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     John Anthony Grima was born on 3 July 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Carmen Galea.
     John Anthony Grima was living in 1986 in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Carmin Grima died on 6 March 2000. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Charles C. Grima was born on 14 November 1917 in Birkirkara, Malta. He married Carmen Brincat, daughter of Nazzareno Brincat and Joan Camilleri, on 15 September 1944 at B'Kara, Malta. Charles C. Grima died on 9 March 1988 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 70. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Charles C. Grima was also known as Carmelo Grima. He emigrated from Malta Carmnu Borg, a “cousin” sponsored him. on 7 November 1951 to New York, NY, USA. He was a He was a house painter. in 1958.
Obituary: on 12 March 1988: GRIMA, Chartes C. In San Francisco. March 9. 1988, beloved husband of Carmen Grima. loving faither of Helen Torres. Michael Grma, and Josephine Simmons; loving father of Carla and Stephanie Torres. Buffy and Zak McCrary, Matthew and Curtis Grima, Lynette and Danny Simmons; dear brother of Paul and John Grima and Mary Saliba, all of Malta; father-in-law of Lori Grima and Dan Simmons; dear brother-in-law of Tony Brincat and Rita Garroni; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; a native of Malta, aged 70 years.

     Esperanza J. Zammit was born on 22 July 1898 in Mosta, Malta. She married Anthony Grima, son of Angelo Grima, on 22 October 1922 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Esperanza J. Zammit died on 15 December 1951 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 53. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta on 16 October 1919 to San Francisco, CA, USA. Her married name was Grima. She was naturalized on 26 July 1943 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She and Anthony Grima were listed in the 1950 US Census age 51, no occupation in San Francisco, CA, USA. Esperanza J. Zammit was a a tea packer in 1950. As of 1950, Esperanza J. Zammit was also known as Speranza Zammit.¹

     James Grima was born circa 1885 in Mosta, Malta. He died on 3 September 1918 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was buried on 6 September 1918 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 6 September 1918: GRIMA In this city. September 3, 1918. James Grima, loving brother of Charlea Grima, a native of Malta. aged 33 years.

     Samuel Grima died on 20 November 1984. He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Lucy Borg was born circa 1925. She married Francis Mallia. Lucy Borg died on 22 January 1999 at Redwood City, CA, USA. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Mary Mallia died on 3 July 1902. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Richard Mallia was born circa 1909 in Malta. He died on 30 May 1977 at San Bruno, CA, USA. He was buried on 1 June 1977 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He began military service US Army, WWII. He and John Sammut were listed in the 1950 US Census John, age 39, single, wholesale bakery bread baker; Richard, age 40, divorced, steamship line longshoreman in San Bruno, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 31 May 1977: MALLIA, (Dick) Richard In San Bruno. May 30. 1977, Richard (Dick) Mailia. beloved brother of Val Mallia. SF. Paul Mallia of Malta. Margaret Ebejer of Millbrae and Mary Ebeier of SF; also survived by many nieces and nephews, a member of the Longshoremans Union and a veteran of WWII; a native of Malta, aged 68 years.

     Joseph Lia was born circa 1959.
     He was living in 2022 in Clearlake, CA, USA.

     Michael Lia was born in May 1961.
     He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Club location, 1997-1999 in 1999.

     Catherine Lia was born on 12 September 1967. She married Mike Van Bemmel.
     Her married name was Van Bemmel. Catherine Lia was living in 1996 in Millbrae, CA, USA. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Club location, 1997-1999 in 1996. Catherine Lia was also known as Katerine Lia.

     Joseph Micallef died on 18 March 1993. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Rachel G. Micallef was born in El Paso, TX, USA. She died on 5 April 1976 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 11 April 1976: M1CALLEF, Rachel G. — In this city. Aril 5. 1976. Rachel G. Micallef; beloved sister of four sisters and a brother; a native of El Paso, Texas. Private services were held April 9. 1976.

     Angelo Mifsud died on 14 October 1959. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He and Angelo Mifsud were possibly the same person.

     Angelo Mifsud died. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Anna Mary Mifsud was born on 3 November 1907. She died on 24 August 1962 at age 54. She was buried at Italian Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Beverly J Rodriguez was born circa 1939. She married George Joseph Mifsud, son of James Maria Mifsud and Mary Ann Azzopardi, on 25 June 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Beverly J Rodriguez died on 12 December 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She was buried on 15 December 1961 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     As of 25 June 1961,her married name was Mifsud.
Obituary: on 12 December 1961: MIFSUD—In this city. Dec. 12, 1961. Beverly J. Mifsud, beloved wife of George J. Mifsud; devoted mother of Denise; endeared daughter of George and Bernice Rodriguez: loved sister of George Jr. and Walter Rodriguez,Mrs. Dorothy L. Santiago, Mrs. Barbara L. Garcia, Mrs. Norma M. Ramos, and Mrs. Nancy L. Jasoni. A native of San Francisco: aged 22 years.

