obituaries

May 31, 2021

David Becerra, age 53, passed away on august 14, 2021 after battling cancer for 3 years. David was born in Yahualica Jalisco. He came from a family of 10 siblings and he was the third child to be born. He was about 11 years old when his father passed away. He had to provide for his family at...

May 27, 2021

Emily Duarte passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and close friends on May 27th 2021. She was raised in Pittsburg, California where she graduated from Pacifica High School in 1961. She married Gary Duarte, Sr. in 1964. Emily raised her family in Antioch, California. Emily and Gary were married for 56 years.

Emily is...

May 26, 2021

Isabel Aguilar passed away after a long battle of illnesses on May 26th, 2021. In her final moments, she was peaceful and surrounded by family. Isabel migrated to the US from Mexico 46 years ago and has been a Pittsburg resident for the majority of that time. She raised her 5 children out of her home in Parkside as...

May 24, 2021

Virginia Devens passed away on Monday following the long term complications of a stroke in 2009, from which she never completely recovered. She was known for her sincere kindness and her loving spirit which she shared with everyone she met. Virginia was born in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from Berkeley High School and earned a degree in Zoology...

May 24, 2021

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 from 9:30 to 11:30am. Funeral services will being at 11:30am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

May 24, 2021

Donald John Burian was born at Ellsworth AFB, S.D. to Richard and Dorothy Burian.  He spent his early childhood in Wagner, S.D. having the run of the small town with his sister, Denise and Brother, Doug.  He moved with his family to Pittsburg, CA in 1967, graduating from Pittsburg High  in 1972.  He went to Diablo Valley College...

May 17, 2021

Robert Glenn Van Horn passed away after a long illness on May 17. He was a gifted musician – an extraordinary guitarist, vocalist and songwriter.

Robert was born in Richmond, California to Warren G. Van Horn and Imogene I. Van Horn, and graduated from Concord High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Patricia (Patti) Van Horn,...

May 16, 2021

Salvatore (Sam) Joseph Papetti, Jr. passed away on Sunday May 16th from natural causes at the age of 99 (his 100th year of life!), surrounded by his family. Sam, Sammy, Uncle Sam and Sugar Bear, just to name a few of his nicknames, was a larger than life human. He regaled his family and friends with his wit and...

May 13, 2021

Patricia Cacciaroni passed away at her home in Antioch on Thursday, May 13 th . She impacted many lives through her inherently thoughtful, caring and giving nature. She will be greatly missed by the large family that dearly loved her, and by those who had the privilege of her friendship.

Patricia was born in Pittsburg, California in...

May 11, 2021

Jason Wayne Lloren, a longtime San Francisco Chronicle editor and digital producer, died suddenly May 11 of a heart attack. He was known for his quick wit, respected for his calm demeanor and beloved for his helpful, caring attitude and sincere friendliness. His middle, "Wayne" was in honor of John Wayne, who won the best actor the same year...

Apr 27, 2021

Magdalena Claros, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on April 27, 2021 in Pittsburg, California with her caring and nurturing daughters and son at her side. Maggie was born May 27, 1928 in Talnique Departamento De La Libertad El Salvador, Central America. She came to the United States in 1956 and lived in San Francisco. She married...

Apr 27, 2021

Gerald Louis Saxon was born February 2, 1951 to Curtis Saxon and Velma Saxon in Dallas Texas.

Gerald was the oldest of 5 children. He attended some of his schooling in Texas then moved to California in 1965 where he finished his education. Gerald joined the job corps. Gerald was known for doing side jobs...

Apr 24, 2021

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of our father, Joseph V. Lucido who passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 24, 2021. Joseph shared 60 wonderful years of marriage with his late wife, Joyce Ann Lucido, before her passing six months ago on October 22, 2020. Joseph spent the majority of his life growing...

Apr 23, 2021

Dimitri Mantalvanos, 70, departed this life on April 23, 2021 in Walnut Creek , CA with both his daughter's by his side.

Dimitri was born in Athens, Greece on February 6, 1951 to Dimosthenis and Anna Manatalvanos. He arrived to the Bay area on March 2, 1967 with his parents and siblings. Ourania and Antonios. As a...

Apr 22, 2021

Robert passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021 at home with his wife by his side. He fought a very short but valiant battle with cancer. Robert joined the military at age 18, where he had the opportunity to travel abroad, when he left the military he moved to Phoenix, AZ to be close to family, where several years...

Apr 21, 2021

Nora Rose Ferrante (DiMaggio) passed away peacefully with her family at her side Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Nora was born in Pittsburg, where she remained a lifelong devout resident. As a child, Nora was an avid reader and was lovingly known amongst her siblings as "Nootsie." She grew up working in Pittsburg and Monterey canneries until she met...

Apr 12, 2021

Sela Meleane Lovey Rosalez- Mataele tragically passed away with her father Ramiro Castro by car accident from an intoxicated driver. Sela and Ramiro were both pillars of strength and light in their family.

Sela was born in Pittsburg, CA and attended Heights Elementary School as a second grader. Sela shined with radiance as she would be seen...

Apr 6, 2021

Jose "Joe" Rosalez passed away on Tuesday, April 6th 2021 peacefully at the age of 77 surrounded by his loving family. He is reunited in heaven with his parents, brothers and sisters and some dear friends and family. Joe was born October 7th 1943 in Pittsburg, Ca to his parents Encarnacion Carrasco and Juan Rosalez. He was a graduate from...

Apr 1, 2021

Jonathan was born and raised in Richmond, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the military at age 21. He was a dedicated military man, serving 20+ years in the US Navy stationed in Concord, California. He was a Desert Storm Veteran and received Sailor of the Year in 1999 for the West Coast. After retiring in 2003, he then worked at...

Mar 27, 2021

Chaplain Morgan was born in Lecompte, Louisiana. He began his military career as an Enlisted Combat Infantryman, March 1952 with duty in Korea, 7th Infantry Division after Basic and Advanced Infantry Training and Leadership School at Fort Riley, Kansas.

After discharge in 1954, Chaplain Morgan returned to Louisiana College, Pineville, Louisiana where he received his Bachelor of...