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     Thomas Russell Akin was born on 29 November 1921 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA.¹ He married Mary Margaret Rose Deguara, daughter of Carmelo Deguara and Antonia (Nina) Abela, on 9 March 1946 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Thomas Russell Akin died in 2008 at Pacifica, CA, USA.¹
     He began military service on 19 September 1940 at Oklahoma City, OK, USA, US Army; Quartermaster Corps. He and Mary Margaret Rose Deguara were listed in the 1950 US Census age 28, auto mechanic, new car dealership in San Francisco, CA, USA. Thomas Russell Akin attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1996.
Obituary: on 29 October 2008: Services held for Tom Rusty Akin Tom Rusty Akin, an avid fisherman, hunter and a dear friend to many died Saturday evening, Oct 1 8. after a brave battle with pneumonia. Rusty was a World War II and Korean Conflict veteran. He was an ace auto mechanic and more recently an avid radio control airplane builder and flyer, he was a member of two local RC flying clubs. A longtime resident of Pacifica, he was 86. Tom was married to his wife Mary for 62 years. He was the beloved father of Thomas Akin (Ana) of Pacifica and Nina (John) Thompson of El Granada. He was the dear grandfather of James and David Akin and Taylor, Crystal and Lindsay Thompson. Memorial services were Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at Chapel by the Sea Funeral Home, 801 Oceana Blvd. Memorial contributions preferred to V.A. Medical Center, Volunteer Office, attention: Arthritis Foundation, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121.

     Thomas Charles Akin was born on 27 May 1948 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 He married Ana Lorena Navarro on 14 August 1976 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
     Thomas Charles Akin was listed in the 1940 US Census of Thomas Russell Akin and Mary Margaret Rose Deguara in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 28, auto mechanic, new car dealership. Thomas Charles Akin was a Audio production, photgraphy in 2002. He was living in 2002 in Pacifica, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club between 2002 and 2019.

     Ana Lorena Navarro was born on 16 January 1952 in San Jose, Costa Rica.¹ She married Thomas Charles Akin, son of Thomas Russell Akin and Mary Margaret Rose Deguara, on 14 August 1976 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
     As of August 1976,her married name was Akin.¹ Ana Lorena Navarro was a member of the Maltese American Social Club between 2002 and 2019.

     James Russell Akin was born on 22 September 1981 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Nina (?)

     David Norman Akin was born on 2 November 1983 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Amber (?)

     Mary Antonia Vella was born on 24 November 1949 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,3 She married Richard Francis Rummelhart on 8 May 1971 at Pacifica, CA, USA.¹
     Mary Antonia Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Vella and Antonia Marie Deguara in 1950 at 1224 Mendel, San Francisco, CA, USA; age 33, retail and wholesale lumber, lumber clerk; next door to Tom and Mary Akin. As of 8 May 1971,her married name was Rummelhart.¹ Mary Antonia Vella contributed her contributed Deguara and Abela genealogies family's genealogy to MHS in 2013. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2019. She was living in 2022 in 17 Barton Place, Pacifica, CA, USA. Research.

     Richard Francis Rummelhart was born on 7 May 1947 in Denver, CO, USA.¹ He married Mary Antonia Vella, daughter of Frank Vella and Antonia Marie Deguara, on 8 May 1971 at Pacifica, CA, USA.¹ Richard Francis Rummelhart died on 6 June 2022 at Pacifica, CA, USA, at age 75.
     He began military service in 1965 Army and served with the 187th Assault Helicopter Company "Crusaders" where he worked on sheet metal repairs for the "hueys", serving one tour of duty in Vietnam. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2019.
Obituary: on 15 June 2022: Richard Francis Rummelhart, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 6, 2022, while in the loving presence of his wife of 50 years.

Richard (Rick) was born on May 7, 1947 to Francis John and Eleanor Louise Rummelhart at Saint Anthony Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He was the first of four children. He is survived by his wife, Mary Antonia Rummelhart, and four children, eldest Richard Edward Rummelhart, triplet daughters: Denise Marie Barchas, Michele Marie Tomas, and Laurie Marie Rummelhart, and five grandchildren, Ruby and Preston Rummelhart; Mark and Chloe Tomas; preceded in death by Sawyer Orion Rummelhart. Rick is survived by many other family relatives and friends.

Rick lived an amazing, storied life. At age 17, he survived a lightning strike while playing baseball outside his home in Denver. This put him in the hospital for several weeks. At age 18 he was drafted into the Army and served with the 187th Assault Helicopter Company "Crusaders" where he worked on sheet metal repairs for the "hueys", serving one tour of duty in Vietnam. At the age of 30 he and his wife gave birth to triplet daughters, an unusual event for the time, especially given this was a natural birth sans fertility drugs. Rick worked most of his work years for United Airlines and retired after 40 years of service as a mechanic and parts inspector for the company.

