obituaries

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...

Sep 4, 2017

Sal "Tudi" Bruno Jr., peacefully passed away in is home surrounded by friends and family after a brief battle with cancer. He worked 39 years for the PUSD and was director of the Church of Good Shepherd choir for over 45 years. Sal dedicated his life to his family and his love of music, he performed in numerous local bands...

Sep 4, 2017

Ron passed away on Monday of organ failure.  He was born in Antioch and raised in Pittsburg, graduating in 1961 from Pittsburg High School.  He worked 33 years for USS Posco.  He was an avid hunter and loved the time spent with his children and grandchildren at their Duck Club.  Ron is survived by the love of his life of...

Aug 28, 2017

Vernetta Bridges of Pittsburg, CA passed away on Monday, August 28th at the age of 81.  She touched many lives with her gentle spirit and positive outlook on life. Vernetta was born in Forest, MS and graduated from Piney Woods Country Life School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas. ...

Aug 24, 2017

Marta V. Hurtado, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017. She was a native of Guatemala City, Guatemala and longtime resident of Bay Point. Marta is survived by her husband, Justo Hurtado, four daughters: Verna, Michelle, Pearalisa, and Carla. Grandchildren: Blanca, Anthony, Natalie, Desiree, and Octavio Sr. Great grandchildren: Isiah, Melanie, and Octavio Jr., and one sister Rosie. She...

Aug 23, 2017

Visitation and services will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 12:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial service following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.

Aug 16, 2017

Jerry passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Catherine Demetrakopulos, his brother Robert, his mother Avis, and his father Aldo. Jerry grew up in Oakland and moved to Alamo in 1950.  He was the youngest of three children.  He was deemed a concert pianist and was planning on...

Jul 31, 2017

Margaret Dudek-Gilfether passed away suddenly on July 31st, 2017, in Concord, California, just outside of her hometown of Pittsburg.  Born in Rantoul, Illinois, in January of 1956, Maggie was the child of Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Dudek, and consummate Baker, Phyllis Gorczynski.  Youngest of three children, she understood the importance of family from an early age.  The first person...

Jul 30, 2017

Billy was born and raised up in Houston, Texas and has lived in Pittsburg, Ca for thirteen years. Billy is survived by a niece Shay Evans and family, two grandsons, a host of family and friends in Houston, Texas and close friend Betty Melvin of American Canyon, Ca. We will miss his gleeful spirit.