Buddy Rognlien
Jan 16, 2017
Donald "Buddy" Rognlien passed away peacefully on January 16, 2017 at the age of 77. Buddy is survived by five children, Marjori, Gina, Guy, Cristi and Tricia; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings Marilyne Polcher and Tim Rognlien; nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives; and long-time companion, Alice Kamers. He is preceded in death by his parents Mick and Marge; brother...
Patrick W. Lessley
Jan 15, 2017
Patrick 57, was raised in the beloved town of Port Chicago, by his parents Les and Marlene. He attended Bay Point Elementary and later when the family had to relocate to West Pittsburg he attended area schools. Patrick attended two years at Pacifica High but do to school closure he graduated in 1978 from Mt. Diablo. In April of 1979,...
Mary A. Papetti
Jan 13, 2017
Mary Angie Papetti passed away peacefully on January 13, 2017, in the home where she raised her children, and enjoyed the company of friends and family for over 70 years. Mary was born to Mary (Lazio) and Frank Lombardo on December 31, 1919. She was a devoted and loving sister to Vincent, Frank, Nora, and Tony Lombardo. Mary was a...
John Enrique Felix
Jan 4, 2017
Born in Pittsburg, CA the son of Frederick and Ruth Felix and grew up in Bay Point. Attended Bel Air Elementary and Graduated from Pacifica High School, Class of 1974 and went on to receive an AA Degree from Diablo Valley College on May 3, 1985. John pursued a career a in the landscape field working at the Rossmoor Retirement...
Elwanda Jane Gonzaga
Jan 2, 2017
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 10:00am with a funeral service at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509.
Josephine Virginia Arata
Dec 30, 2016
Josephine Galli-Arata, age 98, beloved mother and grandmother was called home on December 30, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husbands Victor Galli and Louie Arata. Born Aug 30, 1918 in Pittsburg. Her husband along with her sister and brother in law were the original owners of the Spudnut Shop in Pittsburg. She was very creative and enjoyed...
Maurice O. Ortiz Sr.
Dec 27, 2016
Born Mauricio Octaviano Ortiz (Tavo) on September 23, 1923 to Candelario Ortiz and Guadalupita Weirick in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Maurice was married to the former Maria Cristina Martinez (Christina Ortiz) since November 22, 1952. Maurice met Christina (Tina) at the local hospital where she worked attending to newborns, new moms. Christina said she first met him looking at the...
Amarjit Kaur
Dec 25, 2016
Visitation will begin on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 9:30am with prayer service beginning at 10:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509.
Richard "Brad" Nail
Dec 25, 2016
Richard "Brad" Nail, born May 28, 1943 at the US Navy Hospital in Vallejo, California, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2016. He leaves as he lived, with grace and surrounded by his loving family. Brad attended Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, California where he met his life's love, Cheryl. He graduated with the class of 1961, and went...
Marcos Armando Flores
Dec 22, 2016
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 4:00pm with a funeral service at 6:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Rhoda Elizabeth Culpepper
Dec 14, 2016
Rhoda Elizabeth Culpepper is preceded into death by her husband of 64 years, Joe Edward Culpepper. She is survived by her brother John Fell, sister Annette Pape and her 5 sons: Johnny Joe Culpepper, David Culpepper, William Frank Culpepper, Richard Edward Culpepper and Daniel Lee Culpepper. Rhoda has 12 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Visitation will...
Lillian Mae Sumait
Dec 13, 2016
Visitation will being Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 10:30am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. A vigil service will follow at 12:30pm and funeral liturgy at 1:00pm at Church of the Good Shepherd.
Cynthia A. Buccellato
Dec 8, 2016
Cynthia A. Buccellato passed away unexpectedly on Thursday at the age 56. She was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg. Cynthia is survived by her loving husband, Danny; 4 devoted children Thomas, Antonia, Daniel, and Miranda; and 5 grandchildren Joseph, Faatino, Gizelle, Antione, and Marchegiano. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm...
Lolita Embudo Ybanez
Dec 5, 2016
Lolita Embudo Ybanez, passed away December 5, 2016, after suffering from a massive stroke. She touched many lives with her gentle spirit and positive outlook in life. Lolita was born in Tangub City, Philippines and migrated in the USA 1988, she worked in USPS for 18 years. Lolita is survived by her loving husband, Brix Ybanez, devoted children, Jeric Ray...
Rodrigo G. Montoya
Nov 27, 2016
Graveside service will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 1:00pm at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Street, Antioch, Ca 94509.
George Rios
Nov 24, 2016
George Rios, a World War II Navy Veteran, passed away at the age of 89, on November 24, 2016, in Walnut Creek. Born and raised in Brentwood, California on March 4, 1927 to Paul and Rositia Rios, George attended Liberty High School and after WWII settled in Shore Acres, West Pittsburg where he lived for 63 years. He was a...
Salvatore Joseph Pizzimenti
Nov 24, 2016
Sal Pizzimenti, passed away at home on Thanksgiving morning. He was a native of Pittsburg, Ca and a graduate of Pittsburg High c/o 1970. Sal is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, sister Nadine, two sons, three grandsons, three nieces, great nieces and great nephew and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Mary, brothers, Frank...
John P. Rodriguez
Nov 23, 2016
John Paul Rodriguez passed away on the eve of Thanksgiving at his home. Surrounded by his loving wife of 66 years, Jessie Avila Rodriguez, his children; John, Michael, Sylvia, Steven, Stephanie and Leticia, along with their respective spouses, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, family and friends. John was born in Pittsburg, CA to Abraham and Vicenta. Raised by his Uncle...
Louis Straiten
Nov 20, 2016
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 10:00am with a funeral service beginning at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Military burial will follow at 1:30pm at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Ca 95620.
Sukhraji Indar
Nov 20, 2016
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 9:00am with services beginning at 10:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509.