     Charles Mifsud was born circa 1953 in Mosta, Malta. He died on 26 May 1969 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was buried on 29 May 1969 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 28 May 1969: Mifsud, Charles—-Accidentally in this city. May 26, 1969. Charles Mifsud; devoted son of Emanuel and Mary Mifsud. Loving brother of John, Ronnie and Barbara Mifsud. Loving nephew of Joseph and Frances Tonna; a native of Malta, aged 16 years; a student of Woodrow Wilson High School.

     Paul Richard Mifsud was born on 28 April 1911 in Qormi, Malta. He married Marian Ruth Tonna, daughter of Joseph Tonna and Mary Assunta Vassallo, on 30 December 1933 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Paul Richard Mifsud died on 12 February 2000 at San Mateo, CA, USA, at age 88. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Biography Per daughter Janice: Paul was born on Malta and for a number of years he was raised in an orphange with his younger brother Charles, because his family was too poor to support them. He read and spoke Italian, English, and Maltese. He immigrated at age 15 to Canada were he worked on a chicken farm and then for Ford Motor Co. He played the trombone and was with a band. In the 1930s he played with the St. Paul Band. The band visited San Francisco and met Marian on a blind date. He moved to San Francisco and married Marian in 1933. He was 22 and she was 18. He played soccer with the Italian Soccer team. He first worked in a slaughterhouse and then as a longshoreman for a number of years (he lost two fingers on job.) After WWII he became a printer/typesetter, working for the Catholic Monitor for many years; as well as the Italian newspaper.
     He on 23 October 1926 emigrated by himself to NY. Ellis Island personnel suggested he change his name to "Miller", but he refused. He then went to Detroit, MI and later to San Francisco a few years later. He was naturalized on 20 January 1933 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a musician and printer. He and Marian Ruth Tonna were listed in the 1940 US Census age 28, wholesale liquor rectifier (very person who colors, flavors, or otherwise processes distilled spirits by distillation, blending, percolating, or other processes.) Working for Haas Brothers Liquor Distribution Co. in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Paul Richard Mifsud received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at 1698 1/2 Newcomb Ave, San Francisco, CA, USA, age 29, employed by Haas Brothers, a wholesale liquor distributor. He and Marian Ruth Tonna lived in 1947 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Built house across the street from Melita Grocery on Newcomb and 3rd; sold it and moved to West Portal; then to Havenside Dr. (Near Stonestown.) Paul Richard Mifsud and Marian Ruth Tonna were listed in the 1950 US Census Paul "Mifand", age 38, newspaper printer in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 14 February 2000: MIFSUD. Paul R. — At rest In San Mateo February 12th. 2000. Beloved husband of Marian R Mifsud for 66 years; loving father of Susan Cleaver (Keith). Janice Khalil (Anthony), and Paul P. Mifsud (Sheryl). Proud grandfather of Robert Khalil. D.D S.. Christopher and Anthony Khalil, and Eric Cleaver.
Born April 28th. 1911 in Malta, he came to the United States in 1926. A member of the Typographical Union, he worked as a printer for the San Francisco Catholic Monitor for many years. Post-retirement activities included part-time work at Ballard. Biehl. and Kaiser of San Mateo. Talented trombonist and singer, and star soccer athlete in his youth. Above all. a spiritual person.

     James Mifsud was born circa 1895 in Malta. He died on 25 May 1971 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was buried on 28 May 1971 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 26 May 1971: MIFSUD. James In San Francisco, May 25, 1971, James Mifsud, late of 505 O'Farrell St., San Francisco; beloved uncle of Mrs. Mary Camilleri of San Bruno, Mrs. Mary Galea of Canada and Mrs. Jane Falzon of Malta; a devoted cousin of Joe Sant of San Francisco; a native oi Malta; aged 76 years.

     Joseph Francis Mifsud was born on 5 April 1926 in Qormi, Malta. He married Carmen Brincat, daughter of (?) Brincat. Joseph Francis Mifsud and Carmen Brincat were divorced on 8 April 1981 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Joseph Francis Mifsud died on 21 April 1995 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 69. He was buried on 25 April 1995 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta from Valletta on 20 November 1950 to New York, NY, USA. He was naturalized on 17 September 1980 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He lived at Millbrae, CA, USA; resident for 32 years.
Obituary: on 23 April 1995: MIFSUD, Joseph Francis Passed away In Burlingame, April 21, 1995. Late of Millbrae and 32 year San Mateo County resident. Loving father of Marlene Mifsuo Miller and Jozet Mifsud Vella 4. her husband Frank all of Milibrae. Loving grandfather of Joseph Rual Miller, Elizabeth Lillian Vella and John Anthony Miller. A native of Malta, age 69 years.

     Joseph Frank Mifsud was born on 30 August 1946 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He died on 10 January 2000 at age 53. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Giuseppa (?) married Carmelo Tonna.
     Her married name was Tonna.

     George Tonna was born.

     Rose Tonna was born.