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Obituaries

Romeo Bagamaspad Rayrao

Romeo Bagamaspad Rayrao

Jan 20, 2014

Romeo passed away on Monday. He touched many lives, especially his 3 grandchildren which he loved so much. Romeo was born in San Pedro Moncada, Tarlac, Philippines. He served the U.S.Navy for 20 years. He is a member of the El Shaddai Prayer Partner Foundation International ( a catholic charismatic prayer group), Santo Nino Prayer Group of Pittsburg. and a...

Rattan - Singh

Rattan - Singh

Jan 18, 2014

Rattan Singh, age 91, passed away January 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife Gurmit Kaur. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 25, 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, Ca 94509.

Minh Ngoc Vu

Minh Ngoc Vu

Jan 11, 2014

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 5:00pm with a vigil 7:30pm at Our Lady Queen of the World Church. Funeral liturgy Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11:30am at Our Lady Queen of the World Church. Committal services following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette.

Aremio Angeles Sayao Sr.

Aremio Angeles Sayao Sr.

Jan 11, 2014

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a vigil at 5:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:00am at Our Lady Queen of the World Church, Bay Point. Committal services following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lafayette.

Nick Frank Zaragoza Jr.

Nick Frank Zaragoza Jr.

Jan 3, 2014

Nick Frank Zaragoza Jr., 60, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3 at home, surrounded by his family. Nick served in the U.S. Air Force from 1972-1976 on the Security Police Squadron. He later cross-trained to become a Fuel Specialist. Nick loved sports & was a loyal Oakland Raiders & A's fan. He enjoyed listening to music & spending time with...

Anna Lee Little

Anna Lee Little

Jan 2, 2014

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 10:00am with funeral services at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oakmont Memorial Park, Lafayette.

John Robert Wiseman

John Robert Wiseman

Jan 1, 2014

John was born in Walnut Creek, and graduated from Concord High School. He served 4 years in the Navy. He spent the rest of his life working on anything that had an engine. He was a certified auto technician. John is survived by his loving wife Riza, his mother Bobbye, two brothers, Charles and Perry, one sister Elysa, two nephews,...

William Hillard Williams Sr.

William Hillard Williams Sr.

Dec 18, 2013

Visitation Monday, December 30, 2013 at 10:00am with funeral services at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Melvin Jayoner Jackson Ii

Melvin Jayoner Jackson Ii

Dec 17, 2013

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Funeral services Friday, December 27, 2013 11:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Concord.

Joseph Louis Martinez

Joseph Louis Martinez

Dec 16, 2013

Joseph L. Martinez was born on June 19, 1928 in Tormey, Ca. He was known to many as Pepe and was raised in Pittsburg, CA, the son of Juan and Angelina Martinez. He had two sisters, Carmen and Constance and a brother John Manuel. He served in the navy, based in San Diego where he met his wife of 53...

Joseph L. Martinez

Joseph L. Martinez

Dec 16, 2013

Joe was known to many as Pepe and was raised in Pittsburg. He is survived by (leaves a) his daughter Pamela (Martinez Garnett), grand-daughter Sunny (Garnett)and son David and his wife Patti. Joe's wife Julia preceded him in death in 2003 as did his grand-daughter Lauren and his great-grandchildren, Kailee and Cameron in 2005. For the past 6 years Joe...

Frances Esther Gambalie Russo

Frances Esther Gambalie Russo

Dec 15, 2013

Frances Russo, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg. Frances was predeceased in death by her husband, Anthony P. Russo, Sr., her grandson, Keith Brown, Jr., and her parents, Bessie and Joseph Gambalie. Frances and Anthony owned Russo's Bakery and Anthony's Wedding and Cake Supplies in Pittsburg. Frances was a devoted...

Carmen Alfaro

Carmen Alfaro

Dec 13, 2013

Carmen Alfaro passed away peacefully at home Friday night. Carmen was born in Arden, NV. She loved to dance, camp with her family and travel in their RV. She was an avid member and volunteer of the Pittsburg Guadalupana and St Peter Martyr Church. Carmen is survived by her devoted children, Carlos (Cyndi), Anthony (Yvonne) and Rachael Alfaro. Carmen and...

Elise "Ellie" Marchoke

Elise "Ellie" Marchoke

Dec 9, 2013

Ellie Marchoke, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday after a lengthy illness. Ellie was born and raised in Antioch. She graduated from Antioch High School in 1945. She retired from Pittsburg Unified School District in 1993 and substituted for eight more years. Ellie was a member of the Pittsburg Women's Community League, Church of the Good Shepherd choir, and Young...

John Crespo

John Crespo

Dec 9, 2013

John Crespo passed away after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He touched many lives in the community and throughout the Bay Area with his wonderful spirit and general enthusiasm for life. John was born in San Francisco and graduated from Pittsburg High. He served in the US Navy for 4 years during the Korean Conflict, and returned home...

Eileen Clark

Eileen Clark

Dec 7, 2013

Eileen passed away peacefully on December 7th, at her home. Eileen, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, born to Theodore Arn and Lylia Marie Ice in Martins Ferry, OH. She married Jack N. Clark August 16, 1941 and in 1947 moved to Pittsburg. Eileen worked as a secretary for the Red Cross in Camp Stoneman as well as Fibreboard and...

Gary D. Wilkerson

Gary D. Wilkerson

Dec 6, 2013

Memorial service Monday, Dec 16th at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Inurnment following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.

Elisa Santiago Guzman

Elisa Santiago Guzman

Dec 2, 2013

Elisa Santiago Guzman passed peacefully away on Monday afternoon. She fed many of her children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends with her food and love. Elisa was born in Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines. She graduated as valedictorian from her high school, Institute de Mujeres. She majored in Accounting and earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Commerce from the Far Eastern University...

Anthony "Butch" Crivello

Anthony "Butch" Crivello

Nov 29, 2013

Anthony "Butch" Crivello passed away peacefully at John Muir Hospital in Concord after a long, fierce battle with cancer with friends and family at his side. A native of Pittsburg, He graduated from St. Peter Martyr School and Pittsburg High School class of 1961. He earned a degree in Fire Science from Los Medanos College. He worked as a certified...

Arnett A. Coleman

Arnett A. Coleman

Nov 29, 2013

Arnette A. Coleman was born to the late Leon and Merry Coleman on January 5, 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the youngest of five. They later settled in Pittsburg, California. Arnette completed his education at Pittsburg High School. Soon after, he had his first born, Antoinette Coleman. He became a construction worker with the Local Labor Union from which...

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