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...
Asicolo "Asil" Ardales
Jul 16, 2014
Asicolo (Asil) Ardales, 67, passed away on Wed. July 16, 2014. He was a retiree from AUSD and a member of the Fil-American Association and Filipino Catholic Society. He is survived by his wife, Meriam, four children; Bong (May) Pedido, Shiela (Don) Mendoza, Jerome (Claire) De Guzman and Leah De Guzman. Seven grandchildren; Donovan, Edna, Austin, Sherwin, Ina, Miguel, and...
Isabel "Nana" Roa
Jul 15, 2014
Isabel Roa known to many as "Nana" passed away on Tuesday. She was born and raised in So. Cali and moved to Pittsburg in 1946. She worked at John Mansville and at local canneries. She later became a licensed daycare provider for 45 years. Nana is survived by her children: Paul Roa, Lupe Ellis and Pat Roa. She also leaves...
Elsa I. Tolentino
Jul 13, 2014
Elsa Santa Iglesia Tolentino, 75, has passed away last Sunday from a long-term illness. She is a 48-year resident of Pittsburg. Elsa was born in the Philippines. A devout Catholic, she was a long-term parishioner of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Pittsburg. Elsa had enjoyed a 37-year career at Systron & Donner in Concord. She was a former...
Antonio Diaz
Jul 11, 2014
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 6:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 10:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd 3200 Harbor St., Pittsburg, Ca 94565. Committal services following at Oakview Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509.
Carlota Lacey
Jul 10, 2014
Survived by her sons: Nicholas and Chad Prieto of Tracy and Tyler and Kobe Alves of Brentwood. Parents Walt and Dolores Lacey, sister Sabrina Ellison of Oregon, and brother Michael Lacey of Florida. Our girl is now dancing with the angels.
Virgil David East
Jul 5, 2014
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 2:30pm at Light the Bay Church, 1210 Stoneman Ave. in Pittsburg. In memory of Virgil, please make donations to Light the Bay Church or American Diabetes Association.
Velma C. Saxon
Jul 4, 2014
Velma passed away at home with family by her side. She touched many lives with her gentle spirit. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 11, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Funeral services Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Concord.
Efren Quintilla Lendero
Jun 27, 2014
Efren Quintilla Lendero beloved son, brother, father and husband passed away on Friday after an 18-month battle with prostate cancer. Efren was born in Janiuay, Iloilo, Philippines. As a boy, he evaded the Japanese during the WWII occupation between 1942-45. After the war had devastated the island, Efren left his family behind to embark on a new life abroad and...
Vincent Anthony Coniglio
Jun 23, 2014
Vincent "Rabbit" Coniglio, 86 passed away June 23, 2014 at home. He is survived by his daughter Donna Anderson, son Ron Coniglio (Gale), grandchildren: Stacy Milligan (Todd), Jesse Anderson (Mandie), Sally Rose Anderson, Michelle Love (Rob), Stephanie Conrardy (Matt) and six great grandchilren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 6:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm at...
Salome Perejon Villanueva
Jun 15, 2014
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 10:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.
Conchita M. Narez
Jun 11, 2014
Conchita passed away peacefully with the angels and her family by her side in Pittsburg, CA, after a long illness. Previously she lived in Rocklin, CA, for two years with her son & daughter-in-law, and was a resident of Pittsburg for over 60 years. She touched many lives with her gentle, patient and generous spirit. She was an angel herself....
Markelle Dion Vickers
Jun 11, 2014
Quiet hour will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral service Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11:00am at the New Birth Church 1411 E. Leland Rd., Pittsburg. Burial following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lafayette.
