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     Laura Loreta Portelli was born in 1960 in Gozo, Malta. She married Peter Paul Xuereb.
     Her married name was Xuereb. Laura Loreta Portelli was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2011.
Maltese Cross Foundation was a member of Director in 2021.

     Robert Ryan Weldon was born on 11 April 1962. He died on 28 January 2016 at age 53.
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     Michelle M. Vella was born on 14 September 1972 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. She married Craig Enanoria.
     Her married name was Enanoria.

     Craig Enanoria married Michelle M. Vella, daughter of Zaren Vella and Anna Frances Agius.

     Kyle Wayne Enanoria was born on 30 May 2007 in CA, USA. He died on 19 April 2019 at CA, USA, at age 11.

     Maria Coleiro was born in Mosta, Malta.

     George Coleiro was born in Mosta, Malta.

     Paul Coleiro was born in Malta. He died before 2019.

     Angelo Coleiro was born on 2 January 1930 in Mosta, Malta. He married Amyann Zammit, daughter of Frank Zammit and May Concetta Vassallo, on 24 July 1949 at San Francisco, CA, USA; This marriage was annuled. Angelo Coleiro married Pauline Christmann on 25 May 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Angelo Coleiro married Yee Tuck Lee on 2 November 1986 at Clark Co., NV, USA. Angelo Coleiro died on 4 August 1991 at Greenbrae, Marin Co., CA, USA, at age 61. He was buried at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 20, a baker in San Francisco, CA, USA. He was naturalized on 8 December 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA; aged 23, a baker. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1985.
Obituary: on 6 August 1991: COLEIRO, Angelo— In Greenbrae, August 4. 1991; beloved husband of Yee Lee Coleiro of Corte Madera; loving father of Tony, Angela & Rebecca; caring father-in-law of Denise Coleiro of Petaluma; loving brother of Frank Coleiro of Milibrae. Lucy Mlcallef of Brentwood, Mena Farrugia of San Francisco. and George and Mary Coleiro of Malta: also survived by numerous nieces and nephews: a native of Malta; member of the Maltese Society of San Francisco and Baker’s Union Local 24 of San Francisco.

     Briana Lorraine Gearhart JD was born on 8 July 1993 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She graduated in 2019 at Santa Clara University School of Law. She was a Corporate Counsel at Copart in 2022.

     Virginia Schembri was born on 25 June 1937 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married Richard Roesbery on 29 December 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Virginia Schembri married Earnest G. Quinton on 12 November 1983 at Santa Clara Co., CA, USA. Virginia Schembri died on 27 April 2019 at age 81. She was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Merced Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charlie Schembri and Carmella Debrincat in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 46, lock co., lock assembler; and nephew James Schembri, 23. Her married name was Roesbery. As of 12 November 1983,her married name was Quinton. Virginia Schembri was living in 1997 in Salida, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 2 June 2019: Virginia Quinton June 25, 1937 - April 27, 2019 Resident of San Ramon
Virginia Quinton was born and raised in San Francisco to Charles and Carrie Schembri and was one of four children (siblings Michael, Marian and Jerry).
Soon after graduating from Mission High School, she married Richard Roesbery and moved to San Jose, where she raised three children and worked until retirement from San Jose State University. It was here she also met her second husband, Earnie, who passed away in 2010 and with whom she is now reunited.
Virginia loved spending time with her family, was very proud of her Maltese heritage and was a woman of Catholic faith with strong moral conviction. She was a huge Bay Area sports fan and especially loved her Giants and 49ers. She had an infectious personality and could light up a room with her presence. As a result, she made many lifelong friends along the way while enjoying activities such as bowling, bingo, cards and even pulmonary rehab in her sunset years of life.
She is survived by her loving children, Steve (Rachel), Michael (Diane) and Lori Roesbery, step-daughter, Carol (Ed) Mahoney as well as 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Virginia was the matriarch and rock for her family and gave all her love and energy to those around her. Her loving, strong spirit and smile will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

     Earnest G. Quinton was born circa 1925. He married Virginia Schembri, daughter of Charlie Schembri and Carmella Debrincat, on 12 November 1983 at Santa Clara Co., CA, USA. Earnest G. Quinton died in 2010.

