obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

Our beloved Estelle Puccio Coplin succumbed to her battle with cancer on November 15th 2023. Estelle was born and raised in Antioch, California. She graduated from Deer Valley High School in 2007. Estelle was involved in many student activities: cheer, leadership, dances, and acting. Who can forget her role in the high school play as Cha Cha DeGregorio in...

Nov 12, 2023

Our beloved brother and friend, John Phillip Martinez (34) succumbed to his battle with cancer early Sunday morning in the hospital on November 12, 2023.

John was born in Martinez, CA on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1988, to parents John and Caroline. He grew up in Antioch, CA and from an early age, developed a passion...

Nov 12, 2023

Clyde Miles passed away unexpectedly on Sunday due to a heart attack. He was a generous man with a heart of gold and an amazing husband, father, and friend. His smile lit up every room and he was loved by all who knew him. Clyde was a resident of Alamo, Ca, a member of Roundhill Country Club and a...

Nov 11, 2023

It began at 48 village, in the mother land,

A baby boy called Romain Karan

Named after a cricketer renowned,

Full of life and strength unbound.

With his family, he came to the USA

Settling in California, near the Bay

Surrounded by family near and far,

Nov 11, 2023

Graveside service on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 1:00pm at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Concord.

Nov 8, 2023

Lucille Hart, 91, peacefully passed away at home in Independence, Oregon on Thursday, November 8, 2023. She was a former resident of Concord, California.  She was a talented watercolor artist and dedicated preschool teacher.

Lucille is survived by her five children: Shawn, Kelly (Lorraine), Kathy Widby (Dennis), Pam Stewart (Pat), and Linda Polido (Phil), 16 grandchildren and...

Nov 6, 2023

Lowde Yolanda Perkins, a resident of Pittsburg, California, passed away on November 5, 2023, at the age of 97.  She was born in Prentiss, Mississippi, the daughter of Cornelius and Rosie Payne.  She's survived by 8 nieces and nephews: Vera, Warreace, Gale, Otis, Jr., Alvin, Michele, Sandra and Roland along with great, great-great, great-great-great nieces and nephews; cousins, step-children...

Nov 3, 2023

Chris was a longtime Pittsburg resident and passed away unexpectedly at his home. He worked for the City of Pittsburg for 32 years and retired as Assistant Planner.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Papadakis Barbakis; sister, Athena Bekiaris; father, Tom Hristo Bekiaris; stepfather Leonidas Barbakis.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, November...

Oct 30, 2023

Echobonita Bullbear Asperin Ventura, 60, of Pittsburg passed away the morning of October 30, 2023, after battling a liver condition. She was a hopeful person, and her passing was unexpected to both friends and family. She will be dearly missed and remembered by all who knew her.

Echobonita was born on February 9, 1963, to Maxine Bullbear...

Oct 28, 2023

After a long and courageous battle Vince passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Vince was born in Martinez, CA to Julia (Romeo) and Clinton Burns, Vince attended Pacifica High School in West Pittsburg CA, graduating in 1965.  Following high school, he was drafted to the Army where he served in Vietnam as...

Oct 23, 2023

Derrick "Coach D" Moore hung up his whistle and his #5 jersey gained its wings on October 23, 2023. Derrick was born 12/10/75 in Baton Rouge, LA, before moving to the greater Bay Area, when his family relocated as a young teen. Since then, basketball was his life. Derrick's lively, charismatic personality, and love for basketball and life were...

Oct 20, 2023

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Street, Antioch, Ca 94509.

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...