obituaries
Obituaries
Joseph A. Soares
Jul 19, 2017
Joe was born in Cowell, CA and graduated from Alhambra High School. He served In the National Guard and US Army. Joe worked as a commercial fisherman, and at Fiberboard (LP) for over 30 Years and retired from the City of Pittsburg. Joe umpired slow pitch and fast pitch softball for 25 years for Pittsburg and Antioch. He refereed basketball...
Franklin D. Todd
Jul 19, 2017
Franklin Delano Todd, passed away after a long period of failing health. He was a 60 year resident of Pittsburg. For 25 years, Franklin worked for the U.S. Postal Service. He was an avid sports fan and a lover of family and friends. Family and friends are invited to the visitation on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 12pm-3pm at the...
Henry Harris Sr.
Jul 15, 2017
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel
Renise J. Crawford
Jul 15, 2017
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral services Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 11:00am at Power for Living Ministries 6830 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. Burial following at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Concord.
Terry K. Tamayo
Jul 11, 2017
Memorial service will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11:30am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Ernest Gutierrez
Jul 9, 2017
Surrounded by his family Ernie (Lo'li) Gutierrez passed away early Sunday morning, July 9, 2017. Ernie was a private man so he waited until his family said goodnight and turned off the lights, to accept his place in heaven by taking the hand of our Lord. Ernie is a native of Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School, later he...
Cipriano Hipolito Arcusa
Jul 8, 2017
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 11:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd. Military burial following at 2:00pm at the Sacramento Valley Nation Cemetery 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Ca 95620.
David Herrera
Jul 6, 2017
Born and raised in Pittsburg, CA. Beloved father of Sherie Tucker (David) and Susan Cottone (Tony). Seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 13 at 1:00 pm at Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the American Heart Association.
Benjamin Guillermo Trejo-Mejia
Jul 6, 2017
It is with great sorrow that the family of Benjamin Guillermo Trejo-Mejia announces his sudden passing at the age of 38 years. Ben will be lovingly remembered by his parents Teresa and Guillermo, his grandmother Beatriz Furr and by his sisters Mariza and Briana. He will also be remembered by his nieces and nephew and his extended family and...
Janis Lynne Russell
Jul 4, 2017
Janis Lynne Russell, was born February 21st 1950 to Stanton and Barbara Carter. She had one brother Stanton Carter Jr. Janis was born in Berkeley CA and spent her first ten years in San Diego CA before returning to the Bay Area, where she lived the majority of her life in Concord CA, before settling in Pittsburg. Janis graduated...
Charles F. Adams Sr.
Jul 4, 2017
Charles Fred Adams Sr. died peacefully at home on July 4th in Anchorage Alaska at the age of 86. Charles was born on July 9, 1930 in Queens New York to George and Emma. He moved to California where he graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1947 and San Mateo College in 1949. He became an electrician and was a...
Margaret Ellen Merrill
Jul 1, 2017
Margaret passed away on July 1, 2017. Margaret was born in San Francisco, Nov. 06, 1934. She was an in home care giver for many years and was a devoted SF Giants Fan. She is survived by her children, Pam Vela, Kenneth Verette & Nancy Verette, 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her Father...
Louis J. Salvetti Jr.
Jul 1, 2017
Louis J. Salvetti, Jr., aka Luigi, passed away surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, July 1, 2017 after a courageous and lengthy illness. His sense of humor and wisdom will be deeply missed. Louis worked at U.S. Steel for 39 years where he formed lifelong friendships. He was an avid bowler, baseball player, fisherman, and golfer. Louis is survived by...
John Garner Malcolm Sr.
Jun 29, 2017
John Malcolm gently slipped away the morning of June 29, 2017, after a lengthy battle against Alzheimer's and C.O.P.D. John was born in Dallas, Texas to Harry and Eunice Malcolm on November 4, 1932, he was the youngest of 10 surviving children. In 1952 John graduated from Adamson H.S. with scholarships to both Juilliard and Baylor University for singing. He...
Drewcelia White
Jun 26, 2017
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 3:00pm with a funeral service at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Final services and burial will be held in Arkansas.
Peter T. Aiello
Jun 26, 2017
Peter Aiello was born August 26, 1926 in Pittsburg, CA., to Antonio and Francesca Aiello. Pete was the youngest of 5 children and in his eyes, enjoyed an idyllic childhood under the watchful eyes of his siblings, Mary, Jack, Rosalie and Josephine. Pete graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1944 and proudly played for the undefeated 1944 Pittsburg Pirate Football...
Clariece Stelly
Jun 26, 2017
Clariece Stelly passed away on Monday after a brief illness. She was a community worker and educator who touched many lives. She was born in Beggs, Oklahoma and was a 50-year resident of Pittsburg, CA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 5-8 pm. Funeral services Friday, July 7, 2017, 11am both days at the Pittsburg...
Michael O. White Sr.
Jun 22, 2017
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 10:00am with a funeral service at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Final burial service in Monroe, Louisiana.
Annie Mary Amos
Jun 21, 2017
Annie Mary (Zamora) Amos passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She touched many lives with her gentle spirit and positive outlook on life. Annie was born in Pittsburg, CA and attended Pittsburg High School. She enjoyed crocheting, volunteering, church, and spending time with her family and friends. Annie is survived by her daughters...
Francisca Herrera
Jun 20, 2017
Francisca Herrera peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was a longtime Pittsburg resident. Francisca was a member of Templo Cristiano Assembly of God. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 4:00pm with a service from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 10:00am both days at the...
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