obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Ernesto "Ernie" Grijalva, a lifelog resident of Pittsburg, CA passed away on January 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 66 years old.

Ernie loved his hometown and spent his life building lasting friendships within the community. He was known for his warmth, loyalty, and generous spirit. Ernie took great pride in his...

Jan 11, 2025

Our beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Edmund Carrillo Aguba, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on November 19, 1976, in Walnut Creek, California, Edmund grew up in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1995. A passionate sports enthusiast, he was a devoted fan of the Los Angeles...

Jan 10, 2025

Catherine Marie Quesada born February 13, 1938, passed away peacefully with family at her home in Oakley, CA on January 10, 2025, at the age of86.

Catherine was born in Pueblo, Colorado on February 13, 1938. In 1947 her family moved to Chandler AZ, Santa Ana and Brentwood, CA then in 1948 her family settled in Bella...

Jan 6, 2025

The Lord gently guided Joann Home surrounded by her devoted family. A lifelong resident of Pittsburg, Ca., she was deeply loved by all who were blessed with her friendship.

She shared many wonderful stories of her early years in Pittsburg. Her fondest memories were of growing up downtown on East 12th Street. Strolling with her parents and...

Jan 5, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beloved brother Carlos Jesús Urbina. Born on June 21, 1970, he grew up in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1988. Carlos is preceded in death by his parents Bertha Rodriguez Urbina and Felix Urbina. He is survived by his sister Judy Price and...

Jan 4, 2025

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 2:00 to 6:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral services Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 11:00am Greater Mc Glothen Memorial Temple.

Jan 2, 2025

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 10:00am with a funeral service at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch.

Dec 30, 2024

William James Allen, fondly known as June, was born October 17, 1932, in Tampa, FL to the late Anna and Willie Allen. He enjoyed nearly 70 years of marriage to the late Bettye Jane Allen. He graduated from St. Benedict Moor Catholic School in Tampa. He attended Middleton Senior High School in Tampa, then enlisted in the U.S. Army,...

Dec 26, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Esther Carolina Partida. She was born in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Esther is survived by her loving and devoted husband Jose A. Partida of 68 years. She passed away from a 30-year battle with cancer at the age of 88 on December 26, 2024. She passed...

Dec 24, 2024

Marcelina M. Rones, 92, passed away at her home in Pittsburg on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of the Philippines and a 58-year resident of Pittsburg. Marcelina worked as a Production Associate for See's Candies in San Bruno, working 30 years. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, and spending time with family and...

Dec 19, 2024

Born in Paragould, Arkansas, Victor was a proud Pittsburg native who enjoyed working on cars and helping others within our community. He is survived by his Son, Gabriel Zendejas; Granddaughter, Nalayah Zendejas; Mother, Yvonne Mendoza, Preceded in death by Father, Victor Emmanuel Brashers II; Siblings, Alicia Mendoza-Cocek, Enrique Escamilla and brother in-law Alex Cocek; Niece, Marie Rios-Palacios; and Nephew,...

Dec 19, 2024

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025, from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Funeral liturgy will begin at 1:00pm all at Our Lady Queen of the World Church 3155 Winterbrook Dr, Bay Point, CA 94565.

Dec 15, 2024

Alvin Joseph DeConge Sr., was born on November 22, 1936, in Wickliffe, Louisiana to the union of the late Alphonse DeConge Sr. and Adina Rodney-DeConge.

Alvin graduated from St. Francis Xavier High School in Baton Rouge in 1956 where he also completed military training in the Reserve Officers Training Corp. He then attended Southern University A&M College...

Dec 14, 2024

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with a blessing at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Dec 14, 2024

Redempto Penales Macoy passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 at around 10:45 A.M. at Kaiser Hospital, Walnut Creek , California.

He was born in Dumanjug, Cebu, Philippines on May 12, 1947 to Restituto Algoso Macoy and Rufina Clavano Penales (who hailed from Dauis, Bohol).  The eldest of ten (10) children, his proud parents named him Redempto...

Dec 9, 2024

Patsy was born in Krebs, Oklahoma, to Asa and Willie Miller.  She had 2 brothers, Ludwell and Bill, and 1 sister, Wanda, who have all predeceased her. She was married in 1949 to Earl Vaughan and was married 57 years until his death.).  Patsy has lived in Pittsburg for 67 years. She worked at several jobs and finally retired...

Dec 6, 2024

Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be remembered for his kind heart and out-of-pocket humor. He had a sharp wit and did not spare anyone from it. Never mess with his family, bike, garden, food, and beer. Tommie worked very hard to make sure his family would never go without. He would do anything to...

Dec 5, 2024

With joyful memories and hearts full of love, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and Noni, Diane Perkins, who, surrounded by family, went to her eternal home on December 5, 2024, at the age of 82.

Diane was born on November 7, 1942, in Pittsburg, California to her parents, Paul Pietro and Elsie Marie...

Dec 4, 2024

Gregory Lynn Ricks was born in San Diego, California, on March 10, 1954, to his parents Calvin Ricks and Loretta Ingram. He spent his childhood developing a love for Western films and reading. Gregory was known for his curiosity and drive, qualities that stayed with him throughout his life.

Gregory attended the University of California, Berkeley. He...

Nov 24, 2024

Willie Villasis Senoran was called home to God on Sunday, November 24, 2024, surrounded by his wife Elizabeth and his son Willie Jr.

Willie was born in Quezon City, Philippines. Willie was the 4th child of Loreto Senoran and Josefina Villasis Senoran. He graduated high school and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce at the...