Rick's final years were spent primarily in the comfort of his home in Pacifica, California, surrounded often by friends and family. He enjoyed bowling, was a local Bay Area sports fan and spent many hours solving Sudoku puzzles while relaxing in his favorite chair in the living room.

At Rick's request, a private Celebration of Life will be held. Donations can be made in his name to the IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis) Foundation or the charity of your choice.

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 15, 2022.

     Rose Marie Borg was born on 11 August 1933 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 7 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married James Leon Lewis on 19 January 1952 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     Rose Marie Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Borg and Mary Delores Camilleri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, both: grocer, own store.² Rose Marie Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Borg and Mary Delores Camilleri in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 41, retail grocery store manager; Mary was assistant manager. Her married name was Lewis. As of 2012, Rose Marie Borg lived at 7286 Leisure TN Rd, Vacaville, CA, USA; Leedolew@aol.com. She contributed her family's genealogy to MHS in 2012.

     James Leon Lewis was born on 29 August 1929 in Hinton, OK, USA. He married Rose Marie Borg, daughter of Joseph Borg and Mary Delores Camilleri, on 19 January 1952 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     James Leon Lewis is the grandchild of James Leon Lewis. He is the grandchild of James Leon Lewis. He is the grandchild of James Leon Lewis.¹ He is the grandchild of James Leon Lewis.

     Joseph Borg was born on 22 November 1908 in Mosta, Malta; age 21 in 1930 census; age 31 in 1940 census.^1,2,3 He married Mary Delores Camilleri, daughter of Joseph Camilleri and Rose Fenech, on 1 October 1928 at Reno, NV, USA.¹ Joseph Borg died on 29 January 1998 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 89.¹
     Joseph Borg was also known as Giuseppe Borg. He emigrated from Malta Giuseppe Borg, Mosta, 12, on the Rochambeau on 8 June 1920. He and Mary Delores Camilleri were listed in the 1930 US Census age 21 in 1930 census in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Naturalization declaration: on 27 July 1930. Joseph Borg was naturalized on 18 August 1932 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a stevedore. He and Mary Delores Camilleri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 31, both: grocer, own store in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²

Joseph Borg was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 6 February 1949: Holdup Nets $10—for The Victim
A San Francisco grocer proudly made the following entry in his 1040 ledgor yoctordoy: "Holdup-plus $10." And income tax agents won’t be able to challenge him. Because the cops will back him up. He is Joseph Borg, 45. Two men entered his store at 1302 Fairfax avenue yesterday, put a $10 bill on the counter and asked tor a bottle of wine. Then one of the men drew a gun and told Borg to hand over his money. Borg ducked into an alcove and returned with a .45 automatic. One robber dropped to the floor. The other fled. Borg fired a shot, and the remaining robber scrambled to his feet and ran out tho door. He and hls comrade joined a third man in a car and got away. Borg may keep the $10, according to Inspector Martin Lee, in charge ef the robbury detail. But there's one catch, Lee said with a straight face. The robbers may file a formal complaint for the money if they wish. He and Mary Delores Camilleri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 41, retail grocery store manager; Mary was assistant manager in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Mary Delores Camilleri was born on 25 April 1908 in Naxxar, Malta; age 21 in 1930 census; age 31 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Joseph Borg, son of Michael Borg and Carmela Dicuna, on 1 October 1928 at Reno, NV, USA.¹ Mary Delores Camilleri died on 25 September 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 53.¹ She was buried on 28 September 1961 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed on a passenger list with Rose Fenech on 1 November 1920 at New York, NY, USA; age 39, friend Francesco Fenech in Mosta; Destination San Francisco, to husband Joseph Camilleri in Petaluma, CA. Her married name was Mary Delores Borg.¹ Mary Delores Camilleri and Joseph Borg were listed in the 1930 US Census age 21 in 1930 census in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ As of between 1930 and 1940, Mary Delores Camilleri was also known as Mary Borg.² She and Joseph Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 31, both: grocer, own store in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Mary Delores Camilleri and Joseph Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 41, retail grocery store manager; Mary was assistant manager in San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary Delores Camilleri and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business She and her husband Joseph Borg co-owned the little corner Fairfax grocery store at Hunters Point for 28 years. Sadly she was murdered in a robbery attempt.

