obituaries
Obituaries
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,...
Alice F. Delgado
May 25, 2013
Alice F. Delgado was called home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2013 at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born in Los Angeles, California. Growing up, she then relocated to Merced, California where she would meet her future husband, Ben Delgado. After marrying in Merced, they then relocated to Pittsburg, California. Alice...
Mary Louise Hackley
May 23, 2013
Mary Louise Hackley, 60, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at her home in Antioch. Mary was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer in October 2010. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through these tough times. Yet, even throughout her own struggle with Cancer,...
Dorothy B. Enes
May 17, 2013
Dorothy, one of the last of her generation of the pioneer families from the "West Pittsburg" area, was born on a farm in the Pittsburg, CA area to Francisco and Maria Fernandez, who were immigrants from the Azores. She was the middle child, having two brothers, Leo and Frank. The family leased land to grow livestock feed and some animals...
Vidal Diaz Garcia
May 16, 2013
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Survived by his beautiful wife of 58 years, Josefina. Sons Vidal Jr. (Irma), Alejandro (Sylvia), Hiram and Alberto, 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Monico, Petra and son Ariel. Family and friends are invited to a visitation...
Nerie B. Pagobo
May 14, 2013
Nerie Bravo Pagobo, 67, passed away on May 14, 2013 at her home in Pittsburg, California. She was born on March 8, 1946 in Isabel, Leyte, Philippines. She graduated from Southwestern University in Cebu City, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology. She worked as a Medical Technician for Los Medanos Community Hospital for 23 years and...
Loann A. Powell
May 12, 2013
Loann A. Powell passed away May 12, 2013 at the age of 77. A native of Pittsburg, she lived in Antioch the majority of her adult life. She was retired from the banking industry. Loann is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Steven Dejesus, grandchildren: Kristen and Eric Dejesus, Charlie Andreoff and partner Peter Fenech, Steven Andreoff Jr.,...
Charles Anthony Burns
May 10, 2013
Charles Burns passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at the young age of 21. He was charismatic, full of life and loved children dearly. Charles was born in Pittsburg, Ca and graduated from Gateway High in 2009. Charles is survived by his beloved parents John and Tammy Burns of Bay Point, one brother Johnny Burns of Bay Point. His grandparents...
Louise M. Dye Sherier
May 7, 2013
Louise Dye Sherier, 84 passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at her home. She is survived by two sons, Ricky and Roger Dye, two grandchildren, Rhonda Chisholm, and Michael Dye, and two great grandchildren, Taylor, and Kennedy Chisholm. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be greatly missed but never forgotten. We love you granny. We...
Rosario Polvorosa
May 5, 2013
Rosario "Cherrie" passed away May 5, 2013 at the age of 84. She is survived by her four children, Connie Ridgway, Mary Cabrerra, Leo Polvorosa, and Lawrence Polvorosa; and stepson Antonio Polvorosa. Her 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 4pm with a vigil at 7pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel....
Nicholas "Nico" Gonzales
May 5, 2013
Nicholas "Nico" Gonzales passed peacefully Sunday. Born and raised in Pittsburg, he graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1958 where he excelled in football and has recently been inducted into the Pittsburg Football Hall of Fame. His football talents earned him a scholarship to Utah State (B.A.); he later earned a Masters from SF State. For 30 years he worked...
Mark Anthony Madrid
May 4, 2013
Mark Anthony Madrid, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, died on Saturday, May 4, 2013, of a heart attack while diving near Santa Rosa, CA. He was 49. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Cristina, sons Jackson and Myles, and mother, Mercedes, all of Antioch. He is also survived by his brother Tom, sister-in-law Kristy, and nieces Katarina and...
William John Wertz
May 4, 2013
William John Wertz, 75, passed away May 4, 2013 at John Muir Medical Center, Concord. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.
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