obituaries

Nov 29, 2019

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 11:00am at the Evangelist Church of God in Christ 1100 Harbor St., Pittsburg, Ca 94565.

Nov 29, 2019

Ronald Walter Chambers, 86, passed on November 29, 2019 with his loving wife and family by his side, at his home in Pittsburg, California. Ron was born October 7, 1933 in Newton Kansas to Charles and Mary Chambers.  Ronald was the 12 th of 13 children.

After completing high school in Newton, Kansas, Ron enlisted in the...

Nov 29, 2019

Joan Marie Mayjoffo passed away on Friday November 29th. She was 79 years old. She touched many lives with her gentle loving spirit.

Joan was born in Carmel CA, grew up in Monterey CA and graduated from Junipero Memorial High School. She was dedicated to her faith. She loved and lived to be with her family. Joan...

Nov 28, 2019

Steven Salvo Bonachita was born in San Francisco, he was a 15 year resident of San Mateo and former Pittsburg resident. He graduated from Pittsburg High School class of 1989. Steven was a avid Bay Area sports fan.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Nov 27, 2019

Jodee MacIntosh Short passed away on Wednesday after battling the effects of two strokes. Jodee was born and raised in Pittsburg, Ca. Graduated from Pittsburg High School then from Sacramento State and taught in the Mt. Diablo School District for thirty-two years.

Jodee is survived by her two children, Scott MacIntosh (Shelly) of Gig Harbor Wa. and...

Nov 26, 2019

Hazel was born September 2, 1934 in Oak City, Utah. She was raised there on a farm with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She was the fifth child out of 6 children. Hazel was raised in the faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served a mission for the church in the Toronto Ontario...

Nov 23, 2019

Richard Thomas Butler passed away at his home in Pittsburg, CA on November 23, 2019 at the age of 83. Richard was a loving father of 5, grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 14. Richard was a devoted Catholic. He was a 4th Degree Knight and Past Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He served in the...

Nov 18, 2019

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" Psalm 73:26

Francisco Antonio Lopez passed away peacefully in the company of family and loved ones on Monday, Nov 18, 2019. His life has left a cherished impression in the hearts of those he touched.

Nov 17, 2019

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with a vigil at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Monday, November 25, 2019 at 12:00pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 500 Fairview Ave, Brentwood, CA 94513. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch.

Nov 16, 2019

Funeral liturgy will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 10:30am at the St. Bonaventure Catholic Church 5562 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA 94521.

Nov 14, 2019

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm with a Chapel Blessing at 2:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Nov 13, 2019

Ramon "Ray" Rodriguez passed away at home on November 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  Ray was born on September 25, 1932 in Westwood, California.  He served in the Navy from 1951-1955, during the Korean War.  He worked at USS-Pittsburg Works for 34 years, retiring as a pipefitter in 1984.  He was united in marriage to Kathleen Gibaldi...

Nov 12, 2019

Samuel Kamana Kala, Jr. died on November 12, 2019, after a long and brave battle with illness.  He was 56 years old.

Samuel, ever affectionately known by most only as our "Bo," was born on August 3, 1963 in San Francisco to Samuel "Sonny" Kala, Sr. and Nora (Ranjo) Kala.  The third child and oldest son in...

Nov 9, 2019

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, november 19, 2019 at 9:30am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy following at 12:30pm at Church of the Good Shepherd.

Nov 8, 2019

Visitation and funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services will follow at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Street, Antioch, Ca 94509.

Oct 27, 2019

Tyrone Avery was born July 8, 1952 to Aaron Avery and Joy Coleman in Martinez, Ca. He accepted Christ at any early age. He attended Elementary and High School in Pittsburg, Ca. He was a very ambitious boy growing up. He shined shoes and sold newspapers for extra money. He also loved fishing with his Mom and Dad. After...

Oct 27, 2019

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 10:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno at 1:00pm.

Oct 26, 2019

Sheila will always be remembered by her beautiful smile, laughter and warm heart.  If you knew her, then you knew that her love for music and dancing made her the life of the party.

Sheila was born May 8, 1962 in Oakland, California and raised in Pittsburg.  She grew up in Parkside with her parents Emilio and...

Oct 24, 2019

Donald Ralph Carpenello peacefully passed away with family and friends present on October 24, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born and raised in Pittsburg, Ca and made many lasting friendships there. He joined the Navy and returned home in 1955 where he met Mary Jane Mattevi shortly thereafter. They married in 1956 and had two children...

Oct 21, 2019

Richard Daniel Castillo, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on October 21, 2019 at the age of 82. He was born to Manuel and Belen Castillo on February 17, 1937, in Superior, AZ. He joined the Navy in 1955 and served his country on the flight deck of USS TICONDEROGA (CVA-14), USS HANCOCK (CVA-19) and USS...