obituaries

Nov 12, 2025

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:30am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch.

Nov 9, 2025

Gail Elizabeth Herrera, a beloved resident of Pittsburg, California, passed away on November 9, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1935, in Martinez to her devoted parents, Charles ("Pat") Morgan and Elizabeth ("Betty") Morgan. Gail's warmth, generosity, and unwavering love touched all who knew her. A cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she will be deeply missed. Gail...

Nov 3, 2025

Ronnie Dale Burnett was born September 12, 1951, at the Pittsburg Hospital to Dorothy Lorene and Vernie Olen Burnett. He is the youngest of 5 children, Charlene, Bobby, Janice and Brenda.

They settled in Cowell and he graduated from Clayton Valley High School in 1969. He joined the Labors Union with his Dad, worked at American Bridge...

Nov 1, 2025

The "Pearl Principle" represents many concepts, including the metaphor of personal growth from adversity. These challenges and adversities in life are used as catalysts for transformation and personal growth.

Such principle has been centered in the life of Perla "Pearl" Monsanto. Born on September 16, 1955, in a small coastal town in the north called Bogo, Cebu,...

Oct 30, 2025

Sarah C. Williams, 92, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. Born October 30, 1933, to the late Salvador Ramirez and Frances Jimenez Ramirez.  She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister,  mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Sarah was a long-time resident of Pittsburg, California. In her lifetime, she worked as a waitress, caregiver, and also volunteered for many...

Oct 30, 2025

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm with a chapel blessing at 3:00 pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Military burial Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:30 am at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon.

Oct 25, 2025

Today, the mountains bow their heads, the rivers give way, and tears flow from the sky. We are gathered here to mourn and celebrate the life of my mother, Hsin Shu Qi.

Hsin Shu Qi was born on May 16, 1939, and passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on October 25, 2025. She was a...

Oct 22, 2025

William Ronald Coray –known by many as "Ronnie", "Dude" or "Billy" – passed away at the age of 81 in his home on Bethel Island, CA, with his wife Nancy by his side.

He was born in Antioch, grew up, and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1962. He worked at The Cannery, Chemical and Pigment, and...

Oct 21, 2025

With hearts filled with both profound sorrow and deep gratitude, we announce the passing of Joaquín González Reyes, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, faithful servant of God, and a man whose life exemplified the timeless values of hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.

Joaquín was born on August 16, 1940, in the beautiful town of...

Oct 18, 2025

Edward Rosalez, born October 1, 1954, of Antioch, California, passed away on October 18, 2025. A proud U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Enterprise with the Construction Battalion (Seabees), he worked as a certified electrician and was an avid fisherman and softball player. Ed is survived by his son Matt Rosalez (Sandy and their daughter Laila); son...

Oct 15, 2025

Clara Coats was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 21st, 1946 to the late Cloroneza Coleman and the late Charley Norris. From the beginning, she was known for her spark and determination. She was a 1964 graduate of Galileo High School in San Francisco, CA, and received further education from Bryman Institute in San Francisco, CA. The year...

Oct 11, 2025

Services are pending.

Oct 7, 2025

Phillip J. Clomera, beloved husband, father, and U.S. Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in the Philippines, Phillip proudly served as a Radar Technician in the Air Force before making his home in the United States. He is preceded in death by his devoted wife, Sigrid Clomera (2019).

Oct 5, 2025

With deep love and profound gratitude, we celebrate the life of Jenny Dent Abenoja—a daughter of the Philippines, a devoted wife, preceded in death of her husband Pacifico Cachuela Abenoja Jr., a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and an aunt whose heart embraced all who knew her.

Jenny lived a life grounded in faith, family, and unwavering...

Oct 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved father, Ram Prakash. He came to the United States in 1964 in pursuit of a better life and a legacy in our community. He settled on William Way, where he lived for decades and worked proudly at the local golf course for 35 years.

Ram Prakash was...

Sep 20, 2025

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 11:00 am with a funeral service at 12:00 pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Sep 15, 2025

Jessie Lopez Quesada, 96, of Pittsburg, California, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. Born Jessie Navarro Lopez on August 7, 1929, to Antonia & Luis Lopez, in Jerome, Arizona.

Jessie grew up in Jerome attending the local elementary & middle schools. She later graduated from Jerome High School in 1947, where she met & married the...

Sep 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cyd Celia Perez Domantay on September 14, 2025. She was a beloved widow, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved to sing, as she was a choir member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Pittsburg, CA. She loved to draw, play mahjong, and going on...

Sep 13, 2025

Fredrick Lee Manwill, lovingly known as "Freddy," passed away at the age of 83. A longtime resident of West Pittsburg, California. Freddy lived a full life marked by kindness, humor, and devotion to those he loved.

Freddy spent many years caring for his mother, a role he embraced with dedication and love. He also had a lifelong...

Sep 9, 2025

Danielle Leigh Wharton was born on January 29, 1975, in Concord, California, and lived in Pittsburg, California. She passed away on September 9, 2025. She is survived by her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Jennifer. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael.

Danielle devoted 28 years to serving the community through her work with Contra...