very proud of his Maltese Heritage. He served in the British Royal Navy from 1943-1947. He came to New York City to live with his sister and worked there until 1950. Then he moved to San Francisco where he met and married our beautiful mother, Evelyn Sultana. They had 5 children and raised their family in Visitation Valley. The Church of the Visitacion became the center of our lives.

Dad enjoyed being part of the Maltese Club in SF. He loved to cook for everyone, not just family. He always volunteered to cook, especially for The Over Fifty-Five Club, and his favorite SF soup kitchen. Dad was active in the Boy Scouts with his sons. He loved to hunt, make wine, fish, garden, dance and travel with Mom.

When we think of our father we will always remember his devotion to God and how humble and kind he was. Our daily prayers, Rosary and Mass attendance became the foundation for our love of God and Faith he instilled in all of us.

He is preceded in death by his parents Pasquale and Rose Buhagiar, his siblings, Angelo, Theresa, Joseph, Manuel, Carmen, Concetta, Maria, Lewis, and Eucharistic, his daughter, Rosemary Gudelj and his wife, Evelyn Buhagiar. He is survived by his sister Rakela Vella, sisters-in-law Rose Buhagiar and Bernarda Buhagiar, brother-in-law and spouse George and Joan Pieczonka, his daughter and spouse Ann and Flemming Hansen, 3 sons and spouses John and Sue, Joey and Madeline, Michael and Joanne, son-in-law and spouse Steve and Suzanne Gudelj, 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. We would like to thank his loving caretakers at Brookdale Senior Living in Rohnert Park, Hospice by Bay and Father Thuan for their continued support.

Published in San Francisco Chronicle from Sept. 6 to Sept. 9, 2018. Francis Xavier Buhagiar was also known as Frank Buhagiar.

     Marlene Carmen Tanti was born on 28 December 1941 in Malta. She married Anthony C Muscat on 29 July 1967 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Marlene Carmen Tanti died on 29 March 2020 at Redwood City, CA, USA, at age 78.
     She was educated St. Boniface and Immaculate Conception Academy. She graduated at Lone Mountain College for Women, San Francisco, CA, USA; BA. As of 1967,her married name was Marlene Tanti Muscat.

     Anthony C Muscat was born circa 1931. He married Marlene Carmen Tanti, daughter of Joseph Tanti and Concetta Cauchi, on 29 July 1967 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Anthony C Muscat was living in 2023 in Redwood City, CA, USA. Research: Related.

     Linda Ebejer was born on 16 February 1940 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married John L. Collachi on 23 June 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Collachi.

     John L. Collachi married Linda Ebejer, daughter of Sam Ebejer and Anna Tonna, on 23 June 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Rosemary Buhagiar was born on 16 May 1953 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She married Stephen Gudelj on 3 June 1978 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Rosemary Buhagiar died on 12 January 2007 at Novato, CA, USA, at age 53.
     Her married name was Gudelj.
Obituary: on 18 January 2007: Rosemary Gudelj (Buhagiar) May 16, 1953 ~ January 12, 2007 On January 12th, Rosemary Gudelj passed peacefully in her sleep. Her loving, giving and caring ways will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. Her smile lit up the world. She always thought of everyone else first and lived her life in the service of others. She was the best wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, godmother and friend that anyone could ask for. Rosemary leaves behind her devoted and loving husband Steve; daughter, Kristi Cerasoli (Bob); mother and father, Evelyn and Frank Buhagiar; sister, Ann Hansen (Flemming); brothers, John Buhagiar (Sue), Joey Buhagiar (Madeline) and Michael Buhagiar (Joanne). Also, mother and father-in-law, Kay and Joe Sultana along with 13 nieces and nephews among them godson, Joey Hansen and goddaughter, Brienne Buhagiar. Rosemary worked tirelessly at P.G.&E. for over 30 years in a variety of jobs. She taught CCD at St. Anthony's Parish in Novato and delighted in working with the young people. Along with Steve, Rosemary was a member of Marin Yacht Club and an avid boater. TPublished in San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 18 to Jan. 21, 2007.

     Stephen Gudelj married Rosemary Buhagiar, daughter of Francis Xavier Buhagiar and Evelyn Clara Sultana, on 3 June 1978 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Stephen Gudelj was living in 2011.

     Don Strong married Antoinette T. Sultana, daughter of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella. Don Strong died before 2011.

     Ann Conchetta Buhagiar was born on 23 April 1952 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She married Flemming Hansen on 9 July 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Hansen. Ann Conchetta Buhagiar was living in 2007.

     Flemming Hansen married Ann Conchetta Buhagiar, daughter of Francis Xavier Buhagiar and Evelyn Clara Sultana, on 9 July 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA.

