San Andres Hardware Owner Dies

He was a friendly, kind, and helpful man! He was always interested in making sure I had chosen the right part for the job I was doing. I am so sad to hear of his passing and will miss his beautiful smile.

Is this the hardware store that is located on San Andres Street across from the old fire station? Has it been in this location for 38 years? I recall Westside Hardware was originally one block south of this location next to George & Lucy's Bar and a shoe repair shop. In this area since at least 1956. Mallot's (sp) Pharmacy was on the corner of San Andres & Micheltorena.

RIP A very nice tribute article.
I remember Mr Duffy that used to own it, and Gene that worked there.

Living just up the hill, I frequented the store often. Mr. Hormozfar was a very helpful kind person. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Gene was always so helpful. It was great to have someone in the neighborhood with the expertise and hardware to get the job done. My kids always wanted to shop with me cause they knew I would buy them gumballs. Hope some one reopens the store.

Gene has worked for us here at the Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center since June, 2008. He still provides that same knowledgable and friendly service he was so appreciated for by San Andreas customers. You may find him in our Hardware Department. He has dozens of customers from the Westside that regularly come in looking for him here. A true asset to the H.I.C.
Our sincerest condolences to Mr. Hormozfar's family. We wish them all the very best in this very toughest of times.

Mr. Hormozfar was a kind, helpful and immensely knowledgeable man. He almost always had what I needed, even if I didn't know exactly what that was. And he saved me endless trouble by explaining exactly how to do what I needed to do. A true asset to the community who will be sorely missed.

Mr. Hormozfar was very helpful and honest. We wouldn't complain about ringing up a sale for a couple of nuts and bolts that you needed to fix something around your house. I know that during the recession he was worried that he would have to close the store. I tried to go there as often as possible so that that wouldn't happen. It really was a nice neighborhood store in a part of town where a few of those still exist. He will be missed.

Mr. Hormozfar was a huge asset to the neighborhood and the community as a whole, both as a person and for the services his store offered. We can't bring him back, but I do hope the store remains open and managed with the same spirit of Mr. Hormozfar's.