Mary Delores Camilleri was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 26 September 1961: Woman Killed -- Fatal Knifing In a Grocery Store
A 54-year-old woman was stabbed to death yesterday in the little corner grocery she and her husband had operated at Hunters Point for 28 years. A 16 year-old Balboa High School student was arrested a half hour later after a yard-by-yard search of the area by dozens of police officers. The boy admitted the crime after several hours of questioning. The dead woman was Mary Borg. who. with her husband. Joseph, owned the Fairfax Market at 1302 Fairfax. Police gave this version of the tragedy: Mrs. Borg was alone in the store when a teenager entered a few minutes after 11 AM. When she went to the candy case at the end of the wooden cabinet to wait on him, the youth announece. "This is a hold-up." Mrs. Borg screamed. "I said 'Stop that!" the boy told polce, "but she just screamed aid screamed." The youth stabbed her 16 times in the chest. Borg upstairs in their apartment, heard his wife scream. He grabbed his .45 caliber pistol and ran downstairs. When he tried to open the door behind the counter, he found his wife’s body wedging it nearly shut. In a frenzy, Borg squeezed though in time to see the killer darting through the swinging door to the street.
Borg fired once at the retreating figure, but missed, and the bullet broke the store window. He chased after the killer, but lost him a few blocks away and ran back to call police. Squad cars and motorcycle officers sealed off the area within minutes. The police called off their dragnet 30 minutes later, when officers found 16-year-old Ben Williams of 574 Head street in the Valley Motor Lines yard at Third and Quint streets. Arrested byOfficers Robert Mattcx, Robert Brady and Earl O’Brien, young Williams al first denied any connection with the slaying.
Obituary: on 26 September 1961: BORG—In this city, September 25, 1961, Mary Dolores, beloved wife of Joseph Borg, devoted mother of Joseph Borg Jr., Mrs. Rose Marie Lewis and Mrs. Carmela Anderson, endeared sister of Mrs. Carmen Coster, Mrs. Frances Putthoff, Mrs. Rita Little and Mrs. Pauline Molder, also survived by eight grandchildren; a native of Malta, aged 53 years.
Obituary: on 28 September 1961: Grocery Store Stabbing Victim's Funeral Today Funeral services will be held here today (Thursday) for Mary Borg. 54, who was stabbed to death Monday in a Hunters Point grocery store, which she operated with her husband, Joseph. Entombment will follow in the Holy Cross Mausoleum, Colma. Mrs. Borg also is survived by a son, Joseph Jr; two daughters, Rose Marie Lewis and Carmela Anderson; four sisters, Carmen Coster, Frances Putthoif, Rita Little and Pauleen Molder; and eight grandchildren. Mary Delores Camilleri was also known as Margaret D. Camilleri.¹

     Joseph Camilleri was born circa 1873 in Malta; age 57 in 1930 census.^1,2 He married Rose Fenech circa 1905; ages 32 abd 20.¹
     Joseph Camilleri emigrated from Malta in 1918 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He and Rose Fenech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 57, laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²

     Rose Fenech was born circa 1881 in Mosta, Malta; age 47 in 1930 census.^1,2 She married Joseph Camilleri circa 1905; ages 32 abd 20.¹
     Rose Fenech was also known as Rosa Fenech. As of circa 1905,her married name was Camilleri.¹ She was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 1 November 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 39, friend Francesco Fenech in Mosta; Destination San Francisco, to husband Joseph Camilleri in Petaluma, CA. She emigrated from Malta in 1920. She and Joseph Camilleri were listed in the 1930 US Census age 57, laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²

     Michael Borg was born on 2 September 1878 in Mosta, Malta; age 41 in 1920 census; age 50 in 1930 census; age 60 in 1940 census.² He married Carmela Dicuna circa 1903; ages 24 and 19.³ Michael Borg died on 10 April 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 83.¹ He was buried on 13 April 1962 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Michael Borg was also known as Michele Borg. He emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He received military draft notice in September 1918 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 40, Fleichman Yeast laborer; mother Carmela Borg on Malta; X mark. He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 41, lumber yard laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1930, Michael Borg was also known as Mike Borg.³ He and Carmela Dicuna were listed in the 1930 US Census age 50, wrecking co. laborer; and George and Frederick Stanliez, born Malta in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Michael Borg and Carmela Dicuna were listed in the 1940 US Census age 60, wood mill laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Michael Borg received military draft notice in 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 63, no work. As of 1942, Michael Borg was also known as Michele J Borg. He and Carmela Dicuna were listed in the 1950 US Census age 71 and 65; and lodger, a John Attard, 49, single, casing factory caser in San Francisco, CA, USA. Michael Borg was also known as Michele J. Borg.

