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Obituaries

Carmelita J. Baluyut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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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