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...
Frances “Chookie” Ostertag
Jan 28, 2016
Frances Ostertag died peacefully on January 28th, 2016. Born December 10th, 1925, the youngest of 5 children to Rocco Russo and Rosalia Costanza, in Pittsburg, California. She loved her family and her Pittsburg! As a young woman, Frances worked at Klein's Department Store and later went to work at Camp Stoneman where she met her future husband Bill. They were...
Salvatore Troia
Jan 27, 2016
Salvatore Troia a former Pittsburg resident passed away in Antioch, on January 27, at the age of 101. Uncle Sal, as he was known to most, was a hard worker, and he was part of the construction crew that rebuilt Pearl Harbor after the December 7th, 1941 bombing. He also worked at his father's barber shop when he was young,...
Beverly Williamson Buffo
Jan 26, 2016
Our mother was born July 17, 1931, to Charles and Vada Williamson in Pittsburg, Ca, where she lived her entire life. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side, due to complications of Alzheimer's. Mom graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1949 and married the love of her life, Calvin Buffo in 1950. One week before dad left...
Michael Ramos
Jan 24, 2016
Michael Ramos passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Michael returned home to his wife Candy Ramos (deceased). Michael is the beloved father of Michael Ramos Jr., Milica Mallatt, Charlie Ramos and Edward Ramos. He was best friends with his grandchildren Candace & Joseph Jr. Mallatt, Naheyla, Evalena, and Suzette Ramos. Beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many people....
Salvatore Robert Suniga
Jan 22, 2016
Salvatore Suniga passed away on January 22, 2016 at 95 years old. He was a native and lifelong resident of Pittsburg. For 43 years, he worked as an Electrical Foreman for US Steel. He was married to Mary Lou Verduzco for 43 years. She passed away in 1984. In 1988 he then married Wanda Worrell for 20 years. She passed...
Mary Pepin
Jan 16, 2016
Mary Pepin, long time resident of the Bay Area passed away Saturday at the age of 94. She enjoyed crocheting and reading western books. She is survived by her son Frank Pepin and Darlene Funkner. She leaves behind 6 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her eldest son Bernie Fredericks. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 21,...
Josephine Rodriguez
Jan 15, 2016
Josefina Rodríguez passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 15, 2016 She was born in San Martin de Las Piramides, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfaro M. Rodriguez and her children Steve and Martha Rodríguez. She is survived by her son's Edmond, Chris, Ruben, and daughter Ruth and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Frances Marie Ferrante Thomas
Jan 13, 2016
Fran Thomas was born and raised in Pittsburg, Ca. In 1968 she married Jim Thomas also of Pittsburg. They moved to Walnut Creek in 1972 and raised a family. Fran spent many years as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. In 1994, Jim and Fran began an antique textile business. Fran was an avid movie lover and an amazing...
