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Andrea Dorothea Milani

Andrea Dorothea Milani

Jun 22, 2022

Andrea Milani, 81, passed away on June 22, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson disease. Andrea was born on February 14, 1941, to Anthony (Neno) and Dorothea Davi in San Francisco, Ca. Dorothea unfortunately passed away after giving birth and her incredible aunt Mayme Davi stepped in and raised her as her own. She would later legally adopt...

Lela Mae Estes

Lela Mae Estes

Jun 21, 2022

Lela Mae Estes, passed away on June 21, 2022, at her at her residence. She was born on April 16, 1928, in Coalgate, OK as Lela Mae Journagan. She married Bobby Gene Estes on July 10, 1945, they had four children: Sharon Deaver- of McGregor, TX, Jeanne Price of Blue Hill, NE, Bobby Estes of Antioch, CA and David...

Lillian Flores Mora

Lillian Flores Mora

Jun 19, 2022

Lillian Flores was born in Madera, California on November 12, 1930, and passed away on June 19, 2022. She married Louis Mora, also of Madera, in 1947 and settled in Pittsburg in 1950.  They were married for nearly 69 years until his passing in 2016. She was a stay-at-home mom her entire life and was devoted to her family. ...

Elizabeth Faye Stone

Elizabeth Faye Stone

Jun 19, 2022

Elizabeth "Libby" Faye Stone of Concord, CA sadly left us on June 19th 2022 at 8:15pm following a hard-fought battle with metastatic breast cancer. Libby worked hard for her family and community, where she functioned as a Senior Escrow Officer helping many businesses and families with real-estate related transactions. Libby is survived by her husband Jerry Stone, two son's Jared...

Joseph D. Davi

Joseph D. Davi

Jun 12, 2022

Joseph D. Davi, of Rio Vista, CA passed away on June 12, 2022.  Joe was born in Pittsburg, CA on August 4, 1953 to Horace W. and Nina P. Davi (Russo), who both preceded him in death. Joe received his PHD (if you know, you know) in 1971, he went on to play football at San Francisco...

Anne Foy Stevens

Anne Foy Stevens

Jun 8, 2022

Anne Foy Stevens was born May 7, 1930 in County Carlow, Ireland. She met her late husband Edward Stevens (who was born in Montana and was abroad serving the army) in England. At the age of 24 she journeyed across the Atlantic Ocean in the Queen Mary, to reunite with her love in The United States of America.  Anne Foy...

Joan Rita Evola (Billeci)

Joan Rita Evola (Billeci)

Jun 6, 2022

Joan "Joanie" Rita Evola, peacefully passed away at home, at the age of 76 on June 6, 2022. She was born on July 28, 1945, in Pittsburg, California, the daughter of Joseph Billeci (longtime local businessman, former Mayor & community leader) and Pearl (DiMercurio). Joanie was preceded in death by her parents and brother Cyril "Bill" Billeci and is...

Anita A. Rodriguez

Anita A. Rodriguez

Jun 4, 2022

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with a rosary at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 11:00am at St. Peter Martyr Church. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch.

Tina La'Shawn Larson

Tina La'Shawn Larson

Jun 3, 2022

Celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 11:00am at First Baptist Church 204 Odessa Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Inurnment will follow at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch.

Henry Ortiz

Henry Ortiz

Jun 3, 2022

Henry "Hank" Ortiz was born on November 2 nd , 1943, in San Francisco, CA to his mother Cecilia Ortiz Guzman & biological father Gilbert Lopez here on Mother Earth. Growing up with 8 other brothers, sisters, and eventually with his mother marrying Efren Guzman; the household was expanded to 11 siblings including himself. Hank grew up in the Excelsior...

Jose Carlos Rodriguez

Jose Carlos Rodriguez

Jun 1, 2022

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, from 9:00am to 11:30am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy will follow at St. Peter Martyr Church beginning at 12:00pm. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch.

Michele Baluyut

Michele Baluyut

Jun 1, 2022

Michele was born October 17th 1968, to Carmelita and MacArthur Arciaga. She was the 2nd born between her 2 sisters: Desiree, oldest and Caroline, the youngest.

Growing up, Michele always surrounded herself with people she loved, whether it was her sisters, cousins or close friends. Michele has always been a strong, beautiful and free spirited person, but her...

Alvina M. Gedko

Alvina M. Gedko

May 28, 2022

Over 101 years ago, Alvina was born in Pittsburg, CA to Rose and Salvatore Lucido. One of five sisters, she lived her entire life in Pittsburg graduating from Pittsburg High School in1939. She began a long working career with the City of Pittsburg and the Pittsburg Police Department. Hired in 1944, she was the secretary to two police chiefs...

Armando Solis

Armando Solis

May 26, 2022

Armando passed on May 26, 2022 and he is now on to heaven and resting in peace. He will be dearly missed by all.

Dr. Armando was a successful practicing Doctor of Chiropractor in Pittsburg, CA for 39 years. He loved helping heal people naturally & was very passionate about Chiropractic & what it can do to...

Juan Manuel Ruiz

Juan Manuel Ruiz

May 24, 2022

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with a rosary at 3:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Friday, June 3, 2022 at 12:00pm at St. Peter Martyr Church in Pittsburg. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch.

Cecil Derwood Mays

Cecil Derwood Mays

May 23, 2022

Cecil Mays passed away on the afternoon of May 23, 2022. He suffered from Alzheimer's/Dementia and was residing at Angel's Love RCFE in Pittsburg at the time of his passing. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Frances Mays, his parents Bert Thomas and Mattie Mays, his brothers James, Raymond, Bert Thomas Jr., Clifford, sisters...

Keith D. Knapp

Keith D. Knapp

May 21, 2022

Keith Darrell Knapp went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 21st at the age of 90. Keith was born in Minot, ND to Paul and Agnes Knapp and spent his formative years in the State of Montana. Keith married his loving wife Donna in 1957, and they settled down in Antioch, CA to raise their family....

Alice R. Flavetta

Alice R. Flavetta

May 20, 2022

Alice R. Flavetta, age 91, entered eternal life May 20, 2022.  Alice was born April 16, 1931, to Jesus and Carmen Diaz in Stockton California and was a beloved sister to Rose (Davi), Rita (Young), Dave (Cadena) and Gil (Cadena). After graduating from Pittsburg High in 1949 she went on the work for Pacific Bell for 30 years retiring...

Sherwin J. Black

Sherwin J. Black

May 19, 2022

Dr. Sherwin J. Black (Doc). passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at John Muir Medical Center due to complications related to a medical procedure.  He was 85 years old. Sherwin Black was born in Montpelier, Idaho.  He was preceded in death by his parents, June A Black and Thora E Black and by his brothers, Karl Black and...

George E. Legaspi

George E. Legaspi

May 18, 2022

After battling a series of respiratory infections in the hospital, George made his way to be with the Lord on May 18, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was 66 years old.

George was born on May 31,1955 in the city of San Francisco, California. His father was a military...

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