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Obituaries

Paula R. Davi

Paula R. Davi

Oct 29, 2026

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Elks Lodge. 

Rosemary Knecht

Rosemary Knecht

Oct 20, 2026

Rosemary Knecht passed away at the age of 102 on October 20, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of her loving family members. She was born in Mileto, Italy, on October 31, 1923, to her parents, Pasquale Calzone and Fortunata Solano Calzone. She recalled a childhood of fond and vivid memories, spending time with her Grandparents in the Italian countryside. A loving...

Donna Jean Easton

Donna Jean Easton

Oct 11, 2026

Celebration of the life will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 2:30pm at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. 

Shiranee Marie Fernando

Shiranee Marie Fernando

Oct 8, 2026

Shiranee Marie Fernando passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, at the age of 83. A devoted wife, mother, teacher, and avid gardener, she spent her life nurturing those around her.

Shiranee was born on December 12, 1942, in Kalutara, Srilanka—She was the youngest of seven children and grew up surrounded by the warmth of a large and loving family.

She was...

Rachel V. Cabrera

Rachel V. Cabrera

Oct 6, 2026

Rachel Victoria Cabrera, also known as Rachel Tiscareno Cabrera, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at the age of 94. A devoted homemaker and avid gardener, Rachel spent her life nurturing those around her — both in her home and in her garden.

Rachel was born on January 12, 1932, in West Pittsburg, California — a community once known as...

Renee Capurro

Renee Capurro

Oct 4, 2026

Renee Hernandez Capurro went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Renee was a beautiful soul whose love, laughter, and vibrant spirit brought joy to everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. She lived her life with a loving heart, a passion for family, and an appreciation for life's simple pleasures.

Renee was the eldest daughter of...

Thomas Michael Catchings

Thomas Michael Catchings

Sep 19, 2026

Thomas Michael Catchings, of Antioch, California, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026 after a period of illness. He was 73. Thomas was born on November 30, 1952, in San Francisco, California, to Harry and Letty Catchings. From the very beginning, he was hardworking and independent, getting his first job at just eight years old selling newspapers and newspaper subscriptions....

John "Tim" Stone

John "Tim" Stone

Sep 18, 2026

John Timothy Stone (1947-2026)

John Timothy Stone, better known as Tim, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on December 2, 1947 in Hollywood, California, Tim’s life was a testament to family, community,and service.

Tim was a dedicated husband to Cecilia, his wife of 58 years, a devoted supporter of his daughters, Teresa and Monica, and his sons-in-law,...

Barry Patrick Stade

Barry Patrick Stade

Sep 10, 2026

Barry Patrick Stade joined the Lord on September 10, 2026. He was 79. He lived a joyful and grateful life, cherishing every moment and the people he was blessed to share it with. He was born and raised in New York to Anna Nuala Cannon and William E Stade. 

Barry is survived by his wife, 3 sons, a daughter, 4 grandchildren,...

Curtis L. Stacker

Curtis L. Stacker

Sep 6, 2026

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 10:30 am, with a funeral service at 11:30 am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Military burial: Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon.

Nancy L. Ginnever

Nancy L. Ginnever

Sep 2, 2026

Nancy Lee Ginnever (nee Nicholson), a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother known for her vibrant spirit and warm heart, passed away peacefully at the age of 90.

Born and raised in Davenport, Iowa, Nancy was the second of six children born to George and Virginia Nicholson. Nancy cherished her years growing up in Iowa, and her face lit up whenever she...

Arlene G. Cronan

Arlene G. Cronan

Aug 22, 2026

Celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. 

Raymundo Hernandez Jr.

Raymundo Hernandez Jr.

Aug 21, 2026

Raymundo Hernandez most known as Mundo, grew up in Pittsburg. He is well known for his passion of mechanics, as he liked to work on cars. Mundo had a very good sense of humor & a heart to go with it. He always tried to help others whenever he could, loved to eat, and used his hands for any handy...

Maria Luisa Ponce Toscano

Maria Luisa Ponce Toscano

Aug 21, 2026

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with a rosary at 4:00 pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral Liturgy Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30 am at St. Peter Martyr Church. Committal services will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch.

Catherine G. Mendoza

Catherine G. Mendoza

Aug 20, 2026

Catherine Garcia Mendoza was born on August 9th, 1940 to Guadalupe Zaragoza Garcia and Tiburcio Garcia. Born and raised in Pittsburg, California, she graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1958. Catherine married Onesimo Mendoza, of Isleton, California, on March 19th, 1960 in Reno. They had run away at the age of 20 and 21 to get married while Onesimo was...

Erasimo "Ras" Cattolico

Erasimo "Ras" Cattolico

Aug 18, 2026

Erasimo “Ras” Cattolico, beloved husband, brother, father, Nanu, teacher, carpenter, fisherman, and friend, passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born on September 19, 1950 to Victor & Carmen (Papetti) Cattolico he was their youngest child and only boy.

Ras grew up in Pittsburg, California, where he attended St. Peter Martyr School before graduating from...

Christopher Colin Webb

Christopher Colin Webb

Aug 17, 2026

Christopher Colin Webb was born to Shirley Robison and Clark Webb. Born prematurely, Chris faced health challenges throughout his life, but he never allowed those challenges to define him. He approached life with determination, resilience, and a quiet strength that those closest to him deeply admired.

As a young man, Chris played five years of West Pittsburg Youth Football. Although making...

Kingsley Anthony Murdoch

Kingsley Anthony Murdoch

Aug 14, 2026

Kingsley Anthony Murdoch of Pittsburg, California passed away on August 14, 2026. He was born on April 12, 1948 in Savanah LaMar, Westmoreland, Jamaica, to Byron Galloway and Olive Tomilson (Murdoch) He came to the United States in 1959 to be with his mother Olive and stepfather Gerald, with whom he was raised by in Pittsburg, California. Kinglsey becames a...

Mohan Singh

Mohan Singh

Aug 13, 2026

Visitation and funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, beginning at 10:00 am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation will follow at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Street, Antioch, CA 94509.

Glenna Vincent

Glenna Vincent

Jul 30, 2026

Glenna was born on March 19, 1941, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Morton Roy Smith and Alma Lois Smith, both deceased. She passed away early in the morning of Thursday, July 30, 2026, at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, California. She was 85.

Glenna spent her youth in Kansas and Colorado. In the early 1960s, she moved to the San...

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