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Obituaries

Herbert Lester Roberts

Herbert Lester Roberts

Aug 12, 2018

Herbert Lester Roberts went to be with the Lord, his Father on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the age of 86. He touched many lives with his kind, generous nature. Herbert was born in Louisville, Illinois to Roy and Helen Roberts. He was the seventh born of twelve children in his family. He graduated from Alta High School in Alta,...

Virgelia Gutierrez Terrado

Virgelia Gutierrez Terrado

Aug 11, 2018

Our beloved Virgelia "Lily" Gutierrez Terrado of Concord, passed away on August 11, 2018 at the age of 83. She is survived by her three children, Mercedes Terrado-Hornshuh, Marjorie Beaton (Will), & Arcade John Terrado; her grandchildren, Lauren & Alex Beaton & Elizabeth Hornshuh, & two sisters in Manila, Philippines: Emerita Campos & Alejandra Gaspar. Lily was an exuberant &...

Minnie Ann Cacciaroni

Minnie Ann Cacciaroni

Aug 7, 2018

Minnie Ann Cacciaroni passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from kidney failure. The youngest of eleven children, Minnie was born in Pittsburg, and attended Pittsburg schools. She was first generation Italian. Minnie married the love of her life Pasquale on April 30, 1950. She was a parishioner of Good Shepherd Church. Minnie devoted her life to her...

Rocco Battaglia

Rocco Battaglia

Aug 6, 2018

Rocco Battaglia passed away peacefully in his sleep at home with his family on Monday. Rocco was born in Capaci, Sicily and served in the Kings Army in Italy during WWII. He came to the U.S. and settled in Pittsburg where he met his wife of 69 years, Josephine. They owned several businesses in Contra Costa County. They were very...

Cory L. Mendoza

Cory L. Mendoza

Aug 3, 2018

Memorial service Friday, August 10, 2018 at 4:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Carmen Gaddis

Carmen Gaddis

Aug 2, 2018

Carmen was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg, CA and passed away knowing she will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. In addition to her long and varied career as a civil servant, Carmen, volunteered throughout her life in leadership and political positions in pursuit of improving the quality of life for everyone. She served as president...

Arna N. Bobo

Arna N. Bobo

Jul 31, 2018

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Michael Edward Stanfield

Michael Edward Stanfield

Jul 31, 2018

Michael Edward Stanfield (Mike) passed away peacefully on July 31, 2018. Michael was born to Herman Stanfield and Kazuko Ohya in Oakland on February 10, 1961. He resided in Pittsburg since 1973. He worked as an electrician for many years. Mike loved the A's and the Raiders. Mike is survived by his children Jennifer (Diego) Santiago, Andrew (Jennie) Stanfield, Edward...

Ryan C. Terry

Ryan C. Terry

Jul 30, 2018

Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday August 11th, 2018 (11am-2pm) at the Delta Hawaii Mobile Home Park- 875 Stoneman Avenue Pittsburg, CA., (Due to limited parking we suggest parking on Stoneman). Many have asked how they could help. Ryan was an avid cook and BBQ lover and showed his love to his friends and family...

Rose Mary Castillo

Rose Mary Castillo

Jul 22, 2018

Rose Mary (Canepa) Castillo passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018, with her children by her side. She was 100 years old. Rose, or Rosie as her family fondly called her, was born in Pittsburg, CA to Ignazio (a local and Alaska fisherman) and Patrina Canepa. She was one of four children and was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg and...

Minnie Faye Chandler

Minnie Faye Chandler

Jul 20, 2018

Minnie Faye Chandler concluded this life on Friday, July 20, at her home in Antioch. She was 89. She was born on June 17, 1929, in Pampa, Texas, one of ten children born to Thomas and Enna (Chism) Payne. A 1948 graduate of Dexter High School in Dexter, New Mexico, upon graduation she moved to Antioch and soon began work...

Cynthia Torres

Cynthia Torres

Jul 15, 2018

Memorial service Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 12:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Johnisha Faye Blackmon

Johnisha Faye Blackmon

Jul 11, 2018

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 1:00pm at The True Light Baptist Church 340 E 10th Street, Pittsburg, California 94565.

Ben Camera

Ben Camera

Jul 10, 2018

Ben Camera passed away suddenly on Friday surrounded by family. He was born and raised in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High in 1953. He attended ECCJC for two years and then served in the army for two years. He worked at Dow Chemical for 35 years before retiring. He and his wife, Gen, moved to Cayton in 2005....

Ruben Claudio Tuazon

Ruben Claudio Tuazon

Jul 8, 2018

Ruben Claudio Tuazon, aged 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at John Muir Medical Center, Concord.  He touched so many lives with his kind gentle spirit and positive outlook on life.

Ruben was born in Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines in May 12, 1937.  He spent his younger years working and helping his mother run their...

Geronimo Santos Nazareta

Geronimo Santos Nazareta

Jul 3, 2018

Gerry was born and educated in the Philippines. He joined the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a career machinist and supervisor at the Gilroy Stamping Co. He was an avid bowler and sports fan of the SF Giants, SF 49ers and Golden State Warriors. Gerry is survived by his loving wife Rosalinda, with...

Leslie Marion Stroup

Leslie Marion Stroup

Jun 21, 2018

Leslie Marion Jennings Stroup, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 of natural causes. Born to Daisy Winona West and Leslie Jennings of Santa Cruz. Leslie moved to Richmond in '41 with her sister Margaret and their mother, who worked in the Navy shipyards during WWII. After marrying Elmer Stroup, she moved to the east bay in '49, raised three children,...

Beatrice "Bea" Edith Daley

Beatrice "Bea" Edith Daley

Jun 9, 2018

Beatrice Edith Daley passed away on Saturday, June 9 at the age of 95. Born to Joseph Jr., and Marie Regina (Chouinard) Germain in Escanaba, Michigan. Beatrice was a devoted Roman Catholic, long time parishioner of St. Peter Martyr and Church of the Good Shepard. She graduated from Marquette Beauty School and was a self-employed Beautician for over 30 years,...

Bruce Wood Humpherys

Bruce Wood Humpherys

Jun 2, 2018

Bruce Wood Humpherys was born April 20, 1934 to Alfred Humpherys and Ivie Mae Wood in Liberty, Idaho. He was the oldest of 4 children. He served as an LDS missionary in the Northern States Mission. He also honorably served in the US Army. He married Gay Marie Robinson in 1959.  Together they had one child, Sheri. They were later...

Carolyn Maxine Gray

Carolyn Maxine Gray

Jun 2, 2018

Carolyn passed away on Saturday June 2, 2018 from complications resulting from kidney and lung failure.  She will be dearly missed by her family and friends from Virginia to California. Carolyn was born in Norfolk, VA in 1942.  She graduated from Washington High School where she met her eventual husband Lawrence Douglas Gray.  Mr. and Mrs. Gray relocated to San...

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