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Tannis Reinhertz Obituary

Tannis Reinhertz

Tannis Reinhertz, native San Franciscan, educator, member of Les Dames d'Escoffier, and a dear friend, passed away on September 5, 2019 from complications related to breast cancer. Tannis combined her passions in life, social justice, education, and hospitality to become a powerhouse in the Bay Area food scene and an inspiration to those whose lives she touched.
As faculty member and department chair of the City College of San Francisco - Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program, Tannis provided students with the knowledge and skills needed to improve their lives and fulfill their dreams. She felt the school's mission went beyond the students and faculty, and used her position as Chair to support local communities and foster cultural equity. Tannis visited almost every continent in the world. Even where she didn't speak the language, she routinely worked her way into the kitchen to share her love of all things food-related. Tannis is survived by her husband Darwin, father Paul, mother Jean, and brother Noah. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the CCSF Foundation's Tannis Reinhertz Memorial Fund at foundationccsf.org/donation/

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Tannis Reinhertz

8 Entries

Dwayne F. Brown

April 19, 2024

I was just thinking about my father Fred E. Brown, and my childhood and those whom he was connected to and I though about Tannis and her dad Paul. Me and my sister Felicia used to have so much fun visiting them in Napa, learning about bees and honey. I often thought I'd track her down and did today but am so sorry that she passed away, in 2019, before I could connect with her. Wow! I miss the fun we had as kids playing around when we were together.

randy tyrone parish phone 2148753450

September 21, 2020

i have known tannis since she was a little girl.and it comes as a great shock to me she has passed away.it has been 40 years or more since i last spoke to her are her mother .a friend forever randy parish

September 24, 2019

You were an incredible instructor and I enjoyed your class and enthusiasm. Thank you for introducing me to Gruner. May all your incredible spirit remain in the hearts you've touched.

Edward Stering

September 23, 2019

The summer Tannis went on the CCSF Study Abroad session to Oaxaca, Mexico, Tannis had researched and arranged for several sessions with an authentic Oaxacan chef. Several students were on the month-long trip because of Tannis and this special, additional experience with the cuisine of Oaxaca. Our CCSF program had some Mexican cooking workshops, but it focused on Spanish language acquisition. Tannis made those weeks in Oaxaca really special and unforgettable.
My condolences to her loved ones. Ed Stering, Spanish Instructor, CCSF

Abdul Jabbar

September 23, 2019

Tannis was my colleague at CCSF for decades. Her reassuring smile and tenacity in the face of adversity will always live with me.

Rest in Peace, Tannis.

Pat Esule

September 23, 2019

I did not know Tannis but have worked with Darwin at the CPUC. Darwin's love and care for his beautiful wife was always evident. Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family during this untimely loss.

September 22, 2019

So very saddened by this news.Heartfelt condolences to Darwin and
Tannis's family.I am honored to have known Tannis and have been a part of her breast cancer journey.
What an amazing woman.
❤❤Nurse Mari (Dr Horton's office)

Paul Reinhertz

September 21, 2019

Dear Daughter with her incomparable Husband

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