obituaries

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...

Apr 9, 2014

Adeline (Lala) Tafoya was surrounded by her loving family as she passed through this life to be with our Lord. She has left a legacy of love and strong family ties. Her kindness and joyful spirit has touched so many lives. Lala was born in Pittsburg to Antonio and Eusebia Murguia. She graduated from Pittsburg High School, and met her...

Apr 9, 2014

Dorothy Kuhe, 93, passed away at her sister-in-laws home in Pittsburg on April 9, 2014. She was the wife of the late Carl Kuhe and the were former residents of Burlingame. Dorothy was a model in the 40's and 50's in San Francisco. She is survived by her brothers Homer and Plato Papas, sister-in-law Pauline Persaud-Kuhe, nephew James Papas...

Apr 6, 2014

William "Troy" Cameron was a resident of West Pittsburg since 1977. He graduate of Mt. Diablo High School class of 1986. Troy studied at AAI and was employed at Chevron since 2000. He is a beloved son, brother, husband, and father. Troy is survived by his wife Donnia, four sons Chase Vincent, Brett Alexander, Cody Tyler, and Jack Dylan,...

Apr 3, 2014

Conrado "Dado" Domantay was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 9, 2014 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 10am at Church of the Good Shepherd.

Apr 3, 2014

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Friday, April 11, 2014 at 1:00pm at St. Peter Martyr Church. Committal services following at Oakview Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St.,Antioch.

Mar 27, 2014

John passed away unexpectedly from heart failure. He is survived by his parents Corrine and Lee Lefler. Three brothers: Robert, Ernest and Christopher Lefler, three sisters: Dina Dianus, Yvonne Betancourt and Jenifer Khan. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 12:00pm at Little Manuel's 1509 A St., in...

Mar 25, 2014

Oliver Arceo is survived by his mother Rebecca Dizon, brothers Geoffrey Eaton and Gino Dizon, brother-in-law David Eaton, sister-in-law Regina Dizon. He is also survived by his nieces Katarina, Kaylin and Kamrin Dizon. Visitation will be held Friday, March 28, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm. Funeral service Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 11:00am both...

Mar 20, 2014

Helen was the fourth child of the late Rosie and Cornelius Payne. She was preceded in death by her brother, Otis C. Payne and her sisters Amanda Mikell and Leona Banks. She is survived by her husband, T.J., of 70 years, children Gale Alastair of Crescent City, Michele Simes of Pittsburg, sister Lowde Perkins and nephew Malcom Barnes of...