Hermosa Bravo Tan, May 31, 1934 — January 24, 2019

Hermosa’s Obituary Hermosa Bravo Tan passed peacefully on January 24, 2019 at the age of 84. She is survived by husband Romeo Tan, daughter Mary Cheryl Bravo Gloner and son-in-law Alexander Gloner, and siblings Hugo A. Bravo, Louise B. Gervacio, and Elvira B. Alvarez. Hermosa was born on May 31, 1934, in the Barangay of Ipil in Barbaza, in the Province of Antique, Philippines.

She was the third child of eight to Maximiano Baladjay Bravo and Concepcion Alar Bravo. She immigrated to the United States in 1962, docking in Stockton, California. After years of working in floral nurseries and motels, and dabbling in the studies of nursing and cosmetology, Hermosa moved towards the growing industries of Silicon Valley, and found work in electronics, working for various tech companies.

She settled in East Palo Alto where she was a longtime resident. Hermosa was fiercely dedicated to family, both immediate and extended. Growing up with humble means, she was dedicated to the spirit of paying it forward, generously assisting family back home in the Philippines and new arrivals to the States.

She was neighborly, enjoyed laughing, and communal reminiscing and storytelling – often over culinary delights; she was a foodie before the word was coined. Fascinated with the global world and foreign cultures, she kept abreast of current events and traveled often. In celebration of her life, the following gatherings are scheduled at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto: Tuesday, 2/5, 11am – 4pm: Viewing; Wednesday, 2/6, 4pm-8:30pm: Rosary Vigil with Reflections & Fellowship; Thursday, 2/7, 9am: Funeral Mass and Internment at St. Francis of Assisi Church 1425 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, 94303 w/procession to Alta Mesa Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Hermosa Bravo Tan to one of the following organizations: Downtown Streets Team of Palo Alto – Palo Alto Food Closet bit. ly/PaloAltoFoodCloset, 408. 899.

7350; Ecumenical Hunger Program www. ehpcares.org/, 650. 323.

7781; St. Vincent De Paul – St. Athanasius Food Pantry: bit. ly/StAthanasiusFoodPantry, 408. 249.

2853.

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