obituaries

Sep 22, 2020

Linda Gail Culpepper is survived by her grade school sweetheart/husband of 46 years William Frank Culpepper Sr.; 3 children William Culpepper Jr, Michael Culpepper (Angela Culpepper) and Jennifer Pittman (James Pittman Sr) ; 12 grandchildren Angeleena Alvarado (Jose Alvarado), Tyler Culpepper, Adrianna Ament, Alexis Ament, Aiden Culpepper, Emilee Mott-Culpepper, Jewelianna Pittman, James Pittman III, Billy, Austin, Lacey and Little...

Sep 21, 2020

James Antonio Dumlao, born January 12, 1970, 50, passed on September 21, 2020 at Redwood City Kaiser Medical Center from a ruptured brain hemorrhage. He was born in Pittsburg, CA and resided in Contra Costa County his whole life. James is survived by his Father, Romeo Dumlao; Mother, Barbara Dumlao; Sister Stephanie Dumlao; Brother, Bruce Dumlao; Nephew, Pharaoh Dumlao;...

Sep 19, 2020

Marianna Mercurio, 56, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Mary Rose and John Mercurio, she was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg. Marianna attended St. Peter Martyr School and graduated from Carondelet High School in 1982. Marianna was a woman of faith and especially enjoyed praying the rosary. She also...

Sep 5, 2020

Carmen "Jewelry Noni" Cattolico was born in the small fishing village of Collinsville, CA. She grew up with nine brothers and sisters. In, 1939 she married Victor Cattolico (deceased). There are annual photos of Carmen sitting on Victor's lap at Christmas time, both of them smiling and laughing. In these photos, Victor is dressed as Santa on his way...

Sep 2, 2020

Lou passed suddenly at home on September 2, 2020. He is survived by his wife Malou and his two children Sam and Annie Reinthaler. He also leaves behind three sisters (Terry Amara Boero, Vickie Del Simone, Maggie Kremer) and two brothers (Mark and John Reinthaler).

Lou was born is North Oakland and attended St. Augustine's Grammar School. ...

Aug 31, 2020

Frisco Manglanan Apalit Jr., also known as Bob, passed away on Monday after complications due to cancer. He touch many lives and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Frisco was born in Makati Manilla Philippines and was the middle child of 7 children. He moved to the United States whe he was 19...

Aug 31, 2020

Ryan Mingo was born in New Orleans ,Louisiana. He came to Oakland CA when he was a little boy. He attended Lafayette Elementary, Calvin Simmons Jr, Edward Shane adult and graduated from Fremont High School. He became the life of every party. Whenever you seen Ryan you knew you were about to have a good time! In his adult life...

Aug 29, 2020

Hiram Orlando G. Dolojan, at the age 90 years, passed away on August 29, 2020. Born in the Philippines on August 04, 1930, the second son to Vice Governor Gregorio Dolojan and Pampela Garcia Dolojan. His older brother, Gregorio Dolojan Jr. is retired in the Philippines. Amor Dolojan and his younger brother Jorge Dolojan preceded him in their passing. ...

Aug 24, 2020

Arturo Ocampo Cabrera was born on March 18, 1945 to parents Buenaventura and Ursula Cabrera in Clarin Bohol, Philippines.

Arturo (P.E., CIPE) graduated from Cebu Institute of Technology with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1967, followed by a BS degree in Electrical Engineering in 1971.   He was a distinguished Plant Engineer at Chong Hua Hospital known...

Aug 20, 2020

Emely Wilson was born on June 14, 1933 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, her father George Wilson (US Citizen) who went to reside and work for the Railroad in Guatemala and her mother Maria Salome Figueroa a (Guatemala Citizen). Emely was the youngest sibling of 6 and last one left behind. Had 5 children: Sonia (D), Jorge(D), Ricardo, Mayra &...

Aug 18, 2020

Bobbie Jean Hines was born on October 20, 1949, to the late John and Willie T. Hines in Pittsburg, California. Bobbie attended Pittsburg High School and graduated in 1967. She then attended Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill California where she received a certificate in shorthand. Her religious experience began at an early age when she was baptized at...

Aug 6, 2020

Libby R. Ambrosini passed away at her home in Antioch, CA, on August 6, 2020.  She was 93 years old.

Libby was born November 15, 1926, in Pittsburg, CA.  She lived there until 1992 when her family moved to Antioch.

An incredibly fast typist at over 120 words per minute, Libby worked in Pittsburg's Columbia...

Aug 3, 2020

Nena went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2020. Born in Antioch to Santiago and Carmen Ruiz and grew up with her 8 brothers and 6 sisters. Nena married the love of her life, her best friend Mel Berumen on January 22, 1955, celebrating 65 years of marriage. She worked at the Tilly Lewis Foods...

Aug 1, 2020

William Charles Rolfe also known as Grumpy, Bill, Big Bad Bill, Papa and Grumpa, peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by his family after a four-month battle with cancer on August 1, 2020.

William is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Janie, son Dr. Kevin (Brigitte), daughter Kristine (Chris), special niece Jennie (John), grandchildren,...

Jul 24, 2020

Michael Siscar was taken from us on July 24th, 2020 due to a tragic motorcycle accident on highway 4. Michael was born on July 14th, 1979 in Martinez and resided in Contra Costa County throughout his life. He graduated from Mount Diablo High School in 1998 and became a ASE certified mechanic through Whyo Tech. Michael worked at many...

Jul 23, 2020

Andrew passed away Thursday morning after a short battle with cancer. Born Andrew DiMartino in Montelepre Sicily, he came to America with his adoptive Uncle, Russell Cataline in 1949. Andrew graduated from Pittsburg High School and worked as a carpenter for 40 years. He married Maryjane Bruno in 1961 and was devoted to her for 53 years until her...

Jul 21, 2020

Beatriz Ortiz "Tiche" was born in Purepero, Michoacán in 1957 to Aurora Ortiz and Benito Ortiz.   She grew up with her 7 sisters and 4 brothers.  In 1985, she moved to Pittsburg, CA.  She worked as a cook for many years but her love for sewing, music and poetry is what she loved the most. She was a member...

Jul 11, 2020

Vince Ferrante passed away on Saturday July 11 after a valiant battle with several health issues. He remained a caring and concerned father until his passing and is now once again reunited with the love of his life, Martha in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Vince, was born the eldest son of Horace "Ratzi" and...

Jul 10, 2020

Isabelle was born and raised in Delco, Idaho. She moved to Pittsburg, California in 1960 where she raised her 5 children. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernt N. Pedersen, one son William B. Pedersen and one granddaughter Desirea A. Mercer. Isabelle is survived by one sister Donna Herrera of Pocatello, Idaho, two sons: Brent and his...

Jul 4, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jonah Fuller, on July 4, 2020 at Kaiser Hospital, Walnut Creek, from complications of Congestive Heart Failure. Jonah did not have COVID-19 and, again tested negative on July 3rd. Jonah was predeceased by his wife, Susan S. Fuller, in April of 2015. At Jonah's request, and due to...