obituaries

Feb 28, 2021

A wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Margaret Demetrakopulos. He had two children Georgianne Gonsalves and Pauline Demetrakopulos from his first marriage in 1951 to Nethe Mitchell. He later met Margaret Digou in 1959 during his construction years in Lake Tahoe and had two children, Marisa Kolokousis...

Feb 27, 2021

Claire Arlene McIvor peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Claire was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Claire was a resident of Concord for 50+ years. Claire was a mother of three, grandmother of nine and great grandmother of 17 passing at the age of 82. Born July 3, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to...

Feb 26, 2021

Marino Casil Cachola, 95, passed away on February 26, 2021 at the John Muir Medical Center in Concord.  Born and raised in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on July 17, 1925.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Pilar, his parents, Leon and Romana Cachola and siblings Maria, Eddie, Carlos, Modesta, Aureliana, Felix and grandson, Clint.

He...

Feb 24, 2021

Leo Joseph Dirckx gently passed away in his sleep of natural cause February 24, 2021 at the age of 88. Born August 5,1932 to Leo Jules Dirckx and Dina (Lens) Dirckx on a farm in Ghent MN. He was the eldest of 10 children. He graduated from Lynd High School in 1950. In 1952 he enlisted in the US Navy...

Feb 22, 2021

Bobby passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside. Bobby was born in Pittburg, Ca. Bobby is survived by his wife of 51 years Dorothy. 2 children Denise & Rob, 1 grandaughter Madison. His Mother Diane Redford, brother Paul Russo. Sisters Toni Ann, Linda & Robin, his dog Rusty.He is preceeded in death by his father Sal Russo...

Feb 19, 2021

Cynthia Marie Renn -Illa, age 55, passed February 19, 2021.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a contributing member of her community by working as a youth councilor and later in life as a care giver.  She is survived by her husband Armando, her three son's Carlos, Mario, and Armando Jr. and her three grand...

Feb 11, 2021

Lucille Eva Siino passed peacefully on February 11, 2021 at the age of 95.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Enes, son, David Siino (Beverly), four grandchildren, Gregory Enes (Shannon), Jeffrey Enes, (Monica), Lauren Engstrand, (Tanner), Stephen Siino, nine great grandchildren, Joseph, Caroline, and Emily Enes, Eloise and Beatrix Enes, Paislyn, Wyatt and Colton Engstrand, and...

Feb 9, 2021

Carmen Soto, a long-time resident of Pittsburg, passed away Tuesday evening 2.09.2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer's complicated by covid-19.  Carmen lived in Pittsburg for the past 80 years after arriving in Pittsburg with her parents from Mexico at the young age of 13, she was 93 years old at her passing.  After High School she returned to...

Feb 7, 2021

Josefina Villarmino Mendoza passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021 at the age of 86, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 15, 1934 in Isabel, Leyte, Philippines.

At the age of 13, she had her very first boyfriend who was her one and only love of her life—Erming (Herminigildo). They got...

Feb 7, 2021

Our community is feeling the absence of a pillar, favorably known as Pastor Larry. Arcadio "Larry" Pineda, 76, of Oakley, California, passed from this life into eternal life on February 7, 2021 in the ICU at Kaiser Hospital. He suffered greatly from the devastations of the COVID-19 virus.

Pastor Larry was born in Los Angeles, California, on...

Feb 5, 2021

Charles Lopiccola passed peacefully in his sleep on February 5, 2021, after a long battle with Dementia. He was born on July 2, 1930, as the seventh of eight children from the union of Samuel Emanuel Lopiccola and Georgia Wallace Lopiccola . He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and son, Augustus. He leaves to mourn his...

Feb 5, 2021

Bonnie Embudo was born on may 14th 1947 in Tangub City philippines. She grew up to be an intelligent person graduating with a bachelors of science and education in emaculate conception college in the philippines, she enjoyed her career as a teacher for the time being before she she came to the US in 1971. She spent her first...

Feb 3, 2021

Our loving Father Mel went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Born in Brentwood, CA to Jose and Josephine Berumen and grew up with his 6 brothers and 2 sisters.  Mel Graduated from Liberty Union High School and then served in the Korean War with the Army. When he returned from Japan, he married...

Feb 2, 2021

Our community sadly lost a pillar on February 2, 2021 when Enriqueta (Tita) Tiongson Rodrigo,  a long-time resident of Pittsburg died peacefully at the age of 60.

Tita is survived by her husband Luisito Laureta Rodrigo, her sisters Eliza Tiongson Labiano (husband-Mario) and Emilia Tiongson Banez (husband-Ferdinand) and brother Jose Cesar Tiongson. She is predeceased by her...

Feb 2, 2021

James Saul Franco was born on February 15, 1942 in Oakland, Ca and grew up in Lafayette, Ca. He served in the United States Army as a band musician for 22 years. He was happily married to his loving wife, Herminia Franco for 22 years. After serving in the military, he worked in Contra Costa County as a Clerk...

Jan 31, 2021

Benjamin Ambrosio Santos Sr., passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. He touched many lives with his gentle spirit and positive outlook on life.  He is survived by his four children: Joseph, Ann, Benjamin Jr., (spouse: Jennifer), and Grace. He is also survived by his three grandchildren: Benjamin Michael, Brooke and Brynn.  Visitation and funeral mass will be private.  Family...

Jan 30, 2021

Violet Gloria Aiello passed away on Saturday. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend that embedded her beautiful smile and soul that will forever be in our hearts.

Violet was born and raised in Pittsburg, CA, and graduated from Pittsburg High School, Class of 1954.  Violet worked for Pittsburg Unified School District for 30...

Jan 29, 2021

Our family is sad to announce the passing of Patricia Marie Quesada on Friday January 29, 2021, after suffering complications from COVID-19 at the age of 67.

Patricia 'Patti' was born in Martinez, CA, and was raised in Pittsburg, lived in Antioch for nearly 16 years until moving back to Pittsburg to be closer to her family....

Jan 22, 2021

Private burial will be held at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch.

Jan 21, 2021

Doris (Dora) Marie Becker 86, of Pittsburg, CA passed away in the early morning hours of January 21st. Dora was the 12th and youngest of her large Italian family, The Trezzas. Dora was preceded in death by her husband Jack, her son Michael, her parents, Girolomo and Francesca, and siblings, Suzie, Antonina, Ratzi, Bessi, Betty, Sarah, Rose, Tony, Frank,...