Individual Details

Death

Jane Abela passed away Saturday in a local care home following a long illness. She was born in Lisla, Malta and has called Benicia her home for almost 40 years. She was a housewife. Jane was a longtime member of St. Dominic's Church and an active volunteer with both the Benicia Senior Citizens and the Community Action Council and was recognized and honored for her efforts by both the City of Benicia and the Maltese Cross Foundation. Jane is survived by her daughters Bernadette (Tom Young) Abela & Mary G. (Rolland) Couture; sons George P. & Philip P. (Julia) Abela; brother France Casingena; grandchildren William P. Jr., Jessica, Nicholas, Joseph & Grace Abela; great grandchildren David, Cameron, Tucker & Emma Abela and her great great grandchild David Abela. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel in 1996 and her son William in 2005. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Dominic's Church. Burial will follow at St. Dominic's Cemetery. Family prefers donations to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.