     John Pasquale Buhagiar was born on 15 September 1954 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He married Susan G. Nuno on 9 April 1978 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     John Pasquale Buhagiar was living in 2011.

     Susan G. Nuno married John Pasquale Buhagiar, son of Francis Xavier Buhagiar and Evelyn Clara Sultana, on 9 April 1978 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Buhagiar.

     Joseph M. Buhagiar was born on 11 October 1955 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He married Madeline Gomez on 20 August 1977 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Joseph M. Buhagiar was living in 2007. Joseph M. Buhagiar was also known as Joey Buhagiar.

     Madeline Gomez was born circa 1956. She married Joseph M. Buhagiar, son of Francis Xavier Buhagiar and Evelyn Clara Sultana, on 20 August 1977 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Buhagiar.

     Michael G. Buhagiar was born on 5 February 1960 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He married Joanne M Barbero on 19 August 1984 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Michael G. Buhagiar was living in 2011.

     Joanne M Barbero married Michael G. Buhagiar, son of Francis Xavier Buhagiar and Evelyn Clara Sultana, on 19 August 1984 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Buhagiar.

     Albertina Ferralis was born circa 1922 in CA, USA. She married Samuel John Sultana, son of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella, in 1942.¹
     Her married name was Sultana.¹ Albertina Ferralis and Samuel John Sultana were listed in the 1950 US Census age 30, auto mechanic in San Francisco, CA, USA. Albertina Ferralis was also known as Babe.

     Samuel John Sultana was born on 13 August 1945 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Samuel John Sultana and Albertina Ferralis in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 30, auto mechanic. Samuel John Sultana was living in 2005 in Memorial Gardens, Colorado Springs, CO, USA.

     Gary Matthew Sultana was born on 9 May 1948 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He married Sandra Rae (?)
     Gary Matthew Sultana was listed in the 1940 US Census of Samuel John Sultana and Albertina Ferralis in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 30, auto mechanic. Research: in 2005 at Orlando, FL, USA.

     Sandra Rae (?) was born circa 1945. She married Gary Matthew Sultana, son of Samuel John Sultana and Albertina Ferralis.
     Her married name was Sultana. Sandra Rae (?) was living in 2023 in Reno, NV, USA.

     Catherine Babbick was born on 23 January 1919. She married Joseph John Sultana, son of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella, on 22 February 1968 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Catherine Babbick died on 13 May 2014 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 95.
     Her married name was Sultana.
Obituary: on 26 May 2014: Catherine "Kay" Sultana Kay passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 13 2014. She is survived by her Son Steve Gudelj Stepdaughter Norine(George) McCall Stepson Mark (Joyce) Sultana Granddaughter Kristi Cerasoli Nephew Dick Cerutti Niece Barbara Cerutti Many Nieces and Nephews and many Great Nieces and Great Nephews of the Cerutti Buhagiar and Hansen families. Kay was preceded in death by her loving Husband Joe. They spent over 40 years together enjoying life to the fullest. Kay was a lifelong 49er fan and held season tickets for over 62 years. They were members of the Delta Yacht Club traveled extensively had many wonderful friends and a wonderful family life. Kay and Joe loved Boating entertaining family events Cruises Travel golf Marlin fishing and lots of laughter. Kay worked in the Automobile Business as a Business Manager Office Manager and Accountant for several dealerships over many years. She retired and went to work for Mercury Marine Services and ultimately retired from there as well. She will be missed by all who loved her. Catherine Babbick was also known as Kay.

     Savior Noel Schembri was born on 18 May 1958 in Detroit, MI, USA. He married Rose A. Leonetti on 28 February 1985 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Savior Noel Schembri died on 26 October 2002 at Newcastle, CA, USA, at age 44. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 31 October 2002: SCHEMBRI SAVIOUR NOEL May 18 1958 Oct 26 2002 Born in Detroit. Ml and resident of Newcastle. Husband of Rose devoted father to Daniel and Benjamin loving son to Tessie and the late Joseph Schembri Beloved brother of Mary Dorothy Elizabeth and Frank (Mary) Schembri Carmen Penaska (George) and Margaret Edwinson He also left behind many nieces nephews cousins and many friends Will always be remembered for his kindness and compassion and will be missed by all the people in his life.

     Mary Ann Schembri was born on 14 May 1951. She married Frank Angelo Mifsud Jr, son of Frank Mifsud and Mary Camilleri, on 19 August 1979 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Mary Ann Schembri and Tessie Micallef were naturalized in 1968 at 743 Sweeny, San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 19 August 1979,her married name was Mifsud.