obituaries

Feb 1, 2020

Jonathon D'wayne Parker Was born in Martinez Ca. on March 19, 2003. He is survived by his mother Alizcia Gurule, father Jay Dee Parker, and step father Micheal Hale. His Brothers and Sisters, Great Grandma, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles , and cousins. Jonathon was a protector to many, he enjoyed fixing things, collecting coins with his grandpa Juan, and playing...

Jan 31, 2020

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a vigil service at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Friday, February 14, 2020 at 12:00pm at Church of the Good Shepherd 3200 Harbor Street, Pittsburg, Ca 94565. Committal services following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509....

Jan 31, 2020

Gary Brigham, 64, passed away on January 31, 2020 peacefully in his sleep at home. He was the husband of Sandy Brigham. They shared 43 years of marriage together. Born in Vallejo, CA, he was the son of Lorraine and George Brigham. He attended and graduated from Mt. Diablo High School. He was employed at Shell Oil Refinery in...

Jan 29, 2020

On June 9th 1950 in Pittsburg CA, George H. Bruetsch of Bucks County, Pennsylvania and Fern Marie Reich of Downs, Kansas, gave life to Irene Roseanne Bruetsch. A child with an active imagination and a gift of artistic abilities, Irene lived on her own terms, with a strength and vigor known to few.

On Wednesday, January 29th,...

Jan 29, 2020

Rosalie passed peacefully surrounded by her family. A loving and wonderful mother, nana, and sister. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul and grandson Steven. She is survived by her 2 sons, Michael and John, stepchildren: Steven, Karen, Linda, and Carla, and sister Jennie, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grand -children.

Friends and family are...

Jan 29, 2020

Teresa peacefully passed away on the 29th of January 2020 at 6:40 am during her sleep at Sutter Delta in Antioch.  She was 83 years old. Teresa is survived by her nine kids and _ grandchildren.  She was born in Tigaon Camarines Sur in the Philippines and migrated to the US in the year 2004.  She was a fun...

Jan 28, 2020

Deolinda Roberts age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28th, after a short illness. She touched many lives with her feisty spirit and her love for adventure. She was wonderfully known for her love of cooking, baking, and famous holiday dinners followed by family card games.

She was born in New Bedford, MA, before moving to...

Jan 24, 2020

Celebration of Shelba's Life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 1:16pm at the Delta Oaks Presbyterian Church 1251 California Ave., Pittsburg, Ca 94565.

Jan 22, 2020

Leonard J. D'Agostino passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Leonard worked at the US Steel in Pittsburg for 2 years and then as a general contractor for 70 years. He joined the Carpenters Union Local #152 in 1958. His hobbies included big game hunting and fishing. He was a S.F. 49ers and Golden State Warriors fan. He loved...

Jan 21, 2020

Magtangol N. Ocampo Sr was a lover of music, enthusiast of technology, an artisan of food, and tenacious against the elements of time. He took his last bow at the age of 75 after a long, adventure filled life. After serving as soldier, a husband, a chef and a father, Magtangol can now rest peacefully. He is survived by his...

Jan 17, 2020

Lonnie V. Rivers Jr., "Moot Ditty" Bay Area Rapper and Recording Artist, passed away at home surrounded by the ones he loved. Quite Hour will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Home Going Services will be on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 3:00pm at True Light Baptist...

Jan 17, 2020

Amelia Madrid Ortiz passed away peacefully at ManorCare -Tice Valley where she lived for the last 2 years. She suffered from Alzheimer's and was well loved and cared for by the staff. Amelia was the last of the Madrid siblings.

Amelia and her husband managed 2 Board and Care homes for 15 years. She enjoyed spending quality...

Jan 16, 2020

Maria Dolores Escajeda was born in Martinez, California on August 28 th , 1962. She was known to many as Dolores "Loli" Reyes in her early years before finding out her full name and actual birthday while getting her drivers license. Growing up in Pittsburg, she met her first boyfriend Rudolph "Rudy" Escajeda. They were eventually married on 7/27/1985...

Jan 15, 2020

Pittsburg lost a true ORIGINAL on January 15, 2020. DeRosa always lived life on his own terms. Quitting school before the age of 14, working until joining the Navy at age 17 and serving proudly in WW2. Not only did he help pioneer kustomizing cars, he blazed a trail over seven decades that earned him 7 Automotive and Arts...

Jan 14, 2020

Paul P. DaValle passed away after a battle with dementia. He was born in Antioch, Ca. and graduated from Pittsburg High School. Paul worked for Shell Oil Refinery in Martinez for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Paul is survived by 3 children; Anthony DaValle (Tony) of Antioch, Linda Taber of Antioch, & Jason DaValle of Oregon. Along...

Jan 12, 2020

Dennis "Denny" John Pappas, a native and lifelong resident of Pittsburg, CA was called home to the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2020 after passing away peacefully at home. He was 93. Denny was born on September 3, 1926 in Pittsburg to George and Mary Pappas. He excelled in sports from a young age, especially football, and was an...

Jan 8, 2020

Joyce Keys Brewer was born on December 23, 1948 to the late Marie Maxie Keys and Ernest Lee Keys Sr in Martinez, California. She was one of five children. Joyce attended Pacifica High School where she received her high school diploma in 1967. She worked for the Mt. Diablo Unified School District in administration and retired in 2013. Joyce...

Jan 7, 2020

Our beloved son Bobby went with the angels to heaven, leaving behind his parents Peter and Phylis Carpino and brothers Dino (Shelly), Frank (Patti), sister Paula (Joette) and aunt Cathy Carpino. He left us with many remarkable memories of his very infectious smile, innocence, humor and love. Memorial funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at...

Dec 30, 2019

Gonzalo LeonGuerrero passed away December 30, 2019 at his home in Antioch with family by his side. Known as "G.G." to family and friends he was born in Athens, Georgia and grew up in Baypoint, CA where he graduated from Pacifica High School. G.G. enjoyed a 25 year career with Delta Diablo Sanitation District as a Maintenance Operator. He...

Dec 28, 2019

Louise Salazar of Bay Point passed away December 28,  2019. She was born in Santa Clara, California December 22, 1935, attended school in Pittsburg and Antioch, was married for 58 years to Tom Salazar and worked for MDUSD for 18 years. Louise was a member of CSCA, the Regina Mundi guild, the Columbiettes and was president of St. Vincent...