Debbie Christine Belter
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...
Erik Eduardo Saro
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.
Roseann Elizabeth Harris
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...
Anita C. Mercurio
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...
Felix Sandoval
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.
Lois N. Lane
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...
Thomas "Tonno" Ciaramitaro
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...
James Michael "Smylie" Camitz
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...
Theodore "Ted" Gargalikis
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...
Julian B. Andrade
Jan 24, 2017
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Manuel Rodriguez
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...
Melvyn J. George
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...
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.
