obituaries

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...

Nov 22, 2024

Patricia R. Barnes was born in Antioch California on November 2, 1944, to Nino and Mamie Russo. Pat unexpectedly passed away with love and god in her heart surrounded by her beloved family on November 22, 2024

After four years as vice president at Pittsburg High School, she graduated in 1962. It was this year she started...

Nov 16, 2024

With joyful memories and a heart full of love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mildred Herschelman Seals, who went to her eternal home on November 16, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on September 24, 1948, in Manila, Philippines, she spent the first 16 years of her life in her homeland before emigrating to the...

Nov 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved "Queen", who left us on November 10, 2024 at 4:42 pm. Surrounded by her closest family, she took her final breath peacefully. Beatriz leaves behind a profound legacy of love that stretches across five generations, impacting her family in ways that will last for years to...

Nov 4, 2024

Janet Louise Collins was born in Martinez, California, on December 28, 1957. She peacefully departed from this world on November 4, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones, who enveloped her in warmth and love during her last moments. Janet was a shining light in our lives as the firstborn daughter of the late Dorothy Bryant and Jessie Collins. She...

Nov 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha Glavaris on November 2. Born on December 6th, 1952, in Pittsburg, California. She was raised in Pittsburg where her faith, family, and love for life began to take root.

Martha was known for her radiant smile, her playful sense of humor and her ability to...

Nov 2, 2024

Virgilio F. Gulingan, age 83, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1941, in Manila, Philippines.

Virgilio had a long and dedicated career as an accounting clerk with the Southern Pacific Railroad Company in San Francisco, where he worked for 30 years before retiring. In addition to his work at the...

Oct 29, 2024

Juan Ramos was born in El Salvador on January 7, 1967. His father was Juan Felipe Ramos and his mother was Gloria Marín, now deceased. At the age of 18, Juan moved to the United States. Then at the age of 23 joined and served the military along side with his 2 younger brothers Mauricio Ramos and Mario Ramos....

Oct 26, 2024

Although you sleep in heaven now you're not that far away, my heart is full of memories and you're with me everyday, you lived your life with meaning  and with a smile upon your face, A world that was full of happiness is now an empty place. People say that only time will heal a broken heart but just...