Desiree Christina "Desi" Amador

Desiree Christina "Desi" Amador

Desiree Amador Obituary

Published by Contra Costa Times from Jun. 11 to Jun. 13, 2009.
Desiree Amador Resident of Pittsburg The Lord called Desiree "Desi" Christina Amador, born April 5, 1982 home on June 6th 2009. She was born and raised in Pittsburg California and graduated from Pittsburg High. She is survived by the love of her life her daughter Brianna Gonzalez, her parents Martha and Ramiro Amador, her grandparents Adela and Rosendo Elias and Guadalupe Amador, her brother and his wife Marcos and Tracy Amador, her sister Jazleen, her niece Chloe, her soul mate Victor Hidalgo, and several other family members and friends. Desi filled our lives with love, compassion, and laughter. She enjoyed singing, song writing, dancing and spending time with her family and friends. Desiree made lasting impressions in our lives that will stay with us forever and she will be greatly missed by all. Friends and family are invited to a visitation held Monday, June 15th at the Pittsburg Funeral Home, 2295 Railroad Avenue Pittsburg, CA (925) 432-2114 from 4pm-7pm. Followed by a celebration of Desiree's life Tuesday, June 16th at 11am at Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, Brentwood, CA, 94513 (925) 513-0653. In lieu of flowers the family will be accepting donations to the following Pay-Pal account, [email protected]. "Go Raiders!"

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June 5, 2025

Victor Hidalgo posted to the memorial.

June 7, 2024

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June 5, 2023

Victor Hidalgo posted to the memorial.

Victor Hidalgo

June 5, 2025

Just sitting here thinking about the memories we had that were so strong and profound. It is very lonely sometimes because I didn'thave time to make strong connections to most of your family and friends, and besides Pops, everyone probably have forgotten me. My prayers always go out to them. You were special, and touched so many people with your infectious smile and funny sense of humor. You had such a big heart and cared so deeply for others that it would make you sad. This picture is one of my fondest memories...that day was perfect and is burned into my heart and soul forever. I love you Desiree, and miss you always. Vic.

Victor

June 7, 2024

Baby girl, you are always on my mind. I didn't forget to come on here, I just didn't know what to say...I can't believe it has been 15 years and the hurt still has not subsided. You will always have a piece of my heart. My hope, always, is that you are enjoying heaven and laughing with us when we are cracking jokes, or do something weird or stupid....I can still hear your laughter in my head. I love you Desiree, always!

Victor Hidalgo

June 5, 2023

Time has gone past and still your love lives in my heart every day...congrats on being a abuela. I love you always and forever! Love Vic (2023).

Victor Hidalgo

June 6, 2022

Not a day goes by that I don't have you on my mind. Our love was a innocent and powerful love. I cherish the short time we had together. We made it count. It was special. We were in our own little world. I love you always. Vic

Victor Hidalgo

December 12, 2020

Selena the series came out and watched it and cried many times throughout watching. Como me duerle. Te Amo Desi. Victor

Victor Hidalgo

June 13, 2019

O heavenly Father, I am now and forever am in the shadow of great loneliness. My soulmate Desiree was taken from me on June 6, 2009. Yet I submit in holy faith to Your divine will. I know that You love Desiree who, I pray, is now in heaven rejoicing with You. Grant me the strength I need to bear my present burdens, and help me to look for opportunities to seek out those less fortunate then myself. Keep me from feeling sorry for myself in my present condition, and keep my heart enflamed with love for You and for my neighbor, so that I can help to carry on Your work of love in this world. May I one day be reunited with my beloved Desiree in heaven, where we both can worship You for all eternity. VH
Amen.

My Love Desi

Victor Hidalgo

June 13, 2019

U ALWAYS KNOW HOW TO MAKE ME SMILE. YOU ARE THE BEST . NO ONE CAN LOVE ME LIKE YOU.

It has been 10 years now and I still go through our communication. You sent this to me on 9/6/2008. I still miss you so much. I love you always. V-Diddy (your name for me). Love Vic

Ricardo Alfaro

June 6, 2017

The weirdest thing just happened, I just heard the song "Spend My Life With You" by Eric Benet (featuring Tamia) on the radio - and I remember Desiree telling me that she loved that song. So I started thinking about her and decided to look her up online just to see what social media pictures or anything I could find and I came across her obituary. I knew she had passed but I was just curious what people had written about her at this point. So as i was scrolling through, I saw a few pictures, one of them had her birth date and the date she passed - then I realized that it was 8 years ago today exactly.what a coincidence - RIP Desi. Im sure she is missed by so many.

