obituaries

Obituaries

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...

Victor L. Gurule

Victor L. Gurule

Oct 21, 2016

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 11:00am with a funeral service beginning at 1:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Ardene D. Milligan

Ardene D. Milligan

Oct 16, 2016

Ardene Milligan, Longtime Fremont Resident Died peacefully Sunday. She was a homemaker, red cross volunteer, and a Charter Member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. She loved singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School. Ardene was born in River Grove, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband William F. Milligan Jr. and is survived by her three...

Antonio Contreras

Antonio Contreras

Oct 15, 2016

Vigil services today, October 18, 2016 at 7:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Graveside service Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 11:30am at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Oakley.

Alex Ramon Keasling

Alex Ramon Keasling

Sep 25, 2016

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 12:00pm with a funeral service at 1:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th Street, Antioch.

Domitila Gamboa

Domitila Gamboa

Sep 23, 2016

Chapel blessing will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 9:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Angela Linda Johnson

Angela Linda Johnson

Sep 20, 2016

Angela Linda Johnson (Mutulo) passed away at home the morning of Sept 20, 2016. Born on January 29, 1943 in Antioch before there was a hospital. Linda as she preferred to be called was part of an original Pittsburg Sicilian family. She was a graduate of St. Peter Martyr grade school and Pittsburg High School. She attended Holy Names College...

Joseph Bega Rio

Joseph Bega Rio

Sep 18, 2016

Joseph Bega Rio, 81, passed away Sunday in his daughter's home. Joe was born in San Leandro, CA. He graduated from Mission High School in San Francisco. Joe married Priscilla June Rio in 1954. Joe was a reserve in the U.S. Navy. In his early days he worked at Soso Macaroni Products in San Francisco making pasta and he was...

Linda Sue Paoli

Linda Sue Paoli

Sep 11, 2016

Linda Sue Paoli entered into rest on Sunday September 11, 2016 after a long battle with Cancer. She was born in Richmond, CA to parents Robert and Evelyn Drummond. She graduated from Pittsburg HS in 1967. She was a Director for the YMCA for 26 years. She is survived by her loving husband Edward Paoli, her devoted 9 children, 31...

Grace M. Bonanno Miretti

Grace M. Bonanno Miretti

Sep 11, 2016

Grace Bonanno Miretti, 97, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2016 at her son's residence in Gualala, Ca. Grace worked for Western California Canners, Bechtel Corp. and Tahoe Pools as a bookkeeper. She volunteered for the Pittsburg Police Department. Grace was an avid S.F. 49ers fan and was a season ticket holder for 26 years. She enjoyed reading, crafts, and...

Angelina Mary Brougham

Angelina Mary Brougham

Sep 9, 2016

Angelina Mary Russo Brougham passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept 9, 2016. She touched many lives with her sweet, gentle spirit and her strength to carry on through many obstacles. Angelina was born in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School. After graduating high school, she was hired at Pacific Bell and had a 30 year career as a Telephone...

Russell Tom Belleci

Russell Tom Belleci

Sep 8, 2016

Russ will be missed deeply by his wife of 56 years, Sondra; his son, Mark (Christine); his grandchildren, Tyler and Cali; his brothers, Frank, Anthony (Diane), and Paul (Audrey). Russ spent his early years in Pittsburg, a few blocks from the river. After graduating from Pittsburg High School, he earned an AA Degree from Diablo Valley College, served in the...

Angela Rose Lucido

Angela Rose Lucido

Sep 8, 2016

Angela Rose Lucido, known to most of her family as Nini, passed away surrounded by her family as a result of a sudden illness. Nini was born in Pittsburg, CA to Horace and Zelma Lucido. Nini went to Pittsburg Schools and graduated from Pittsburg High in 1965. Nini worked at the family business with her father until his death in...

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