obituaries
Obituaries
Thomas T.J. Simes
Apr 13, 2020
Thomas Jefferson "T.J." Simes closed his eyes and peacefully went to sleep on April 13, 2020 in Pittsburg, California at the young age of 101.
T.J. was born in Prentiss, Mississippi on May 1, 1918 to Tommie and Alice. He married his childhood sweetheart, Helen O'Neal Payne, on June 20, 1943.
He is preceded in...
Prudy Lujan
Apr 3, 2020
Providence "Prudy" Lujan, 91, peacefully passed away on April 3, 2020 with Carlo, Emma Lujan and Michele Youse, by her side in Auburn, Ca. Prudy was a native of Pittsburg, Ca., and attended both grade school and high school in Pittsburg. Daughter of Vince Costanza and Frances Lucido. Prudy stayed in Pittsburg until moving to Auburn Ca., with Carlo...
Federico S. Manuel Jr.
Apr 1, 2020
Federico S. Manuel, Jr passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1 st , 2020. Federico, also known as Pedy, Pedong, Freddy, and Fed, was born on May 10, 1969 at Jose Fabella Hospital in Manila, Philippines to Federico and Regina Manuel.
Feddy was the 4 th born out of the 5 siblings; Arlene, Geraldo (Gerry), Edwin, and...
Elena S. Caguimbaga
Mar 20, 2020
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with a chapel blessing at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Barbara Jean Manalili
Mar 16, 2020
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 1:00pm with a chapel blessing at 2:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Scott Vermillion
Mar 12, 2020
Scott Vermillion, son of Doug and Ginny Vermillion, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 12, 2020. An avid boater and motorcycle buff, he will be missed by all who knew him. At his request, there will be no service.
Blesila C. Cebuano
Mar 9, 2020
Blesila Cemanes Cebuano, 69, of Antioch, CA passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, with her loving family by her side. Bles was born in Taft, Eastern Samar, Philippines on January 22, 1951 to the late Asisclo and Rufina Cemanes. The fifth of 7 children. Bles received her Bachelors Degree in...
Mariana Molina De Gonzalez
Mar 8, 2020
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a rosary at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 10:00am at St. Peter Martyr Church 740 Black Diamond St., Pittsburg, Ca 94565.
La velacion se llevará acabo el Martes 17 de Marzo de 4:00pm a 8:00pm y...Sispal Gopi
Mar 7, 2020
Mr. Sispal Gopi, son of Late Mr. Gopi Ram and Mrs. Deo Mati, was born in Nasinu, Fiji Islands and migrated to USA in 1979. He worked in Monterey/Seaside before moving to Pittsburg in 1988. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Jit Gopi, sons Naresh and Rakesh, daughters Harbans, Kashmir and Shirley, 1 daughter-in-law, 2 Son-in-laws and 7...
Ethel L. Powell
Mar 6, 2020
Ethel Lorene Washington Powell, better known as "GRAMMY" was born on February 23, 1945 in Vancouver, Washington to the union of Carrie Bell Washington-Jackson and Shedrick Dennis Washington Sr.. She was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ethel enjoyed teaching, giving Mt. Diablo Unified School District 30+ years of academic excellence. After retirement Ethel provided 1-on-1 tutoring to...
Theresa Marie Seilhan
Feb 27, 2020
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 4:00pm with a vigil service at 6:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 10:00am at Our Lady Queen of the World Church 3155 Winterbrook Drive, Bay Point, Ca 94565. Committal services following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery 1965 Reliez Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA...
Walter Joseph Northcutt
Feb 22, 2020
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a vigil at 6:30pm. Funeral services Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10:30am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Gary Angelo Leontini
Feb 21, 2020
Gary Angelo Leontini was called to heaven after a difficult fight with lung cancer. We saw how hard you tried to win the battle Pop and we are all grateful for your example of courage and strength that you gracefully showed us all! Gary grew up in Pittsburg, CA where his parents managed the local roller rink in the...
Charles Joseph Guerrero Iv
Feb 16, 2020
Charles Joseph Guerrero IV born July 13, 1986 to Charles Joseph Guerrero III and Terri Ann (Balducci) Costanza at General Hospital in San Francisco, Ca. Charles passed away early Sunday morning on February 16, 2020 in Pittsburg, Ca at the age of 33. Charlie came from a longtime San Franciscan family on his father's side and a deep rooted...
Antoinette M. Beck
Feb 15, 2020
Antoinette was born July 7, 1920 and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 15, 2020 at the age of 99 years old. Proceeded in death by her husband, local business man, Arnold T, Beck, Sr. The youngest of eight children of a Pittsburg pioneer family, her parents were the late Antonio Mercurio "Sticka" & Josefina Aiello. During...
Dolores S. Cabrera
Feb 13, 2020
Dolores was born on December 24, 1935 to Elizabeth (Vitanyi) and Joseph Lootsma in Trenton, New Jersey. At age 9 her parents divorced and they came to California. She was raised by her mother and stepfather Tony Reis. Dolores attended school in Pittsburg and after graduation, she was married to Henry Cabrera for 61 years, during this time she was...
Rosalia Ramirez Nino
Feb 12, 2020
Rosalia Ramirez Nino known as Rosa, of Pittsburg, California passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2020 at the age of 87. Rosa was born September 4, 1932 in El Paso, Texas. She married Carlos L. Nino Sr., in 1957 and where she resided in Pittsburg, California for 55 years. Rosa was able to see 4 generations...
Hardev Singh
Feb 12, 2020
Hardev Singh Sidhu passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by close family on the morning of Wednesday, February 12th, 2020. Born in Punjab, India, Hardev and his family migrated to Suva, Fiji Islands when he was five years old. Being the second oldest out of six children, he was no stranger to responsibility and hard work. At the...
Carmelita C. Arciaga
Feb 5, 2020
Carmelita Caranto Arciaga 73 passed away Feb. 5, 2020 peacefully in her home in Pittsburg. She was born in Manila, Philippines and a resident of Pittsburg for 62 years. Carmelita worked for Pacific Bell Telephone Co. for 30 years and retired in 1995. She was a member of Christian Renewal Ministries. She enjoyed attending bible studies gardening, macramé and...
Norma Aiello
Feb 4, 2020
Norma Aiello was a resident of Pittsburg. Born on November 8, 1924 and passed away on February 4, 2020. She was well loved by many people and was known for her generosity. Norma retired from Dow Chemical. Norma loved to bake and was known for her cookies and cupcakes. Norma was a member of YLI. She volunteered for the...
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