obituaries

Obituaries

Marie Rose Catania

Marie Rose Catania

Jan 26, 2019

Marie Rose Catania peacefully passed away January 26, 2019 at the age of 96. For many years, Marie worked in the food service industry for Frank's Sandwich Shop and the Primadonna Cake Box. She was well known by her family as the family historian and story teller. She loved her A's and 49ers.

Marie is survived by...

Jesus Ricardo Rosalez

Jesus Ricardo Rosalez

Jan 23, 2019

Jesus (Jess) Ricardo Rosalez passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his home in Hercules surrounded by his family. Jess was born and raised in Pittsburg on July 6, 1964 and then graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1982. Jess not only wrestled for Pittsburg High and Diablo Valley College but was also BVAL champion two years in...

Newton Andrew King Sr.

Newton Andrew King Sr.

Jan 21, 2019

Newton A. King Sr. passed away peacefully with his youngest daughter by his side at her home in Benicia, CA, on January 21, 2019, from a long term illness.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Aurelia King, daughters Sharon King, and Carol Dunaway (Curt), sons Newton King Jr. (Lynette), and William King, five grandchildren...

Ruben A. Chavez

Ruben A. Chavez

Jan 20, 2019

Ruben Adalberto Chavez Carcamo, was born in Tepetitan Department of San Vicente, El Salvador On February 21, 1943. His first studies were in    Santa Ana, El Salvador, he graduated in 1964 as a teacher in Escuela General Gerardo Barrios. He worked in different elementary and High Schools as a teacher and also as a Principal. He came to United States...

Aden G. Allen

Aden G. Allen

Jan 20, 2019

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Military burial will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 1:30pm at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Ca 95620.

May Huarte

May Huarte

Jan 19, 2019

May Huarte passed in the early morning hours on Saturday, January 19, 2019 after 92 years of a wonderful life. She touched many lives with her kindness and open home to anyone needing a place to stay especially Military serving our country. Born in Louisiana, raised in Texas and was a Rosie Riveter during World War II. Lived in...

Pompeii Molina Ramiro

Pompeii Molina Ramiro

Jan 17, 2019

Pompeii Ramiro took his last breath on January 17, 2019 at the age of 63 in Antioch, CA.  Born on February 8, 1955 in the Philippines, second eldest of six children of Justo and Elvira Ramiro.

Pompeii can be described as a simple man who would do anything for his family and friends.  Pompeii was a hardworking...

Michael Henry Gonzales

Michael Henry Gonzales

Jan 15, 2019

Michael Henry Gonzales passed away unexpectedly at his home. Born in Antioch and a lifelong resident of Pittsburg. Mike graduated from Pittsburg High School "Class of 73". He worked for the Pittsburg Unified School District for 40 years in the maintenance department. A member of the Concord Moose Lodge; he enjoyed playing baseball, softball, golf and playing cards...

Grace Lopez

Grace Lopez

Jan 15, 2019

Grace died January 15, 2019 only 6 weeks short of her 90th birthday. It was an early gift to be reunited with her husband Tony. He died in 2012 right before their 64th anniversary.

Grace was the 3rd daughter born to Gennaro & Josephine Nuzzo, Italian immigrants who owned a store and apartments on 7th and 10th...

Edward Zamora

Edward Zamora

Jan 9, 2019

Our beloved Edward passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born in Winslow, AZ, he was a 64 year resident of Pittsburg and a 1950 graduate of Liberty High, where he was a standout in basketball. Ed was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a carpenter of 34 years. He was a lifetime member of the...

Frances Ann Favaloro

Frances Ann Favaloro

Jan 6, 2019

Frances Ann Favaloro peacefully passed away on January 6, 2019. She was born on May 16, 1943 as the only child of John and Jennie Favaloro and step daughter to Connie Davi Favaloro, who she loved. Frances Ann enjoyed going to the movies, bus trips to casinos, playing bingo, working at the Target cafe and spending time with friends...

Flaviano Mallari Diala

Flaviano Mallari Diala

Jan 6, 2019

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Military burial Friday, January 18, 2019 at 10:30am at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Ca 95620.

Shiv Lingam

Shiv Lingam

Jan 5, 2019

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 10:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Strret, Antioch, Ca 94509.

Patrick John Diego

Patrick John Diego

Dec 24, 2018

Patrick John Diego passed away peacefully on December 24, 2018 at the age of 48. He was a loving father, son, uncle, sibling, and friend. Patrick was born in Guam. He graduated from Encinal High School, and Diablo Valley College. He was a longtime employee (26 years) of Costco Wholesale, where he was an Assistant General Manager. He loved...

Eddie Rosal Salvacion

Eddie Rosal Salvacion

Dec 21, 2018

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 9:30am with vigil and funeral liturgy beginning at 10:00am at Blessed Sacrament 1150 Mellus St., Martinez, Ca 94553. Committal services following at All Souls Cemetery 550 Glen Cove Road, Vallejo, Ca 94591.

Emilia Mary Westbrook

Emilia Mary Westbrook

Dec 18, 2018

Emilia Mary Scotto Westbrook passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. She touched many lives and had a positive outlook on life. Emilia was born in Pittsburg, California and graduated from Pittsburg High School. She enjoyed watching her Golden State Warriors, going to the casino's, gardening, music and spending time with her grandchildren....

Louis Salvatore Verduzco

Louis Salvatore Verduzco

Dec 4, 2018

Louis Salvatore Verduzco, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife & children, at the age of 87 on December 4, 2018. He was born on January 11, 1931 in Madera California to the late Godfredo and Agapita Verduzco. He proudly served in the US Air Force from 1950-1954 as an Airplane Mechanic. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in...

Marie Rice

Marie Rice

Dec 2, 2018

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 11:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Street, Antioch.

Joanne Elizabeth Gray

Joanne Elizabeth Gray

Nov 28, 2018

Our beloved Joanne passed away with a very brief struggle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born in Pittsburg, California on June 8, 1939 to Anthony "Neno" and Jennie (Gambalie) DiMaggio and had two (2) brothers Tom DiMaggio (Gayla) and Joe DiMaggio.

Joanne graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1957, where...

Jessie Rodriguez

Jessie Rodriguez

Nov 27, 2018

Jessie Rodriguez, passed away peacefully at her home on November 27, 2018, surrounded by family & loved ones. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December11, 2018 at 4:00pm with a vigil service at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 10:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd. Burial following at 1:30pm at the...

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