obituaries

May 18, 2023

Our loving son, Taylor Joseph Bustos, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 18, 2023.  He was 31 years old.  He touched many lives with his passion for living, his funny sense of humor and his big heart.

Taylor was born in Walnut Creek, California on July 26, 1991.  He attended grammar school at St. Peter Martyr and...

May 15, 2023

John Luna Cabrera was born on January 27, 1931 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was the 4th child born to Leonardo and Maria Cabrera. John had a relatively meager upbringing, however he longed to leave Colorado. In 1947 at the age of 16 (he falsified his birthday to make a 17 year old age minimum), he enlisted in the United...

May 15, 2023

Early Foster Sr., was born on March 26, 1937, to the proud parents Jacob and Arlena Foster in Lee County, Georgia. He was the youngest of five older siblings. Shortly after his birth, his parents relocated to Crescent City, Florida.

Earl accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age uniting with Macedonia Baptist Church. Earl received...

May 14, 2023

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy (Mass) will follow at St. Peter Martyr Church 740 Black Diamond Street, Pittsburg, Ca 94565 at 1:00pm.

May 13, 2023

Yogesh Hari was born August 23, 1957 in Navua, Fiji to father Hari Pal (Tota Ram) and mother Indarmati. He was their 1 st born son after 3 sisters Shashi Kala, Chandu, and Meena and older brother to Rajesh and Sarita. He attended Navua Primary School and after completing High School he joined and completed the Nasese Police...

May 13, 2023

Alicia Denise Mixon was born to Jose Eugene Mixon and Sandra Villalobos on November 4th, 1987, in Pittsburg, California. She passed away in peace on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

She was a child full of energy, rather than walking she hopped, always with excitement on her tiptoes. Playing soccer she pranced, cheering for her cousin's football team...

May 7, 2023

Robert Edward Bagwell peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, after a courageous 4-year struggle with dementia. Robert was born in Asheville, NC the middle child of three boys.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 19, serving his country for over 9 years. During his military career, including his service in Vietnam, he was...

May 5, 2023

Larry Dale Cooper peacefully left this world at age 75 on May 5, 2023. He was born March 26, 1948, to Hattie Mae Estes and Ernest Clifton Cooper. Growing up in Port Chicago, CA, Larry attended Pacific High and graduated from Clayton Valley High School. After graduation, he eventually landed his career job at BART where he worked...

May 3, 2023

Our beloved father, Honore Victor Haro, has passed away peacefully at the age of 80. He went to be with the Lord on May 3rd, 2023, with his three children surrounding his bedside. Honore is survived by his sisters, Josephine Derr and Frances Estrada; his three children, Teresa Manning, Lanze Haro and Blaise Haro; and his grandchildren, Brianna...

May 2, 2023

No service to be held at this time.

Apr 26, 2023

Dominic Scott Martin passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2023; he was only 24 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

He was born on June 22, 1998, at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. Dominic attended elementary and high school in Antioch and participated in the Gifted and Talented...

Apr 25, 2023

Ann was the daughter of Mercurio Orlando and Rapheal Mascarello. She was born and raised in Pittsburg, CA. and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1951. Ann had two brothers: Gaetano Orlando(deceased), and Joseph Orlando(deceased), and one sister; Rosalie Orlando Marino. She married Vincent S DeAnnunzio on Nov. 15, 1953. They raised two sons; Vincent A (Janet), and...

Apr 23, 2023

Dr. Orin T. Allen, Sr., 90, passed away on April 23, 2023, in West Covina, CA, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Alhambra, CA, he attended Alhambra High School, Mt. San Antonio College, and University of California, Davis, and settled in Pittsburg, CA.

Dr. Allen worked for 35 years in the Contra Costa County Probation Department as...

Apr 21, 2023

Sandra Ann Luoni, of Antioch, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at the age of 66. Sandy was born on September 8, 1956 to parents, Andrew and Shirley Luoni in Pittsburg, CA.

She attended elementary, middle, and high school in Pittsburg. After Sandy graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1974, she went on to...

Apr 21, 2023

Olga Martha Arenivar was born into eternal life on Friday, April 21, 2023. She left this world with her chin held high and a proud look on her face for a life well lived. Her family rejoices in knowing that Olga is now dancing with the love of her life, who preceded her, Joseph Arenivar. Olga was born in...

Apr 16, 2023

Antonio Mendoza, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2023 in Pittsburg, California surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old. Antonio is survived by his five children Mark Lester Mendoza, Marianne Chris Mendoza,Kristoffer Ryan Mendoza, Dino Laurentti Mendoza, Mark Anthony Mendoza and his long time life partner Leticia Parades. Forever remembered by his brother Nestor...

Apr 15, 2023

Theresa M. Finister, was preceded in death by her parents Roscoe, Sr. and Sarah Williams Finister and brothers Roscoe Jr., William and Clifford Ray Finister.

She leaves to mourn her daughters Sarah Ann Brakes Stewart of Martinez, CA, Tyra Denise Mapps of Houston, TX, Evalina Mapps Hopkins (Larry) of Houston, TX, and son, Benjamín J....

Apr 14, 2023

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with a vigil at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 10:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd.

Apr 13, 2023

John R. Garcia was born on September 29, 1930 and passed away at 92 on April 13, 2023. Born in Sacramento, John grew up and lived most of his life  in his beloved town of Pittsburg, California. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1948, where he was the captain of both the track and basketball teams....

Apr 11, 2023

Pat Swanson passed peacefully surrounded by friends and family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Pat was born in Oklahoma and raised in West Pittsburg. She graduated from Mt Diablo High School in Concord in 1950. She married her high school sweetheart Eldon Swanson, and they established their home in Pittsburg with their 2 children. She was employed...