obituaries

Jan 21, 2022

Anthony "Cord" Borrelli 82, passed away January 21, 2022 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 6th, 1939  in Martinez, Ca. to Anthony and Josephine Borrelli. Raised in Pittsburg, Ca. where he graduated for Pittsburg High School in 1956. Married Millie in 1961. Lived in Pittsburg until 1974 and moved to Antioch. ...

Jan 19, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that I write this about our father, Alan J Scoggins Sr. In the early morning of January 19th, Alan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home. He was born August 18th, 1954 in Santa Paula California. He grew up between Los Angeles, California and Mountain Valley, Arkansas. Raised his family in Martinez, California and...

Jan 19, 2022

Our father passed peacefully on the morning of January 19, 2022, surrounded by our family. He lived an amazing 90 years. Married for 70 years to our mom, Gloria, who, like us, will miss him tremendously.

Dad loved his 7 children Barbara, Patricia (Wayne Searle), Diane (Bruce Scotto), Tom, Cynthia (Yash Nyznyk), Christine (Tom Mays) and Annette...

Jan 15, 2022

Betty Jean Mayjoffo Nunes, 86, passed away on January 15, 2022. She was a life long resident of Pittsburg, CA - where she met and married the love of her life, Robert Nunes Sr (of 44 years). After graduating Pittsburg High School in 1953, she worked in finance for many years. Later she decided to stay home and devote...

Jan 15, 2022

Jennifer left us peacefully in her sleep on January 15, 2022. She was born with Spina Bifida and Encephalitis. She spent a lot of time in Oakland Children's Hospital. She was raised in Antioch and graduated from Antioch High in 1984. After school she worked for Assemblyman Tom Torlakson in Martinez. Jennifer lived at Stoneman Village in Pittsburg for...

Jan 14, 2022

Louise Julia Hartley Rather (Julie) 74, passed away in her sleep on January 14, 2022.

Julie was born in Oakland CA and grew up in Tulelake, CA graduating from Tulelake High School in 1965.  Julie was active in 4H, showing sheep at the county fair and in Future Homemakers of America, FHA, where she won Homemaker of...

Jan 10, 2022

Tony P. Struzas, 79,  passed away on January 10, 2022 at home. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Andriana and Panayiotis, his siblings, Angela, Dennis, and  Maria, and his daughter Angela. He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Ariadne, his children Andriana and Peter, and his three grandsons.

Services will be held on...

Jan 10, 2022

James Paul Irvin passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. After graduating from Richmond High in 1954 he joined the US Navy and served as a Seaman, then moved on to be a US Merchant Marine as an engineer. After his career in the Military he went on to serve over 20 years in utility service and support services...

Jan 9, 2022

Gilberto was born in Manila, Philippines on July 12,1946. A resident of Pittsburg, California, he passed away on January 9, 2022 at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek at age 75.

At a young age, he had travelled to San Francisco in 1955 with his mom Josefa and two younger sisters, Fe and Anita, to join with...

Jan 7, 2022

Odell Maddox age 87, of Pittsburg, California, passed away January 7, 2022, in Willow Pass Healthcare Center, Concord, California from natural causes. Odell Maddox will be laid to rest by the Pittsburg, Funeral Chapel, Inc. and the Oak View Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematorium.

Odell Maddox was born in September 1934 in Indio, California. He attended Indio...

Jan 5, 2022

Delois (Saxon) Sanford was born March 3, 1952 in Dallas, Texas to Velma Christine Manning and Curtis Saxon. She was a reserved and kindhearted child that enjoyed playing with baby dolls and often took in her sisters dolls when she saw them left alone for too long.

Delois moved to Pittsburg, Ca with her family...

Dec 29, 2021

Dominic passed away peacefully on December 29th after his huge heart had no more to give. He was a kind, caring, man dedicated to his family, faith and community. Dominic was proud to be born and raised in Pittsburg where he lived his whole life. After graduating from Pittsburg High School in 1951 he proudly served in the US...

Dec 23, 2021

Tom (Snooz), passed away on December 23, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg. Tom worked for AD Seeno as a superintendent for over 25 years. He was a JFL coach and mentor. He was a faithful 49er fan, loved football and family. Tom is survived by his daughters Francine Osborn, Connie Phillips (Ken), son Sal Gumina, brother...

Dec 20, 2021

Jess J. Hernandez, 83 of Pittsburg, CA died peacefully at home on Monday, December 20, 2021. Jess was born in Guanajuato, Mexico December 11, 1938 to the late Petra Hernandez and his late brother Robert Hernandez.

Jess graduated from Pittsburg Senior High School in 1958. In 1964 he graduated as a Journeyman for auto repair and paint...

Dec 19, 2021

Francisco Javier Soto, 46, took his last breath on December 19, 2021, surrounded by his close family. Francisco knew many people and was loved by so many more. He was a big vibrant energy that lit up any room he entered. He was constantly laughing and dancing at any opportunity he had. He came from a big family, has...

Dec 17, 2021

Tom passed away of leukemia on December 17th at home with his family. Tom was born February 5th, 1938 in Pittsburg, CA to Thomas and Helen DiMercurio. He spent his childhood playing sports at the Pittsburg Boys' Club and lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field at Pittsburg High. He graduated in 1955 and was later inducted...

Dec 5, 2021

Gertrude Elizabeth Norris Sowels-Canada was born March 28, 1928, in Jefferson, Texas to the late Robert W. and Mattie Lee Norris.  She was the fifth of ten children.  Raised in a spiritual home having accepted Christ Gertrude Elizabeth was baptized and began her commitment to serving God.

Her education was through the Fort Worth, Texas public school...

Nov 30, 2021

Bettye Jean Hayes transitioned this life on 11/30/2021, Bettye came into this life on 03/25/1938 from the union of Alta Mae Hodges  and Bernard C Hayes Sr. in San Antonio Tx  She moved with her family to San Francisco California at the age of 5 and attended school in the Bay area beginning in San Francisco, Alameda and finally...

Nov 23, 2021

Frank Matteo Siino passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, due to complications from a severe infection. He had many friends, many of whom started as customers from his construction business. Frank was a man who loved to help his friends even if they were very new friends.

Frank was born in Pittsburg to Joseph T. Siino...

Nov 16, 2021

Andrew Martin Alatorre passed away on November 16, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. He touched many lives with his gentle spirit and positive outlook on life. Andrew was born on December 21, 1968 in Pittsburg, California. Andrew was the first child of Arthur and Carolyn Alatorre. Andrew graduated Pittsburg High School in 1987 and earned a degree...