obituaries

May 4, 2017

Larry, 61, went on to be with the lord on May 4, 2017. He was born in Hanford, Ca and raised in Corcoran, Ca. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1974-1978. Larry retired after serving over 20 years as a K-9 officer for the Department of Homeland Security. Larry touched many lives in his lifetime as a coach,...

Apr 25, 2017

Melchor Canilao Ignacio Sr., 56, passed away on April 25, 2017 at Sutter Delta Medical Hospital. He was born in the Philippines and was the son of Julian Sr., and Magdalena Ignacio. At the age of 9, Melchor and his family moved to the United States. He went on to attend Pittsburg High School. Over the course of his life...

Apr 20, 2017

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 9:30am with a funeral service at 11:30am at the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 2201 Golf Club Rd, Pittsburg, Ca 94565. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509.

Apr 20, 2017

Marlene Ann Lessley of historic Port Chicago passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on April 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  Marlene was born on October 15, 1935 to Lawrence "Duke" Conley and Signe Elizabeth Sjodin Conley in Port Chicago CA. Marlene being a native of Port Chicago is a "Bomb Blast" survivor being 9 years old...

Apr 17, 2017

Eva (Ciarmitaro) McDowell, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the age of 86. A lifelong resident of Pittsburg, Eva worked for the Pittsburg Post Dispatch and the Pittsburg Unified School District. She was an active member of the Young Womens Institute of Pittsburg serving as President, Grand President and Past-Grand President. Survivors include her four children, Helenann Patience...

Apr 13, 2017

Norma Martin peacefully passed away at home on April 13, 2017, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. Born November 29, 1933 in New Bedford, MA. Norma's adventurous spirit took her to California in 1978 with all four of her children. Together, they began a new chapter in their lives. She spent the remainder of her life in...

Apr 7, 2017

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 9:30am with a service at 10:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509.

Apr 6, 2017

Patricia Ann Johns passed away peacefully on April 6, 2017 at the age of 87. She was a long time Pittsburg resident. Pat was an active participant in her faith after being baptized in 1990. She was involved with the Adult RCIA program, Eucharistic ministries and loved to sing in the choir. Pat found joy in gardening, tending to her...

Apr 5, 2017

Anne ('Tonia' to her beloved Emilio) died peacefully April 5, after a visit with close family. Born Jan. 5, 1924 in Holtville, CA, Anne was the sixth of 12 children of migrant farmworkers who settled in Brentwood. She made Contra Costa County her home and met Emilio at the Western CA Canners. They married in 1950, lived 58 wonderful years...

Mar 30, 2017

Frances E. Briggs died Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Pittsburg, CA. She was 88 years old. Frances was born in Oakland, CA where she received 12 years of Catholic school education. She attended San Francisco State and earned her B. A., in Education, and a minor in Music Education. She later earned a Master Degree from St. Mary's in Moraga,...

Mar 30, 2017

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 3:00pm with a celebration of life at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Mar 30, 2017

Joseph Allen Ovick passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning. His passions in life were his family, friends, education, and serving the community.  By doing what he loved, he was able to influence and cherish what he valued in life. Joe was a fourth generation Bay Area resident born in San Jose, CA., where he graduated from Blackford High School.  He...

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,...