Manuel R. Vega

I remember Mr. Vega as a warm, humorous, kind presence during my years at Brentwood. May his memory be a blessing.

What can I say ...

Here was a man..
Who gave me years of his life. Teaching me and being a father figure. He is one of the major reasons, why I live and love my life as I do. Manny directed me in my life to become the artist and human who I am today. He gave me hope and visions to be more than I ever dreamed . Thank You Manny for the paintings on your walls...that showed the rest of us... all was possible...
We will miss you, but you are alive in our hearts...

Of the many aspects and facets of Manny's life, I was fortunate to know him as an artist, teacher, mentor, and friend. He once told me that although he had no children, the many young people he taught and inspired, were to him his own. He gave a great deal of his free time to work with us.

I will miss the illuminating conversations, and generous exchange of knowledge, that left me in awe of Manny's intelect. I don't think we ever had a conversation where I didn't learn...

Happy memories of fun, laughter and the best cowardly lion I ever met.

We have lost a truly dear friend whom we've known since highschool, in the late 40's. His was a life of exceptional integrity, kindness and humor, that he shared generously, and he was an inspiration to all who knew him. We treasure his warmth & caring, and perhaps, most of all, the many hours of laughter and joy our friendship allowed us. We, and the entire Vieler family, will miss him dearly.