| OBITUARY
Sister Ethel Mary Tinnemann,
SNJM
Sister Ethel Mary Tinnemann, a former professor at Oakland’s Holy
Names University, died March 11 at the Convent of the Holy Names in Los
Gatos. She was 91 and had been a vowed Sister of the Holy Names of Jesus
and Mary for 65 years.
A native of Oakland, Sister Tinnemann taught at Oakland’s Holy Names
High School and at schools in Pasadena and Alhambra. Then she became a
professor of history at Holy Names College (now University), a post she
held for 37 years. She became known for her commitment to political activism,
voter registration, Oakland history and the preservation of the city’s
landmarks.
Survivors include her nephew, Dr. Tom Cory, his wife, Patty; niece Carolyn
Bogner, and other relatives.
The funeral Mass was held March 17 at the Convent of the Holy Names in
Los Gatos. Burial was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward. A memorial
Mass at Holy Names University will be announced at a later date. Donations
in her memory may be made to the Ministry Fund, Sisters of the Holy Names,
P.O. Box 907, Los Gatos, CA 95031.
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