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     Ricci Rodriguez married Elizabeth Bosso, daughter of Joseph I. Bosso and Michelina Tanti.

     Mary Agius was born circa 1947. She married Manuel Tanti, son of Peter Tanti and Anna Tonna.
     Her married name was Tanti.

     Patricia Yvonne Stafford was born circa 1937. She married Frank P Tanti, son of Peter Tanti and Anna Tonna, on 9 March 1957 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Tanti. Patricia Yvonne Stafford was living in 2021 in Galt, CA, USA.

     Adela Castro Arrechea was born between 1882 and 1888 in Guatamala; age 48 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940 census.¹ She married Giovanni Antonio Bajada, son of Antonio Bajada and Adelaide Lica, on 9 September 1924 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 25 and 36. Adela Castro Arrechea died in 1987.
     She immigrated in 1920. Her married name was Bajada. She and Giovanni Antonio Bajada were listed in the 1930 US Census age 48, poultry farmer in Santa Cruz, CA, USA.² Adela Castro Arrechea and Giovanni Antonio Bajada were listed in the 1940 US Census age 58, poultry farm in Santa Cruz, CA, USA.¹ Adela Castro Arrechea and Giovanni Antonio Bajada were listed in the 1950 US Census age 67 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA.

     Sandra Bajada was born. She married (?) Scott.
     Her married name was Scott.

     (?) Scott married Sandra Bajada, daughter of Richard John Bajada and Martha E Thatcher.

     Antonio Bajada married Adelaide Lica, daughter of Stephen Lica.

     Adelaide Lica married Antonio Bajada, son of Charles Bajada.
     Her married name was Bajada.

     Helen Marguerite Arana was born circa 1921. She married Joseph Simon Paul Sammut Jr., son of Joseph Sammut and Julia Celia Mager. Helen Marguerite Arana and Joseph Simon Paul Sammut Jr. were divorced in September 1967 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Helen Marguerite Arana died in January 2021 at Burlingame, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Sammut. She and Joseph Simon Paul Sammut Jr. were listed in the 1950 US Census age 32, pool room, bar, retail liquor proprietor in San Bruno, CA, USA.

Helen Marguerite Arana was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 10 February 1951: ARTICHOKE JOE JR., BOOKIE, SUED BY WIFE -- Joseph, P. Sammut, 34, a San Bruno bookie known as “Artichoke Joe Jr.’ yesterday was sued for separate maintenance in San Mateo County Superior Court by his wife, Helen Marguerite. Mrs. Sammut asked for custody ,of the couple's four children, $1000 monthly allowance, $2500 in attorney fees and division of community property, including a home at 651 Huntington avenue, her husband's office, “Joe’s Pool Room,“ at 676 San Mateo avenue and various parcels of real estate. Sammut is the son of Joe Sammut Sr., a bookie who a few years ago was sentenced to the Federal penitentiary for perjury. “Artichoke Joe Jr.” himself was arrested for bookmaking in 1940 and 1949.

     Karen Anne Rasmussen was born on 9 October 1956 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married Dennis John Sammut, son of Joseph Simon Paul Sammut Jr. and Helen Marguerite Arana, on 22 December 1980 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Sammut. Karen Anne Rasmussen was a witness Gambling Control Commission case: http://www.cgcc.ca.gov/documents/adminactions/pending_hearings/Artichoke_Joes_Accusation.pdf with Dennis John Sammut and Sally Ann Sammut in 2018. Karen Anne Rasmussen was living in 2020 in Woodside, CA, USA. Karen Anne Rasmussen was also known as Annie.

     Lara Anne Sammut was born on 27 September 1982 in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Cody Joshua Sammut was born in August 1985 in CA, USA.
     He was living in 2021 in Woodside, CA, USA. He was a CEO of Artichoke Joe's Casino in 2022.

     Michael J Sammut was born in San Francisco, CA, USA.
     He was a witness Gambling Control Commission case: http://www.cgcc.ca.gov/documents/adminactions/pending_hearings/Artichoke_Joes_Accusation.pdf with Dennis John Sammut and Sally Ann Sammut in 2018.

     Sally Ann Sammut was born on 16 September 1948 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married Charles P Hatch on 22 December 1974 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Sally Ann Sammut married Randy Brent Johnson.
     Sally Ann Sammut was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Simon Paul Sammut Jr. and Helen Marguerite Arana in 1950 at San Bruno, CA, USA; age 32, pool room, bar, retail liquor proprietor. As of 22 December 1974,her married name was Hatch. Her married name was Johnson.
Dennis John Sammut Gambling Control Commission case: http://www.cgcc.ca.gov/documents/adminactions/pending_hearings/Artichoke_Joes_Accusation.pdf in 2018. Sally Ann Sammut was living in 2020 in Menlo Park, CA, USA.

     Randy Brent Johnson was born circa 1950. He married Sally Ann Sammut, daughter of Joseph Simon Paul Sammut Jr. and Helen Marguerite Arana.

