Lydia Escajeda
May 24, 2026
Lydia Mendoza Escajeda was born on April 4th, 1965 to Catherine Garcia Mendoza and Onesimo P. Mendoza. She was raised in Pittsburg, California, having graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1983 and attended classes at Los Medanos College. It was in Pittsburg where she met her husband, Alex Escajeda. They were married on September 28th, 1991 at St. Peter...
Roseanne Marie Lazio
May 23, 2026
Roseanne Lazio: 85 Years a Blessing to Family and Friends
A Pittsburg-Rooted Life
PITTSBURG, CA – Roseanne Lazio, a woman whose boundless warmth, sharp mind, and enduring spirit blessed everyone she met, passed away peacefully in her beloved home on May 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her bedside family. She was...
Jose Antonio Partida
May 23, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jose Antonio Partida, who entered eternal rest on May 23, 2026. Surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home, Jose peacefully departed this life after courageously battling a lengthy illness for more than a decade. Through it all, he remained a man of remarkable strength, resilience, faith, and ...
Peggy Golden
May 20, 2026
Peggy Golden passed away on May 20, 2026, at the age of 83, having spent her adult life in Berkeley, California, where she lived with her lifetime partner and husband, Randy Fingland, in a sunny apartment on Roosevelt Street, where they raised their son, Dylan.
Born on April 1, 1943, Peggy spent her childhood in Joplin, Missouri,...
Francine Bartlett
May 18, 2026
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 9:30am with a chapel blessing at 11:30 am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Yvette Michelle Jaramillo
May 18, 2026
Yvette Michelle Jaramillo passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2026. Her passing leaves great sadness in the hearts of her sons, family, and friends. Throughout her life, she embraced many roles — mother, daughter, grandma, sister, wife, aunt, nina, and friend — and she carried each one with love and devotion.
Yvette was the loving mother of...
Mercedes Gonzalez
May 17, 2026
Mercedes Gonzalez (née Naves), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away after a prolonged illness on May 17, 2026, at the age of 94. A first-generation American, she was born on January 7, 1932, in Cherryvale, KS to Jose (Joe) and Josefa (Pepa) Naves who immigrated to the U.S. from Piedras Blancas, Asturias, Spain. The family...
Antonio S. Miranda
May 16, 2026
It is with profound sorrow and overflowing love that we announce the passing of Antonio Sagcal Miranda — a man whose quiet strength, generous heart, and steadfast devotion left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him. He was a constant presence, a steady compass, and the warm center around which his family revolved.
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Ray Rubis Rayrao
May 15, 2026
Ray Rubis Rayrao passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends. He was born on December 27, 1967, at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, D.C.
Ray was a devoted father to Ray, Nathen, and Alexis, who were the center of his life and greatest source of pride. He was known...
Jeannie T. Bishop
May 14, 2026
We are sad to announce the passing of our mother, Jeannie Bishop. She lived a life defined by strength, kindness, generosity, and love for others. Jeannie was born in Antioch, California to Salvatore and Angelina Bruno. She was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg.
As a teen, she helped her family in their fish market and also worked...
Annette Susan Landrum
May 14, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Annette. Born at home, she was the fourth child of Joe and Susie Sangimino. She attended school in Pittsburg and graduated in 1953. She was employed by Los Medanos College for twenty years and extended her education simply by working there.
Soon after graduating...
Graciela Villalobos
May 4, 2026
Graciela Villalobos, the heart of her home and nurturing soul to all who knew her, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. Born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, Graciela was raised with the values of family and hospitality that she carried with her when she moved to California in 1978.
Known affectionately as "Chela," she was famous...
Angel Lascano
May 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angel Lascano. Angel passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Angel was born in Fairfield, CA, on August 2nd, 1962, to Gregorio and Maria Lascano, both natives of Mexico. Angel was raised in Pittsburg, CA, where he spent the majority of his life.
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James Ernest Watkins
Apr 27, 2026
The Watkins' family announces the peaceful passing of James (Jim) Ernest Watkins on April 27, 2026. Jim was born to Ralph Leon Watkins and Mae Ernestine Watkins on June 14, 1950. Growing up, Jim was involved in the Pittsburg Boys Club, Pittsburg High School sports, band, the DeMolay, and the Pittsburg Baptist Church. After graduating in 1968, Jim attended ...
August Alpha Cassel Russell
Apr 26, 2026
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12:00 pm with a funeral service at 2:00 pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Edward V. Bagsby
Apr 26, 2026
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 am with a funeral service at 11:00 am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch.
Cheryl Ann Hauck
Apr 26, 2026
Cheryl A. Hauck of Pittsburg, CA passed away on April 26, 2026. Cheryl was born to George and Dorothy Hauck of Cincinnati, OH on July 24, 1944. Cheryl graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1972 and worked for Procter & Gamble for 6 years. Cheryl then moved to California and worked for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for 25...
Kay Susan Cattolico
Apr 26, 2026
Our beloved Kay Susan Cattolico, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 22, 1946, to John and Virginia (Davi) Belleci, she was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg, California. She spent her early years rooted in family and tradition - values she carried with her throughout her life.
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Theresa L. Hix
Apr 25, 2026
Theresa L. Hix passed peacefully in her own home on Saturday, April 25th, 2026. She was born December 18th 1941, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Theresa moved to California as a little girl and was raised by her grandparents, Martha and Sterling Rose. Theresa started her career at Seaboard Trucking, then KLM Trucking. She began working for Antioch Unified School...
Frank Anthony “Dee” Balestreri Sr.
Apr 24, 2026
Frank Anthony "Dee" Balestreri Sr., a lifelong San Franciscan and respected figure in California's commercial fishing and seafood industry, passed away on April 24, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on September 7, 1937, to Joseph B. Balestreri and Laura T. Balestreri, Dee was raised in San Francisco and educated at Francisco Middle School and Galileo...