Francisco Morales

June 6, 2010

Hey Naaaachoooooo, can't believe it's been a year already mama's. I can't believe I lost the video I took with my camera phone at my house with you doing the the sprinkler, a whole bunch of 80's moves and your immitation of James Brown, lol, that night was non stop laughter as was the case every single time you and I got together. I KNEW that whenever I answer the door and it was you knocking at the door I was either going to hear "DAMN you SHORT!!" or " HEEEEEYYYY YOUUUUUUU GUYYYYYYSSS!!!!" LOL. You were a great dancer and an even better dancer when we paired up and busted out our Kid N Play flashback or banda moves, lol. Man I miss you girl, love you always, Franky.

Ono' Rothschild-Battle

March 27, 2010

My prayers are with your family at this time. I can not believe your gone. I will always remember your smile thank God that he allowed us to cross paths.

CHRISTINA MINJARES-MEJIA

June 27, 2009

You will never be forgotten Desiree..I will always remember you as such a good friend and someone who always knew how to make me smile...you will always be in my heart

Elsa Barrera

June 18, 2009

Martha and family...

I will always remember Desi as one of my "BEST IWE" helpers I had @ PHS, the most helpful and cheerful, always willing whatever the task, she was the Best and I will remember her fondly always, though I lost touch with her and you whenever I did see you around it was the same friendly face and greeting so nice to see you and always smiling and laughing together, old (Parkside) friends forever; the loss of your daughter is so unexpected and I can only hope that you know my prayers and thoughts have been with you all the time. Wishing you the Grace of God and that your faith sustains you through everything and knowing she is in your heart, that your Angel in Heaven is looking down on you and her memory is shared by us all.
I Love You, Amiga!
Elsa Barrera-(Hernandez)


Those we Love remain with us,
for Love itself lives on.
Cherished memories never fade,
because one loved is gone.
Those we Love can never be,
more than a thought apart,
for as long as there’s a memory,
they live on in our heart...

Amber Beshears

June 17, 2009

I will always remember that smile of yours and no one could rock those bangs like you did and those famous through back Nike Cortezs!!!!!!!!!!!! I will miss you Desi. I will always keep my head to the sky lookin for that warm smile.

Erica & Denise Torres

June 16, 2009

Martha, Ramiro, and family I Am So Sorry for Your Loss, You Have My Deepest Sympathy

June 16, 2009

With love and caring from Mr. Monte Bobo and Mrs. Patty Bobo

Francisco Morales

June 16, 2009

I never got the chance to thank you for introducing me to Angel and Yazy and allowing me to be a father Dezi, so thank you baby girl from the bottom of my heart. You're my lil Naaaacchhhhoooooo!! I called Dez Nacho cause she loved to eat and this one time I noticed she kept coming in and out of the kitchen at my house and everytime she came out she'd have a new Nacho stain on her black shirt, lol. That was around the time that Nacho Libre movie came out so whenever I saw her after that I'd greet her with Naachhoooooo..... Whenever we got together it was over, we'd be laughin non stop and anoying the people around us. The first time Dez saw me, the first thing she said was not "hello" or "how you doing", it was "DAMN You short!!", lol. I love you Nacho and I'll make it a point that my youngest daughter Jordyn grows up knowing her tia Dezi.

God bless you baby girl,

Franky

Evelina Reyes

June 15, 2009

May God give her eternal rest and may her soul rest in peace!

All my sympathy Desiree's Family.

Best Regards,

June 15, 2009

to ramiro and martha, we are so sorry for your loss. our prayers are with you. May the Lord fortify and strengthen you.
From; Gary and Rosa Andrade

Griselda Martinez

June 15, 2009

I really don’t have the right words to express my condolences. What can anybody really say to mitigate the pain of those who loved her so dearly? I can only keep those childhood memories of our friendship in my heart and pray for the loved ones she’s left behind. May God give you all the strength and courage to get through this sudden tragedy.

Griselda Martinez

Yolanda Vigil

June 15, 2009

We little knew that morning, that God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide;
And though we can not see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

For all the times you made me laugh and you made me smile. The next time I have a smile on my face it will be for you. ~ I love you Desi ~

shellie huynh

June 15, 2009

Desi,

I wrote on here a million times, but I never hit submit because I still haven't accepted that you're gone. You were talented and beautiful young lady! Even though we drifted over the years, anytime we would see each other it would seem like time never passed. You were always able to make me laugh so much that I would spit out whatever I was drinking.

