obituaries

Oct 20, 2023

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 9:30am with a funeral service at 10:30am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Memory Gardens Cemetery 2011 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, Ca.

Oct 17, 2023

November 30th, 1968 in Pittsburg California Regina Reshell Payne Also known as Gina Tay came into this world and stole everyone's heart.Born to Mother Irma Jones and Father Donald Payne Sr. Regina accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was baptized at the Church of Christ.

Growing up in Pittsburg Regina attended Village elementary,Followed...

Oct 10, 2023

If you met Arthur Sampson, he probably told you almost immediately that he was from Chicago and that he was a Leo. This was Arthur's way of letting you know how he saw himself: resilient, independent, and determined. He faced many challenges in his life, and the fact that he survived those challenges, found love and happiness, cultivated lifelong...

Oct 8, 2023

David Fitzgerald Huntly Gordon, 67, of Pittsburg, CA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 8th, 2023. David was born in Oakland, CA, on March 20th, 1956. He was married to Dayna Gordon for 36 years. David worked as a government contractor, building training facilities for the Federal Law Enforcement and the Military. He enjoyed spending time with family, gunfighter...

Oct 6, 2023

George Warren Fitch was born on November 28, 1931, in Palouse, Washington. He went home to be with Jesus on October 6, 2023, at the age of 91. George was the second child born to George L. & Irene Fitch.

During college, Uncle Sam asked George to serve his country, which he gladly did. He came to...

Oct 4, 2023

From Ruth,

I, Ruth Melany Saravia Perez Gomez. Affectionately known as "Mama Lufe" by beloved family, was born August 3rd 1953 in Chalatelango San Salvador.

I moved here to the United States when I was 25 and brought along my family to become a matriarch for my former children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews.

Oct 4, 2023

Keith H. Gemaehlich passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. Keith was born and raised in Colorado. After graduating high school, he served his country in the Navy from 1960-1964. Keith is a retiree of The Dow Chemical Co., where he worked for 30 years....

Oct 3, 2023

Nancy Jane (Mills) Caldwell, 88, of Pittsburg, California, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023, with family at her side. Nancy was born on July 5, 1935, in Iron River, Wisconsin, to parents Donald Otis Mills and Jane Elizabeth (Russell) Mills. As a child, she lived in various towns throughout Wisconsin until 1948, when her parents and four siblings...

Oct 1, 2023

Maria Garza Gonzalez, affectionately known as "Mama Maria" and "Tita Maria," passed away on October 1, 2023, at the age of 81, surrounded by close family and friends. Born on November 17, 1941, in Yahualica, Jalisco - Mexico, she embarked on a life filled with love, compassion, and a profound impact on those fortunate enough to be part of...

Oct 1, 2023

Leon Neilson, 89, peacefully passed away after a long illness at home with his family by his side. He loved his family dearly and will be sorely missed by them, as well as friends. Leon was born in Los Angeles, to David and Lorena Neilson. He attended school in Los Angeles. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy...

Oct 1, 2023

With great sadness, Jocelyn S. Crisostomo passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2023. She was 61 years old.

Jo, as she is known to family and friends, was born in the Philippines to Liberty Banola and Candido Sison (deceased) on November 3, 1961. She graduated from Far Eastern University in Manila with a degree in accounting. Jo...

Sep 30, 2023

Billie passed away peacefully with loved ones at her bedside after a courageous battle with COPD. She is survived by her sister Virginia Gilmore, sons, Michael Gaunt (Kathy), Thomas and Daniel Miles (Martha). 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services will be private.

Sep 29, 2023

Gregory "Scott" Kehler of Pittsburg, CA passed away on September 29th, 2023. Scott was born on September 8th, 1951, to John & Elizabeth Kehler in Phillipsburg, PA.  They moved to Pittsburg, CA along with his two older brothers in 1953 where they initially resided on Army St. Scott graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1969 and went on to...

Sep 28, 2023

Betty Joyce Mullins entered eternal rest on September 28, 2023. She was born on March 29, 1936, in Houston, Texas, the first of 5 children, to the late Herbert and Savannah Jones.

Betty whom most would call Mommy, BJ, or Momma Mullins, was also affectionately known as GaGa. She had a loving spirit, a warm smile and...

Sep 27, 2023

Gail A. Ballard passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27th, surrounded by her husband, children, and sisters after a valiant battle against illness for many years. She touched so many lives with her gentle spirit and positive outlook on life. She was a thoughtful, loving, and compassionate wife, mother, Gigi, sister, and friend.

Gail was born in...

Sep 26, 2023

Janet Ann Amerson was born on August 26,1949, the second oldest of seven children, to Fred Thames, Sr., (U.S. Steel Worker and Army Veteran) and Kittie Belle Slaughter (Homemaker & Pittsburg Unified School District Worker).

From the moment she arrived on the scene, Janet stole the show, commanding the attention of siblings and classmates alike with her...

Sep 23, 2023

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:00am with a funeral service at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Sep 18, 2023

Dave passed away on September 18, 2023, at La Casa Via Transitional Care Center which was his home away from home for two months. He dealt courageously with his diagnosis of glioblastoma after surgery 8/20/2022. His cancer recurred in July 2023. The family is grateful for the excellent care he received at UCSF Neuro-Oncology, John Muir Health Cancer Group,...

Sep 15, 2023

At the age of 91, surrounded by loved ones, Thelma Jean Hefner was called home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was a devout Christian and a member of First Missionary Baptist Church for over 70 years.

Thelma is survived by her children: Deanna Moore, Sharon Hefner Gonzales (Henry Gonzales Jr.) and James Hefner. Nine...

Sep 13, 2023

Kevin Lee Beard passed away on September 13, 2023. Son of Melvin and Rose Mary. He is big brother to Brian, his wife Lisa, Niki and boyfriend Emerson, Bret and his wife Carrie. He is Uncle to Brian II, his wife Sarah, Amber and her fiance' Matt, Kristen and her husband Miguel and Josie. He is Gruncle to Amber's...