Julia B. Arcusa
Sep 20, 2013
Julia Bernadette Arcusa passed away after a short illness. Julia was born in New York. She came to Pittsburg in 1978 which was her place of residence. She was employed by the Ledger-Dispatch for 10 years. She is survived by her loving spouse Cipriano "Chris;" her children Pricilia, Philip, Emmanuel and Aaron; and four grandchildren Aaron, Jr., Kevin, Estella, and...
Sonny Balingit Dizon
Sep 17, 2013
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 4:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, September 25, 2013 10:00am at Church of the Good Shepherd. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.
Rebecca Michele "Noia" Tillery
Sep 13, 2013
Becky was born in Pittsburg and lived in Antioch her whole life. She graduated from Antioch High School class of 1983. She has left this life too soon at the young age of 48 to be reunited with her Mother Marie "Diaz" Noia and her Father Gerald Noia and her late Husband Donald Tillery Jr. She is survived by her...
Mary M. Enea
Sep 12, 2013
Mary Enea passed away peacefully on Thursday at the age of 95. Mary was born and raised in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School. In 1936, she was dubbed "Queen Mary" after being crowned Pittsburg Columbus Day Queen. She earned her Associate of Arts degree from Diablo Valley College and worked for over 20 years with the Pittsburg Unified...
Jaime Lee Cooper
Sep 3, 2013
Jamie passed away on September 3, 2013 after a tragic accident on Labor Day. She touched many lives with her gentle, kind and vibrant spirit. She graduated from Antioch High School in 2006. She recently graduated from UCSC with a B.A. in literature. She was very talented and excelled in sports, education, music and arts. Her favorite passion was softball....
Pamela Annette Mathis-Hill
Aug 31, 2013
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 12:00noon with funeral services at 1:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Beatrice A. Cacciaroni
Aug 28, 2013
Beatrice was born on June 10, 1918 in Pittsburg. She attended Pittsburg High School and graduated in 1936. She married Antonino (Nino) Cacciaroni in 1940 and had two children: David (Judy) of Pollock Pines and Anita Cleveland (Wayne) of San Leandro. Her most important role in life was being a wife and mother. She and Nino owned New Nino's Pizza...
Jose Luis Ayala
Aug 27, 2013
Jose Luis Ayala Nieto entered into eternal rest on Tuesday after a courageous battle with cancer. Jose Luis was a loving husband, wonderful father, brother, son and friend to all. He touched many lives with his honorable ways and positive outlook on life. Jose Luis was born in Morelia,Mexico. He graduated from Universidad de Guadalajara with a degree in Business....
Majorie Blevens
Aug 25, 2013
Marjorie peacefully passed away on August 25, 2013 at her home. She is survived by her granddaughter Lisa L. Blevens and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband William F. Blevens son William Richard Blevens and parents Jack and Katy Edwards. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00pm at...
Sandra Rankin-Bell
Aug 25, 2013
Born in Chicago, Illinois. A devoted mother of seven, loving grandmother, was called to glory August 25, 2013. After moving to Northern California in 1968, Sandra was employed at the Cannery (Oakland); General Motors (Union City), before obtaining her cosmetology license. Family and friend are invited to the viewing Tuesday September 3, 2013 at 10:30am with funeral services 11:30am at...
Roger Lee Bishop
Aug 22, 2013
Roger Lee Bishop passed away suddenly on Thursday. His laughter and his enthusiasm for life are missed already. Roger was born in San Francisco and lived his whole life in the Bay Area. He graduated from Pittsburg High and married his high school sweetheart Jeannie Bruno whom he loved dearly. After serving 8 years in both the National Guard as...
Herminia A. Gallmann
Aug 22, 2013
Mina Gallmann was called by God & entered into Heaven on August 22, 2013 after a long wonderful life of 96 years. She was surrounded by her children as she peacefully departed. Mina was born in El Salvador, Central America, migrated to the United States in the 1940's and became an American Citizen in the late1950's. Mina originally settled in...
Kann Richard Cendejas
Aug 17, 2013
Kann Richard Cendejas, was born in Pittsburg and attended local schools. He served in the Army between from 1980-1990. Kann is survived by his father Ralph Cendejas, Sr., sisters Elena Cendejas-Valencia and Emily Joyal, brothers Ralph Cendejas, Jr., Michael Cendejas and Daniel Cendejas. Also 14 nieces and nephews and 16 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...
Maria Guadalupe Fernandez
Aug 13, 2013
Maria G. Fernandez passed away Tuesday surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with a terminal illness. She touched many lives with her kind, caring, loving and compassionate ways. She enjoyed spending time with her family, practicing her Catholic faith and visiting her homeland. She was born in Michoacán, Mexico and moved to the U.S. in 1966 after...
Nick Canciamilla
Aug 11, 2013
Nick passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday morning at the age of 104. Born and raised in Pittsburg Nick graduated from Pittsburg High School and continued to help out in his families grocery store. He was a gifted mechanic who was able to fix almost any type of engine. He was able to take those early...
Benjamin Borromeo Walker
Aug 10, 2013
He was born in Manila, Philippines to Domingo and Consuelo Walker. He graduated from Pittsburg High School 1966. After serving in the US Air Force for 4 years, Ben retired from IBEW Local 302 as an Electrician. He is survived by his two daughters, Tisha (Epifanio) Partida of Pittsburg, Shanelle (Julius) Nichols of Los Angeles, and also two granddaughters Breana...
Robert "Bob" Berg
Aug 9, 2013
Robert "Bob" Berg passed away August 9, 2013 at Kaiser Medical Center in Antioch. He was a proud graduate from Pittsburg High School, c/o 1949. He joined the Navy and served from 1951-1954. Bob worked for the Pittsburg Fire Department from 1956-1984. He also worked for Johns Manville and U.S. Steel. He was a member of the Pittsburg Historical Society....
Emma Quesada
Aug 9, 2013
Emma Rose (Tiscareno) Quesada, 84, passed away following a long illness. A native of Pittsburg CA, she attended local schools and lived most of her life there. She resided in Honolulu HI., in the late 60's and was the proprietor of a gift shop in Waikiki. Emma enjoyed oil painting, crafts and writing short stories. Emma is survived by two...
Talmadge Clark Dawson
Aug 9, 2013
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:00am at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 900 Los Medanos St., Pittsburg.
Linda G. Maestri
Aug 4, 2013
Linda Gayle Maestri was born July 21, 1941 in Brentwood, CA to Thomas and Helen Hutchinson. She passed away August 4, 2013, surrounded by her family. Linda had five children, Charles (Darlene) Coachman, Ruth (James) Eddy, James Coachman, Nancy (Ray) Holt, and Jon (Kandi) Maestri. Linda had ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Linda had three siblings: Nancy (Alvin) Rudkin,...
