obituaries

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...

Mar 26, 2021

Born in Tempe Arizona, Eleanor  was the second to the oldest of 13 Children. As a young girl her Family moved to Soledad, California  making  Soledad their home. She later met her Husband  Martin Frank Sanchez and they Married on Valentine's Day 1956. They moved to the Bay Area making  Pittsburg, California their home. Together they had 5  Children....

Mar 22, 2021

S ylvia Ann Rivera, 71 years old, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at her residence surrounded by the love of her family. She was born and raised in Pittsburg, California. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, godmother, great aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Sylvia graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1967.  Sylvia...

Mar 19, 2021

Augustus Robinson Jr., was born to Augustus Sr., and Patricia Robinson December 18 th , 1982 in Chicago, IL. Augustus made his transition to heaven March 19 th , 2021 in his hometown of Pittsburg, CA. Augustus accepted Christ in 1997 at First Baptist Church of Pittsburg. Augustus is proceeded in death by his Father Augustus Robinson Sr, Grandfathers...

Mar 16, 2021

Frances Rose Mays passed away on March 16, 2021 at the age of 89. She passed peacefully in her sleep at home. She was born in Pittsburg, CA to her parents Antonio and Jennie Lamendola. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granddaughter Whitney Marie Mays, and older brother Michael Angelo Lamendola.

Frances was a lifelong...

Mar 11, 2021

Preceded in death by her parents Raymundo & Filomena Galeon, a loving wife to Eduardo Magalued who passed in 2008. Helen was a doting mother to Paraluman, James, Richard, Eduardo Jr, Rolando, Jennifer, Priscilla (decd. 2015), Alexander, Estrellita, Rodger, Charles & Nestor; grandmother to 35 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held...

Mar 4, 2021

Elizabeth "Lily" Fearon was called home on March 4, 2021. She was known for her Irish accent and sense of humor. She worked for the Pittsburg Unified School District for many years and made wonderful friends there. Preceded in death by her husband, Patrick, in November, 2020. She is survived by her two children, Brian and Linda, and her...

Mar 3, 2021

Steven Arthur Spangler was called home at the age of 64 on March 3 rd , 2021. Born April 1 st , 1956 in Alameda County, he enjoyed a wonderful childhood and upbringing in Alameda where lifelong friendships were forever established in the hearts of all who knew him. He met and married the first of the...

Mar 1, 2021

Alvin Joseph DeConge Jr. was born on June 16, 1964 to his parents Alvin Joseph DeConge Sr. and Delrine Singleton DeConge. Alvin grew up in Berkeley, California which influenced his vibrant outlook on life and his relationships with people.

Alvin was graduate of the class of 1982 Robert E. Lee High school in Baytown, Texas. He was...