obituaries

Aug 5, 2021

John Anthony Buffo, age 85, passed away on August 5, 2021, after 16 months in extended care, from congestive heart failure. John was born in Antioch, CA on November 29, 1935, to Neno and Sarah Buffo. John grew up in Pittsburg, CA and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1953. Thereafter he received his B.A. and teaching credential from...

Aug 2, 2021

Lawrence Esclovon made a friend in every room he entered. He belonged everywhere. In addition to being intelligent, kind, confident and a light in every space, his brother Dominic called him a bridge between people. His sister Laci is sure that there aren't even enough words in our language to describe her brother Mouse and that his character...

Jul 26, 2021

Nasib (Sibo) Kaur Singh passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on the evening of July 26 th , 2021.

She and her late husband, Dharma Singh migrated to Fiji in 1947.  In Fiji she raised her eight children and established relationships that would play a major role throughout her life.

Sibo came...

Jul 22, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Dean Caldwell, 62, of Pittsburg, California, passed away on July 22, 2021, of natural causes. Tom was born in Seattle, Washington, on October 9, 1958, to proud parents Dean and Nancy Caldwell, and he was the second of four children. The family moved to California in 1971, and Tom graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1976, where...

Jul 21, 2021

Emma Rey-Diaz, daughter of the late Aureo Rey and Luz Malapitan was born on March 30, 1936 in Romblon, Philippines. She found love and was united in the holy matrimony to Arturo Diaz on the 14th of December 1957. This union was blessed with a daughter and four sons.

Emma served as an officer and an active...

Jul 20, 2021

Robert enjoyed, painting waking, working and communicating with everybody. He was a problem solver and a pillar of not just his family but his community as well. He will be deeply missed by his friends and his family, and all who knew him.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 1:30-3:30pm...

Jul 19, 2021

Our beloved Hortencia Medina, went to be with God peacefully, July 19, 2021, with her family by her side.  She was born to Gilberto and Mercedes Martinez, January 11, 1939 in Purepero, Michoacán, Mexico.

Hortencia or "Tencho" as we all lovingly refer to her, married Edmundo Medina in 1957.  They had 5 children: Lourdes (Adan), Beatriz (Armando),...

Jul 17, 2021

Betty Jean Rocco Cardinale passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Folsom, California where she had spent her final 3 ½ years to be closer to her youngest grandchildren. Betty was fortunate to live an active, healthy lifestyle up until the last few months of her life.

Betty is preceded in death by her...

Jul 9, 2021

With heavy hearts, the Ostertag family regrets to announce the passing of our beloved Carol Ostertag. She passed away Friday the 9 th after a short battle with cancer. Carol was known for her great smile, and devotion to all her family and friends. She touched so many people with her kindness and loving spirit.

Carol was...

Jul 8, 2021

Priscila Arellano passed away in her home the evening of July 8, 2021, having lived in Pittsburg for over 60 years. She was married to Vicente Arellano who preceded her in death on 12/29/2008. She is survived by her three children: Helen, Vince (aka Boy), and Joseph; 7 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Priscila was a hard working woman....

Jul 7, 2021

Born in Suva, Fiji in 1943, Deo Raj Singh made his peaceful transition and passed away on July 7, 2021, surrounded by his close family. Deo Raj, also known as Dev Raj and Dave, came to California from Fiji and eventually made his home in Concord, California. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sawarni, his two...

Jul 7, 2021

Allan McLaughlin was a long-time resident of Bay Point, CA. He was a very loving and caring person. He had a very long career with PG&E and his personal businesses. He enjoyed spending time talking with family and friends. He enjoyed keeping himself busy and always made sure he had project or two going at all times. He also...

Jul 6, 2021

Noverto was born in Mesilla, New Mexico.  At the age of 10 he lost his father and had to quit school to help support the family. Later getting his G.E.D. high school diploma. After serving his country in the U.S. Army Noverto continued his military service in the California Army National Guard where he served 35 years achieving the...

Jun 26, 2021

Mary "Nana Mary" Sanchez went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2021, at the age of 93. Mary was born in Bryan, Texas to Leonarda (Prado) and Doratao (Mireles) on July 22, 1927. As a child she enjoyed spending time with her siblings, and she loved to dance!

Mary met the love of her...

Jun 22, 2021

Kathy passed away June 22 , at the age of 56. She has been sick for quite a while. She was raised and went to school in Pittsburg. She was the youngest of seven. She will be dearly missed.

She leaves behind her husband Gary Murphy, stepdaughter Tiffany Murphy, daughter's Jessica Murphy and Stacy Murphy. Sons Kyle...

Jun 19, 2021

Joseph G. Silva, born on April 8, 1934 in Hanford, Ca to Polly and Francis Silva. Joe worked at Western Gear, Continental Can and retired from the Pittsburg school district. He was a past Exalted Ruler of  the Pittsburg Elks Lodge. Joe was an outgoing person.

Joe is survived by his wife Emily, son Joseph and daughter...

Jun 19, 2021

He touched many lives.  He was known as:  Lolo James, Ninong, Uncle, Kuya, Tito and Pare. Primo valued honor and respect.  A value that he and his wife Amy had for each other.  He encouraged others to chase their dreams, to make a better life for yourself and family.  To work in what you believe in, even when people...

Jun 16, 2021

Librada aged 79 passed away with her children and grandchildren by her side on June 16. 2021 courageously battling dementia illness. Librada is preceded in death by her husband Johnnie Aquino Maxion, her parents Jose Berania and Irene Berania, her son Eduardo "Doe" Maxion and stepson Harry Maxion and her brother Teofilo Berania. Survived by her children Samuel Maxion and...

Jun 8, 2021

The world became a bit brighter when Maria Asunción Bustillos was born to parents Reyes and Lupe Bustillos in El Paso, Texas. Maria spent her early years in Texas before laying down roots in California. Her family spent some years in Los Angeles before moving to Pittsburg, and then Maria spent the majority of her adult life living, working,...

Jun 2, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Carlos, our caring father and loyal friend to all whose lives he touched on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Carlos Salazar Ricafrente was on born February 10, 1938 in Cavite, Philippines and preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Fe Basilio Dizon.  He attended Mapua Institute of Technology...