Telesia I. Tiumalu
Sep 18, 2014
Telesia I Tiumalu, 84, entered to rest on Sept. 18, 2014. She was born July 27, 1930 in Utulei, Tutuila, American Samoa. Telesia I. Tiumalu, is the daughter of the late Reverend Ieti Mageo and Lina Amituanai Peters. She moved to Honolulu, Hawaii and while there she met the love of her life Tauaese Tiumalu Jr. They were married on...
Manuelita "Nellie" Castaneda
Sep 18, 2014
Nellie passed away on Wednesday after a long battle with bilinary chirrosis. She has touched many lives with her caring and unselfish nature. Our Nellie loved to dance and sing as well as gather with her family to play bingo. She is survived by her husband Serapio Castaneda; Children Naomi & Trina; 5 Grandchildren and her brothers and sisters Andrea,...
George Tiscareno Hughes
Sep 15, 2014
George passed away on Monday after a 16 year valiant battle with renal cancer. He touched many lives with his bold personality, courage, strength, integrity, generosity & determination to take a stance on his belief system; whether it was his strong Christian faith, politics or any other ethical values he was interested in. George had a strong will to live...
Michael James Mattson
Sep 12, 2014
Michael James Mattson was born in Concord to Roy and Pauline Mattson, and was raised in Port Chicago, CA. He graduated from Pacifica High School in West Pittsburg in 1964. He attended Utah State University on a football scholarship for 3 years; and married his life-long admiree, Arleen Lazzarini in 1967. Mike started his career in the Carpenters Union at...
Ruth Ann Zygutis
Sep 7, 2014
Ruth passed away on Sunday after a courageous battle with cancer. She touched the hearts of everyone who met her. Ruth was born in Covina, CA, but was very proud of her native Alaskan heritage. She attended several different schools while growing up and moving about with her family and graduated from Fontana High School. She moved to Antioch in...
Jordan Afu Singh
Sep 1, 2014
God sends us on a journey in this world. We return to Him whenever he calls us back. Jordan Afu Singh's journey ended peacefully in the arms of family on September 1, 2014 in Children's Hospital, Oakland. He leaves behind his parents Shawn and Lani Singh of Concord. His 6 month old sister Leilani Afu Singh. Jordan gave us a...
Robert H. Bell
Aug 29, 2014
Robert Hugh Bell, age 79, departed this life on August 29, 2014 at Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center in Pittsburg, CA. He was born August 30, 1934 in Todd County, KY and preceded in death by his father, Walter Bell, Sr. and mother Fannie Mae (Wells) Bell. He was a graduate of Knob City High School, and was heavily involved in...
Nettie Cunningham Bustamante
Aug 29, 2014
Nettie Cunningham Bustamante was born on October 12, 1931 in Dalahican, Cavite City, Philippines. She was the only daughter and last remaining child of Jesse Munroe Cunningham and Marcela Loreta Cunningham. She was preceded in death by her 4 brothers: Lee, George, Fred and Bob. She met Cencio Bustamante, her loving husband of 62 years, when she was just 16...
Federico U. Bartolo Jr.
Aug 21, 2014
Junior as everyone knew him passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2014 and now is in heaven with his parents, family and close friends who all moved on from this earth throughout his lifetime. Junior will always be remembered for his loving heart, generous personality and a contagious laugh that can brighten up any room. He was...
Inocencia Ramos Valdez
Aug 19, 2014
Inocencia Ramos Valdez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away after 92 years of living a very blessed and accomplished life. Her never ending smile left an impression on all those around her. Inocencia was born in San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Philippines and earned a Bachelor's degree in Education from the Republic College of San Jose. She worked as...
Fonzie Parrish
Aug 18, 2014
Fonzie Parrish was a central Contra Costa County business fixture for five decades and patriarch of a large, blended family. Fonzie joined the U.S. Navy near the end of World War II, serving onboard the USS Pine Island. His ship was part of the Battle of Okinawa. After the war, Fonzie moved to Pittsburg where he managed the Vogue Theater....
Ann C. Derkowski
Aug 18, 2014
Ann C. Derkowski passed away surrounded by her loving family. She fought a long and hard struggle with a serious lung disease. She was a wonderful wife and mother always putting her family first. After graduating from high school she married Leonard J. Derkowski. She worked over 20 years at Bell Fibre Co. in Chicago and 10 years at Macy's...
Raymond Evan Harris
Aug 17, 2014
Raymond Evan Harris passed away on Sunday after a valiant battle with Parkinson's disease. He touched many people throughout his life with his gentle spirit. Ray was a resident of Diamond Ridge Health Care in Pittsburg where he received the best care from his nurses and caregivers. Ray was born Jan 1, 1929 to Andrew and Bertha Harris in Harpers...
Nancy "Jay" Brown
Aug 11, 2014
Nancy Jeannine Brown "Jay" was born on July 19, 1936 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She met her future husband Tom Brown in Kansas while he was stationed there in the Navy and they moved to Pittsburg, CA shortly after. They had one daughter Tammie Rene Brown. She worked as a retail clerk at Thrifty's and at McFaul's gift shop in downtown...
M. Gwendolyn (Gwenn) Guthrie
Aug 9, 2014
After a lengthy illness she battled with grace and dignity, Gwenn passed away quietly on August 9th. Gwenn grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Northeastern State University where she got her teaching degree. While in college, she met her husband Robert and together they began their teaching career in Kansas and in 1960, moved to Pittsburg where she taught...
Tonno P. Cutino
Jul 29, 2014
Tonna Cutino, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at the age of 100. He was born and raised in Pittsburg. He served in the U.S. Army in 1942 during WWII as a carpenter, supervising German prisoners in genreral carpentry duties and was honorably discharged in 1946. In 1947, Tonno married Mary Russo. He was a carpenter by...
Mary Jane Cataline
Jul 22, 2014
Mary Jane Cataline peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side. She was a native of Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1958. She was a 54 year resident of Antioch with her husband, Andrew Cataline. They enjoyed many years of traveling together. She was a member of the Italian American Club of Pittsburg. Mary...
Kevin D. Johnson
Jul 22, 2014
Visitation will be held on Fri. 8/1 at 9:30am with funeral services at 10am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oakview Memorial Park, Antioch.
Maria Francisca Torres-Sanchez
Jul 20, 2014
Maria Francisca Torres-Sanchez was born on March 7, 1921 in Castroville, Ca and passed away on July 20, 2014. Beloved matriarch of the Sanchez family, she is survived by three children: Fernando, Lupe and Nena Sanchez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Diego Sanchez, children: Ana Maria, Rosie, Jose and Carlos Sanchez. She loved to have family gatherings,...
Theresa Garcia
Jul 19, 2014
Surrounded by her family, she peacefully passed away at her home. A native of Trinidad, Colorado and a longtime resident of Pittsburg. Theresa dedicated her life to caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband Cristoval; children: Anastacio Martinez, Marie Romero, Mike Martinez, Roseann Martinez, Dolores Garcia, Christina Holt (Eric) and 13 grandchildren. A...
