obituaries

Sep 19, 2022

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Power For Living Ministries 6830 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, Ca 94513.

Sep 18, 2022

Viola I. Giamona, passed away on September 18, 2022.  She was a loving and caring person who brought love and joy into the lives of many. For 26 years, Viola worked for the Pittsburg Unifed School District and helped special education students strive for success.

Viola was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She is...

Sep 12, 2022

Steven Randy Abono, passed away on September 12, 2022. He was born on October 20, 1953. He was born and raised in Pittsburg, Ca for most of his life and lived the later part of his life in a care facility. Randy was an avid fan of the 49ers and SF Giants. He kept stats throughout the season and...

Sep 8, 2022

Bernardita Cinchez Baes, was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother. She was the most selfless person you've ever met. She was so easy and comfortable to be around. Bernardita was the eldest of 11 siblings, her brothers and sisters loved her very much. For 35 years, Bernardita worked as Municipal Budget Officer at Mutia ZN LGU. Visitation will...

Sep 7, 2022

Born and raised in Pittsburg, CA, Judith Lynn Costanza moved to Antioch upon marrying her husband, Ron Blakemore in 1976. She had a long career with the Pittsburg Unified School District. She was preceded in death by her husband Ron; parents Peter and Margaret Costanza; and sister Janet Costanza. Judy is survived by many of her Costanza Family...

Sep 6, 2022

Theresa "Terry," "Toots," (Rotell) Matejcek, was born on January 27, 1933, to Ann & James Rotell in Weirton, West Virginia. Theresa passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the age of 89.

A force unto herself, Theresa arrived in Pittsburg, California, in 1948. From the moment she arrived, Theresa embraced the city as her own. She...

Sep 2, 2022

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Angelina Sorci passed away of natural causes surrounded by family on Friday, September 2, 2022, at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek. She was 92. Angie was born to parents Olga and Orazio Aiello on July 4, 1930, in Pittsburg. She graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1948. Later that year she married...

Sep 1, 2022

Elana was born in Vallejo, CA and graduated from Pittsburg High School. She became a Certified Nursing Assistant where she worked with compassion serving those in her care. This is a reflection of who Elana was in life, she was kind to everyone and impacted the lives of many people including family and friends.

Elana is survived...

Aug 26, 2022

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 10:00am followed by a funeral liturgy at 11:00am all at Queen of All Saints Church 2390 Grant St, Concord, CA 94520.

Aug 24, 2022

Loving Husband, father, grandfather died in his sleep Aug 23, 2022. He is the son of Eric E. Ratterree and Josephine M. La Piana. John was born in South Carolina on a Military base; both his parents were veterans of WWII. His family moved west to California where he and his sister Niki (Olivia) were raised in Castro Valley....

Aug 21, 2022

Frank Martinez passed away August 21, 2022. He Graduated from Pittsburg High School Class of 1955. Frank was an athlete in Track & Field, Basketball and Football. He also coached youth football in the Pittsburg JFL Program.

Frank is survived by his daughters Victoria Martinez, Grandson Joe Bermudez (Amy), Great grand-daughter Adeline. Daughter Rebecca (Gilbert) Alvarez, Grandsons...

Aug 21, 2022

Sandy passed away one day after her 67th birthday in Walnut Creek, Ca. She was born in Antioch, CA and raised in Pittsburg. She graduated from Pittsburg High School class of 1973. Sandy is survived by her son Jason Myers and sister Barbara Ostertag. Her nephews Ryan and Eric Ostertag and their families. She is preceded in death by...

Aug 21, 2022

James (Jim) O'Brien of Antioch, CA died on August 21, 2022. Jim was born February 26, 1936, in r ural Cook County, Illinois the town of Steger. Jim's parents were Floyd Andrew O'Brien and Ola Olive Carter. His siblings included 2 brothers: Richard O'Brien and Floyd O'Brien. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Donna...

Aug 17, 2022

Nirmal Singh, 75, passed away on August 17, 2022. For 35 years, Nirmal worked as a Area Manager for Food Corporation of India. Nirmal is survived his two children and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Parminder Kaur.

Aug 15, 2022

Marlene passed August 15, 2022.  Graduated Salutatorian Pittsburg High 1955. For 35 years, Marlene worked for USS. She was the frst female manager, respected by all. Remembered for her kindness, generosity and love for her family.

Marlene is survived by her husband of 66 years, Frank (passed on August 21, 2022) and her daughters Victoria Martinez, grandson...

Aug 15, 2022

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 9:00am to 11:00am with a funeral service at 11:30am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Street, Antioch, Ca 94509.

Aug 9, 2022

Raymond Anthony Avalos, 69, passed away on August 9, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. He was born to parents Tony and Esther Avalos on May 23, 1953 in Richmond, CA. Raymond graduated from Richmond High School and went on to have a career as a plumber until his retirement in 2018.

Raymond was known as a...

Aug 8, 2022

Betty was born to Joe Calvin Smith and Alma Ary Smith. Betty was in hospice care since March, 2022 and died at home, Monday, August 8 at 1:05am. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Tipton. They had 5 children, 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchildren. .

She was born in...

Aug 7, 2022

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with a rosary at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 11:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd.

Aug 6, 2022

Barbara Lynn Felix, a wonderful woman of God and family, went to her heavenly home on August 6, 2022, at the age of 74 with her husband and family by her side.

Barbara was born on April 16, 1948, in Pittsburg, California.  She was the 6 th of 10 children born to James and Ruby Clark. After...