Ramon G.

Galvan

Ramon G. Galvan, 89, passed away on June 08, 2020, at his
home surrounded by his family in Hollister, CA.
Friends can pay their respects after 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June
16, in limited numbers at a time.Rosary services to be held at
7:00 pm at Black-Cooper-Sander Funeral Home located at 363
7th Street, Hollister, CA.Mass services will be held at St.
Benedict Catholic Church on Wednesday, June 17, at 11:00 am,
located at 1200 Fairview Road, Hollister.Burial services will
follow immediately at Calvary Cemetery, 1100 Hillcrest Road in
Hollister.
Ramon was born in Artesia, New Mexico to Ramon and Refugio
Galvan on May 7, 1931, Ramon worked at Mark Nicholson Inc.
for numerous years before retiring in 1990 at the age of 61.
Ramon enjoyed walking, playing cards especially pinochle,
socializing in his community, watching sports, especially boxing
and baseball, attending his AA Meetings, his grandchildren's
sporting events, as well as spending time with his grandchildren,
friends and family. Ramon was a longtime member of Alcoholic
Anonymous, Grupo La Gran Familia, and was a dedicated
member of the Laborers International Union Local #297.
Ramon married Francisca on December 22, 1962 in Ojinaga,
Chihuahua, México. They moved to Hollister in March of 1963.
Ramon is survived by his children, son Efren J. Galvan and wife
Ramona de Sanchez-Galvan of Costa Mesa, CA, daughters Elida
Galvan-Rodriguez, Veronica Galvan-Alfaro both of Hollister,
CA. and Cookie Galvan of San Jose. His grandchildren include;
Ashley N. Barker, Enrique R. Rodriguez, II, Elias J. Rodriguez,
Elissa A. Rodriguez, Ema J. Alfaro, and Sofia K. Alfaro,
Nichole Borinaga, Taylor Benjamin, Austin Benjamin and Jenny
Gudaitis, his great grandchildren Elena Z. Rodriguez and Felipe
E. Rodriguez. He is also survived by his brother, Jose "Chaluy"
Galvan and a plethora of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Ramon is preceded in death by his father and mother, Ramon
and Refugio Galvan, Sisters Marina Almance, Juana Hernandez,
and Olivia Cardenas, Brothers Luis Galvan, Martin Galvan and
Leonides Galvan.
Donations can be made to Hollister Community Center located
at 300 West Street, Hollister, CA 95023.
The family would like to thank all the family, friends and well-
wishers for their continued support and encouraging words
during this time.