     Richard Scott Sammut was born on 30 September 1952 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He married Karen Ann Queally. Richard Scott Sammut died in January 2021 at Millbrae, CA, USA, at age 68.

     Charles T. Abela was born on 2 October 1924 in Mosta, Malta. He married Frances Grace Camilleri on 15 November 1958 at Malta. Charles T. Abela and Frances Grace Camilleri were divorced on 18 February 1981 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Charles T. Abela died on 20 February 2020 at East Palo Alto, CA, USA, at age 95.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1952 to San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Frances Grace Camilleri were living in East Palo Alto, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
Obituary: in 2020: Charles was born in Mosta, Malta on October 2, 1924. He immigrated to the United States in 1952 and began working in San Francisco, California. In June of 1958, he returned to Malta and on November 15th of the same year, married his bride, Frances, of 61 years. They returned to the United States and settled in East Palo Alto, California where they raised their family and where he entered his eternal rest.

In June of 1968, he began his 32 year career with the Ravenswood City School District as a skilled carpenter and locksmith then retired in 1990. He was an accomplished artist, loved fishing and camping and enjoyed working in his garden where he grew vegetables, fruits and flowers.

Charles is survived by his wife, Frances Abela, 4 children, Larry Abela (Norma), Jim Abela (Katya), Joe Abela and Vicky Shuherk (Fred), 8 grandchildren, Ashley White (Jeff), Alexandra Shuherk, Alyssa Shuherk, Vinny Schlaick, Nicholas Abela, Alexander Abela, Haley Schlaick and Elizabeth Abela and his sister, Maria Bellizzi (Henry) of Malta. He was preceded in death by 2 of his children, Charles Abela, Jr. and Ann Abela.

Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 25 at 11:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1425 Bay Road in East Palo Alto, California and burial to follow at Alta Mesa Cemetery, 695 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, California.

     Larwrence J Abela was born on 7 September 1959 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He married Sharon Lynn Nordin on 31 August 1985 at Alameda Co., CA, USA. Larwrence J Abela married Norma (?)
     Larwrence J Abela was living in 2024 in Springfield, OR, USA.

     Norma (?) married Larwrence J Abela, son of Charles T. Abela and Frances Grace Camilleri.
     Her married name was Abela.

     Charles Joseph Abela Jr was born on 21 January 1963 in Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He died on 10 June 1980 at Tuolumne Co., CA, USA, at age 17.

     Katya C. (?) was born circa 1971. She married James Charles Abela, son of Charles T. Abela and Frances Grace Camilleri.
     Her married name was Abela.

     James Charles Abela was born on 21 October 1961 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He married Katya C. (?)
     As of 21 October 1961, James Charles Abela was also known as Johnmarie C. Abela. He was living in 2024 in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Victoria M. Abela was born on 2 June 1968 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. She married Frederick L. Shuherk.
     Her married name was Shuherk. Victoria M. Abela was living in 2024 in Vida, OR, USA. Victoria M. Abela was also known as Vicky Abela.

     Frederick L. Shuherk married Victoria M. Abela, daughter of Charles T. Abela and Frances Grace Camilleri.

     Sharon Lynn Nordin was born on 4 February 1955 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. She married Larwrence J Abela, son of Charles T. Abela and Frances Grace Camilleri, on 31 August 1985 at Alameda Co., CA, USA. Sharon Lynn Nordin died on 31 October 2009 at age 54.
     Sharon Lynn Nordin was also known as Sharon Swanson. As of 31 August 1985,her married name was Abela.

     Jill Martin was born circa 1972. She married Anthony Andrew Abdilla, son of Sam C. Abdilla and Jean M McKay, on 1 August 1996 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Abdilla.

     Joseph John DeBono was born on 8 April 1931 in Mellieha, Malta. He married Hedi M. Trinkler on 26 April 1958 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph John DeBono died on 16 March 2020 at San Mateo, CA, USA, at age 88. He was buried on 20 March 2020 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 27 May 1950. He was naturalized on 10 April 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2010.
Obituary: : Joseph John Debono passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16th, 2020 at the age of 88. He was at home surrounded by family when God descended from Heaven to guide his spirit to his glorious permanent home. He was born in Mellieha, Malta on April 8th, 1931 and came to the United States when he was just a teenager. Joe always worked selflessly and tirelessly to be able to provide for his family. Taking an early retirement allowed him to spend a lot of time with his late wife Hedi, his three children Suzanne, Charles, and Jon, and his precious grandchildren Anthony, Max, and Maya. He thoroughly enjoyed gardening, weekly bingo, and going to church every Sunday. He was a loving nannu, father, and husband and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of his family forever.

     Mary DeBono was born on 8 November 1933 in Mellieha, Malta. She married Paul Vella on 10 October 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Vella. Mary DeBono was living in 2021 in Millbrae, CA, USA.