Leo Mendoza Luna
May 31, 2012
Leo M. Luna passed away Thursday surrounded by his family.Leo was born in Sacramento. He served in the USMC from 1948-52. He then worked for US Steel in Pittsburg for 18 years. After he retired from the mill, he pursued a career as a dental technician. He graduated Post City College, San Francisco in 1970. Leo attended Ultratech School of...
Sheryl Anne Young (Benson)
May 29, 2012
Sheryl passed away at home on Tuesday after a valiant three year battle with lung cancer. Sheryl was born in San Francisco and attended Balboa High School and San Francisco City College. After moving to Contra Costa County, Sheryl began her 28 years in public service as a Police/Fire Dispatcher. She worked for the Pittsburg Police Department, Contra Costa Sheriff's...
Isabel Aguilar
May 26, 2012
Isabel Aguilar passed away after a long battle of illnesses on May 26th, 2021. In her final moments, she was peaceful and surrounded by family. Isabel migrated to the US from Mexico 46 years ago and has been a Pittsburg resident for the majority of that time. She raised her 5 children out of her home in Parkside as...
Joyce (Rounsaville) Saulter
May 21, 2012
Joyce Rounsaville Saulter, 76, a native of Sasakwa, OK and moved with her family to Antioch. She was the first class to graduate from Antioch High School in 1955. She was a hairstylist for many years. Joyce enjoyed playing sports, dancing, shooting pool, playing cards with her girlfriends and camping with her family in Shasta. Joyce is survived by her...
Valerie Ann Steele
May 19, 2012
Mom and Dad held hands telling each other it was okay. Dad wants everyone to know how much he loved mom. Just minutes after her son's arrival, surrounded by her children and grandchildren mom passed away quietly. She was a proud member of the Moose Lodge, enjoying her Sunday breakfasts. She always looked forward to having lunch with the crew,...
Dorothy Jogopulos
May 17, 2012
Dorothy Mae Jogopulos wife of Gus passed away Thursday surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Born in Hamlin Texas she lived in Pittburg since 1952. She is survived by her sons Michael Massari (Tina) and Gary Massari (Lueva), 6 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She leaves her large Flood family in Texas along with a large church family from...
Josephine Cutino Battaglia
May 11, 2012
Josephine was called home to the Lord on Friday. She was born in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School. She met and married the love of her life, Rocco and together they opened a number of family businesses that flourished in the area. With her love and compassion, Josephine touched many lives. She was happiest when she was with...
Sam P. Anello
May 7, 2012
Sam was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg. After graduating from high school he went to work for Dow Chemical. He then joined the Navy in 1942. After his discharge in 1946, Sam returned to Dow Chemical where he retired in 1980. He was active in the Pittsburg community. He was one of the original founders of the Pittsburg Little League...
Manuel Jiminez
May 3, 2012
Manuel Jimenez passed away after a 10 month courageous battle with stomach cancer. He was born in Bucaramanga, Colombia and came to the United States by way of the merchant marines. He worked on the Alaskan Pipeline before getting married and making a life in Northern California. Manuel lived in Pittsburg for 29 years and enjoyed working in his backyard,...
Michael F. Enriquez
Apr 28, 2012
Michael "Mikel" Enriquez, passed away April 28, 2012. He is survived by his mother, Estrella F. Miranda from the Philippines, his father Arellano Enriquez from Pittsburg, CA, and brother George Enriquez of Antioch, CA, Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 5:00pm with a vigil at 6:30pm. Funeral liturgy Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 11:00am both at...
Joseph J. Bruno
Apr 27, 2012
Joseph J Bruno a lifelong resident of Pittsburg passed away peacefully on April 27th in his home. He retired with 30 years of service from the Pittsburg Unified School District. He served in the Pacific Theater in World War II. He was the center of all family activities and will be truly missed by all. He was devoted to his...
Lydia "Dolly" Felix
Apr 21, 2012
Lydia "Dolly" Felix (Donahoe) passed away following a long illness. She touched many lives with her gentle spirit. Dolly was born in Pittsburg and graduated from Pacifica High School. She was employed by Payless and Lucky for more than 30 years. She was active in her church and was a speaker for Women's Aglow Ministries. She is survived by her...
Fausta Faye Lucas-Ubaldo
Apr 16, 2012
Faye Lucas-Ubaldo went home to her heavenly Father on Monday, April 16, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband, Junior and 2 sons, Gregory Kyle and Joshua. She was a certified nursing assistant for 12 years.Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 4:00pm with a memorial service at 6:30pm at the Pittsburg...
Leonard A. Thomas
Apr 8, 2012
Leonard Thomas, 73, passed away April 8, 2012. He was a native and 48 year resident of Antioch. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1956 and University of San Francisco in 1978 with a BA degree. Leonard was a member of the law enforcement for over 25 years serving both the California Highway Patrol and Bart PD. He retired...
Melvin R. Cooper
Apr 7, 2012
Mel was born to Robert and Viola Cooper in Santa Rosa, Ca. A World War II veteran, he served in Central Europe, ending his service at Camp Stoneman in 1952. Mel went to work as a guard with US Steel before he joined the Pittsburg Police Department. He retired as Captain after 28 years. Mel's wife Mary passed in 2011....
Gertrude Naomi Dedek
Apr 5, 2012
Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother Gertrude peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side. She is survived her daughter Donna Molakides and husband Greg of Redding, Ca and son Fred Shaffer of Brentwood. Her grandchildren Kamie and Jamie Molakides, Raymond Shaffer and wife Monica, Jason Shaffer, Cresenciano Shaffer and wife Sofia. Six great grandchildren Bryce, Jade,...
Arthur Granberg
Apr 2, 2012
Arthur Gustav Granberg passed away Monday, April 2, 2012, just 7 days before his 96th birthday. Born April 9, 1916, to Lars and Inga Granberg, Art was raised in Albany and El Cerrito, California, the youngest of eight siblings. His life changed on a summer day in 1935 when he met Alice Vidmar at Neptune Beach in Alameda. They dated...
Frances Helen Wackerle
Apr 2, 2012
Fran loved life and fought hard to keep her last breath, but lost to a weakened heart. She just turned 80. She was a courageous woman who did much, a lot of times with very little. A stay at home mom and homemaker for a 20 year Navy husband. She made up for her inability to drive by pulling the...
Violet Marie Hess
Mar 27, 2012
Violet Marie "Ginger" Hess, 89 peacefully passed away March 27, 2012 with her family by her side. She was born in Trenton, New Jersey. Violet spent her childhood years in Worchester, Massachusetts. After graduation from Worchester Classical High School she attended Worchester City Hospital School of nursing and graduated as an registered nurse. Violet joined the Army nurse corp. and...
Paul J. Edwards
Mar 25, 2012
Paul Edwards passed away peacefully on Sunday in his Antioch home after a long time struggle with Heart Disease. He touched many lives and had great love for his family and friends. Paul was born in Berkeley, CA. He graduated from Pittsburg High School, class of 1972. After serving 4 years in the US Navy, Paul was employed by Pittsburg...
