obituaries

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...

Oct 22, 2017

Aurora G. Cardona age 86, a life long resident of Antioch, Ca., passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center in Antioch.  She is preceded in death by her parents Ignacio and Maria Gutierrez, son Richard Cardona, brother Gustavo (Gus) Cervantes, and sister Evelyn (Evie) Lamport. Aurora is survived by Her brother Henry Cervantes from...

Oct 17, 2017

Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Thursday Nov. 2, 2017 from 6-8pm and funeral services on Friday Nov. 3, 2017 at 10am at Pittsburg Funeral Chapel, 2295 Railroad Ave in Pittsburg. Burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Concord.

Sep 27, 2017

Louise passed away early Wednesday morning on September 27, 2017 into the arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ, one week after her 98th birthday. Louise was born in Canonsburg, PA  and moved to California in 1948 with her husband Joe, where they owned and operated Pittsburg Wholesale Grocers. In 1956,  they moved to Brentwood and she continued to reside there...

Sep 22, 2017

Ann passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at Diamond Ridge Healthcare in Pittsburg. Born in Hibbing, Minnesota; she was a 70 year resident of Pittsburg. Ann worked as a clerk recorder for Contra Costa County for 17 years. Ann was a active member of the Church of the Good Shepherd from it's inception. She helped run Bingo at church and...

Sep 20, 2017

Larry passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2017. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1960 and forever a Pittsburg Pirate. He was an avid SF 49er's and SF Giant's fan. Larry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Francesca Napolitano and children: Roxanne Saucedo (Marc) and Tom Lewis (Michelle). Grandchildren: Alexandria Rose, Arianna Francesca and Dominic Lewis Saucedo....

Sep 19, 2017

Michael was born and raised in Antioch. He graduated from Antioch High School in 1971 and went on to attend college at the University of Las Vegas. Michael was a talented athlete and during his time at UNLV was offered a contract to play for the Philadelphia Phillies. His incredible years as a pitcher, both in high school and later...

Sep 19, 2017

Alvin Bernard Edwards passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 after a brave fight with colon cancer. He touched the lives of many with his gentle spirit and positive outlook on life.

Alvin was born in San Francisco California and graduated from Balboa High School. He was raised and baptized at his family church of Providence Baptist...

Sep 17, 2017

Memorial service will be held on Friday, September 29, 2017 at 2:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Sep 12, 2017

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11:00am at Unified Christian Fellowship Church 1390 E. Tabor AveFairfield, CA 94533. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509.

Sep 10, 2017

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 4:00pm with a vigil and blessing at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Final burial services will be held in the Philippines.

Sep 7, 2017

Elsie M. Erickson "Sandy," 76, passed away at home in Bethel Island on Thursday, September 7, 2017. She leaves her husband of 27, years, Grant; sons Stephen, Mark and Johnny McConnell: as well as seven grandchildren. Sandy was preceded in death by her daughter Connie. Sandy, born Elsie Moria O'Neill in Edinburg, Scotland on January 29, 1941 to William and...

Sep 6, 2017

Ann passed away peacefully during her sleep on September 6, 2017, at the age of 96. Born November 6, 1920 in Pittsburg to parents Gaetano and Helen (Aiello) DiMercurio. Ann married Steve Beratta and together they owned and operated Beratta's Dry Cleaner's. She also made time to volunteer in community services as a member of the Catholic Daughter's of America...