obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.