Archived Obituaries

Donations are preferred to a favorite charity. Memorial services will be on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at 1:00 P.M., at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 7th and Monterey Streets in Hollister. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com.

Ron Alderman passed away on May 4, 2010 at the young age of 57. Ron was a precision grinder/machinist for over 35 years. His greatest passions in life were his family and friends, camping, the 49ers, Giants, Sharks and recently golf. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Pat, son Patrick, daughter Kelly and two brothers.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials be directed to The American Cancer Society c/o Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Services will be private. See www.grunnagle.com for condolences.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 P.M., at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 Fourth Street, Gilroy. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church followed by entombment at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. The family asks that any donations be made to a favorite charity. Condolences can be made at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com   

It is with great sadness that the Tanimura family announces the loss of Tom Tanimura. He was known to all as Tommy and was the last of the legacy known as the Tanimura brothers. Tommy passed away peacefully in his sleep in Salinas, California on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the age of 88.

Friends can pay their respects on Thursday, January 3, 2013, from 1:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The Rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.The Mass will be on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Friends can gather at the funeral home at 9:30 A.M. for a procession to the church. Interment will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com