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Obituaries

Richard "Brad" Nail

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Shanna "Sadie" Porras

Shanna "Sadie" Porras

Nov 15, 2016

It is with great sadness I stand here today speaking with you. My baby sister passed away in a car accident last week and it was devastating to our family. Shanna Angel Porras (Sadie) was only 19. She was born on February 3rd to Amy Jurica and Beto Porras, and was then raised with much love by Elias and Beverly...

Vincent "Bingo" Aiello

Vincent "Bingo" Aiello

Nov 12, 2016

Vincent "Bingo" Aiello, age 89, died on November 12, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by the love of his life, Geraldine, of 62 years; children; Ratzi (Mindy), Justine Rossini (Johnny), and Jack (Myrna); 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, many nephews and nieces, and sister; Angie Sorci. He is preceded in death by his parents Oratzio and Olga...

Jason E. Foster Sr.

Jason E. Foster Sr.

Nov 12, 2016

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 10:00am with a funeral service beginning at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Norman Dean Kalousek

Norman Dean Kalousek

Nov 3, 2016

Norman passed away Thursday, Nov 3, 2016 after a short bout with pneumonia. Norman is survived by his loving wife of 46, years Shirley L. Kalousek. Norman was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Robert E. Kalousek and Helen Franklin of Kansas. He is survived by 4 children: Norman Kalousek, Debbie Abon, James Lucas and Karen Whyte, as well as...

Jesus R. Tyquiengco

Jesus R. Tyquiengco

Oct 30, 2016

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00pm with a funeral service beginning at 6:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Military burial Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 10:30am at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Ca 95620.

Carolyn Sue Hommond

Carolyn Sue Hommond

Oct 26, 2016

Inurnment will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 2:00pm at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Concord.

Dennis A. Wells Sr.

Dennis A. Wells Sr.

Oct 24, 2016

Dennis "Denny" Wells Sr., peacefully passed away on October 24, 2016. A lifelong resident of Contra Costa County. Denny is survived by his daughter Sherrie Wells and extended family and many friends. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of Denny's life will be held on Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 2pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

John Luis Sanchez

John Luis Sanchez

Oct 22, 2016

John Luis Sanchez age 60 years departed this life suddenly on October 21, 2016. He was a resident of Stockton, CA. John was born June 22, 1956 in Los Angeles to parents Antonio and Teresa Sanchez. John was raised in West Pittsburg and graduated from Pacifica High School where he wrestled. Throughout his life he was an avid sportsman interested...

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