Local Philanthropist Passes Away
By: KSAN News
Updated: June 24, 2007
A long standing philanthropist passes away after dedicating decades of her life to the community.
Eva Camunez Tucker passed away in San Angelo at the age of 96, Sunday morning. Eva Tucker, known throughout the community for her dedication to education and community-based organizations, was the first hispanic graduate of San Angelo High School in 1930. In her later years, Eva Tucker made significant financial contributions to Angelo State University as well as establishing the Up and Coming Scholars program at the university. Eva Tucker's philanthropic spirit has touched dozens of local organizations including West Texas Rehabilitation Center, San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Angelo, Concho Valley Home for Girls, Hospice of San Angelo, Angelo State University, the West Texas Collection, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, and Meals for the Elderly. Rosary services will begin Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock at St. Joseph's Church. Funeral services will take place Wednesday morning at 10a.m., with a burial to follow at Calvary Cemetary.
Eva Camunez Tucker passed away in San Angelo at the age of 96, Sunday morning. Eva Tucker, known throughout the community for her dedication to education and community-based organizations, was the first hispanic graduate of San Angelo High School in 1930. In her later years, Eva Tucker made significant financial contributions to Angelo State University as well as establishing the Up and Coming Scholars program at the university. Eva Tucker's philanthropic spirit has touched dozens of local organizations including West Texas Rehabilitation Center, San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Angelo, Concho Valley Home for Girls, Hospice of San Angelo, Angelo State University, the West Texas Collection, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, and Meals for the Elderly. Rosary services will begin Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock at St. Joseph's Church. Funeral services will take place Wednesday morning at 10a.m., with a burial to follow at Calvary Cemetary.
