Jesus C. Hurtado
Mar 11, 2016
Jesus was born in Purepero Michoacán on January 1, 1954 and arrived to the United States when he was 16. He started working as a field worker picking strawberries. He then worked for Waste Management as a Sanitary Engineer for 24 years. After several years of medical issues, on February 21, 1996 he was given a second chance at life....
Joan Frances Davi
Mar 10, 2016
Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Settemo Davi. Though she had no children, there are many who called her grandmother. She leaves behind her sister, Josephine, brother-in-law, Carroll Weber, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She spent the early part of her life tending her garden and the latter part in prayer. She was...
Joan Frances Davi
Mar 10, 2016
Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Settemo Davi. Though she had no children, there are many who called her grandmother. She leaves behind her sister, Josephine, brother-in-law, Carroll Weber, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She spent the early part of her life tending her garden and the latter part in prayer. She was...
Hector F. Hernandez
Mar 10, 2016
Visitation will beheld on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:00am with a chapel blessing at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.
Sohan Singh
Mar 4, 2016
Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services following at Oak View Memorial Park, Antioch.
Philip L. White
Mar 4, 2016
Phil passed away Friday March 4, 2016 at his residence in Brentwood, surrounded by family after fighting a brave battle with cancer at the age of 70. He was born and raised in Mattoon, IL and graduated from Richwood High School in Peoria, IL in 1964. After high school he served in the United States Air Force from 1967-1970 and...
Sylvia Mary Walraven
Mar 2, 2016
Sylvia Mary Walraven passed away peacefully Wednesday morning after an extremely short battle with cancer. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and attended Farington High School. She was married to Daniel Sanchez Sr., on August 28, 1953. They were married 44 years until he passed in 1997. She married Judson C. Walraven on July 20, 2002 in Santa Ana, CA....
Raymond R. Silva
Feb 25, 2016
Raymond Silva passed away peacefully on February 25, 2016. He was born on February 14, 1935 in Needles, CA. Life long resident of Pittsburg. Owner of Juarez Mexican Restaurant in Antioch. He was a member of the Teamster's Union, Local 315, for 35 years. He worked at Sun Valley Lumber and Piedmont Lumber. He was also a musician. He played...
Zenaida Lledo Sebastian Santos
Feb 23, 2016
Zenaida Santos passed away last Tuesday. She touched many lives with her gentle spirit and positive outlook on life. She is survived by her husband Benjamin; her two daughters Grace and Ann; her two sons Joe and Ben, Jr.; daughter in-law Jenifer and her 3 grandchildren Benjamin Michael, Brooke and Brynn. Friends and family invited to the visitation Wednesday, March...
Andrew “Andy” Troy Schmidt
Feb 20, 2016
Andy was born in Walnut Creek on March 17, 1983 and resided in Pittsburg his entire life. As a child, he endured hardships and obstacles that would have tainted most spirits. He overcame disabilities, persevering through life with a smile on his face and love in his heart. He drew strength from his family and maintained a strong relationship with...
Caroline C. Sanchez
Feb 19, 2016
Caroline passed away peacefully on February 19, 2016 at the age of 86. Caroline was born to Jose and Guadalupe Fajardo on March 10, 1929, and was raised in Oakley. Caroline had a passion for music and dancing, and you could always find her and her husband on the dance floor. Anyone that met Caroline experienced a high spirited individual...
Caroline C. Sanchez
Feb 19, 2016
Caroline passed away peacefully on February 19, 2016 at the age of 86. Caroline was born to Jose and Guadalupe Fajardo on March 10, 1929, and was raised in Oakley. Caroline had a passion for music and dancing, and you could always find her and her husband on the dance floor. Anyone that met Caroline experienced a high spirited individual...
Rose Marie Ventrice
Feb 15, 2016
Rose was the youngest of nine children born to Rocco and Sarah Enea. She married Guy Ventrice and had two daughters. Rose worked in the cannery and Kroehler's Furniture for a short time before becoming a homemaker. She was an avid S.F. Giant's fan and enjoyed raising canaries, fishing, crocheting, bingo and spending time with her family. Rose is survived...
Consolacion Abrera
Feb 6, 2016
Consolacion Abrera, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 6, 2016. She is survived by her devoted children, Flora Dolojan (H. Orlando G. Dolojan), Carmelita Grove (Jerry Grove), and Leonard Abrera (Sally Arragon Abrera), her beloved grandchildren and their spouses, and great grandchildren. In addition to being a loving wife and mother, she and her departed husband Leon were active...
Richard David Pareno
Feb 5, 2016
Richard Pareno has left us on February 5, 2016. He is loved and missed dearly. He is gone but not forgotten and for ever Shining in our hearts. Any donation for his daughter left behind would be greatly appreciated. Richard is survived by his loving daughter: Milliana Corral-Pareno, Mother: Christine Medeiros, Father: Richard Pareno, Grandfather: Mike Pareno, Sister: Amy Pareno,...
Matthew Edward Baker
Feb 4, 2016
Matthew Baker passed away peacefully on February 4, 2016 in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born on August 10, 1967 in Fairfield, Ca. He was the oldest son of Dorothy and Edward Baker. He is survived by his parents and Jessica, his daughter. He was preceded in death by his brother David. A memorial mass will...
Elizabeth (Betty) Pettas
Feb 2, 2016
Elizabeth (Betty) Pettas passed away on Tuesday after bravely battling multiple illnesses over the last several years. She touched many lives of both family and friends, all of whom she considered to be her "sweethearts." Betty was born in Antioch, CA and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1955. She resided in Pittsburg her entire life and retired from Union...
Juanita Castillo Valdez
Feb 1, 2016
Memorial service Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Jovita Hurtado
Feb 1, 2016
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 6:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Friday, February 12, 2016 at 10:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd.
Valerie Hartzell
Jan 28, 2016
Passed on to her Lord Jesus to join her son Frank Duane and mother Georgiana Ward. She is survived by husband Eugene E. Hartzell, children Michael G. Jr., daughter Patricia, sibling to Mike, Barbara, Nora, Daniel and beloved father Philip D. Ward. Viewing and services to be held at Pittsburg Funeral Chapel 10am on Feb. 9 2016. Then laid to...
