obituaries
Obituaries
Girolama "Jerry" Mendoza
Mar 31, 2019
Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 3:30pm at the Pittsburg Elks Lodge.
Jerry Roger Skinner
Mar 30, 2019
Jerry Roger Skinner passed away on Saturday March 30 after an arduous battle with cancer. He was a great man with a positive spirit and contagious smile. He touched many lives and often put the wishes of others before his. That is the man he was and how he will always be remembered.
Jerry was born in...
Conrad Anthony Reyes
Mar 30, 2019
Conrad Anthony Reyes peacefully passed away at home on March 30, 2019 at the age of 70 following a brief illness. He was born February 8, 1949 in Pittsburg, Ca to Tony and Lucy Reyes. Conrad was well known within the community and was loved by all who knew him. He loved listening to music and watching wrestling. He...
Ronald Herman Blakemore
Mar 30, 2019
Raised in Manteca, CA, Ron moved to Antioch upon marrying his wife, Judy (Costanza), in 1976. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Irene Blakemore, and in-laws Peter and Margaret Costanza. Ron is survived by his wife Judy and sister-in-law Janet Costanza.
A funeral liturgy will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:30...
Paul Justin Shatswell
Mar 24, 2019
Paul Justin Shatswell was born to Thomas Shatswell and Michelle Rizzuto on October 24th, 1973. He grew up in Pittsburg, CA, being raised by his grandparents the late Paul and Betty Rizzuto. He attended Foothill Elementary, Central Junior High and Pittsburg Senior High School, Class of 1991. Always one to push the limits, Paul's life was a fulfilling balance...
Calvin J. Buffo Sr.
Mar 20, 2019
Calvin Buffo Sr., passed away March 20 th with his family at his side. Cal a fifth generation Californian and 80-year resident of Pittsburg, was born to William Buffo and Sarafina Robles Buffo at his grandmother's house in Livermore, CA.
Growing up in West Pittsburg, Cal graduated from Mt. Diablo High and started his lifelong career at...
Danny C. Guyse
Mar 20, 2019
Danny Clifton Guyse was born on February 2, 1937 to the proud parents Henry Clay Guyse and Ora Jean Moffett in Forest, Mississippi.
Danny grew up and spent his grade school years in Forest, Mississippi before relocating to Pittsburg, California during his adolescence years. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1955. After high...
Carolina Walker Galamay
Mar 19, 2019
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a service at 6:00pm. Funeral services Friday, March 29, 2019 at 10:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery at 1:30pm.
Delores M. Garcia
Mar 18, 2019
Delores Garcia returned to her Lord on March 18, 2019 after enduring over three years of crippling Lewy Body Dementia. She was born in Omaha, NE in 1930 to Bess Hunter. Her beloved mother, stepfather and much-missed sister, Dorothy Aiello, lived in Missouri, Iowa, Mississippi, Texas and parts of California before moving to Pittsburg in 1946 as part of...
Epifania D. Nacnac
Mar 17, 2019
Epifania "Paning" D. Nacnac was born July 12, 1939 to parents Monica and Julian in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, a small sunny town with beautiful mountains, a bountiful river, close-knit community and lively spirit. She was proud of her town and as a young girl, she was well known amongst the townspeople as the "cantora" in the church choir as...
Louvenia Franklin
Mar 10, 2019
On March 12 th , 2018 Louvenia was diagnosed with Stage 2 Pancreatic Cancer. Despite persevering through 6 rounds of chemotherapy, major surgery, and 6 weeks of radiation, on December 10 th , 2019 doctors discovered a new tumor and the cancer had spread to her liver. At this point, she opted for no further treatment. She spent the...
Joseph Philip Lombardo
Mar 6, 2019
Joseph Philip Lombardo transitioned on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was a resident of Pittsburg, CA, the place of his birth. Joseph was also a former resident of San Francisco,CA, a city that remained close to his heart, which he called "home" for nearly 40 years. He retired in 2015, at age 75 after 45 years of service from Macy's ...
Victoria Virginia Aiello
Feb 27, 2019
A 77 year resident of Pittsburg, Victoria came to California at the young age of 21 when she met the love of her life, Andrew P. Aiello, and decided to make Pittsburg her new home. Vickie was born and raised in Canton, Ohio where she worked several jobs that included a clothing store, a butcher shop and she managed...
Modesto Nunez Iii
Feb 25, 2019
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Modesto Nunez III (Buddy, Chubo), age 28 our beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Monday, February 25th, 2019.
Those who knew Buddy, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.He loved being around family and friends and was the life of the party. He...
Aaron F. Ponce
Feb 25, 2019
A aron Frederick Ponce was born on March 23, 1973 to Eugene and Lillian Ponce in Walnut Creek, CA. He was called to Heaven on February 25, 2019. Aaron was a happy-go-lucky, playful and funny person who loved the Simpsons and The Family Guy. Aaron was a standout football player at De La Salle high school. He was given...
Lucy Mary Ramirez
Feb 25, 2019
Lucy Mary Soliz Ramirez 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her bedside. She touched many lives with her quiet strength and loving presence & will be missed greatly and fondly. Lucy was born in Pittsburg, California & remained a resident throughout her life.
Lucy is survived by her husband Francisco Ramirez, her 6 children Rosemarie...
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