obituaries

Mar 25, 2017

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Mar 25, 2017

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:00am with a funeral service at 1:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Mar 25, 2017

Jethro Phinizy was born on August 14, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina to the late Deacon Willie Phinizy and the late Estella Dandridge Phinizy.   He was born into a family of eight children.  Jethro often boasted of the spiritual blessings that came along with being "a seventh" child.

Jethro attended the public schools of Aiken County and...

Mar 16, 2017

Ignacio "Nacho" Barrera Sr., was a devoted family man. He passed on to Heaven surrounded by his family. He was born in Mexico, one of eight siblings. Nacho arrived from El Llano, Michoacán, Mexico in 1949, met his wife Lucy and they married September 16, 1956. Nacho was an excellent pool player, enjoyed baseball, beer and an occasional 7...

Mar 7, 2017

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial and graveside service following at 1:00pm at Oakmont Memorial Park 2099 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, Ca 94549.

Mar 5, 2017

Jim E. Johnson passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2017 at his home in Soquel. Jim was born on June 23, 1950 in Pittsburg, CA. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1968 and was a member of the school band and football team. He attended DVC and became a Riverview Firefighter in 1973.  He served as a firefighter in...

Feb 27, 2017

Teresita Cerbas was born on October 3, 1938 in Agdayao, Passi, Iloilo City, Philippines and passed away on February 27, 2017. She married Bienvenido Cerbas in 1959 and became a loving wife and a caring mother. She gave birth to 3 daughters and 3 sons. She enjoyed her time working together with her husband in their small farm and together,...

Feb 22, 2017

Ralph Soria Espinosa passed away at home on Feb.22, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones. Ralph was born on Sept. 14, 1964 to Pete Espinosa and the late Karen Espinosa at the Pittsburg Community Hospital in Pittsburg CA. He is survived by his father Pete Espinosa, wife of 17yrs Dawn Kelley-Espinosa his daughters, Bernice,Sophia and Karena Espinosa, 3 grandaughters Angelina,...

Feb 12, 2017

Debbie Childs Belter was born to Jack and Mary Childs on July 21, 1952 in Pittsburg, CA. On February 12th, Debbie passed away peacefully at home, in the company of her loving son, after a courageous battle against cancer. Debbie leaves behind her son Adam, her sister Pattie Rivera and brother-in-law Ralph; Niece Jacqui Gonzalez (Jorge); Nephew Ray Jennings; great...

Feb 12, 2017

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a vigil at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Friday, February 17, 2017 at 10:00am at St. Peter Martyr Church. Committal Services following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.

Feb 12, 2017

RoseAnn Elizabeth Harris, born July 26, 1932, in Pittsburg, California, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Spyglass Senior Villa II, in Oakley at the age of 84. She was a native and lifelong resident of Pittsburg. She was a homemaker for 55 years. She worked in the Five and Dime Store, local and Monterey canneries, and Pittsburg Steel...

Feb 11, 2017

Anita Gallegos Mercurio, 70, beloved mother and grandmother passed away Feb 11, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends. Born Sept 10, 1946 to Melvina (Galli) and Antonio Gallegos, Anita was raised by her grandparents in West Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1964. In 1969, she married Gerome Mercurio and together they raised 5 children. Employed as...

Feb 6, 2017

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 10:30am at Church of the Good Shepherd. Committal services following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery 1965 Reliez Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549.

Feb 5, 2017

Lois Lane, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Orinda. She was 92 years old. She is survived by her son Stanley Lane, granddaughter Courtney Lane, grandsons Kenny and Michael Lane, and great grandchildren, Laticia Lopez, Michael Lane Jr., Joseph Lane, and Peyton Lane. She is preceded in death by her husband Elvis Lane and son Rodger Lane. Visitation...

Feb 1, 2017

Tom Ciaramitaro, passed away on February 1, 2017 at the age of 92. Tonno worked 39 years for Dow Chemical. One of his milestones in his career was helping with the design of the Houston Astrodome. Tonno was an active member of the Y.M.I. Sadoc Council #59 for over 52 years. His lifelong commitment to family and church is known...

Jan 27, 2017

James Camitz, passed away on January 27, 2017 at the age of 85. He worked at Dow Chemical for 35 years. He coached local sports and went to P.H.S football games for 70 years. He loved to play bocce ball. James is survived by his three children: Steve, James and Pam. Six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in...

Jan 25, 2017

Ted Gargalikis unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Survived by his wife Julee of 43 years, his sons Michael (Erica), Vincent (Nicole) and Teddy Jr. (Kayla), siblings Lennie (Vickie), Wendy Aliotti (Joe), Mark (Lynn), and his brother-in-laws Doug Bugni (Esther) and Jim Bugni (Jill), 10 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in...

Jan 24, 2017

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Jan 23, 2017

Manuel Rodriguez, passed away on January 23, 2017 at the age of 74. He was born in Manuel Doblado, Guanojauto. Manuel is survived by his wife, two daughters, grandson, son-in-law, his mother, two sisters, one brother, six sister-in-laws, five brother-in-laws, and many many nephews and nieces. Family and Friends are invited to the viewing Thurs. Jan 26, 2017 from 4pm-8pm...

Jan 22, 2017

Mel George, a long-time resident of Pittsburg, died peacefully on January 22, 2017 at John Muir-Concord, surrounded by his immediate family. He was 78 years old. Mel was born on June 7, 1938 in Oakland, California to parents Rose and Clarence George. He lived in Crockett for the first 9 years of his life, before relocating to Antioch. Mel graduated...