obituaries

Jun 9, 2014

Lucy entered the gates of heaven on Monday, June 9th. She blessed many lives with her unconditional love & spiritual guidance. Lucy had a great passion for hairdressing which allowed her to work as a beautician for 50 years. Her greatest love was in the Lord. She was a devoted member of Holy Rosary Church and loved to sing in...

Jun 8, 2014

Eva (Zendejas) Tiscareno passed away Sunday on her 97th birthday. She is survived by her children: Lidia Tarango (John), Mary Jackson (Scott), Louis Tiscareno (Dreena), and Juanita Reightley (Ken). She is also survived by her son-in-law Lee Crawford, 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis H. Tiscareno, daughter Pauline and parents Rafael...

May 30, 2014

Margaret L. Nicholson, 67, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2014 at home surrounded by family and friends. Margaret leaves to cherish in her memories two brothers: Willie (Bill) of San Leandro and Stan (Audra) of Hercules, Ca and a host of relatives and friends. A loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Margaret will truly be missed by all that...

May 24, 2014

Milton "Gutie" Feliciano passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 from a short illness. He was a native of Penuelas, Puerto Rico and a longtime resident of Pittsburg. He is survived by wife of 40 years, Armida Feliciano, children Milton Feliciano Jr., of Oakland, Gloria Feliciano of Antioch and stepson Simon Gutierrez of Antioch. His brother Elson Feliciano, sisters Vivian Flores...

May 23, 2014

Essie Mae Beard passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. She made a strong impression on our lives with her gentle spirit and encouraged all of us with her postivie outlook on life. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 28th from 4:00-8:00pm. Funeral services Thursday, May 29th at 10:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Donations can be made...

May 18, 2014

Fulvia passed peacefully away at home Sunday, May 18, 2014 surrounded by her children. Fulvia immigrated from Italy through Ellis Island with her young daughter in 1950. Her second child Ronald came shortly after. She and her husband John (Gianni) owned John's Imported Liquors for many years. She was a strong, loyal, loving mother, grandmother (Nonna), great grandmother and friend....

May 17, 2014

Lawrence Leonard Lanter passed away Saturday, May 17th at the age of 50. Born and raised in Pittsburg, he attended St. Peter Martyr School and graduated from De La Salle High School in 1981. He was an avid 49er and SF Giants fan. He loved playing baseball, camping and fishing. He is survived by his sons: Dominic, Erik, Eddie and...

May 11, 2014

A memorial service to celebrate Janet's life will be held on Friday, June 6th at 9:30am with social hour from 10:30 to 11:30am at the Community Presbyterian Church 200 E. Leland Rd, Pittsburg.

May 11, 2014

Survived by her husband Gary Choate. Funeral services and burial will be held at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home 137 North Union St., Council Grove, KS 66846.

May 9, 2014

Rose Viscuso Scudero passed away on Friday, May 9, after a long illness. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. She had a positive outlook on life and was at her best when surrounded by family and friends. Rose was born in Pittsburg, and graduated from Pittsburg High School. She was employed at the Modern Drug...

May 8, 2014

Rita Maria Delores Anello Troia passed away Thursday May 8th peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born to the late Phillip and Marianna Anello, Feb. 6, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from South Philadelphia High School for Girls and worked as a draftsman. She traveled with her father to Pittsburg, CA in 1947, fell in love with...

May 7, 2014

Frances Riso, one of the world's most extraordinary women, passed away on Wednesday, surrounded by loved ones. She was a loving wife, caring sister, beloved mother, adoring grandmother and cherished friend. Frances graduated from Pittsburg High School and married Joseph Riso, her loving and committed husband of more than 60 years. Frances was a pillar of Pittsburg's business community, owning...

May 6, 2014

Funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 11:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.

Apr 30, 2014

Ruby Molinari passed away on Wednesday from complications of pneumonia. She was well loved by her family and honored for her contributions to the community of West Contra Costa County.

Ruby was born in Twin falls, Idaho to Bessie and James Moore. She came to the San Francisco bay area in 1946 and resided in San Francisco...

Apr 30, 2014

Violeta Obial Oncena (Iné, Mamachay) passed away on Wednesday after a valiant battle with leukemia. She touched many lives with her kind spirit and positive outlook on life. Violeta was born in Baliwag, Bulacan, Philippines. She participated in competitive swimming in high school and college. She graduated from the University of the East in Manila, Philippines with a degree of...

Apr 24, 2014

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Committal (graveside) services will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 10:00am at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.

Apr 16, 2014

Francis "Ruth" Brown passed away at her home surrounded by family on April 16, 2014. Ruth was born in Terlton Oklahoma, and moved to Pittsburg in 1955 with her husband Edgar and their 5 children. In 1980, Ruth joined Avon as beauty representative and is fondly known by all as the "Avon Lady." Friends and family are invited to a...

Apr 14, 2014

Visitation will be held on Saturday April 19, 2014 at 9:00am with funeral services at 10:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Cremation services following at Oakview Memorial Park, 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch. Final prayer services will follow at Gurdwara Sri Guru Ravidass Sabha 2150 Crestview Dr., Pittsburg.

Apr 10, 2014

Javier "Javi" will always be remembered by all those who's lives he touched with his friendly nature and his kindness. He was a very outgoing all around happy person who always knew how to make people laugh. Javi truly lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed fishing, horse back riding and watching his favorite team the Raiders. Most of...

Apr 9, 2014

Brigida Ventura Dimalanta passed away on Wednesday after a valiant struggle against congestive heart failure. She was known to most as Nanay. As she begins her journey in Heaven, her nurturing spirit will continue to grace the memories of the many souls she touched on Earth.

Brigida was born in Calasiao, Pangasinan, PI. She was a self-taught...