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David George Riddle Sr.

David George Riddle Sr.

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...

Carmen Marie Carini

Carmen Marie Carini

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...

Raymond J. Martinez

Raymond J. Martinez

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...

Gary Clausen

Gary Clausen

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...

Brian Angelo Johnson

Brian Angelo Johnson

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...

Emmanuel Javier

Emmanuel Javier

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...

James Edwin Swank

James Edwin Swank

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....

Mark A. Jones

Mark A. Jones

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.

Geneva A. Fernandez

Geneva A. Fernandez

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...

Louis E. Buckingham

Louis E. Buckingham

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...

Robert Scott Morfeld

Robert Scott Morfeld

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...

Gregory Alan Pack

Gregory Alan Pack

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...

Javier Arroyo

Javier Arroyo

Jul 12, 2022

Javier Arroyo was born on December 3, 1940, in Churintzio, Michoacan. He married the love of his life ‐Carmen Quintero at St. Peter Martyr Church in November 1966 and later had 3 children together: Maria, Marc and Leti. He also has 5 grandchildren: Ashley, Alyssa, Joshua, Mikayla, and Matthew along with 2 great‐grandchildren:  Alina and Mila. He is survived...

Janet A. Costanza

Janet A. Costanza

Jul 11, 2022

Born and raised in Pittsburg, CA, Janet had a long career with the City of Pittsburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Margaret Costanza, and brother-in-law Ron Blakemore. Janet was survived by her sister, Judy Blakemore and many of her Costanza Family cousins.

A memorial funeral liturgy will be held on Tuesday, October...

Kenneth Lee Smith

Kenneth Lee Smith

Jul 7, 2022

Picture a 152-pound high school senior playing right guard for the Pittsburg Pirates football team back in 1955.  Today a player would be much larger and stronger.  Kenny "Buster" Smith was that football player back in 1955.  Smaller than most opponents yet extremely good at his position.  He was honored as a First Team All-League and All Metropolitan football...

Robert B. Walker

Robert B. Walker

Jul 3, 2022

Robert Borromeo Walker, 71, of Pittsburg, passed away on July 3, 2022 in Bay Point, California.

Robert was born in the Philippines to Consuelo and Donald Walker on August 2, 1950. He came to America with his family in 1951. He graduated from Pittsburg High School. He married Lillian Walker, April 11, 1997, in Martinez....

Lila Lee Adams

Lila Lee Adams

Jul 2, 2022

Lila Lee Adams (Walker) passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022, in Anchorage, Alaska. Lila will return home to be with her husband Charles on November 6, 2022.

Lila was a Pittsburg High graduate, "Class of 1949." While in school she met Charles (Class of 47) only to get married after they both graduated from school.

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Grace Ann Darone

Grace Ann Darone

Jun 27, 2022

Grace Ann Darone of Pittsburg, CA, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2022, at the tender age of 98. Grace was born August 26, 1923, to Ignazio and Petrina Canepa. Growing up in Pittsburg, Grace attended Pittsburg High School, worked at the canneries, and the jewelry counter at Woolworths.

Grace married Thomas J. Darone in 1948...

Stephen Davi

Stephen Davi

Jun 23, 2022

Stephen A. Davi passed away June 23, 2022.  He was born July 21, 1964, at Elmendorf AF Base Alaska. Graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1982. He attended Heald Business College and graduated in 1985. He worked in the County Assessor's office for 32 years before retiring. Stephen was an avid Bay Area sports fan watching Raiders, A's, Warriors....

Elmira Mendoza Cuarezma

Elmira Mendoza Cuarezma

Jun 22, 2022

Elmira Mendoza Cuarezma entered into the Lord's Presence June 22, 2022, at 2:19am and her home in Oakley, California, attended by her beloved children, Evelyn Melendez, Joseph Cuarezma and Jacqueline Tyler.  Elmira's husband, Luis of 64 years predeceased her along with her beloved son, Luis Antonio Cuarezma. Elmira was a devoted mother to her 3 surviving children, Jacqueline Tyler (William),...

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