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     Victoria Grech was born in 1917 in Mosta, Malta; age 14 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census.¹ She married (?) Ferguson.²
     Victoria Grech was listed on a passenger list with Maria Borg on 3 February 1926 at New York, NY, USA; age 34, with 3 children. Victoria Grech was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Grech and Maria Borg in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, wool pulling laborer.³ Victoria Grech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Grech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, chemical laborer.¹ Her married name was Ferguson.² Victoria Grech was living in 1991 in Sacramento, CA, USA.

     John Paul Grech was born on 24 February 1921 in Mosta, Malta; age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census.¹ He married Nancy Borg, daughter of Rafaele Borg and Adriana Galea, on 24 October 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA. John Paul Grech died on 26 September 1996 at Daly City, CA, USA, at age 75. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     John Paul Grech was also known as Giovanni Pacificus Grech. He was listed on a passenger list with Maria Borg on 3 February 1926 at New York, NY, USA; age 34, with 3 children. John Paul Grech was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Grech and Maria Borg in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, wool pulling laborer.² John Paul Grech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Grech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, chemical laborer.¹ John Paul Grech received military draft notice on 15 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 20, American Can Co. He was naturalized on 7 June 1943 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Nancy Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 28, real estate agent in San Francisco, CA, USA. John Paul Grech was a San Francisco and San Mateo Real Estate agent: John Grech Realty.
Obituary: on 29 September 1996: GRECH, John P. In Daly City. September 26, 1996. Dearly beloved husband of Nancy Grech; loving father of John, Raymond Paul and Richard: devoted grandfather of John, Matthew, Brian, Christina, Danny, Alex, Andrea, Michael, and Nicholas; loving father-in-law of Diane and Maria; dear brother of Victoria Ferguson, Ann Prates-sa, Rita Semenero and the late Paulina Galea; dear brother-in-law of Albert Semenero, Leo Fratessa, and Katherlne Bonnlcl; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Long-time SF and San Mateo County Realtor. Age 75.

     Ann Josephine Grech was born on 8 February 1927 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 1/12 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Leo Fratessa on 13 September 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Ann Josephine Grech died on 25 December 2019 at Sonoma Co., CA, USA, at age 92.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Grech and Maria Borg in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, wool pulling laborer.³ As of 1930, Ann Josephine Grech was also known as Anna J. Grech.³ She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Grech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, chemical laborer.¹ Her married name was Fratessa. Ann Josephine Grech was had the following children: Marc Fratessa
Nancy Fleming. She was living in 1991 in San Bruno, CA, USA.

     (?) Ferguson married Victoria Grech, daughter of Charles Grech and Maria Borg.¹

     Leo Fratessa married Ann Josephine Grech, daughter of Charles Grech and Maria Borg, on 13 September 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Steven Semenero was born on 30 November 1954 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Sharon Louise (?)

     Deborah Ann Semenero was born on 21 March 1956 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married (?) Kelly.¹
     Her married name was Kelly.¹

     (?) Kelly married Deborah Ann Semenero, daughter of Albert Joseph Semenero and Rita Marie Grech.¹

     David Marc Semenero was born on 12 November 1959 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Lisa Marie Semenero was born on 29 September 1962 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married (?) Daven.¹
     Her married name was Daven.¹

     (?) Daven married Lisa Marie Semenero, daughter of Albert Joseph Semenero and Rita Marie Grech.¹

     Brandon Kelly was born on 17 December in Sunnyvale, CA, USA.¹

     Brittany Kelly was born on 7 March 1988 in Sunnyvale, CA, USA.¹

     Natalie Jay Kelly was born on 29 July 1993 in Sunnyvale, CA, USA.¹

     Justin Semenero was born on 30 March 1988 in Redwood City, CA, USA.¹

     Sharon Louise (?) married Steven Semenero, son of Albert Joseph Semenero and Rita Marie Grech.
     Her married name was Semenero.

     Caitlan Kelly was born on 29 July 1990 in Sunnyvale, CA, USA.¹ She married (?) McGarry.¹
     Her married name was McGarry.¹

     (?) McGarry married Caitlan Kelly, daughter of (?) Kelly and Deborah Ann Semenero.¹

     Sarah Semenero was born on 14 November 1990 in Redwood City, CA, USA.¹

     Krista Noelle Semenero was born on 16 August in Redwood City, CA, USA.¹

     MaryAnn Borg was born on 15 May 1936 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1940 census.¹
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of James Borg and Carmela Zahra in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, paper factory laborer.² MaryAnn Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of James Borg and Carmela Zahra in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 45, shipping co. warehouseman. MaryAnn Borg was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1998. She contributed her family's genealogy to MHS in 2012. She and (?) Maltese Elders were living in 2024; same address as above.

     James Borg was born on 8 May 1904 in Mosta, Malta; age 35 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Carmela Zahra, daughter of Charles Zahra and Theresa Gauci, on 24 December 1932 at St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church, San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ James Borg died on 23 June 1989 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 85.¹ He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     James Borg was also known as Jean Marie John Francis Borg. He immigrated between 1920 and June 1930 to Australia; He and his fellow Maltese got jobs building the railroad. The job took them to many cities. He also worked on weekends as a lifeguard at Bondi Beach, saving swimmers. He emigrated from Malta from Sydney, Australia on 26 June 1930 to San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ He was a Worked at the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper and part-time at Shenly Whiskey Company. He eventually left these two jobs and started work as a longshoreman at Dunham, Carrigan and Hayden Company. He was naturalized in 1934 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 29, a laborer. On 1936 his name was legally changed to James Borg. He and Carmela Zahra were listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, paper factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² James Borg and Carmela Zahra were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, shipping co. warehouseman in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 23 June 1989: Borg, James— in Burlingame. June 23. 1989; James Borg, late of San Bruno, husband of the late Carmeia Borg; beloved father of Mary Ann and Diane Borg, both of San Bruno, and Theresa Coleiro of Millbrae; dear brother of Victoria Borg and Cozzic Micailef. both cf Malta; dear grandfather of Roselia Coleiro. Frances Murphy and Anne Hess: dear great grandfather of Steve Murphy Jr, Christopher Murphy; a native of Malta; aged 86 years.

