obituaries

Obituaries

Antonio M. Ocanas

Antonio M. Ocanas

Jun 20, 2017

Visitation and funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Michael Charles Pareno

Michael Charles Pareno

Jun 18, 2017

Mike was born in Colgate, OK in 1922. He and his family moved to Pittsburg, Ca in the early 1930's. He met the love his life at Pittsburg High School; Marie Nuzzo and married her in 1945. Mike worked at Buchanan Department Store and later became a butcher. In 1954, he went to work for Contra Costa County as the...

Willie Lee Harts Sr.

Willie Lee Harts Sr.

Jun 17, 2017

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 11:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Antonio R. Gonzalez

Antonio R. Gonzalez

Jun 17, 2017

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Friday, June 23, 2017 at 11:00am at Our Lady Queen of the World Church.

Hermelinda Munoz Mejia

Hermelinda Munoz Mejia

Jun 16, 2017

Funeral services pending.

Bhagat Ram Sahota

Bhagat Ram Sahota

Jun 11, 2017

Visitation and services will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509.

Nirmal Singh Randhawa

Nirmal Singh Randhawa

Jun 7, 2017

Visitation and services will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 9:30am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509.

John Albert Becker

John Albert Becker

Jun 4, 2017

John "Jack" Albert Becker 83, of Pittsburg, CA, passed away at home on June 4th. Jack is survived by his wife Doris, son Robert, daughter Suzanne and as well as many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Jack was preceded in death by his son Michael, his parents, Albert and Edna Becker, sister Rosanne, and brother Don. Jack was...

Guadalupe L. Madrigal

Guadalupe L. Madrigal

Jun 2, 2017

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 12:30pm with a service at 2:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

George F. Gomez

George F. Gomez

May 22, 2017

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Tuesday, June 6, 2016 at 10:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd. Military burial will follow at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon at 1:00pm.

Joe Murguia

Joe Murguia

May 22, 2017

Joe Murguia passed away peacefully on May 22, 2017 in his hometown of Pittsburg, Ca, after living several years with Diabetes and Heart Disease. He touched the lives of many and left a definite mark in each person's heart. Joe will always be remembered for his personable demeanor, pride, genuine character, and overwhelming love for his family. Joe was born...

Adelina Manzano Busine

Adelina Manzano Busine

May 21, 2017

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 10:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.

Jose F. Freirez

Jose F. Freirez

May 21, 2017

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 10:00am with celebration of life at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Concord.

Mary Jane Carpenello

Mary Jane Carpenello

May 20, 2017

Mary Jane Carpenello passed gently into the night May 20th, due to complications resulting from respiratory failure.  Mary Jane was born in Pittsburg, California, where she graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1955.  She later married Don Carpenello, and worked part time while supporting him through College.  They continued to live in the Santa Clara area, where she was very...

Vidya W. Singh

Vidya W. Singh

May 18, 2017

Vidya Singh, 71, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Walnut Creek. She was a native of Fiji Islands and a 40 year resident of Walnut Creek. She is survived by her husband Hardev Singh, children, Debbie Singh, Tony (Yvonne) Singh, Angela (Jed) Haag, and Steven Singh. Grandchildren, Devi, Nicholas, Anthony, Spencer and Brendan and many brothers and sisters....

Minerva Jean Martin

Minerva Jean Martin

May 16, 2017

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 12:00pm with a funeral service beginning at 12:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Concord.

Leonte Somarriba

Leonte Somarriba

May 12, 2017

Leonte Somarriba fallecio el dia Viernes, Mayo 12, 2017, de causa naturales. En su vida dejo muchas amistadades, consejos, risas, talento, orgullo de su familia, cualidades que nuncan se olvidaran. Este es un legado que sera recordado por siempre y sera parte de nuestras vida cotidiana Su offício y passión fué la mecanica automotriz, a los 16 años comienza su...

Freddie Acuna

Freddie Acuna

May 7, 2017

Freddie Acuna, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2017, with his family by his side after a long battle of heart and kidney disease (dialysis) over 19 years. Born January 7, 1939, in Southern Leyte, Philippines, at age 21, he joined the United States Navy, married and migrated to the United States where he eventually settled his family...

Gloria Doris Strusis

Gloria Doris Strusis

May 5, 2017

Gloria Doris Strusis, 90, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 in Antioch, Ca. She was born in Martinez, Ca and moved to Pittsburg as a young child. She worked various jobs from the age of 16, working at Camp Stoneman, U.S. Steel, City of Pittsburg, and Contra Costa County as a Court Clerk. Gloria loved her family, friends,...

Alfredo L. Sanchez

Alfredo L. Sanchez

May 4, 2017

Alfredo Lourdes Sanchez, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in Klamath Falls, Oregon at the age of 84. He was a native of Los Angeles, Ca and a former resident of Pittsburg. He graduated from high school in 1950. Alfredo was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in the Korean War. He worked 33 years for U.S. Steel....

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