obituaries

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...

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...