     Carmela Zahra was born on 29 December 1909 in Mosta, Malta; age 20 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census.² She married James Borg, son of (?) Schembri, on 24 December 1932 at St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church, San Francisco, CA, USA.² Carmela Zahra died on 7 July 1988 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 78.² She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She was listed on a passenger list with Theresa Gauci on 28 May 1920 at New York, NY, USA; age 35, and 3 children on a ship named Saint Paul. Spent 3 months on Ellis Island because Carmela, age 10, had yellow fever. Carmela Zahra was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Zahra and Theresa Gauci in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, state blg janitor.³ As of 24 December 1932,her married name was Borg.² Carmela Zahra was naturalized in 1936 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She and James Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, paper factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ As of 1940, Carmela Zahra was also known as Carmen. She and James Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, shipping co. warehouseman in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 10 July 1988: BORG.Carmela In Burllngame, July 7, 1988. Carmela Borg; beloved wife of James Borg; loving mother of tVlary Ann Borg of San Bruno, Theresa Colelro of Mlllbrae and Diane Borg of San Bruno; dear grandmother of Roselia Coleiro, Frances Murphy and Anne Hess; dear great-grandmother of Steve Murphy, Jr. and Christopher Murphy; a native of Malta; aged 78 years.

     Charles Zahra was born on 13 July 1882 in Mosta, Malta; age 45 in 1930 census; age 57 in 1940 census;
15 Jul 1883 given by Maryann Borg.^1,2,3 He married Theresa Gauci, daughter of (?) Gauci, circa 1906; ages 21 and 21.^1,2 Charles Zahra died on 24 January 1958 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 75.¹ He was buried on 24 January 1958 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Charles Zahra was also known as Carmelo Zahra.³ He immigrated in 1906 to New Orleans, LA, USA; In 1906 he decided to emigrate to America. He went to New Orleans, but he didn’t like it there, so he then came to San Francisco. Was there during 1906 eartquake. He emigrated from Malta 1913 in 1930 census; Maryann Borg: 1906 in 1906 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 As of 1919, Charles Zahra was also known as Charles Zara Maryann Borg states he changed his name from Zahra to Zara.¹ He was a Worked at the Ferry Building, greeting passengers. In his spare time and on weekends he helped his brother-in-law, James Gauci, his wife’s brother, in building and restoring homes. He then built his own home in the Portola district of San Francisco. He and Theresa Gauci were listed in the 1930 US Census age 45, state blg janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Charles Zahra and Josephine Zahra were listed in the 1940 US Census age 57, widowed, railroad janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Charles Zahra and Josephine Zahra were listed in the 1950 US Census age 67, widowed in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 26 January 1958: ZARA — In this city; Jan. 24, 1958, Charles, beloved husband of the late Theresa Zara, devoted father of Josephine, James and John Zara: and Mrs. Carmen Borg. A native of Malta; aged 74 years.
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     Theresa Gauci was born on 31 December 1882 in Mosta, Malta; age 45 in 1930 census.² She married Charles Zahra, son of Salvu Zahra, circa 1906; ages 21 and 21.^1,3 Theresa Gauci was issued a Maltese Passport age 27, housewife on 20 January 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² She died on 10 February 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 52.¹ She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Zahra.² She emigrated from Malta with 3 children in 1920 to New York, NY, USA.^1,3 She was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 28 May 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 35, and 3 children on a ship named Saint Paul. Spent 3 months on Ellis Island because Carmela, age 10, had yellow fever. She and Charles Zahra were listed in the 1930 US Census age 45, state blg janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³
Obituary: on 12 February 1935: Zara — In this city. February 10. 1935. Theresa, dearly beloved wife of Charles Zara, beloved mother of Josephine. James and John Zara and Mrs. Carmen Borg, loving sister of Charlie, James and John. Gauci, a native of Malta, aged 52 years.
Her married name was Zara.¹

     Frank Xavier Coleiro was born on 8 November 1927 in Mosta, Malta. He married Theresa Grace Borg, daughter of James Borg and Carmela Zahra, on 17 October 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Frank Xavier Coleiro died on 31 December 1999 at Millbrae, CA, USA, at age 72. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     He was naturalized on 23 May 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a butcher.
Obituary: on 3 January 2000: COLEIRO, Frank Xavier. late of Millbrae and San Mateo County resident for 35 years, passed away at home on December 31. 1999. Beloved husband of Theresa Colelro for 46 years; loving father of Rosalie Coleiro of Sonoma. Frances Murphy of San Mateo. Anne Hess (her husband Brian) of Washington: dear brother of George. Lucy. Fllomena. and Mary, cherished grandfather of Stephen. Christopher and Lauren: also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. A native of Mosta. Malta, age 72 years. Research: Same dates??

     Diane Borg was born on 19 December 1949 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of James Borg and Carmela Zahra in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 45, shipping co. warehouseman. Diane Borg was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1998.
Diane Borg unmarried; lives with sister Maryanne in 2024.