thanks Maria--I'll let others know. best,Peter
At 12:28 PM 7/19/2004 -0700, you wrote:
>Peter,
>I just spoke to Ardie, Henry Trueba's wife. She informed me that there
>will not be a big public memorial for Henry. Instead, there will be a
>small funeral with family and a few close friends on Thursday, July
>22. Henry will be buried in a cemetery in the Oxnard/Camarillo area.
>
>In lieu of flowers, she has told me that friends are invited to make
>donations/contributions to either of the following:
>
> THE HENRY T. TRUEBA ENDOWMENT FUND or
> BOOKS FOR THE TRUEBA LIBRARY
> c/o Llano Grande Research Center
> 1300 Cynthia Drive
> Edinburg, Tx 78539
>
>Frank and Miguel Guajardo are coordinating these two projects. Funds will
>be used for student scholarships and internships for Latino students or
>those working on topics of interest. The books will be placed in the
>Trueba House for the Library where students and the public can read them
>or conduct research. I do not have a phone number for them at this time.
>
>Ardie wanted friends to remember Henry in the way that his life was
>celebrated at AERA with the Enrique Henry Trueba Tribute. Nearly 1,000
>people were in attendance and saw Henry's taped message to the
>audience. There was Mariachi music, tributes and awards for his lifetime
>achievement and his life-long work in mentoring students. This event was
>video taped for Henry and we are happy that he was able to view it and
>know how much he was loved and appreciate while he was still alive. He
>told me that he was touched by the tribute and happy to see many, many of
>his friends in attendance. He laughed and enjoyed all the attention we
>gave him; it was like medicine he said.
>
>We have lost a great scholar, a beloved friend and a tireless mentor.
>Those of us who had the privilege of being his students or working with
>him have been greatly influenced by his work and been personally touched
>by his magnanimous personality. We will remember his kindness, patience
>and generosity in helping us through the hard times in graduate school and
>his continued support of our research and our careers.
>
>Feel free to pass it on to other.
>Thanks,
>Maria de la Luz Reyes
>
>On Monday, July 19, 2004, at 09:08 AM, Peter Smagorinsky wrote:
>
>>I don't know if you knew Henry, but I thought I would pass this along.
>>
>>
>>
>>I just received word that Dr. Henry Trueba passed away on Saturday, July 17,
>>2004. I don't as yet have any information with regards to a memorial
>>service. If you would like to send condolences, the address is as follows:
>>
>>Ardie Trueba
>>3791 Syracuse St.
>>Houston, Texas 77005
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