Rina Bruna Franceschina
Apr 22, 2013
Rina Bruna Franceschina (nee Roman) passed away April 22, 2013 at the age of 88. A native of Fanna, Italy; she came to the US, Christmas Eve 1957 and immediately fell in love with this beautiful country. Formally from Chicago, IL and a long time resident of Antioch. She was a devoted mother and wife who enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening...
David - Eleidjian
Apr 15, 2013
David Eleidjian was born February 25, 1987 in Armenia. He lived in Armenia until the age of 4, when, with his mom, Ana and big brother George, he moved to America. David, being quite the adventure seeker, got himself lost upon arrival at LAX. He was quickly found, happily experiencing the joys of the airport elevator. They settled in Southern...
Angela Marie Brown
Apr 11, 2013
Angela Marie Brown, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the age of 42. She is survived by her mother Norma McCoy, sister Michelle Brown-Jackson, her children: Imani, DeAngelo, Te'onie. Tommie, Isiah, Omari and Aniah and aunt Marie Rice. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 4:00 to 6:00pm. Funeral services Friday, April 19, 2013 at 11:00am both...
Consuelo Quesada Becerra
Apr 6, 2013
Consuelo "Connie" peacefully passed away on April 6, 2013 at the age of 79. She was born in Jerome, Arizona to Margarito and Refugia Quesada. She came to Pittsburg in 1950 and graduated from High School in 1954 and later received her AA degree in Liberal Arts from Los Medanos College. She worked for the Pittsburg Unified School District for...
Louise A. Hood
Apr 5, 2013
Louise Hood died April 5, 2013 at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by husband George Andrew Hood of 61 ½ years and husband Carney Fitzsimmons of 14 months. She is survived by three children: George Wesley Hood and wife Marsha, Dorothy Files and husband Michael Files, Helen Clemmons and husband Ray Clemmons. Seven grandchildren: Mark Hood...
Charles - Dutton
Apr 4, 2013
Chuck Dutton passed away April 4th after a valiant battle with his health. He had a big heart and has many great friends who he adored along with his sisters' and their children. Chuck is survived by his loving family, sister Vickie Lucido(Sal), Danielle,Darci and,Victoria. Debbie Serna, Marisa and Steven. Tina Pato(David), Shari and Noelle. Kim Castellanoz(Arcadio), Adriana, A.J. and...
Faye F. Martinez
Apr 3, 2013
Faye F. Martinez, 59, of Pittsburg, California, beloved wife and best friend of Danilo Martinez, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2013. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her dearly loved children Ruby Francisco, Eugene Tajan and Marifei Vega. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 4:00pm with a viglat 7:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel....
Dorothy Irene Anderson
Apr 3, 2013
Dorothy Irene Anderson, 73, spent her final days surrounded by family and friends. She passed away peacefully April 3, 2013. Dorothy was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Moving to California in 1951, she attended high school in Berkeley California. After high school, Dorothy worked at Oakland's Sunshine Biscuit Company, making cookies. Dorothy married her Berkeley High School sweetheart Les Anderson...
Carlos "Richard" Sanchez
Mar 31, 2013
Richard Sanchez, of Pittsburg passed away on March 31, 2013 at the age of 86. Richard was born in Los Angeles to Modesto & Ramona Sanchez on December 23, 1926. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and served on the USS Saratoga. Richard worked as a steelworker for USS-POSCO for 43 years. He was well-known for his sense...
John W. Bolster
Mar 26, 2013
John was a loving husband, supportive father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Paula Bolster, son Josh and daughter Kristen Bolster; and two stepdaughters Cheryl Rios and Rachelle Mohlenhoff (Chris). His step grandson's Phillip, Cody, Zachary and Matthew. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 11:30am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial and graveside services...
Delores Mary Butler
Mar 25, 2013
Our Dee Dee passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She fought a long hard battle for the last six years with lung cancer. By profession she was a registered nurse and spent 30 years at Sutter Delta Medical Center. Prior to this, she worked 8 years at UC Medical Center, San Francisco in the ICU. At Sutter...
John R. Billeci
Mar 22, 2013
John 'Tricky' Billeci passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on March 22, 2013 . He was a native and lifelong resident of Pittsburg, CA. John was an avid sports enthusiast and proud grandfather to Kyle, Conner, Serena, and Anthony Billeci. All talented athletes and creative artists. John passes along his passion for hunting, camping, bow hunting, and the...
Khadim Sardar Massey
Mar 15, 2013
Funeral services Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:00am at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church 2200 Country Hills Dr Antioch, CA 94509. Burial at Oakview Memorial Park, Antioch.
Victor Fabian Quesada Iii
Mar 15, 2013
"Lil Vic," loving son, brother, grandson and friend passed away with family close by his side. He graduated from Riverside High School in 2012. He loved cooking, playing sports and spending time with family and friends. Victor is remembered for his giving heart, fun loving and humorous character. His loving memories is survived by his father Victor Quesada Jr. (Veronica...
Maria Carmen Arroyo-Suarez
Mar 14, 2013
Loving mother, wife, sister, auntie ('ti-ti') & grandmother. Battled & fought hard with cancer for over a year. She tried her best to get better but God had a different plan for her. We will forever love her & she will forever be in our hearts. She will be dearly missed by many. Maria is survived by her husband Johnny,...
Rudolph J. Vera
Mar 14, 2013
Rudolph J. Vera, passed away peacefully at age 85 on Thurs., Mar. 14 surrounded by his loving family. Rudy was born in El Paso, TX to the late Rudolfo and Margarita Vera. He served in the U.S. Army, National Guard, and worked for 37 years at Dow Chemical. He enjoyed time with his family, listening to his music, watching old-time...
Tawnya Michell Covarrubias-Major
Mar 13, 2013
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Funeral service Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 11:00am both days at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Concord.
Tawyna Michell Covarrubias Major
Mar 13, 2013
Raised in Pittsburg, Tawnya went to Pittsburg High School. She ran cross country for her school making lifelong friends. Tawnya was one of those people you couldn't help but be around. Tawyna is survived by her husband Larry L. Major, her 3 sons: James, Julian and David Jr., Stringer, her daughter Jesicca Stringer and 11 grandchildren. Tawnya was the person...
Louise Lynn King
Mar 12, 2013
Longtime resident of Antioch, Louise King passed peacefullu with her family beside her on March 12, 2013. Louise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed. Born in Sacramento to Frank and Ellen Picou; Louise was the sixth daughter of eight children. Her siblings are Laverne, Dolores, Dona (deceased), Francine (deceased),...
Salvador Acosta, Jr.
Mar 12, 2013
Salvador Genero Acosta Jr., age 43, passed away March 12, 2013. He is survived by his father Salvador L. Acosta, sister Margarita Johnson, brothers Gary and Larry Acosta. He was preceded in death by his mother Victoria Acosta and brother David Acosta. Visitation willbe held on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 3:00pm with a vigil at 4pm at the Pittsburg...
