obituaries

Dec 21, 2017

Linda passed away peacefully on December 21 surrounded by her family. Linda was born on May 21, 1945 in Denton, Texas. In 1958, her family moved to Martinez, California where she attended Alhambra High School. Her interests included: sewing, cooking, listening to her favorite country music and most of all, her grandchildren. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Raymond;...

Dec 21, 2017

Linda Ruth Gamble-Ware, 64, passed away after a long struggle with urethral cancer on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Linda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Linda is survived by her husband Dr. James W. Ware. Her son Monteico A. Crockett  and nine grandchildren Monteico A. Crockett Jr., Monteisha A. Crockett, Michelle A. Crockett, Montrice C., Taneisha...

Dec 13, 2017

James Gerard Nichols peacefully passed away on December 13, 2017. He was 67 years old. Born on March 21, 1950, to Rustica and James Nichols of Pittsburg, California, Jim was the oldest sibling of the eight Nichols children. Jim graduated from Pittsburg High School and Palmer College of Chiropractic. For over thirty years, Jim was a Doctor of Chiropractic who...

Dec 11, 2017

After a brief illness, Esperanza passed away in her sleep at home. Esperanza was born in Pasadena, CA to Carmen and Prudencia Naranjo. The family settled in Stockton, CA where she graduated from Edison High School in 1947. While attending school, she worked in the clothing department at various stores, including the Bargain Spot and Rosenthal's. After marrying Paul Narez,...

Dec 11, 2017

Mike was a long time Pittsburg resident, graduated Pittsburg High School in 1972.  Mike worked 37 years for both the Pittsburg Unified School District & Kaiser Hospital before retiring earlier this year. Mike is survived by his Life Partner Isabel Lopez. Siblings and extended family, Charles Ripoli, Ida (Ripoli) & Dan Ornellas, Freddy & Yvette Ripoli, Sal & Shannon Ripoli,...

Dec 10, 2017

Rosalina O. Padilla, passed away on December 10, 2017. She had an Associates Degree in Midwifery in the Philippines and retired as Floral Designer. Rosalina is survived by her 4 children: Mila V. Thomas, Joselito P. Villanueva, Gary P. Villanueva, & Ricky P. Villanueva. Two siblings: Erlinda O. Gumas and Felix O. Padilla Jr. 13 Grandchildren: Roselynn Kimberly Miranda, Lavell...

Dec 5, 2017

Gladys loved fishing her favorite fish was Perch she was a business owner in the 70's she was always a boss lady she lived in Rayville, Louisiana where she had a snack shop in her apartment she was a pray warrior to her family, a counselor and mentor in her community everyone called her Momma Gladys born Gladys Jingles...

Dec 4, 2017

Gladys Williams, the Heart and Soul of our family passed away peacefully on December 4, 2017 to be with her Lord and Savor Jesus Christ.

She was born to the union of Smith and Eula Handy of Monroe, Louisiana. They also preceded her in death along with her sisters, Vayrette Handy Hall and Ora Lee Handy. Brothers...

Dec 3, 2017

Dorothy D. Malkovich longtime resident of Pittsburg passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2017 at the age of 91. Born in Glyndon Minnesota to Harold and Phoebe Miller, Dorothy was the youngest of 3 daughters. She lived on the famiy farm until she left to pursue a B.S. in Public Education. She soon met her husband Sam Malkovich and together...

Nov 30, 2017

Alvin T. Baluyut, was born in San Francisco, Ca he graduated from Pittsburg High School, class of 1985. Alvin worked as a merchandiser. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, traveling and was a Raider's fan. Alvin is survived by his loving wife Michele, devoted sons. Alez and Justin Baluyut of West Pittsburg, Ca. One grandchild Malia Jhene. He is also survived by...

Nov 29, 2017

Maria Struzas, passed away November 29, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was 82 years old. Maria was born in Zakynthos, Greece and came to the U.S. with her sister Angela in 1955. They came to Fresno, Ca., to live with their uncle Tony Struzas and his wife Annie. Maria resided in Fresno until after the death of her uncle...

Nov 28, 2017

Marites, age 57, went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2017 after a long battle with kidney disease (dialysis) over the last 10 years. On October 26, 1960, Marites was the first born child of Freddie and Remedios  Acuna. Born in the Philippines, the family migrated to Contra Costa County where she became a long-time resident and...

Nov 28, 2017

Joe Quesada passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Antioch. He was born and in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High. For 47 years, Joe worked for US Steel/POSCO. He served his country in the National Guard and was a member of St. Peter Church, The Guadalupana Society and the YMI. Joe is survived...

Nov 23, 2017

Guillermo Muñiz passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving of natural causes. Guillermo was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, the fourth of 11 children to Virginia Ramirez and Francisco Muñiz.  He left school to work full time at age 10 to support his family.  An accomplished amateur cyclist, he immigrated to the US in 1956 through the Bracero Program and moved to Pittsburg,...

Nov 22, 2017

We celebrate the life of James Philip Brown, "J.P." of Pittsburg, California. J.P. was born August 11, 1940 and was called home on November 22, 2017.

J.P. was baptized as an infant in a Catholic Church. He attended Elementary School in Oakland, CA and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Alameda, CA. Throughout his life J.P....

Nov 21, 2017

Rita Maria Gott passed away suddenly and peacefully last Tuesday. She touched many people with her positive attitude and gentle spirit. Rita Maria Grassi was born in Falmenta, Italy and came to America in 1936 at the age of 2 and the family settled in Nichols, CA. in 1936. She graduated from Mt. Diablo High School and then had...

Nov 20, 2017

Vinod Prasad passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017, at age 68. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. Ram Sundar and Mrs. Ram Raji of Suva, Fiji. Vinod performed a number of careers in Fiji, including as a shipping clerk at C Sullivan and salesman at Caxton Fiji Ltd.

Vinod and Lalita married in...

Nov 18, 2017

Juan Antonio Torres, 84, passed away on November 18, 2017 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Antioch. He was a native of Mexico and 63 year resident of Pittsburg. He worked 25 years for US POSCO and a member of the Local 1440. Juan is survived by his wife Maria Dolores Torres and family. Visitation will be  held on Wednesday, November...

Nov 13, 2017

Pilar "Peggy" Vizcarra passed away on Nov 13, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. Peggy was born in the Philippines and has resided in Pittsburg since 1969. She is survived by her husband Bonifacio, daughters Evelyn (Calvin) Green, Maria (Abe) Makinano, Mariza (Verne) Gabriel, Tess (Dan) Kaleialii, son Gil (Sharyce) Vizcarra, brother Pete (Sharon) Pastor, 8 grandchildren and 10 great...

Oct 22, 2017

Sandra Jean Ferrari, passed away on Saturday surrounded by her family. She was born in Aurora, IL to Lester Raymond and Eva Hickey. She moved to Pittsburg when she was 10. She graduated from Pittsburg High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Francisco State University. Sandra married the love of her life, John...