Family Photo Gallery

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Welcome to our family photo gallery—a heartfelt tribute to the generations of the Calleja, Bugeja, Caruana, and Mercieca families whose lives, traditions, and stories have shaped our shared heritage. This carefully curated collection combines treasured images that span centuries, capturing formal portraits and everyday moments. From the solemn dignity of the early Calleja ancestors to the warm, lively gatherings of the Caruana and Bugeja families in Maltese village settings, each photograph offers a glimpse into the lives that came before us.

Our family branches further enrich our legacy with photographs of strength, migration, devotion, and continuity. These images—some preserved through generations, others newly discovered—are more than just family keepsakes. They are visual echoes of the past, reminding us of the bonds that connect us across time. You may see a great-grandfather's proud stance mirrored in a current generation or recognize features and expressions shared between cousins and long-gone relatives.

This gallery is not only a celebration of faces and places but also of symbols. Alongside the photos, you'll find family coats of arms and crests representing the Calleja, Bugeja, Caruana, Mercieca, and other family lineages—heraldic emblems that reflect values, legacies, and identities passed down through generations. These images and symbols form a living tapestry of memory and meaning. Whether you're here to explore, reflect, or reconnect, we invite you to discover the stories within each frame.

Our Family Ancestors:

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Photo of my paternal grandfather, Annunziato Calleja, taken when he was about 43 years old.This image was used for his passport for his journey to America in 1921.

Photo of my father, Pacifico Calleja, taken when he was about 11 years old.This image was used for his passport for his journey to America in 1921.

Portrait of my paternal great-uncle Salvatore (Salvu) Calleja. Born November 29, 1879 in Mosta, Malta.

Portrait of my maternal great-grandfather, Francesco Mercieca.

Portrait of my maternal great-great-aunt, Rozaria Mercieca, pictured with her niece and my great-aunt, Lucy Mercieca.

Photo of Giuseppe Mercieca, my mother Theresa Caruana Calleja’s maternal great-uncle.Born on September 16, 1869, in Valletta, Malta, he was the son of Gregorio and Nicolina Mercieca, and brother to Francesco and Rozaria Mercieca.This photograph was taken shortly after his 50th birthday, on September 24, 1919.Giuseppe worked as a waiter, and his life’s journey included travels to Egypt and Nice, France.

Photo of my maternal grandmother, Vittoria Mercieca, captured on her 18th birthday.She’s seen sitting down, reading the paper.

Caruana Family Portrait, circa 1922. From left to right: my uncle John (Ganni) Caruana, my mother Theresa Caruana, my grandmother Vittoria Caruana, my uncle Gregory (Gori) Caruana, and my uncle Carmenu Caruana.

Portrait of my maternal grandfather, Carmenu Caruana, wearing his Maltese Army military uniform, circa 1898. He proudly served in Alexandria, Egypt—a chapter of his life marked by duty and honor.

Photo of Filomena Bugeja Camilleri, sister of my paternal grandmother, Teresa Bugeja Calleja. This image was found on her passport, issued for her journey to America on June 21, 1921.

Photo of my Father Pacifico Calleja with his nephew and brothers,( Carmelo Calleja ), son Alfred Calleja. Circa 1936 - 1937

Photo of my Mother Teresa Caruana, Qormi ,Malta. Circa 1936

photo of my maternal Uncle Gregory Caruana in his Royal Navy uniform - Circa 1938.

Wedding Photograph of My Parents, Pacifico and Theresa Calleja, Photographed January 11th, 1942. My Mother wore black because she was mourning the death of her brother Gregory Caruana, who died at sea while serving on the Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious in World War 2

Remembering Annunziato "Lanie" Calleja, the beloved firstborn of Pacifico and Theresa Calleja, born on 23 January 1943 in Mosta, Malta. His time on this earth was brief, passing away at the tender age of one. Though his life was short, he was deeply cherished by his family. He rests in eternal peace at the Rotunda of Mosta — Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady in Mosta, Northern Malta. His memory lives on in the hearts of those who loved him.

My maternal great uncle Emmanuele Mercieca (1903–1945)Merchant Seaman / Greaser aboard the SS Ashbury.

my maternal grandparents, Carmelo Caruana and Vittoria Mercieca Caruana

My maternal grandmother Vittoria Mercieca Caruana Circa 1965

Photo of My Father Pacifico Calleja’s Parents Annunziato (Lonzu) Calleja and Theresa Bugeja Calleja Circa 1956

my mother's brother Anthony Caruana. He was like a second father. I am proud to be named after him. Photo Circa 1963

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