obituaries

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...

Nov 15, 2021

Patriciann Hubbard of Pittsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021 at John Muir Medical Center in Concord. Patriciann was born on September 18, 1953 in Pittsburg. She is the daughter of Angelo Basterrechea and Nunzia (Nancy Esposito) Basterrechea.

Patriciann attended local schools and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1971. Patriciann later became a Special...

Nov 14, 2021

Craig Ellis Adami passed away on Sunday after a valiant battle with cancer. Craig was born in Daly City, CA and attended Westmoor High School. He was a journeyman Roofer and a Security Guard after his back injury. Craig enjoyed football and baseball and was an avid 49er and Giants fan. He was a movie buff and enjoyed spending time...

Nov 8, 2021

Cookie passed away peacefully at her home in Pittsburg at age 77 with family at her side. She was born in Pittsburg to Italian parents, Albert and Mary Bogni and was the oldest of two children. She graduated from Pittsburg High in 1961.

After high school she graduated from cosmetology school and became a beautician. Eventually she...

Nov 3, 2021

George John Harris, born August 18, 1930, in Pittsburg, California, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2021, in Oakley at the age of 91. He was born to Greek and Italian immigrant parents, Thomas and Josephine Harris (Natoli). He was a native and lifelong resident of Pittsburg. At the approximate age of 12, George worked at the packing houses...

Nov 1, 2021

William Killings, Jr. was born July 28, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois to William and Ernestine Killings. He grew up in Pittsburg, CA, along with his siblings, Sarah, Yvonne (deceased), Denise, Juanita, and Henry. He graduated from Pittsburg Sr. High School and later attended classes at Los Medanos College, Pittsburg, CA.

William believed on and received Jesus Christ...

Oct 19, 2021

A quiet, graceful soul, Brenda Laverne Dempsey, was born July 19, 1947, the oldest child of Doris Marie Suttice and Sidney Dempsey.  Brenda attended her early schooling in Richmond and Pittsburg, CA, and later graduated from Alhambra High School, Martinez, CA in 1966.

An ambitious young woman, Brenda enlisted in the U.S. Job Corps in 1966 which...

Oct 19, 2021

Our beloved Erlinda "Linda" Alejandro lived a long and fulfilling life. Linda was born and raised in Manila, Philippines on September 5, 1945 to Tomas and Elpidia Nasol.  In her early twenties, she worked in the US Navy at Subic Bay with her father, with whom she was very close.  She was definitely a "Daddy's Girl".  The eldest of...

Oct 17, 2021

Lola passed away peacefully with all her children at her bedside on October 17, 2021 in Pittsburg at the age of 96. Lola was born on July 25, 1925 in San Miguel el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico to parents Gregorio De La Cruz and Lucia Gomez. Lola is survived by her son Ralph Romo(Brenda Belsher) of Lodi, Frank Romo(Debra Stevens-Deceased) of...