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Obituaries

Majorie Blevens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Jagiri Ram

Jagiri Ram

Aug 2, 2013

Mr. Ram passed away peacefully on August 2, 2013 at his home in Pittsburg, CA. Born May 5, 1931 in Punjab, India (Village Khela), he came to the United States on August 6, 1994. He touched many lives with his kind heart and positive spirit. Jagiri is survived by his seven children – Gian Kaur, Udho Ram, Joginder Lal, Bhajan...

Satinder Singh

Satinder Singh

Aug 2, 2013

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013 from 4-7:00pm and Funeral services Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 9:30am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Jagiri Ram

Jagiri Ram

Aug 2, 2013

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 5-8:00pm. Funeral service Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 10:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.

Mansfield Bodely

Mansfield Bodely

Jul 29, 2013

Mansfield Bodely Jr. was born to the union of Mansfield Sr. and Eva Bodely in New Orleans, LA on September 19, 1929. He served his country as a US Marine from 1951 through 1953 with an honorable discharge. He was a devoted husband and father and family meant the world to him. He loved family gatherings where he would tell...

Raymundo Gonzalez Delao

Raymundo Gonzalez Delao

Jul 28, 2013

Raymundo Delao peacefully passed away Sunday, July 28, 13 with his family by his side. He worked for Rio Vista Landscaping for 20 years and RAS Management before retiring in 2009. He was a member of St. Peter Martyr Church and the Guadalupana Association. Raymundo is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maria, daughter Sonia Castaneda, sons: Jaime, Rene,...

Mary Culbreath

Mary Culbreath

Jul 27, 2013

Mary Beth (Guthrie) Culbreath, passed away July 27, 2013, with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles. Her loving daughter Gwen and husband John Wolfe, granddaughter Suzanne Maher, grandson Brian and wife Gizella, three great grandchildren Vincent Maher, Jackson Maher and Ilona Pepper Wolfe. One sister Nelda of Wilburton, OK. Two...

John Glen Birdsell

John Glen Birdsell

Jul 26, 2013

John was born in Cherokee, Kansas. John passed peacefully with family members at his side. He moved to California in 1955. John served in the U.S. Army and was employed at Shell Oil Refinery for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his son Mark, his parents and brother. He is survived by his wife Shirley, son John...

Rose Lucido

Rose Lucido

Jul 26, 2013

Long time resident of Pittsburg, Rose Marie Lucido, passed away in Fresno, Ca. She was the daughter of Sal and Caterina Davi. She was wife of the late Joe Lucido, originally from Martinez, Ca. They were married for fifty years. She is survived by her sister and best friend, Grace Scanapico of Antioch. Rose has two sons, Sal Lucido and...

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