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Louis J. Mendoza

Louis J. Mendoza

Feb 21, 2019

Louie passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 21, 2019. Louie was a Veteran of WWII and retired from US Steel in Pittsburg. He is survived by his children, Nora Sanchez (Jay); Michael Mendoza (Cynthia); 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He leaves behind his siblings Loretta Navarro, Angie Trujillo, Ray Mendoza, Eleanor Bickell, and William Mendoza. He...

Rebecca De Luna

Rebecca De Luna

Feb 19, 2019

Rebecca deLuna, 48, returned to her heavenly home on February 19, 2019 in Antioch, California. Her unquestionable devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her throughout her life. Rebecca will be sincerely missed by all who knew and loved her. Her warm and loving spirit will never be forgotten.

Rebecca was born on December...

Ronald Whigham Sr.

Ronald Whigham Sr.

Feb 18, 2019

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 11:00am with a funeral service at 12:00pm at Stewart Memorial CME Church. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch.

Karam Chand Heer

Karam Chand Heer

Feb 17, 2019

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral service Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 9:30am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Street, Antioch, Ca 94509.

Thomas Wayne Mutulo

Thomas Wayne Mutulo

Feb 15, 2019

Tom passed away after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He loved playing softball & listening to the Doobie Brothers.

Tom is survived by his dad, Dominic; sister, Carol Lombardo & brothers Vince & Dominic Mutulo, a niece, Leigh Ann Lombardo-Davis and nephews Damian, Vince, Troy, Aaron & Ryan Mutulo. He is preceded in death by...

Thomas Wayne Mutulo

Thomas Wayne Mutulo

Feb 15, 2019

Tom passed away peacefully after a brief & courageous fight with lung and bone cancer. Tom enjoyed playing softball, listening to music by the Doobie Brothers and playing Calif. Scratchers. Tom is survived by his father Dominic S. Mutulo, sister Carol Lombardo, and brothers Vince and Dominic Mutulo, niece LeighAnn Davis, nephews Damian, Vince, Troy, Aaron and Ryan Mutulo, and...

Clovis Odell Hefner

Clovis Odell Hefner

Feb 9, 2019

Clovis Odell Hefner was born in Davidson, Oklahoma on June 27,1927. He passed away peacefully at home in the company of loved ones on Feb. 9, 2019 at the age of 91. After serving in the US Army-Air Corps he married the love of his life, Thelma Jean Powers, and they made their home in Antioch, CA, where they...

Rose Marie Cardinale

Rose Marie Cardinale

Feb 6, 2019

Rose Marie passed away peacefully at the age of 81, on the evening of February 6, 2019, hours before her and Peter's 60th wedding anniversary. Her loving children were by her side. Born in Stockton, CA. she was the only child of Dino and Theresa Salvetti. She was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg. Graduating from Pittsburg High School in...

Sigrid "Siggy" Clomera

Sigrid "Siggy" Clomera

Feb 5, 2019

Sigrid Clomera, known to friends as "Siggy,"passed away on Feb 5, 2019, at the age of 84 years, in Pittsburg, CA. Her health had declined in the past couple years. She was loved by all who knewher.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, PhillipClomera; her sisters Briggitte and Erika; her children Arnold, Annette and...

Ruby Elizabeth Stewart

Ruby Elizabeth Stewart

Feb 4, 2019

Ruby "Nana" (Billingslea) Stewart, passed away at age 85 on February 4, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Originally from Washington, DC, Ruby was a longtime resident of Pittsburg, CA. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl, Michelle and Tertia, one granddaughter and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin S. Stewart, her parents and her...

Judy Diana Crowe

Judy Diana Crowe

Feb 2, 2019

Judy Diana Crowe, born 4/29/53 in Antioch, Ca to parents Frank and Mary Kinder, passed from this earth in her home from stage IV lung Cancer on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Her loving husband of 37 years was with her. Judy was an avid crafter and enjoyed making Christmas ornaments, crocheting, quilting and doing macramé. She loved collecting Lighthouses...

Joseph V. Bustamante

Joseph V. Bustamante

Jan 27, 2019

Joseph V. Bustamante passed away on January 27, 2019 at the age of 92 years old. He was married to Luciana Vasquez Bustamante. Joseph served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea. He also retired from the United Steel Mill.

Joseph is survived by his children, Raymond Bustamante, Sally Overstreet and Diane Torres. Eight grandchildren,...

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...

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