obituaries

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...

Aug 5, 2022

David George Riddle Sr. was born on November 26 , 1939, in Abingdon , Virginia to Paul and Sally Cordelia Riddle . He was in the US Navy for 26 years until his retirement . In addition to his military career , he had over 40year career with Rainbow Vacuum of sales , service a nd repair . He...

Jul 30, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Carmen Marie Carini, on July 30, 2022 after a brief illness at the age of 91 years. Carmen was born in Monterey California and graduated from Monterey High School. Carmen is survived by her loving husband Frank of 70 years and children Frank (Lori) of...

Jul 27, 2022

Ray J. Martinez, peacefully passed away at home on July 27, 2022. Ray was born in Pittsburg, CA on August 16, 1940. He attended Pittsburg High School and graduated in 1958. His interests included gardening, fishing, camping, sports and spending time with his family and friends. He worked at Crown Zellerbach and later the Contra Costa Office of Education...

Jul 25, 2022

Gary Clausen passed away on July 25th, 2022. Gary was born and raised in Antioch and spent most of his life in his beloved hometown. He was the youngest of three siblings and was just as close with his brothers Tom and David as he was with his parents, Carolyn and Hardy, rarely missing a chance in the last...

Jul 23, 2022

Brian Angelo Johnson, 27, of Pittsburg CA, passed away unexpectedly on July 23rd, 2022. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Brian was born on August 31st, 1994, and had lived in Pittsburg for most of his life. Brian excelled as a member of the Umoja Scholars Program at Los Medanos College where he earned an AA...

Jul 20, 2022

Following a short bout with cancer, Emmanuel passed away at home surrounded by his beloved family.  He is survived by his wife, Lina Lobaton, his children Christian (Marline), Mark (Jennifer), and Mathilde (James Bernard), and grandchildren J. Rambert, Mark Anthony, Sophie, Kaya, Maddie, Jamsie, and Kenna. A devoted son and brother, Manuel was predeceased  by his parents Rev. Magayos...

Jul 19, 2022

James Edwin Swank, a great man of God and family,  went to his Heavenly Home on July 19th with his wife and children around him.  He touched many lives with his kind and gentle spirit, faithfulness and love for all.. James was born in Philadelphia, PA.  and was transferred to California during his five years in the U.S. Coast Guard....

Jul 18, 2022

A celebration of life by held on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 2:00pm at The Bay Church 4725 Evora Rd, Concord, CA 94520.

Jul 18, 2022

Geneva Adeline Fernandez passed away on July 18, 2022 after a short-term illness. She was born on February 26, 1955 in Pittsburg, CA to the beautiful union between Gabino Jack Fernandez (deceased) and Rose Pineda Fernandez (deceased).

Geneva graduated Pittsburg High in 1973 and was a graduate of San Jose State University. Across the span of her...

Jul 17, 2022

Louis E Buckingham, 73, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2022, at home in Antioch, CA.

My life…

Welcome family and friends! Take a short walk with me down memory lane, so I can share who I was during my lifetime. You may know by now for those who are reading my obituary that I...

Jul 15, 2022

Our beloved Scott passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2022, doing what he loved – jet skiing with his good friends.

Scott was born in LaGrange, Illinois on July 19, 1961, to Dr. William and Roberta Morfeld. He was baptized and confirmed (June 6, 1976) in the Lutheran church.  He went to schools in Gearhart, Oregon and...

Jul 15, 2022

Gregory Alan Pack, of Pittsburg Ca, died Friday July 15th, 2022, at the age of 70. Greg was born on September 22nd, 1951 in San Rafael, Ca, the third of five children, to Marjorie and James Pack. As a teen he was sparked by a passion for music after a critical motorcycle injury at 15, and taught himself to...