obituaries
Obituaries
Edward Douglas Davis Jr.
Sep 19, 2024
Edward Davis Jr, (Chuckie) was born March 10, 1958, to Edward and Vera Davis in Pittsburg, California. He attended Pittsburg High school in 1976. He resided in Pittsburg until 2014 he relocated to Brentwood, California. Later to Walnut Creek, California until his death.
While living in Pittsburg, California, he confessed his life to Christ. He became a...
Pauline H. Bova
Sep 18, 2024
Pauline H. Bova, aged 89, passed away on September 18, 2024, in Oakley, California. She was preceded in death by her husband Phil of 57 years and parents Paul and Vernon Carman. Pauline was a devoted homemaker for 72 years, she worked for the Pittsburg Unified School District as an aide and later volunteered at her grandchildren's schools. Pauline's...
Dorothy A. Kent
Sep 16, 2024
Dorothy Anne Kent, 90 of Walnut Creek, CA passed away peacefully at John Muir Medical Center on September 16, 2024, with her son David by her side. Dorothy was born in Antioch, Ca to the parents of Dorothy and Joe Keller. Dorothy had an incredible life, strong willed and a passion to never give up.
Dorothy graduated...
Vera Lucia Petta
Sep 16, 2024
It is with unbelievable sadness and an eternally broken heart that the Lord called to Heaven one of his Earthly Angels. Vera Lucia Petta passed away suddenly during the morning of September 16.
Vera was born in Carazinho, Brasil on February 11, 1960, to Eldo and Julieta Freitag. She came with her family to the United States...
Ludivina A. Abenoja
Sep 15, 2024
Ludivina A. Abenoja, age 81 - passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in Pittsburg the evening of Sunday, September 15th, 2024. "Dina" as everyone called her, was born on June 2nd, 1943 and grew up in Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
She enjoyed gardening, going to the casino, shopping, and watching 90 Day Fiancé. Dina loved...
Michael Mahoney
Sep 12, 2024
Michael Mahoney, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 12, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Lynn Mahoney, beloved daughters Stephanie Blackwood (Paul Roberts), Becky Hill (Matt Hill), and cherished grandchildren, Alyssa and Jimmy Blackwood, Jack and Ashley Hill. He is also survived by his siblings Geraldine Ryan (Hank), Maureen Vier (John)...
Virginia Usi Bartolo
Sep 12, 2024
Virginia Usi Bartolo passed away peacefully at the age of 84 while battling with end-stage dementia. Virginia was born on April 25, 1940, in Makati, Rizal Philippines and moved to California with her family in November 1966. Eventually, becoming a lifelong resident of Pittsburg, California.
Virginia enjoyed her career working for Bank of America for 36 plus...
Mickel "Odie" Mootoo
Sep 9, 2024
Mickel Aundre Daniel Mootoo, affectionately known as "Odie," was born on October 23, 1991, in Martinez, California, to his loving mother, Ingrid Mootoo-McKenzie. Odie was one of two children, alongside his sister, Savana McKenzie.
Odie attended and graduated from Freedom High School. He further pursued his passion for automotive technology by attending the Universal Technical Institute in...
Patricia Ann Fonzi
Sep 7, 2024
With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Patricia Ann Fonzi, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Patty was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Dominic and Laura Perry. Her family's Italian heritage and their deep roots in Youngstown were a source of pride for her throughout her life. She often spoke fondly of her hometown, carrying the...
Debra M. Gutierrez
Sep 7, 2024
Debra Margret Gutierrez, 66 of Pittsburg, CA was called by her Heavenly Father into eternal life peacefully on September 7, 2024, due to complications with breast cancer. Debbie was born on June 4, 1958 in Contra Costa County, to the parents of Dorothy and Ruben Gutierrez. She was a miracle baby from the very beginning. Born 1 lb. 10oz....
Helen Atkinson
Sep 1, 2024
In the early morning of September 1st 2024, Helen Atkinson had passed away in her home while on hospice surrounded by loved ones. Helen Atkinson lived until the age of 74 years old and is survived by 2 children, 3 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Helen Atkinson along with her husband had been residents of West Pittsburg/Bay Point for...
Michael Fischer
Aug 29, 2024
OUR DEAR SUNSHINE, MICHAEL VINCENT ANTHONY FISCHER, PEACEFULLY PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 42 IN HIS HOME ON AUGUST 29, 2024, FOLLOWING A SHORT ILLNESS. BORN IN STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA, ON SEPTEMBER 23, 1981, MICHAEL WAS THE BELOVED CHILD OF LEONA AND VINCENT FISCHER. RAISED WITH LOVE BY HIS PATERNAL GRANDPARENTS, MATTHEW AND PHYLLIS FISCHER OF EL SOBRANTE, CALIFORNIA,...
Poliana Telesia Kaitapu Lui
Aug 29, 2024
Poliana Telesia Kaitapu Lui moved on from this life on the morning of August 29, 2024, after a 4 year long battle with cancer. Poliana, or Poli to her friends, was born in Lapaha, Tongatapu on July 22, 1970, to Penisimani Kaitapu of Ha'ato'u, Ha'apai and Kameli, Vava'u and Siliva Na'a of Falaleu, Vava'u and Lapaha, Tongatapu. After moving...
Rina Anthony
Aug 27, 2024
Rina Anthony, 79, of Ba Fiji Islands, died August 27th, 2024. Rina, daughter of Anthony (Harak Sami) and Catherine Francis. Loving wife of Francis Anthony passed away on August 27th, 2024, at her home in Antioch, CA after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Francis, daughter Cecilia, son-in-law Asish, three grandchildren Karina, Anthony, and...
Ronald Raymond Lopez
Aug 25, 2024
Ronald Raymond Lopez, affectionately known as "Ron," was born on October 3, 1970, in Los Angeles, California, to his loving mother, Jennie Lopez and father Al. Ron was one of three children, alongside his brother Marc Lopez and sister, Bianca Fausto.
Ron grew up in Alhambra, Ca, and attended Alhambra High School. Following high school, he further...
Jose Luis Cerda Solorio
Aug 24, 2024
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with a rosary and blessing at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Final burial will be held in Mexico.
Linda Vasquez
Aug 21, 2024
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with a rosary at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch.
Benedetto “Benny” Cataldo
Aug 20, 2024
Benedetto Cataldo, long-time Pittsburg resident who was affectionately known as Benny, passed away on August 20, 2024 at the age of 81. Born in Isola delle Femmine, Sicily, on April 15, 1943, Benny was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. Benny was the third of four children born to Maria "Grace" and Antonio...
Gilbert Ray Conklin Iii
Aug 17, 2024
Gilbert Ray Conklin III, 47, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. A third-generation Pittsburg native, he graduated from Pittsburg High School and lived in Pittsburg most of his life. His mom's Pittsburgers were always one of his favorite meals.
He had a successful career in the automotive industry, working at various dealerships, as a district...
Carolyn Ann Mijares
Aug 8, 2024
Carolyn Ann (Krautheim) Mijares passed away August 8, 2024, comfortably & peacefully while surrounded by her family. She fought that fight of breast cancer, and her cancer returned after 8 years, and boy it took a toll on her, she gave it her all. She is now free, at peace with no more pain, or suffering. She was born...
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