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Obituaries

Asicolo "Asil" Ardales

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Lucy Marie Reyes

Lucy Marie Reyes

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...

Eva Z. Tiscareno

Eva Z. Tiscareno

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...

Margaret L. Nicholson

Margaret L. Nicholson

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...

Milton "Gutie" Feliciano

Milton "Gutie" Feliciano

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...

Essie Mae Beard

Essie Mae Beard

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...

Fulvia Pesavento Mescola

Fulvia Pesavento Mescola

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....

Larry Leonard Lanter

Larry Leonard Lanter

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...

Janet B. Choate

Janet B. Choate

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.

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