obituaries

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...

Dec 26, 2019

Ruthie Lee Duncan was born on April 30, 1952 in Oak Ridge, Louisiana to the late James Elijah Bryant and Janie Bryant. Ruthie departed this life on December 26, 2019. Ruthie moved to Pittsburg, California in 1959 with her parents and siblings. She attended local schools and graduated from Pittsburg Senior High School in 1970. She accepted the Lord...

Dec 26, 2019

Carmen Estrada passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019. A native of Pittsburg, she had a varied career, including her last and longest position as Court Interpreter. Carmen is survived by her three children: four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two brothers.. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph.

Graveside services will be held...

Dec 20, 2019

On Friday, December 20, 2019, Jess Reyes a devoted father and loving abuelo went home to be with the Lord after a continuous battle with dementia.

Jess was born on September 13,1933 in Durango, Mexico. He leaves behind his beloved son, Anthony, his precious granddaughter Brooklyn Zulima, who he called, "suca," and her mother Brielle Aiello. He...

Dec 19, 2019

Patsy (born Patsy Bartee), 84, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2019 with her daughters Sherie Tucker (David) & Susan Cottone (Tony) by her side. A loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, and Friend.

Please join us to honor her life on Friday, Jan 3, 2020 at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Dec 13, 2019

Manuel Robert Alan Walker 45, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. Manuel is survived by his parents Robert and Lillian, seven siblings, Robert, Lynette, Julie, Audrey, Troy, Mario, and Lily. His many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Manuel will always be remembered for his courage during difficult times and mischievous behavior. We will never forget his passion...

Dec 9, 2019

Patricia Fay Fermin born in Benton County, Arkansas on May 8, 1933 to Thomas and Rosella Hess. She has three chidlren: June Hart, Gerldine Morris, and Wayne Morris. She also has two step children Susie Fermin and Tammie (Fermin) Morris. She had eleven siblings, several grand and  great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Fermin....

Dec 5, 2019

102 years ago, 1917, Ann (Cardinalli) Russo was born in Pittsburg and was one of seven children belonging to Salvatore & Girolma Cardinalli of Monterey. After living a beautiful active life full of love, the Lord finally called her home on December 5, 2019! Loved by anyone who ever met her, she will always be remembered by that beautiful...

Dec 3, 2019

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.