     Carmela Dicuna was born on 14 May 1884 in Mosta, Malta; age 46 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census.^1,2,3 She married Michael Borg, son of Carmela (?), circa 1903; ages 24 and 19.⁴ Carmela Dicuna was issued a Maltese Passport age 35; Husb born Mosta 2/9/1878. Children Carmelo 16/2/1905, Antonio 6/12/1906, Giuseppe 22/11/1908, Emanuele 16/12/1910 on 20 January 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.³ She died on 21 August 1973 at San Mateo, CA, USA, at age 89.¹ She was buried on 23 August 1973 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     As of circa 1903,her married name was Borg.⁴ She emigrated from Malta with James and Menda on 8 June 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ She and Michael Borg were listed in the 1930 US Census age 50, wrecking co. laborer; and George and Frederick Stanliez, born Malta in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ As of 1930, Carmela Dicuna was also known as Camile.⁴ She and Michael Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 60, wood mill laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1940, Carmela Dicuna was also known as Carmelita.² She and Michael Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 71 and 65; and lodger, a John Attard, 49, single, casing factory caser in San Francisco, CA, USA. Carmela Dicuna was living in Burlingame, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 22 August 1973: BORG, Carmela — At rest. August 21, 1973, Carmela Borg; dearly beloved wife of the late Michael Borg;, devoted mother of Manuela Deguara, James, Charles, Tony, Joseph and Frank Borg; idolized grandmother 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; also survived by three sisters and one brother in Malta; a native of Malta, aged 89 years.

     Joseph R. Borg Jr was born on 3 November 1929 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5/12 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Ann M. (?) Joseph R. Borg Jr died in November 2006 at Pleasant Hill, Contra Coast Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Borg and Mary Delores Camilleri in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 21 in 1930 census.³ Joseph R. Borg Jr was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Borg and Mary Delores Camilleri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, both: grocer, own store.² Joseph R. Borg Jr was living in 1961. He and Joseph Borg Jr were possibly the same person. Research: Christopher P Borg, b. 1967
John Francis Borg, b. 1962; Peter Daniel Borg, b. 1964
Joseph Frederick Borg, b 1962.

     Carmela Borg was born on 10 February 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1940 census.¹ She married (?) Anderson.¹ Carmela Borg died on 13 February 2008 at age 71.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Borg and Mary Delores Camilleri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, both: grocer, own store.² Carmela Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Borg and Mary Delores Camilleri in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 41, retail grocery store manager; Mary was assistant manager. Her married name was Anderson.¹

     (?) Anderson married Carmela Borg, daughter of Joseph Borg and Mary Delores Camilleri.¹

     Richard James Lewis was born on 21 January 1953 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     David Joseph Lewis was born on 21 January 1953 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Michael Paul Lewis was born on 29 September 1955 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Jason Lewis was born on 13 February 1974 in San Mateo, CA, USA.¹

     Brent Lewis was born on 18 November 1976 in San Mateo, CA, USA.¹

     Mitchell Lewis was born on 28 January 1980 in Vacaville, CA, USA.¹

     David J. Lewis was born on 11 September 1990 in Millbrae, CA, USA.¹
     He is the grandchild of James Leon Lewis.

     Jennifer Lewis was born on 11 June 1994 in Millbrae, CA, USA.¹
     She is the grandchild of James Leon Lewis.

     Amanda Lewis was born on 22 May 1986 in CA, USA.¹
     She is the grandchild of James Leon Lewis.¹

     Melinda Lewis was born on 31 January 1989 in CA, USA.¹
     She is the grandchild of James Leon Lewis.

     Doris M. Ebejer was born on 15 July 1941 in Qormi, Malta.¹ She married Joseph Gerard Muscat, son of (?) Muscat, on 14 July 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Doris M. Ebejer was also known as Dolores Ebejer. She emigrated from Malta in December 1951 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Her married name was Muscat.¹ She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was recieved contribution recognition by Maltese Club; Helped with remodel of new Club location, 1997-1999 in 1994. As of 28 January 2012, Doris M. Ebejer lived at 1112 Landing Ln, Millbrae, CA, USA. She contributed her family's genealogy to MHS on 28 January 2012. She was living in 2022. Doris M. Ebejer was also known as La Bernarda.

     Joseph Gerard Muscat was born on 27 May 1940 in Mgarr, Malta.^1,3 He married Doris M. Ebejer, daughter of Emanuel Ebejer and Georgia Abela, on 14 July 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Joseph Gerard Muscat emigrated from Malta on 18 December 1951.¹ He was naturalized in 1966 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a painter. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was recieved contribution recognition by Maltese Club; Helped with remodel of new Club location, 1997-1999 in 1994. He was living in 2023 in Millbrae, CA, USA.