I'm so glad that you were in a happy place when you left us. Thank you for all the memories that I will cherish for a lifetime.

love always you mexicanese sis,
Shellie

Michelle Robinson

June 14, 2009

You are a beautiful person, and your soul is over so beautiful! So glad that we got the opportunity to grow up together.. Until we see each other again chica...

Patti Quesada

June 14, 2009

Desi,
I know you know how our family feels but I just wanted to say I never imagined how much you meant to me till now. I remember you spending weekends with me and your cousins in Oakley. Listening you your tapes with your beautiful voice recording. I'll miss your smile and joking ways. But most of all your angelic personna. I love you Desi, that will never stop. Keep an eye on us here o.k.!
Love,
Tia Patti
Pittsburg, CA

Patti Quesada

June 14, 2009

Desi,
I know you know how our family feels but I just wanted to say I never imagined how much you meant to me till now. I remember you spending weekends with me and your cousins in Oakley. Listening you your tapes with your beautiful voice recording. I'll miss your smile and joking ways. But most of all your angelic person. I love you Desi, that will never stop. Keep an eye on us here o.k.!
Love,
Tia Patti
Pittsburg, CA

Lorena Murillo

June 14, 2009

Dear Desi,
It is hard to grasp the fact that you are physically gone. It is amazing how much family and friends truly love you. You are a very special woman who has left forever impressions in each persons life you touched. Your genuine smile, laughter, and sincere love for humanity and life will never be forgotten. High school and post high school memories I have of you will forever be cherished. You are in a happier place now, you have wings my friend, pretty wings. I love you and I will miss you.
-Lore

Joyce Steinmann

June 14, 2009

We are going to miss Desiree so much, she was an awsome woman. When I started at Macys 2 yrs ago, she made me welcome and was always helpful. May God bless you and bring you comfort and strength during this time. She will always be in our hearts.

James Ricker

June 13, 2009

To the Amador family,

i am so sorry for your loss desi was a beauitful person and wonderful mother god bless to you all

Raynita Quesada

June 13, 2009

God our Father,
we thank you that you have made each of us in your own image,
and given us gifts and talents with which to serve you.
We thank you for Desiree, the years we shared with her,
the good we saw in her, the love we received from her.
Now give us strength and courage to leave her in your care,
confident in your promise of eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Amador Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and Desiree will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Modesto Velazquez Jr.

June 12, 2009

Ramiro,
This is your classmate and friend, asking the Good Lord to comfort you and Martha and family in this very difficult moment.I pray that you can find comfort in the words of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, when he said to his disciples, "In My Father's house are many mansions,if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.
John 14;2-3
God Bless

Freddie Ramirez

June 12, 2009

Desiree, You will be missed and never be forgotten. You were a person that always placed a smile on me and everyone that meet you. I was sadden by your loss, the world has lost someone very special.
Freddie Ramirez

Gina Romo

June 12, 2009

To the Amador Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all...may the Lord be with you during your time of sorrow.

June 12, 2009

Amador family,

Although there are no words to lessen the sorrow of losing someone so precious and so suddenly; Rich and I want you to know that we care very much and that we wish all of you strength and comfort at this very difficult time.

Rich and Jodi Falk

monika moralez

June 12, 2009

Dear Desi, You will forever live in my heart...you may be gone but never ever forgotten!!!!I will love you forever...may god be with your family in this time of sorrow. Trust in the lord and he will put your pain at ease...and i know u will be a guardian angel over us all...till we met again love you, from ur friend monika moralez aka "Mo"

Steve Sornsin

June 12, 2009

Martha,
I want you to know that I, and all your co-workers, are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the premature death of you daughter.
I cannot think of anything more difficult than to lose a child, especially your daughter and dearest friend. Please accept my heart-felt
condolences and know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God be with you and give you the strength to get through
this very difficult time.

Sister&Lifelong Best Friend

Angela Castillo-Morales

June 11, 2009

Dearest Desi,Lifelong Best Friend,Team Mate& My Angel
You are my best friend of 20yrs and still counting,there will always be a piece of my heart that you take with you.I will miss you during football season thats for sure, me and you are the biggest Raider fans in the crew!!so my promis to you sister is to watch over bri and the family. you know we all love Bri like she is one of or own and will never be forgotten we see you thru her, Desi I love you & Miss you so Much... Dont forget your the one in charge of the Team now!

