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Obituaries
Carmelita J. Baluyut
Jul 22, 2012
Carmelita Jaime Baluyut peacefully passed away at home. She loved her family and her family truly loved her. She is survived by her husband Tomas, son Ovette (Daynah) and her two grandchildren Tomas and Olivia. She will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral...
Anthony "Nini" Salvatore Aiello
Jul 20, 2012
Nini past away on Friday, July 20th after a lengthy illness. He was born and raised in Pittsburg and later resided in Antioch. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1947 where he excelled in football and track. He later became an avid golfer. Nini worked for U.S. Steel, Aiello Furniture and was also a member of the Pittsburg National...
Conrado Camilo Castillo
Jul 15, 2012
Conrado C. Castillo passed away on Sunday after a long and valiant battle with several challenges to his health. He touched many lives with his gentle spirit and positive outlook on life. Conrado was born in Fort Mills, Corregidor, Philippines. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science Engineering from the Philippine Nautical School (now the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy)....
Angeline "Angie" Cavallieri
Jul 13, 2012
Angie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones after fighting a courageous battle with cancer for one year. She handled this illness with so much bravery, optimism, determination, strength and commitment to getting well. That Friday morning, God knew best, the pain stopped and an angel went home to live in eternal peace. She was 84 years old...
Joann "Bunny" Rudy
Jul 13, 2012
Joann (Bunny) peacefully passed away on July 13, 2012 at her home in Pittsburg. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Johnny, two children Celeste and John-John, 4 grandchildren and sister Kathy Blair. Bunny was a longtime kindergarten teacher in Pittsburg. She loved collecting elephants, going fishing and reading. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July...
Guadalupe Esquivel
Jul 12, 2012
Guadalupe Madrigal Esquivel, passed away peacefully at home in the company of her loving sons after a long term illness. May her memory be eternal.Mrs. Esquivel was born in Tecario Michoacán, Mexico to Jesus Madrigal Ramirez and Epifania Hurtado Moreno in 1935. She fell in love with and married her husband Antonio Esquivel on June 1956 and they with their...
John I Reilly, Iii
Jul 12, 2012
John I. Reilly III passed away on July 12, 2012 after a long illness. He was born in Tucson, Arizona on December 30, 1938. John attended high school at Campion Jesuit High School in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and college at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska where he met his beloved wife. He was later awarded a Masters in Public...
Christina Santos
Jul 7, 2012
Christina Valdez Santos fought a 16-month battle against cholangiocarcinoma. She survived an 80% liver resection and three months of chemo. After the long, hard battle, she was no longer in pain and became our Angel. To sum up Christina in one word: Self-Sacrifice. She not only cared for her husband and children, but also for family and friends. Her huge...
Willa J. Parsons
Jul 5, 2012
Willa Jean Parker Parson, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012. She touched many lives with her gentle spirit and positive outlook on life.Willa was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School. She enjoyed a 25 year career with Lucky Stores, Inc. After retiring in 1996 she started a new career and founded WW Ministries Inc,...
David "Gary" Manwill
Jul 5, 2012
Born in Concord, CA. Gary was a master builder, heavy equipment operator, and in the auto wrecking business for over 50 years. He enjoyed travel, family, friends, and horses. He is a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and a friend to many. His kind and pure heart, great sense of humor, true warmth and friendship will be missed by all. Viewing...
Barbara W. Morris
Jul 4, 2012
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 4, 2012 in Dublin, Ca.A long time resident of San Ramon, Barbara worked over 25 years for the J.C. Penney Company.She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Morris.Barbara is survived by her daughter Claudia Gerlach (Rich), and 5 grandchildren; Melanie Pancoast (Tom), Valerie Patterson (John), Nick, Kristen and Alex...
Joan Joyce Wilkerson
Jun 30, 2012
Joan passed away after complications of diabetes. She was a unique person that has left a lasting memory on many people's hearts along the way. Joan was born in Sterling, OK. She moved to California at the age of 5 during the "dust bowl" in Oklahoma. She was a Real Estate agent in Contra Costa County for more that 40...
Nita N. Esposito
Jun 29, 2012
Nita Esposito passed away on Friday. She touched many lives with her active and social spirit.Nita was born in Pittsburg, California and was one of seven children. She worked tirelessly for the community and church. She was President of the Pittsburg Historical Society and a life-long member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Nita also initiated, designed, and raised funds...
Hannah Elena Palacios
Jun 28, 2012
On Tuesday, June 26, 2012 beloved daughter and sister, Hannah Elena Palacios, age 21-years, passed away surrounded by her family in Oakland, California. Hannah was born in New York City in 1991, sharing a birthday with her maternal-grandmother. She participated in her first pro-choice political rally when she first learned to walk. Although happily immersed in the New York social...
Anna Theresa Bondi "Nonnie"
Jun 23, 2012
Anna Theresa Bondi "Nonnie," aged 100 glorious years, passed away from this life into everlasting life, joining her beloved husband, Nello; who preceded her in death on January 20, 1988. With her when she made her transition into heaven were her cherished daughters, Anita Fenstermacher and Diana Siino, and several of her grandchildren. Our mother, Anna, was totally and unselfishly...
Daniel R. Quesada
Jun 21, 2012
Daniel Quesada, 71 passed away Thurs. June 21st at the Hayward Kaiser Permanente Hospital. Daniel was a popular and loved husband/father/friend who brought joy into all those around him. Daniel graduated from Pittsburg High School and attended Diablo Valley College earning an AA in Business Administration. He worked for both US Steel in Pittsburg and Pacific Bell in many locations...
Mary D. Ruiz
Jun 13, 2012
Preceded in death by her husband Jess D. Ruiz. Mary is survived by Jimmy Ruiz, Anntoinette Bittner, Jess D. Ruiz Jr., and Paul Ruiz. Visitation will be held on Thurday, June 21, 2012 at 11:00am with a chapel blessing at 1:30pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.
Margaret Fay Valencia
Jun 11, 2012
Margaret passed away on June 11, 2012 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joe Valencia, daughter Barbara J. Dimaggio, grandson Thomas Dimaggio, daughter in law Diane Valencia, her parents and two siblings. Margaret is survived by her devoted son Sal Valencia, her sister in law, grandchildren Kathy, Karen and Krissy Dimaggio, Lori...
Nora (Trezza) Aiello
Jun 5, 2012
Nora Rita Aiello passed away peacefully on June 5, 2012 at the age of 92. Nora was born to Jack and Mary Trezza. She was the last survivor of her family of 3 brothers and 5 sisters. She was born on June 28, 1919 in Pittsburg, attended Pittsburg schools and resided in Pittsburg her entire life. Nora married Sergeant Joseph...
Lucile C. Davis
Jun 1, 2012
Lucile Davis passed away June 1, 2012 at the age of 85. Survived by her husband Jesse N. Davis Sr. Visitation June 6, 2012 from 6-8:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral service June 7, 2012 at 11:00am at Seed of Faith, Brentwood.
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