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Obituaries

Frank V. Madrigal

Frank V. Madrigal

Jun 26, 2019

Francisco Verduzco Madrigal AKA Frankie Madrigal, 94 years old passed away June 26, 2019 in Lodi California with his family at his side. He was born on December 03, 1924 in Pittsburg California with his twin sister Emalia passing months later.  The beginning of WWII at age of 16 (lied about his age) and enlisted in the Army.  His...

Cothell Palmore Sr.

Cothell Palmore Sr.

Jun 21, 2019

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 10:00am with a funeral service at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. A military burial will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 12:00pm at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Ca 95620.

Rajeshwari S. Narayan

Rajeshwari S. Narayan

Jun 20, 2019

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mom, who for the past few weeks was fighting a illness that unfortunately she wasn't able to recover from. Mom was an amazing woman full of life, laughter & most of all a person with a whole lot of love in her heart for everyone. A dedicated mom, wife,...

Cynthia M. Kostolny

Cynthia M. Kostolny

Jun 17, 2019

Cynthia Kostolny, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully in Antioch on Monday, June 17th. She was at home and in the care of her family at the time of her passing.

Born in Antioch and raised in Pittsburg, Cynthia attended Pittsburg High School and later graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelors degree in...

Jose Juan Sanchez

Jose Juan Sanchez

Jun 15, 2019

Juan Sanchez, age 90 passed away peacefully on June 15, 2019.  He was born May 13, 1929 in Sinoloa, Mexico to Felicitas Duarte and Cruz Sanchez.

He was a great father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He treasured his children and embraced every moment with them.

He loved spending time with his family, listening to music, doing...

Priscilla June Rio

Priscilla June Rio

Jun 12, 2019

Priscilla June Rio passed away on June 12, 2019 at San Miguel Villa in Concord, Ca. June was born and raised In San Francisco, California. She met and later married Joseph Bega Rio June 25th 1954. The couple had three children: Debora Redding (Tom), Joseph D. Rio (Carole) & Dino M. Rio (Janet). June leaves behind 6 Grandchildren, 10...

Elsa R. De Trujillo

Elsa R. De Trujillo

Jun 4, 2019

Elsa Rivera De Trujillo, age 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep June 4, 2019. She was born Feb 6,1946 in Mexico, to Alfredo and Leonor Rivera. She eloped and married her longtime friend and love, Antonio Trujillo Hernandez, in December 24, 1968.

Elsa was a great wife, Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

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Ryan K. Nand

Ryan K. Nand

Jun 3, 2019

R yan was born December 31, 1988, in Pittsburg, CA and lived most his life in Pittsburg and a few years in Vancouver and Burnaby in Canada and sadly left us too soon on June 3, 2019. Ryan was a young man with a larger than life character and all that knew him, loved him. He enjoyed being with his...

Carlos Peter Bustillos

Carlos Peter Bustillos

Jun 3, 2019

Carlos Peter Bustillos (Charlie) was born in 1943 in El Paso, Texas—the first-born son of Reyes and Lupe Bustillos. He spent his early childhood years in Texas, Los Angeles, and the family eventually settled in Pittsburg in the early 1950's. Carlos joined the National Guard in his teen years, and later began his career as a machinist in Southern...

Catarino J. Hernandez

Catarino J. Hernandez

Jun 1, 2019

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a vigil service at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Friday, June 14, 2019 at 10:00am St. Peter Martyr Church. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.

Anita Dolores Fenstermacher

Anita Dolores Fenstermacher

Jun 1, 2019

Anita Dolores Fenstermacher left us on Saturday, June 1. Born in Allentown, PA to Italian immigrants, Nello and Anna Bondi, the family moved west and settled in Port Chicago.

Anita was married to the love her life, Oliver Fenstermacher (1914-2000), for over 50 years. The two met when Oliver was looking for a top legal secretary. It...

Jose Buena

Jose Buena

May 29, 2019

Jose Buena passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Born and raised in Bicol, Philippines, he earned his degree in Accountancy and worked as Chief Accountant before coming to the United States. Upon arrival here, in order to provide for his family, he worked as Security Guard in Securitas Agency until his retirement. He loved cooking, he became...

Jacobo Garcera Gomez

Jacobo Garcera Gomez

May 28, 2019

Jacobo Garcera Gomez passed away on Tuesday after a valiant battle with kidney failure after his heart stroke 9 months ago. He was a devoted father and a husband to us. For his remaining days, he paid more time for his family and not a single day did he forget his family, relatives and friends.

Jacobo's parents,...

Robert Lee Johnson Sr.

Robert Lee Johnson Sr.

May 23, 2019

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral services Friday, May 3, 2019 at 11:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509.

Augustine A. Esquibell Jr.

Augustine A. Esquibell Jr.

May 22, 2019

Augie Esquibell passed away on Wednesday, May 22nd after a yearlong battle with cancer. He touched may lives with his spirit and positive outlook on life. Augie was born in Sherman Texas to Augustine & Juanita Esquibell, he has 7 brothers and 3 sisters. He graduated from Southmayd High School and briefly served in the US Army. Augie was...

Taleah N. Montanez

Taleah N. Montanez

May 19, 2019

Taleah Nicole Montañez was born on September 17, 2000 and was called home on May 19, 2019. Taleah graduated from Pittsburg High School in 2018 and was attending LMC while working as a manager at Tilly's in Walnut Creek. She was an excellent student who enjoyed reading, writing, and drawing. In addition, she loved dancing, listening to music, astrology,...

Frances Ann Osborne

Frances Ann Osborne

May 19, 2019

Frances Ann (Fillmen) Osborne, resident of Pittsburg, CA for the last 42 years, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker, secretary, dancer, seamstress and knitter extraordinaire, passed away on May 19, 2019 at the age of 87. Born in the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) October 20, 1931, the sixth child of L. Alvin Fillmen and Elsie D. Fillmen, she is...

Dominic "Sal" Mutulo

Dominic "Sal" Mutulo

May 16, 2019

Sal passed away peacefully surrounded by many loved family members in his home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. A proud father of a daughter and 3 sons Sal was a Pittsburg High graduate, master commercial salmon fisherman in Bristol Bay, Alaska, and lifelong master of carpentry. He loved his sports, especially Oakland A's baseball and 49er football, enjoyed...

Leola Jiles

Leola Jiles

May 16, 2019

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral services May 29, 2019 at 11:00am at Stewart Memorial C.M.E. Church 580 Front St, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Burial services following at Oakmont Memorial Park 2099 Reliez Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549.

Georgianna M. Russo

Georgianna M. Russo

May 15, 2019

"Georgi" was born in Long Island, NY. She met her husband, Sal B. Russo, at the Columbus Day Parade. They married in 1948. A devout parishioner at Church of the Good Shepherd, she retired from Pittsburg Community Hospital after 30 years' service. She showed love to her family by cooking delicious meals and genuine conversation. A traveler, bingo player,...

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