Elisa Rubio

June 11, 2009

Desiree,

What I would do to hug you and tell you how much I love you. But something tells me you already know. WE have been sisters our whole life and I have learned so much from you. Life is so short and I know realize how that saying is soo TRUE! I promise to love, laugh and praise the Lord at all times even during the storms. I am so happy we got to spend the weekend together, I felt the Lords hands at work. We said our good-byes and I love yous! I am so grateful that the Lord blessed me with you in my life and I pray for the strength to get through this. I promise to visit my Tia and Tio more often and I promise to take care of Bri...she already wants to spend the night...I love her so much. I cant stop kissing her when I see her. Its getting to the point where she sees me and runs...LOL..Well...I love you and I miss you soo much but our time here is like a blink of an eye and I will be with you the day the Lord calls me home......ALL my LOVE..your sister, cousin, Best Friend...Elisa Renee Rubio-Voluntad

Andrea&Jessica Sandoval

June 11, 2009

Desiree was a fun and loving person always with a smile that would light up your day . I'm glad that we grew up on Bruno Ave , two houses down for that it was a pleasure to have met her and her loving family . You...Desiree will always be in our hearts and you will never be forgotten ! Our love , prayers goes out to your family and your baby girl . We love you Desi !

D F

June 11, 2009

Desi,
Thank you for being a friend and chopping it up with me when I was having problems with the BM! Your loss is a big loss to many of us because it was very unexpected, I'm going to miss you lots Desi Pooh..from our arguments over the 49ers vs Raiders, going to the clubs and texting funny things to you. Desi you are now in a better place, I'll see you when I get there. Love you, yo boy Fresh aka Joser....
R.I.P.

Tiffany Pence

June 11, 2009

Desi, your smile and laughter will always be remembered....You will continue to live through those you've loved and although everyone will miss you, we will never forget you.

Cherise Martin

June 11, 2009

Desi,
My childhood buddy!! You will be truely missed. All the memories of u and i growing up as kids into adults will never be forgotten. You will always be in our hearts. Luv u Desi...

TINA SANCHEZ

June 11, 2009

DESI,
THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR ME THREW MY UPS AND DOWN. YOU ALWAYS KNEW WHEN I NEEDED TO TALK OR EVEN JUST VENT. THANK YOU FOR BEING A LOVING AND CARING FRIEND. I LOVE YOU..

Angela Coniglio

June 11, 2009

Desiree you will be truely missed and forever in our hearts and never forgotten.You were a great person and a wonderful mother. I promise I will always be here for Brianna and do everything I can to make sure our kids are close and grow up together.
R.I.P Sweetie...

June 11, 2009

Let us mourn "grieve" for we mourn not as the ones who have no hope ! Eternal perspective , to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord " Jesus the Christ". I honestly pray for the Amador family that his perfect peace surpasses all understanding and that you know that grieving for your love one is healthy and take your time . Christ is Lord !

Karla and Desiree in Hollywood

Karla Cuadra

June 11, 2009

Desiree,

You have been my sister/cousin/best friend/pain in my butt/comedian/angel/headache/team mate for 15 years...and I know becuase you may be physically gone..you will still always be with me in spirit. We will take care of Brianna for you. No worries, your legacy will live on through her and your family and your friends. I love you Desi. :)

Your best friend,

Monica Magallan-Hernandez

June 11, 2009

Desiree will be forever missed by everyone who knew her. The world has been robbed of such a dear and truly wonderful person. I remember seeing her at work one day after not seeing her in many years and Desiree picked up our friendship right where it left off, there was no awkward or quiet moments. She was such a charming and charasmatic girl. My heart goes out to her family. I will remember you always Desi, I love you.

IIRENE SILVA

June 11, 2009

Desiree I have so many memories growing up with you in school thank you for being such a great friend love you

Lillian Walker

June 11, 2009

You will be missed and forever in our hearts! Now your in a better place, with beautiful wings and halo. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Don and Gloria Spahn

June 11, 2009

"Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight."
We are deeply saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Erika Bonanno-Montez

June 11, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Carolina Orozco- Lopez

June 11, 2009

Desiree will be forever in my heart and never be forgotten. I was blessed to have known such a bright person all of my life. She will forever be missed and never forgotten. We are all so blessed to have a piece of her in our hearts. She left behind a piece of her that will forever be cherished. I love you Desiree and and may god be with you.

Christina Bonanno-Orozco

June 11, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009


My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family Desiree!!

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