Eleuterio “Hernan” Tantaruna, 100 years old, of San Jose, CA, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 5, 2019.
Hernan was born on August 16, 1918 in Lima, Peru. He married the love of his life, Agripina “Rosa” Tantaruna in 1937. Hernan was a provider, protector, a devout Catholic and family man. He loved to travel, dance and the center of his universe was his adoring wife, Agripina. In 1969, at 50 years of age, he immigrated with his family to San Jose, CA to build a new life together.
Hernan is survived by his loving wife of 82 years, Agripina; his devoted children, Luis Tantaruna, Hernan Tantaruna, Rosa Marquez and Adela Auton; his nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. His love and generous spirit will be missed by all who knew him.