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Obituaries

John Anthony Arcidiacono

John Anthony Arcidiacono

Sep 12, 2019

John Anthony Arcidiacono passed away peacefully on Thursday morning. He served in the Navy in WWII returning safely home to Pittsburg. He went to work at Lanzafame Furniture and later US Steel. He loved sharing entertaining historic stories and fishing with his grandchildren. John was a lifelong member of the Young Men's Institute, the Italian American Club, US Steel...

Danilo Miranda Oncena

Danilo Miranda Oncena

Sep 12, 2019

Danilo Miranda Oncena (Dan, Lolo) recently passed away after a courageous battle with the head trauma he sustained from an accidental fall. He was a great father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend who touched many lives with his affectionate leadership and social involvement. Danilo was born in Manila, Philippines. He graduated from the University of the East in the...

Frank Avila

Frank Avila

Sep 8, 2019

He was born in Madera, California and grew up in Pittsburg, CA. A resident of Fremont, CA, and Verona, WI. At the age of 17, Frank enlisted into the Navy for 4 yrs. After he was out for a year and then enlisted in the army. He retired from the Army after 23 years of Service. He had a...

Sukhdev Singh Banga

Sukhdev Singh Banga

Aug 25, 2019

Sadly, Sukhdev Singh Banga, unexpectedly passed away on August 25, 2019 at the age of 47. His death was very untimely, unexpected, and unfortunate. Son of Sh. Charan Dass Banga and Bibi Kartar Kaur Banga. He was a very hard working and kind person. He did a lot of "sewa" for his parents. He was truly a gem.

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Helen S. Jimenez

Helen S. Jimenez

Aug 19, 2019

Helen S. Jimenez, passed away August 19 at the age of 94. She attended local schools and worked in Camp Stoneman, Modern Drug, and Enea Dairy. She loved her family and friends. Years later, she got the nickname "Queen of the Mall" for hanging out at the East County Mall with friends. She enjoyed many different functions with family...

Lorraine P. Davids

Lorraine P. Davids

Aug 17, 2019

Lorraine P. Davids, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on August 17, 2019 at the age of 84. She was born to Frank and Florence McMullen on September 13, 1934 in Napa, CA. She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, John William Bradley (1961) and second husband, Glen Davids (2013).

She was...

Marissa Pellicone

Marissa Pellicone

Aug 12, 2019

M arissa Pellicone peacefully passed away on August 12, 2019 with her family at her bedside. She was 55 years of old. Born in Catarman Northern Samar, Philippines on May 3, 1964.

She was a proud and dignified woman who had a passion for art and life. A loving, strong-willed, generous, compassionate, vibrant woman. Devoted...

Raymundo "Mundo" De La O Jr.

Raymundo "Mundo" De La O Jr.

Aug 10, 2019

It's with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of grandfather, father, son, brother and friend, Raymundo "Mundo" de la O Jr. (August, 10th 2019) Raymundo grew up in Pittsburg, CA leaving roots that would sprout into lifelong laughs, memories, bonds and relationships. Defined by his contrasting nature: both easygoing yet fiercely loyal, his presence was...

David R. Spharler

David R. Spharler

Aug 3, 2019

David was a brilliant Mathematician and Ardent Philosopher. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from San Francisco University in 1995 with a BA in mathematics. For 28 years, David worked for AT&T. David requested no services. In lieu of flowers, send memorial donations in his name to the Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817....

Marcus J. Gooch Jr.

Marcus J. Gooch Jr.

Aug 2, 2019

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:00am with funeral service at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at the Union Cemetery 11545 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513.

Dolores "Lolie" Filios

Dolores "Lolie" Filios

Jul 27, 2019

Dolores P. Filios was born on July 23, 1941, daughter of Anthony Castillo and Carmen Vasquez of Pittsburg, Ca. She graduated from Pittsburg High School, class of 1960. She was a beautician by trade when she married Steven Filios, her husband of 55 years. A dedicated wife and mother, Lolie was employed as a beauty operator, housekeeper for Kaiser...

Helen Flores Navarro

Helen Flores Navarro

Jul 26, 2019

Helen F. Navarro went to be with her Lord on July 26, 2019 at 94 years of age. She was born in Tonopah, Nevada to Ignacio and Carmen Flores. Helen is survived by her children: Michael Lowe, Kathy Lowe, Ronnie Navarro, and David Navarro. Her siblings: sisters Eva Walker, Marie Kellen, brothers Abe Flores, Chris Flores, and John Flores. Also...

Rev. Eliseo Rodriguez

Rev. Eliseo Rodriguez

Jul 25, 2019

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 10:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Street, Antioch, Ca.

Charles R. Abitz

Charles R. Abitz

Jul 23, 2019

Charles R. Abitz, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on July 23rd in Tumwater, WA. He was born in Antioch, CA and raised in Spokane, WA and West Pittsburg, CA. Chuck worked at Montgomery Wards, Kal Payless and Silviera Lumber before moving to Shelton, WA in 1978. There he opened his own cabinet shop until his retirement....

Marzel Price

Marzel Price

Jul 22, 2019

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral Services Friday, August 2, 2019 at 10:30am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Street, Antioch, Ca 94509.

Daniel Herrera Sr.

Daniel Herrera Sr.

Jul 19, 2019

Dan was a loving family man and community leader who will be greatly missed. He was born on 6th Street in Pittsburg, CA, and he attended local schools. After graduating from Pittsburg High in 1948, he began working for United States Steel. During the Korean War, Dan took a leave of absence to enlist in the US Army, where...

Paul J. Belleci

Paul J. Belleci

Jul 16, 2019

Paul, 70, was born and raised in Pittsburg, CA and moved to Antioch in 1973. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Audrey, daughter Gina (Jessica), son Matthew (Gretchen), two step-children (Christy Ricca & Adam Dale), two brothers (Frank & Anthony Belleci), two grandchildren, six step grandchildren, one great step-grandson, two nephews, one niece, and numerous cousins....

Estanislao O. Solis

Estanislao O. Solis

Jul 15, 2019

Estanislao Ochoa Solis, 93, a longtime resident of Pittsburg, CA, entered into everlasting life on Monday, July 15, 2019, after a very brief battle with pneumonia.  He is survived by his daughter, Lettie Solis, two grandsons whom he loved dearly, Eddie and Michael Carrillo, his niece and adopted daughter, Cecilia Solis Gonzales, one brother Bernabe Solis and one sister,...

Lucy Garcia Romero

Lucy Garcia Romero

Jul 15, 2019

Lucy Romero, age 83, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. She was born May 10, 1936 in Pittsburg, California. Lucy is survived by her husband, Edward Romero; children, Martha Romero (Rey Trevino), Valerie Lopez (Daniel Lopez), Richard Romero (Melanie Romero), and Teena Romero; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; siblings, Cathy Mendoza (Tati), Jessie Hernandez, Joe Garcia, and Alice Flores...

Daniel Rodney Schrader

Daniel Rodney Schrader

Jul 12, 2019

At the young age of 36, our son was murdered. Daniel is survived by his Dad, Dan Schrader,(Oakley) his Mom Lorna Schrader (Santa Rosa), his sister, Amanda Schrader. (Roseville) and half brother Tim Schrader (Vacaville)Danny's former wife, Jill Doll their daughter Cali and step son James(Kentucky)and former wife, Erika Fletcher and their daughter Danika in California

Daniel...

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