obituaries

Jan 7, 2024

Moses Hunt Sr., passed away suddenly at the age of 66.  He was born on January 26, 1957, to Bill and Edna (Hill) Hunt. He is a native of Liberal Kansas class of '75. Moses moved to Pittsburg, CA after graduation and married Janet Houston in 1981. With that union was born two children Moses Hunt Jr., and Erica...

Jan 6, 2024

Jack was born and raised in Kingston, NY and graduated from Kingston High School in 1970.  He received a bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management at UNLV.  He is survived by his wife Paula, siblings Pat McDermott (Claudia), Peggy McDermott, Kathy Smith (Jerry), children Cody McDermott (Kristen), Erin Goldthwaite (Drew), Jason Schulte (Jessica), Brianne Schulte (Tiffany) and Daniel...

Jan 3, 2024

Sal was born in Pittsburg, Ca to an Italian fishing family. He served in the U.S. Army after graduating from Pittsburg High School. He was a lifelong member of the Carpenter Union. Sal is survived by his son Greg, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Georgianna and son...

Dec 29, 2023

Rena (aka The Roadrunner) passed away peacefully at the age of 92 with her family by her side. Born in Allentown, PA she was raised in Port Chicago, CA and moved to West Pittsburg in 1968 after the Navy purchased the town. She lived life to the fullest until the day of her passing. She is preceded in death...

Dec 28, 2023

Hoy nos encontramos aquí para celebrar la vida de un ser excepcional, Erelio Mora. Nacido en La Habana, Cuba el 10 de Abril de 1944. Este extraordinario hombre dejó una huella imborrable en nuestras vidas desde el momento en que se mudó a Estados Unidos y encontró a su amor, Dina, con quien compartió la promesa de amarse hasta...

Dec 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gilbert Ruiz, 90. Gilbert was born in East Chicago, Indiana on December 19. 1933 and passed away on December 27, 2023. Gilbert resided in Pittsburg most of his life until he recently moved to Clovis, California.

Gilbert served in the US Air Force 3520 and was...

Dec 27, 2023

Salud Salazar, 84, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023. She was born on February 12, 1939 to Lourdes Fallorina and Benigno Canonce in Leyte, Philippines. She was raised and educated in Manila where she studied nursing for a short time. She emigrated to Pittsburg, CA in 1968 and married later that year. Until illness slowed her down, Salud...

Dec 26, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Matriarch, Zenaida "Zenny" Masinas Mansapit, who peacefully left us at the age of 87. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.

She will always be remembered for her boundless generosity, unwavering kindness, and deep love of...

Dec 24, 2023

Joe Milani ,90, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Eve. Joe was born on July 3, 1933, to Peter and Mary Milani in Pittsburg Ca. Joe graduated from Pittsburg High School and served in the United States Army. For many summers he would go to Monterey to fish on his uncle's fishing boat.  They would fish for Tuna and sardines.  ...

Dec 20, 2023

Ann Zanarini passed away on December 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Ann was a caring, devoted, loving mother and nana. Ann was born in Salinas, California. Ann graduated from high school then went on to marry the love of her life, Fred Zanarini, they were married 39 years until his death in 1994. Ann went on to...

Dec 17, 2023

Jane Marie Pinger was called home to God on Sunday, December 17, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Jane was born in Chicago, Illinois to Elizabeth Wieland on January 24, 1930. She attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. There, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education and met her husband of 46 years...

Dec 13, 2023

Scott Wesley Dowd's beloved soul left this world on Wednesday December 13, 2023, at his home in Antioch CA. at the age of 42 years young. He is survived by his mother Karen Dowd, father Ed Dowd, bonus father Oscar Manzano Munos and step mom Shirley Dowd. His sister Amberine Rehman-Khan, brother (Hunter O'niele), and cherished dog Singer. Along...

Dec 12, 2023

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with a rosary at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 10:00am at St. Peter Martyr Church. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch.

Dec 11, 2023

Michael Alan Pollock of Oakley, CA, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2023, surrounded with love and the comfortable creative life he had built. He was 63.5 years old.

Born June 1st, in San Bernadino, CA to Joan and James Martin Pollock. Mike is survived by his wife, of 17 years, Julie (Imber) Bisch-Pollock, her...

Dec 10, 2023

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm with a funeral service at 2:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Dec 8, 2023

Jack Kehler of Pittsburg, CA passed away on December 8, 2023. Jack was born on January 14, 1949, to John & Elizabeth Kehler in Phillipsburg, PA. They moved to Pittsburg, CA along with his two brothers in 1953 where they initially resided on Army Street and later moved to Marsh Avenue.

Jack graduated from Pittsburg High School...

Dec 3, 2023

Anthony Eugene Metcalf 48 was born June 6,1975. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and close friends, his battle with cancer was done.

He played Pop Warner football and baseball in West Pittsburg and attended St. Peter Martyr where he played basketball.

He graduated in the class of 1993 from Mt. Diablo High School...

Dec 3, 2023

Abraham D. Nacnac, Jr. was born on November 17th, 1943 as the youngest of 10 children to Abraham, Sr and Flavania Nacnac in a barrio outside the town of Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. His childhood was immersed in the nature of his homeland; learning to fish & swim in the nearby rivers, enjoying rooster fights and learning to trap...

Nov 28, 2023

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 4:00pm with a rosary at 5:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 11:00am at St. Peter Martyr Church 740 Black Diamond St., Pittsburg, Ca 94565. Committal services following at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Concord.

Nov 26, 2023

Virginia Marie Ruíz Vásquez was born in Antioch, California, to Santiago and Cármen Ruíz on October 25th, 1931. Virgie was one of 8 sisters and 6 brothers. She lived her early life on 17th St. and graduated from Antioch High School in 1949. She met and married Tony Vásquez of Pittsburg on December 2, 1950, and enjoyed 58 years...