obituaries

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...

Sep 6, 2025

He is survived by his father, John Esquibell Sr., and mother, Tina Estrella-Esquibell; two brothers, Martin Nunez (Esperanza Jacobo) and Miguel Sandoval (Marissa Padilla-Sandoval); and his sister, Destiny Iniguez. He is a loved tío to seven children — Anaya Sandoval, Ava Sandoval, Cruz Sandoval, Emmie Nunez, Emiah Nunez, Emiliano Nunez, and Miklo Iniguez. He also leaves behind his best...

Sep 3, 2025

Iluminada Mendoza Aquino, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the night of September 3, 2025, at the age of 98. Born in the Philippines, Iluminada was the daughter of Macario Mendoza, a hardworking laborer, and Mercedes San Agustin, a devoted mother. On December 31, 2004, she immigrated to the United States...

Aug 28, 2025

Flora Coan  was born November 24, 1937. She passed away in her home August 28, 2025. She was a native of California and she attended  school at Liberty High School in Brentwood. She lived her adult life in Antioch. For  years, she worked at the Antioch Cannery and the Salvation Army in Antioch, California.

Flora was a...

Aug 17, 2025

Ronald Gilbert Brown passed away on August 17, 2025. He is survived by his daughter Latoya Brown and grandson Kaleb.

Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Stewart Memorial CME Church, 580 Front Street, Pittsburg, CA 94565.

Aug 15, 2025

Visitation and funeral service will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025 at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Aug 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nico Gaudencio Cuevas, who left this world on August 13, 2025, at the young age of 23. Nico was a devoted father to his precious son, Nico Jr., and a loving partner to Yadira.

He was a proud high school graduate who was looking forward to...

Aug 11, 2025

Ric Alan Grant passed away August 11, 2025 at home in Bay Point, California, at the age of 69. Born on August 8, 1956, in Castro Valley, California. Ric lived a life marked by service, creativity, and unwavering devotion to his family and community. Ric proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Army in 1973. Stationed...

Aug 5, 2025

Rodolpho "Rudy" Gurule was born on Sept 22, 1958 in Martinez Ca. He passed away on Aug 5, 2025 in Berkeley Ca. He grew up in Pittsburg Ca. He left his hometown for a job opportunity in North Dakota where he live for 30 years and came back to Antioch Ca to retire due to health issues. Rudy enjoyed...