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Esperanza “Patty” Ramirez passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer on July 16, 2021. She was born on June 16, 1956 and was a lifelong resident of Contra Costa County. She touched many lives with her caring nature and was affectionately known as “Grandma Patty” by the children she cared for over the years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and attending her grandkids sporting events, dance recitals and celebrating their academic...

Fred Goodwin passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the age of 80, in his home in Brentwood, California. His battle with heart disease in recent years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Fred stayed strong until the end. Fred met the love of his life, Tina, at a birthday party for his cousin. They dated for two years, and Fred asked for her hand in marriage on Valentine’s Day 1961. They were married May 12, 1962. Together they had five...

Dorothy May Sherfield , our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and loving friend passed away on July 3rd, 2021.   Dorothy was the cherished wife of Roy(Jim) James Sherfield ,the amazing mother to Carrie, James and Michael, and loving grandmother to Brandon, Breanne, and Madison. Dorothy’s wonderful life began in 1942 when she was born on January 6th to loving parents Dewey and Lillie Porter. Dorothy was born in Elgin, Oklahoma on Porter Hill. Though very soon after her...

Stella Maestretti passed peacefully at the extraordinary age of 100. She was a thoughtful and loving woman who touched the lives of not only her family but her many friends as well. She will be remembered for her nurturing kindness, beauty, and her willingness to help others; but most of all for being the best Mom and Nana. Stella was born in Lehigh, Oklahoma to William and Matilda Furno as the oldest of four children. The family moved to Pittsburg, California and then a few years later to...

Devoted dad of Susan and Skip Grace who lives in Searcy, Arkansas, Vicki and Dennis Easterday who lives in Antioch, California, Ken and Sharon Zimmerman who lives in Lake Forest, California and Glenn Zimmerman who lives in Edgefield, South Carolina. He has 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was also the uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. Bobby’s childhood and school days were spent in Hogansville, Georgia. Bobby’s parents Reuben and Louise Zimmerman had 8...

Mary Ann Phillips passed away after a short illness on June 20, 2021. She was born on April 9, 1938 in Cleveland, OH, the only child of John and Helen Pink. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald L. Phillips (Pete); children Susan Pearce (Dave), John Phillips, Martha Mischou (Greg), four grandchildren and one great grandchild. She graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1956 and received her Bachelor's degree from Kent State University in 1960. In 1990, Mary Ann earned a...

“Life is what you make of it” Pete Jimenez, 90 of Pittsburg, CA, reunited with his wife Josephine Jimenez and daughter Sandra Killips. His next journey began on June 18, 2021 at Friendship Care Home in Antioch, CA. Dad was born in Sedgwick, Colorado on January 22, 1931, son of Isamel and Ignacio Jimenez. He is survived by his son Daniel Jimenez and daughter Regina (Gina) Jimenez; Grandchildren Melissa Pierce, Kevin Killips, Natalie Pimentel, Kirk Matthew Sullivan, Zachary...