obituaries

Mar 13, 2026

Ralph Torrano, 57 Years Young. A gentle giant, a teddy bear, a son, a brother, and a friend. Through every chapter of his life, Ralph remained deeply loved by those who truly knew him. His big heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering loyalty made him someone people felt close to and cared for.

Ralph had many passions. He...

Mar 11, 2026

Bernadine "Berna" Cleaver passed away on March 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and the kind of warmth that makes a house a home.

Born on December 7, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Berna carried the spirit of that city with her when she migrated to San Francisco, California — and she never let...

Mar 10, 2026

Mary passed away peacefully at Blue Meadow Care home in San Ramon, CA. She was born in Port Angeles, WA, and graduated from Roosevelt High School, class of 1942.  Mary married James "Ed" Bamford in 1951, and they moved to Antioch, CA in 1971.  Mary was preceded in death by Ed in 2005.  They were married for 54 years.  ...

Mar 2, 2026

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Richard Grimes (Louisiana) and Magnolia Turner (Arkansas) married in 1946. Three daughters were born to their union. Barbara was the middle daughter born on February 3, 1950 in San Francisco, California.  She attended Jedediah Smith Elementary School, Pelton Junior High School and graduated from Balboa High...

Feb 27, 2026

Emma Lou Johnson was born on April 8, 1937, in Ruston, Louisiana, to the loving union of the late Essie and John Hill. In 1955, she met and married Clinnit Johnson in Oak Ridge, Louisiana. From this union, they were blessed with four children: Jonnie (deceased), Jimmie (deceased), Janet, and Vernon.

On February 27, 2026, Emma Lou...

Feb 27, 2026

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11:00 am with a funeral service at 12:00 pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Concord.

Feb 25, 2026

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 2:00 to 7:00pm with a rosary and blessing at 4:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Feb 25, 2026

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Esther Lowe at the age of 73. She was born January 5, 1953, and passed away on February 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Esther enjoyed a career at the New Mecca for 14 years. She ended up leaving to start a career in retail. She worked for...

Feb 24, 2026

Mary was born in Pittsburg, CA to Ageliki and KostasKoregelos; both of whom were proud Greek immigrants to the United States.  She was one of three children; her brothers Demetrios (Jim) and George preceded her in death.  She graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1947, and in 1948 was hired by the City of Pittsburg as a typist.  In...

Feb 23, 2026

Minda O'Brien Heinrichson, age 95, of Pittsburg California peacefully passed away at home on February 23, 2026.

Minda was born to Charlotte Boyd Green and George Green in Glasgow Scotland. At the age of 20, she and her mother immigrated to the United States. Minda married Joseph Charles O'Brien in 1952. They had 2 boys Joseph Scott...

Feb 22, 2026

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 9:00 am. The funeral mass will begin at 10:00 am all at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch.

Feb 16, 2026

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Gloria Jean Quesada, age 74, who was born on November 14, 1951, in Pittsburg, California, and passed away on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria dedicated 20 years of her career as a dental assistant before continuing her service with Contra Costa County, where...

Feb 15, 2026

DeDe Anello lived a life defined by simplicity, kindness, and humility. Born in Pittsburg, California to immigrant parents from Sicily, DeDe was the youngest of eight children. He was close to his parents and brothers and sisters for as long as they remained on this earth. He was the last of his immediate family to pass, and we take...

Feb 14, 2026

Queridos familiares y amigos: con el corazón destrozado, compartimos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida Bertha Hernández.

Nació el 11 de abril de 1973 y falleció el 14 de febrero de 2026, rodeada de sus seres más queridos. Ante todo, Betty fue una esposa, madre, abuela y amiga devota. Su familia era su mayor alegría y, tras 36...

Feb 14, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marilou Santos, who peacefully joined our Creator on February 14, 2026, at the age of 55.

Marilou Santos was born on Aug. 5th 1970,  in the Philippines to Pablito and Rosario. She was a loving and caring daughter, sister, auntie, cousin, friend, and a lawful mother...

Feb 10, 2026

They say it's better to have loved and lost than to not have loved at all. On August 17th, 1942, Orlando 'Sonny' Garcia Sr. was born in El Paso, Texas, a proud 'Tex-Mex.' He later moved to San Francisco with his parents, Eduardo and Maria De Jesus Sanchez Garcia, and his seven siblings: Dora, Teresa, Nedy, Olga, Maria, Amy,...

Feb 8, 2026

Rosemary Webb, 85, of Pittsburg, California, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 8, 2026.

Rosemary lived a life defined by love, resilience, and devotion to her family. A lifetime resident of Pittsburg, she was known for her strength, gentle spirit, and the loving care she gave to those around her. Her greatest joy was her...

Feb 4, 2026

Erlinda G. Trinidad, lovingly known as Linda, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family in Pittsburg, California. Born on January 10, 1936, in the Philippines to Luis Gonzalez and Teodora Ventanilla, she was the eldest of five siblings. She immigrated to the United States in 1951, bringing with her...

Feb 3, 2026

Long-time resident of Pittsburg, Linda Gargalikis born June 28, 1931 passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026 at the age of 94. Linda's passing was preceded by her husband of 65 years George Gargalikis and sister Josephine Osborne. Linda is survived by her brother Gabe Novo (Laurie). Her 3 children Gregory Gargalikis (Cindy), Deborah Baumann (Jimmy), Jeffrey Gargalikis (Kathy),...

Jan 27, 2026

Chooch and Mary are Reunited Forever.

Chooch lived his entire life in Pittsburg. Born to Frank Lombardo Jr and Eva Carini Lombardo, along with his younger brother Russell, Chooch was raised in the old downtown area. His Papa was a musician who gave Chooch his first trumpet at age 8. They marched together in the Pittsburg Municipal...