Gus Kyriazi
Jul 22, 2013
Gus Kyriazi passed away on Monday, July 22 of heart disease. Gus was born and raised in Benicia, California. He attended Benicia High School and excelled in baseball, basketball and tennis. A bid for semi-pro baseball was cut short when he enlisted in the army in 1942 serving in World War II in England, France, Germany and the Philippines as...
S. Nikka Singh
Jul 22, 2013
S. Nikka Singh passed away on July 22, 2013 in Martinez, CA. Papaji was born in 1927 in the village of Bainchan, Punjab, India. He served in the British Army and the Punjab Police. He was married to Chanan Kaur in 1950. In 1987 he immigrated to the United States. S. Nikka Singh is survived by his wife, Chanan Kaur...
Steve Douglas Molitor
Jul 21, 2013
He left us the he lived; with tremendous passion. He was not a quitter at anything so therefore his big heart was truly overworked. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Barbara, daughters Rebecca Sanchez (Jose), and Kelly Nelson (Bo), grandchildren: Dominic, Isabella, Yazmine and Amauri. Too many devoted friends to mention. Oh! He will be terribly missed, but...
Yvonne Camel
Jul 20, 2013
Yvonne Camel passed away on July 20, 2013. Yvonne is survived by 2 children, Darnell and Tanisha Camel, 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 5 sisters and a host of close relatives and friends. Friends and Family are invited to the visitation on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 12:00noon with funeral services 1:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Evelyn Lamport
Jul 19, 2013
Evelyn Lamport, age 83 passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013 at John Muir Medical Center in Concord. Evelyn was born in Fresno, Ca., raised in Oakley/Antioch East Contra Costa County area. Graduated from Liberty High School in 1948. She worked for Domtar Gypsum in Antioch for 16 years before her retirement. She enjoyed being with family, friends, trips to...
Jean Ashby
Jul 19, 2013
She married Marion Ruthrauff and had two children, Larry and Cindy, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husbands Joseph Correia and Henry Koepsell. She moved to Rossmoor in Walnut Creek, where she made her first and dearest friend, Al Trommershausen. Jean was PROUD TO BE A LION, and served as secretary of...
Amalia Sebastiani
Jul 15, 2013
Amalia Sebastiani passed away peacefully on July 15. Amalia was born in Rivisondoli, Italy and came to the U.S. in 1947 and later became a U.S. citizen. She worked for Packard Electric in Ohio until she married Eraldo Sebastiani in 1953 and moved to California shortly thereafter. Amalia was a devoted wife and mother and created a loving environment for...
Lydia Nicolas Pascual
Jul 5, 2013
Lydia Nicolas Pascual passed away peacefully at the age of 64 surrounded by her loving family. She dedicated her life to the care of others as a nurse at several health care facilities in the Bay Area and London. She enjoyed traveling the world and visiting with family and friends. She touched everyone around her with her gentle nature, true...
Cecilia Francisco Santos
Jul 3, 2013
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 from 2:00-6:00pm with a chapel blessing at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Felix Urquijo Velasco
Jul 1, 2013
Felix Urquijo Velasco passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 at John Muir Medical Center in Concord. Although he never had a family of own, he took care of all those who he came in contact with. He was described by many as a "beautiful" person. Felix lost his father at a very young age that is when he quit...
Joseph Zimmerman
Jun 30, 2013
Family and friends are invited to the visitation on Friday, July 19, 2013 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, with a funeral service at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Dora Alicia Ponce De Leon
Jun 29, 2013
Dora Ponce de Leon, 77, peacefully passed away on June 29, 2013 at home. She was a native of El Salvador and longtime resident of Pittsburg. Dora is survived by her loving daughters Viginia and Annamaria, grandsons Michael and Jacob and her great granddaughter Sofya. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 9:30am at the Pittsburg Funeral...
Billy Lee Burks Sr.
Jun 29, 2013
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 11:00am at True Light Missionary Baptist Church 340 E. 10th St., Pittsburg. Burial following at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Concord. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel in loving memory of Billy.
Catherine Ellen Fesinmeyer
Jun 27, 2013
Catherine Ellen Fesinmeyer passed away on June 27, 2013 after a determined battle against cancer. Her strength and spirit were an inspiration for life to her family and friends. Catherine was born in San Francisco, Sept. 02, 1955, graduated from Westmoor High School in Daly City and attended Skyline College. She met and married her surviving husband, Michael, celebrating 38...
Milagros Maniquis Bonifacio
Jun 21, 2013
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 3:00-7:00pm and Sunday, June 30, 2013 from 2:00-6:00pm both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
Swadesh - Chandra
Jun 21, 2013
Swadesh is survived by his wife Sharina Chandra, daughter Sharleen Chandra, parents Krishna and Tara Chandra, brother Satish Chandra, nephews, loving families and friends. Visitation and funeral service will begin on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 10:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Following by a cremation ceremony at Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch, Ca 94509.
Ja'Nya Adriana Sullberg
Jun 19, 2013
Our little Angel is now in the hands of the Lord. She did not have a chance at life, taken from us after just seven weeks. She leaves behind her parents, Jennai Kearney and Mark Sullberg, grandparents Carol and Phil Promessi, Joyce Kearney and Robert Williams, great grandparents Dr. Herb Holden, Ruby Kearney, several siblings and cousins. She was preceded...
Marianne - Ferrara
Jun 14, 2013
After a lone struggle with Alzheimers', Marianne passed away on June 14, 2013 at Stonebrook Healthcare, Concord. She was the daughter of Jack and Mamie Aiello and was a longtime resident of Pittsburg. Marianne graduated from Pittsburg High School and was employed by Los Medanos Hospital. Marianne is survived by her children: Angelyn Flosi (Richard), Anthony Ferrara (Sue) and Mae...
Jesus Villalobos
May 29, 2013
Jesus Villalobos passed away on Wednesday. He touched many lives with his outgoing attitude, practical jokes, and contagious dance moves. Jesus was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. He was raised in Mexicali, Mexico where he served in the military for a year. Jesus came to California in 1976. Jesus enjoyed a career over 20 years as a roofer. He...
Michele Anne Lombardo
May 26, 2013
Michele Anne Lombardo was a longtime resident of Pittsburg and was on the swim team as a child. She attended St. Peter Martyr and Carondelet High School. She worked for Bank of America in Home Mortgage. Michele is survived by her twin girls Stephanie and Ashley Clemens, mother Patricia Lombardo, siblings Denise, Andrea, and Frank Lombardo Jr., and Adrienne Peretti,...
