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Anita J. Stamps

Anita J. Stamps

Dec 6, 2025

Anita Jean Stamps was born on January 3, 1949, to Frank J. Ferguson of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Ella Mae Jackson of Ardmore, Oklahoma. Although she was born in San Francisco, California, Anita spent her childhood and adult years rooted between Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Wichita, Kansas—places that shaped her strength, faith, and love for family.

She attended...

Danny Lewis

Danny Lewis

Dec 6, 2025

Danny Lewis passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 80, after a brief illness. He was born on Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1945, and was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg. He attended Village Elementary, where in 1957 he was elected as the very first student body president, Central Junior High and was a 1963 graduate of...

Veronica Misquez

Veronica Misquez

Dec 5, 2025

Veronica Mae "Bonnie" Misquez, age 70, a lifelong resident of Pittsburg, California, passed away on December 5, 2025, at John Muir Hospital in Concord, California.

Bonnie was born on September 12, 1955, at Pittsburg Community Hospital to Noverto and Matilda Misquez. She attended local schools and was a proud graduate of Pittsburg High School. Throughout her life,...

Evangeline Santos

Evangeline Santos

Nov 28, 2025

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a vigil at 4:00 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Funeral liturgy Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 10:30 am at Our Lady Queen of the Church in Bay Point. Committal services at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lafayette.

Herminigildo G. Aficial

Herminigildo G. Aficial

Nov 26, 2025

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Final burial will be held in the Philippines.

Salvador R. Padilla

Salvador R. Padilla

Nov 25, 2025

Salvador Rosales Padilla, a resident of Concord, California had passed away on November 25, 2025, at exactly 5:16 pm at the age of 89.

Salvador was born on February 17, 1936, to Marcial and Jacinta (née Rosales) Padilla in Cebu City, Philippines. He was the eldest of 12 children. He was fondly called "Bador" by his siblings,...

Mai Thi Nguyen

Mai Thi Nguyen

Nov 24, 2025

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm with a rosary at 6:00 pm. Funeral liturgy Friday, December 12, 2025, at 10:00 am , both days at Our Lady Queen of the World Church. Committal service following at Queen of Heaven of Cemetery in Lafayette.

Thongliane Khamsivone

Thongliane Khamsivone

Nov 21, 2025

Thongliane Khamsivone, age 83, 4 months, and 14 days, in Pittsburg, CA. passed from this life on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 7:37 am due to health complications. He was born on July 7, 1942, to Mr. Khy and Mrs. Pem in Vientiane, Laos. On August 13, 1972, he married his loving wife of 53 years, Amphone Phimprachanh. Together...

Jimmie Edward Wilson

Jimmie Edward Wilson

Nov 20, 2025

Celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Theresa Navarro

Theresa Navarro

Nov 18, 2025

It is with great sadness to share in the passing of our beloved mother, Theresa (Gonzalez) Navarro on November 18, 2025. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children. Theresa was born in Pittsburg, Ca. on April 1, 1933. She spent her entire life in Pittsburg, attending Pittsburg schools and graduating from Pittsburg High in 1951.

Mom's...

Pablo González

Pablo González

Nov 17, 2025

Pablo González, 72, of Bay Point, California, passed away peacefully in his home on November 17, 2025, after facing his illness with strength and dignity. He was born in San José de Gracia, Jalisco, México, to Maria Meza Ruiz and Luis González Torres.

Pablo dedicated more than 30 years to construction services with Kaiser, where he was...

Marina Garcia Cardona

Marina Garcia Cardona

Nov 16, 2025

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with a rosary at 4:00pn at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:30am, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church 971 O'Hara Ave., Oakley, CA 95661. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch.

El velatorio tendrá lugar el jueves...

Nazarius N. Ndikoum

Nazarius N. Ndikoum

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.

Gail E. Herrera

Gail E. Herrera

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...

Ronnie Dale Burnett

Ronnie Dale Burnett

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...

Perla Gasal Monsanto

Perla Gasal Monsanto

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,...

Sarah C. Williams

Sarah C. Williams

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...

Paul Andrew Velasco Jr.

Paul Andrew Velasco Jr.

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.

Lisa Hsin

Lisa Hsin

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...

William Ronald Coray

William Ronald Coray

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...

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