obituaries

Jul 3, 2020

Ralph Salvatore Torrano, 88 years young, was a lover of wine (actually a good martini as well as a shot of Tuaca in his coffee while gardening too!), creator of the best Sicilian marinated olives, master gardener, handyman extraordinaire, collector of fascinating money clips, and by far the best father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Watch out heaven, here...

Jun 25, 2020

Paul Anthony Gott was born on January 17, 1962 to Rita and Carl "Tommy" Gott in  Martinez, California. He was a 5th Generation Californian living most his life in Contra Costa County. He was a brother to Lisa Gott, Mike Gott and Julie Siddall. He attended Ambrose Elementary and was later recruited to St. Peter Martyr where he played...

Jun 24, 2020

Vincent "Vinny" Salvatore Di Maggio Jr. passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at home due to Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's Disease.  Vinny was born in Pittsburg, California on July 24, 1957.  Vinny attended high school at Pittsburg High graduating in 1975 and lettering in both football and baseball.  He attended college at California State University, Sacramento where...

Jun 14, 2020

Jimmie L. Webb passed away on Sunday after a short illness. He touched many lives and was well loved by all that knew him. Jimmie was born in Lyons, Kansas and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1956. He worked as a machinist for Continental Can Co for 30 years. He was an avid deer and duck hunter never missing...

Jun 11, 2020

Elias B. Palomino, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Elias was born in Shafter, Texas. He came to Pittsburg, California in 1945. He worked at La Aurora Market as a butcher before working at U.S. Steel/USS-Posco where he retired after 35 years. He enjoyed gardening, working on home projects, spending time with his family...

Jun 11, 2020

Arturo "Tudy" Perez passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the age of 72 after a short bout with cancer.  Arturo "Tudy", was born on May 14 th , 1948 in El Paso, TX.  Tudy was a resident of Antioch but grew up and attended school in Pittsburg, CA from elementary though High School, graduating in 1966. ...

Jun 9, 2020

Gloria was born in Tormey, CA in 1927, to Trinidad and Santiago Corral. She grew up with her 8 brothers and sisters in downtown Pittsburg, CA. At the age of 15, she quit school to work at the Kaiser shipyards with her 3 sisters in Richmond during WW2. She was very proud to be a "Wendy the Welder", and of...

Jun 8, 2020

On June 8th at 12:02 a.m. God gave our dad his wings. There are NO words to describe the EXTREME pain and indescribable loss we feel. Our  hearts are beyond broken ! A little bit about our dad: Our dad's name is Jose Gonzalez Melendrez, son of Luisa Melendrez (a.k.a. Bicha) and Roman Gonzalez. He met our mom, Hermelinda Martinez...

Jun 1, 2020

Anthony Paul Russo Jr., 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg and worked for the Pittsburg Unified School District. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents Anthony P. Russo Sr., and Frances Gambalie Russo, who owned Russo's Bakery and Anthony's Wedding and Cake Supplies in Pittsburg.

Anthony...

May 24, 2020

Malcolm passed away peacefully in Fremont on May 24, 2020 at the age of 73. He was born on January 14, 1947 in Flint, Michigan to parents Lowde and Hervie Barnes. He graduated in 1964 from Pittsburg Senior High School. He worked and retired from U.S. Steel after 12 years. He also worked for a number of years as...

May 24, 2020

Robert John Montemayor, aka "Bob" or "Bobby," was born October 28, 1948 in San Francisco, California to Felixberto and Filomena Montemayor. He passed away peacefully from his battle with cancer on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at his home in Pittsburg, California surrounded by family . Bob was 71 years-old. Bob truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures;...

May 21, 2020

Joseph(Ralph) Thomas Hartman, age 88 passed away May 21 at 124am. He was born April 5th 1932 in Reedsville(Preston county) West Virginia, to parents Joseph Thomas Hartman and Bessie Lulu Weaver. He was the youngest and last surviving child. The family relocated to Richmond CA in 1942, and finally moved to Pittsburg in 1950 where he lived for the next...

May 6, 2020

Rachel Tolentino Ford was born in Manila, Philippines on May 23 rd , 1944. She was the youngest of five children, from the union of Carmen Lobo Tolentino and Abelardo Tolentino. Her father was in the US Army and so traveling was a given. He wanted his family with him but was only able to bring three of the...

May 2, 2020

Jose passed peacefully surrounded by his family on May 2nd. Born in Pittsburg he worked at the Longs Drugs Corporate Office for many years. He was a member of the Guadalupana Society for 30 years and was always giving of his time to volunteer at church. He was the Martha Stewart of the family decorating for every gathering and...

Apr 29, 2020

William (Bill) Paul Ramirez passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2020 at the age of 65. A resident of Antioch/Pittsburg CA for over 40 years. Bill graduated from Chicago Vocational High School in 1972 and enlisted in the Unites States Marine Corps summer of 1973. He served in the Marine Corps for 8 years and received an honorable discharge...

Apr 24, 2020

Horace "Ray" Anthony Enea born on 7/16/32 in Pittsburg, CA to Tony & Rose Enea, longtime Pittsburg residents. Ray attended Pittsburg schools & after his graduation from Pittsburg H.S., he went to San Jose State & earned a B.A. for Public School service in 1955. He began his teaching career at Village School in Pittsburg in 1955 when he...

Apr 22, 2020

Beloved mother, aunt, friend. A resident of Bay Point since 1946. Ruby  worked for US Steel and JC Penny's but her favorite job was being my mom. She was a longtime member of Our Lady Queen of the World Church in Bay Point.

Ruby is survived by her daughter Diane S. Burris of O'Brien, Oregon, brother Gary...

Apr 22, 2020

On the evening of April 22nd, 2020, at the age of 82, Dulcie Duke peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. Dulcie was born on January 17th, 1938 in Macau and raised in Hong Kong, China. In 1960 she came to the United States and raised her 3 wonderful daughters. She was a janitorial...

Apr 21, 2020

With her beloved family by her side at home, Sally Jo Bonanno, 81, passed away on April 21, 2020. Her infectious smile, happy spirit and loving heart will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was born in Los Angeles, CA. to parents Robert and Marie Burns. She was one of 3 sisters; Sally, the eldest, her...

Apr 20, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Mena, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. On April 20, 2020, at the age of 85, she peacefully left us while surrounded by her family. Born September 26, 1934 in Pittsburg, California to Enrique and Zoila Alfaro. Married 66 years to the...