obituaries

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...

Nov 26, 2023

Roy Lee Moffett was born January 9th 1958 and passed November 26th 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Roy was a lifetime resident of Pittsburg Ca. He made a career in the cable industry and customer service for decades before retiring. Roy was a stellar athlete in baseball, basketball and football at Pittsburg High School. He furthered...

Nov 26, 2023

Phylis Ann Carpino was born April 17, 1939, in Pittsburg, California, to Dan and Fannie Clemens. She passed peacefully at her home, on November 26th, 2023, at the age of 84. Phylis was a native and lifelong resident of Pittsburg. After graduating from Pittsburg High School in 1957, she married the love of her life Pete Carpino and moved...

Nov 25, 2023

Our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister and friend, Minerva San Miguel, passed away in the early Saturday morning hours of November 25th, 2023. She returned to the stars with many of her loved ones surrounding her.

Minerva was born in San Quintin, Pangasinan, Philippines on February 8th, 1951, to parents Natividad and  Macario Abella. She was the...

Nov 19, 2023

John Baez Escobedo was born on September 19, 1964, to Jerry and Hermelinda Escobedo. He grew up in Fremont California with his brother Jerry Escobedo Jr. who has since passed, and his sister Marlene Escobedo.

John was married to his wife, Patricia Perry, for 17 years. John had four children- John Escobedo Jr. (Junior Mafi), Nerissa Baker...

Nov 18, 2023

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 10:00am with a funeral service at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Rolling Hills Cemetery 4100 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94803.

Nov 17, 2023

Frances C. Eichelbaugh passed away on November 17, 2023 at age 96. She was born in 1927 in Rexburg, Idaho to Percy H. and Anna Mathisen Craven. Frances and William A. Eichelbaugh were married in 1949, William preceding her in death in 1988. She is survived by four loving children, ten adoring grandchildren, and one great grandson.

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Nov 16, 2023

Alice Aceves was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg. She worked for Contra Costa County for 40 years, was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd (parish organist for many years and a member of the choir). She enjoyed traveling with her friends at American Stage Tours and recently completed her 100th trip; she also loved playing bingo,...

Nov 16, 2023

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, at 10:00am with a funeral service at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch. Sharilyn loved fedora hats and we encourage everyone to wear fedora of any color.