obituaries

Dec 21, 2025

Christine Michelle Moralez was born on October 1, 1964, in Pittsburg, California, and passed away on December 21, 2025, surrounded by love and family. Christine was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Alvarez; her mother, Martha Alvarez; and her sister, Diana Alvarez. She is survived by her loving husband, Raymond P. Moralez Jr., with whom she shared 47...

Dec 20, 2025

Frank Rossini passed away at the age of 97 in Spring Valley, California (San Diego) on December 20th, 2025.  He was born in Pittsburg, California on June 24, 1928 to Mary Macaluso and Paul Rossini (of Sicily).  He was later raised by his step-father, Don Smith, along with his brother John Rossini, step-brother Jack Smith and sister, Donna Marie...

Dec 18, 2025

José Efraín Rodríguez, a treasured and respected pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, in Pittsburg, California, at the age of 80. Born on June 25, 1945, in Barrio Encarnación, Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, to Fidencio Rodriguez, Sr. and Isabel Roman de Rodriguez (family orignally from the Barrio Quebradas, Guayanilla, Puerto Rico), José's life was a...

Dec 18, 2025

Dads are someone you look up to, dads are someone to follow, someone to admire, someone to be proud and someone to brag about. They can also be someone to learn from, someone to respect, someone who listens, someone to talk to impress or sometimes rebel against, but most of all dads are someone with whom to share everything...

Dec 16, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Gary Francis Duarte Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Gary passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Antioch, California, surrounded by his family. He was 82 years old.

Gary was born on August 15, 1943, in San Francisco, California, to Beatrice Maldonado and Manuel Duarte....

Dec 14, 2025

She was everyone's go-to! Need an accompanist, seamstress, teacher, artist, volunteer? Need someone warm, receptive and caring with whom to chat?

Evelyn Arms was always at the top of the list. On Dec. 14, 2025, we lost that warm soul. At 94, Evelyn remained thoughtful and kind despite many health hurdles she had to clear over the...

Dec 13, 2025

Nancy Parrish Looney, born Nancy Jane Costa, passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 95 after a brief illness.  She was born on December 27, 1929, in West Pittsburg, California. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Hermalinda Costa, a child, Richard Floyd Hudson, and a grandson, Derek Hal Parrish. She is survived...

Dec 12, 2025

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10:00 am with a funeral service at 11:00 am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Dec 6, 2025

Anita Jean Stamps was born on January 3, 1949, to Frank J. Ferguson of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Ella Mae Jackson of Ardmore, Oklahoma. Although she was born in San Francisco, California, Anita spent her childhood and adult years rooted between Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Wichita, Kansas—places that shaped her strength, faith, and love for family.

She attended...

Dec 6, 2025

Danny Lewis passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 80, after a brief illness. He was born on Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1945, and was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg. He attended Village Elementary, where in 1957 he was elected as the very first student body president, Central Junior High and was a 1963 graduate of...

Dec 5, 2025

Veronica Mae "Bonnie" Misquez, age 70, a lifelong resident of Pittsburg, California, passed away on December 5, 2025, at John Muir Hospital in Concord, California.

Bonnie was born on September 12, 1955, at Pittsburg Community Hospital to Noverto and Matilda Misquez. She attended local schools and was a proud graduate of Pittsburg High School. Throughout her life,...

Nov 28, 2025

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a vigil at 4:00 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Funeral liturgy Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 10:30 am at Our Lady Queen of the Church in Bay Point. Committal services at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lafayette.

Nov 26, 2025

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Final burial will be held in the Philippines.

Nov 25, 2025

Salvador Rosales Padilla, a resident of Concord, California had passed away on November 25, 2025, at exactly 5:16 pm at the age of 89.

Salvador was born on February 17, 1936, to Marcial and Jacinta (née Rosales) Padilla in Cebu City, Philippines. He was the eldest of 12 children. He was fondly called "Bador" by his siblings,...

Nov 24, 2025

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm with a rosary at 6:00 pm. Funeral liturgy Friday, December 12, 2025, at 10:00 am , both days at Our Lady Queen of the World Church. Committal service following at Queen of Heaven of Cemetery in Lafayette.

Nov 21, 2025

Thongliane Khamsivone, age 83, 4 months, and 14 days, in Pittsburg, CA. passed from this life on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 7:37 am due to health complications. He was born on July 7, 1942, to Mr. Khy and Mrs. Pem in Vientiane, Laos. On August 13, 1972, he married his loving wife of 53 years, Amphone Phimprachanh. Together...

Nov 20, 2025

Celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Nov 18, 2025

It is with great sadness to share in the passing of our beloved mother, Theresa (Gonzalez) Navarro on November 18, 2025. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children. Theresa was born in Pittsburg, Ca. on April 1, 1933. She spent her entire life in Pittsburg, attending Pittsburg schools and graduating from Pittsburg High in 1951.

Mom's...

Nov 17, 2025

Pablo González, 72, of Bay Point, California, passed away peacefully in his home on November 17, 2025, after facing his illness with strength and dignity. He was born in San José de Gracia, Jalisco, México, to Maria Meza Ruiz and Luis González Torres.

Pablo dedicated more than 30 years to construction services with Kaiser, where he was...

Nov 16, 2025

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with a rosary at 4:00pn at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:30am, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church 971 O'Hara Ave., Oakley, CA 95661. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch.

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