Ruth Mantanona Anderson, age 72, was called home on May 30, 2026. She was born on June 14, 1953, and lived a life filled with love, family, faith, and cherished memories.

Ruth was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her family was the heart of her life, and she leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue through each person blessed to know her. She will be remembered for the care she gave, the strength she carried, and the many memories shared with those she loved most.

Pre-Deceased by:
Husband: Thomas Tainatongo Anderson

Paternal Grandparents:
Father: Manuel T Paulino & Maria C Paulino
Mother: Joaquina N Mantanona & Jesus C. Mantanona
Maternal Grandparents:
Father: Francisco T Rosario
Mother: Remedios P Mantanona
Father: Jose Meno Mantanona
Mother: Catalina Rosario Mantanona
Son: Ray Joe Garrido
Daughter: Rena Lynn Garrido
Great Granddaughter: Nylah La'Rae Miyasaki
Father-in-law: Jesus Cruz Anderson
Mother-in-law: Josefa Tainatongo Anderson
Brothers: Roy R. Mantanona and Manuel Cristostomo
Brothers in law: Alfred Anderson, Jose Anderson, Benny Anderson, and Jerry Anderson
Sister-in-laws: Mary T. Mantanona, Grace C. Anderson, Mary H. Anderson.

Will be greatly missed by:
Children/Grandchildren/Great grand children:

Rebecca & Ray Aguilar
Maria & Travis Tyler (James)
Raelauni & Sean Sanders (Iris)
Kavauni & Michael Cruz-Miyasaki (Kaiyah, Nevaeh, Michael, Kasen, and Gabriel)
Orion & Anicia Rosario (Dean, Samuel and Olivia)
Kerrigan & Jonalynn Rojas
Brey Rosario
Ellion Rosario
Marco Rosario
Luauni & Kenneth Ortiz (Luke)
Alec Rosario
Ronnie & Lynn Garrido (Gabriel)
Roby & Alexandra Garrido (Makayla, Xavier, and Olivia)
Steven Diego (Shane, Shania, Skyler & Sofia)
Shaun Miles
Thomas Anderson Jr.

Brothers/Sister:
Daniel & Andresina Mantanona, Ernie & Lisa Mantanona, Josephine & Dennis Taijeron, Roland & Aurora Mantanona, Johnny & Louise Mantanona, Frankie & June Mantanona, Jerry & Eleanor Mantanona, and Ronny & Veronica Mantanona

Brothers In-Laws & Sisters In-laws:
Mary A. Mantanona, Jesus & Rosario Anderson, Geronimo & Priscilla Anderson, and William & Angel Anderson

She will also be missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.

Nightly Rosaries are being said at 2101 Basalt Drive in Killeen at 7:00 p.m., ending on June 7, 2026.

Visitation will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, Texas on Tuesday June 9, 2026 from 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. with a rosary starting at 7:00p.m. Services will be held at St. Pauls Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights on June 10, 2026 at 11:00a.m.