     Marian Letizia Teresa Schembri was born on 27 September 1935 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married Paul M Brasseur on 22 September 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Marian Letizia Teresa Schembri and Paul M Brasseur were divorced on 8 May 1995 at Licking OR, OH, USA. Marian Letizia Teresa Schembri died on 17 April 2012 at Arlington, OH, USA, at age 76.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charlie Schembri and Carmella Debrincat in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 46, lock co., lock assembler; and nephew James Schembri, 23. As of 1956,her married name was Brasseur. Marian Letizia Teresa Schembri was living between 1971 and 1997 in Newark, OH, USA.
Obituary: on 29 April 2012: Marian L. Brasseur -- NEWARK: Marian Letizia Teresa (Schembri) Brasseur, age 76, of Newark, Mrs. Brasseur passed away on Tuesday. April 17, 2012 at the Arlington Care Center under the care of Tridia Hospice Care. She was born September 27, 1935 in San Francisco, California to the late Charles and Carrie (Debrincat) Schembri. A graduate of Galileo High School in San Francisco, she worked as a librarian in the 60's for San Jose State College (California). She moved to Ohio in 1971 and became the co-owner and accountant for Brasseur's Ext. Bldg. Supply and Brasseur's Botanicals. She later worked for Newark Resident Homes as a bookkeeper and accountant until retiring in 1999. Mrs. Brasseur was a member of the National Association of Astrologers and the Bloomin' Buckeyes Square Dance Club. A pioneer in computer sciences and an astrologist sought after for her chart interpretations, she loved Bingo, crocheting, sewing, traveling and reading. She is survived by a daughter, Carrie (Scott) Walters of Newark; son, Paul (Tammy) Brasseur III of Newark; grandchildren, Sheri (Camilo) Colotto, Lara (Dan) Thomas, Michelle Brasseur, Nichole Brasseur and Clarice (Tim DeLong) Miller; great-grandchildren, Schembri DeLong and Timothy DeLong, Jr; sister, Virginia Quintin and brothers, Michael Schembri and Jerry Schembri, all of California; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

     Jerry William Schembri was born on 21 May 1939 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He married Carole Gayner on 11 June 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Jerry William Schembri married Nancy Reeser. Jerry William Schembri died on 26 November 2014 at Yuba City, CA, USA, at age 75; age 75.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charlie Schembri and Carmella Debrincat in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 46, lock co., lock assembler; and nephew James Schembri, 23. Jerry William Schembri was a Owner of Jerry's Arco Services on Geneva Ave in 1980.

Jerry William Schembri was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 23 February 1987: Herb Caen: ... Jerry Schembri, owner of the Arco station on Geneva, would like it known he no longer has leaking gas tanks, by golly (he was listed by the S.F. Bay Region Water Quality Control Board among “the 275 worst cases”)... He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1996. He was living in 1997 in Carnelian Bay, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 1 December 2014: Jerry Schembri passed away on Nov. 26th. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy children David Karen Jeri Christina David and his many grandchildren.

     Richard Roesbery married Virginia Schembri, daughter of Charlie Schembri and Carmella Debrincat, on 29 December 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Steve Roesbery was born in CA, USA. He married Rachel (?)

     Rachel (?) married Steve Roesbery, son of Richard Roesbery and Virginia Schembri.
     Her married name was Roesbery.

     Michael Roesbery was born. He married Diane (?)

     Diane (?) married Michael Roesbery, son of Richard Roesbery and Virginia Schembri.
     Her married name was Roesbery.

     Lori Roesbery was born in CA, USA.

     Sylvia Xuereb was born on 3 May 1969 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
     She was living in 2019 in Redwood City, CA, USA.

     Carmelo DeBono married Therese Schembri.

     Therese Schembri married Carmelo DeBono.
     Her married name was DeBono.

     Fred DeAntoni married Deanna L. DeBono, daughter of George Charles DeBono Sr. and Viola Clara Payne, in 1989.¹

     Mary "Lucy" DeBono was born. She married Assod Nahas at Alexandria, Egypt. Mary "Lucy" DeBono was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Nahas.
Mary "Lucy" DeBono No children.

     Assod Nahas was born in Syria. He married Mary "Lucy" DeBono, daughter of Carmelo DeBono and Therese Schembri, at Alexandria, Egypt.

     John Attard married Francesca Dimech, daughter of Gio Marie Dimech and Maria Gauci, at Malta. John Attard died before 1973.

     Byron Neal James was born on 28 August 1936 in Bakersfield, CA, USA. He married Theresa Joan Vella, daughter of Joseph Maria Vella and Mary Attard, on 11 October 1958 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Byron Neal James and Theresa Joan Vella were divorced on 1 May 1991 at Washoe Co., NV, USA. Byron Neal James died on 4 June 2004 at Cupertino, CA, USA, at age 67.

     Anthony G. Vella was born on 10 December 1959 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He married Doris Ann Avella. Anthony G. Vella married Gloria Monroy.
     Research: Worked At Callidus Software Inc
Stunt Wire Rigger and Coordinator
Michael Hoff ProductionsBaker Street Advertising. Anthony G. Vella was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2010. He was living in 2022 in San Francisco, CA, USA. Anthony G. Vella was also known as Tony G Vella. Research.

     Doris Ann Avella was born circa 1960. She married Anthony G. Vella, son of George J. Vella and Victoria Vella.
     Her married name was Vella. Doris Ann Avella was living in 2022 in Sonoma, CA, USA.