Viles Foundation, Inc.A 501(c)3 Non Profit Scholarship Foundation founded in 1959
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Viles Foundation News
PLEASE NOTE: New and Renewal applicants: The deadline for applications for the 2025-2026 year is April 1, 2025. Applications must be postmarked by that date. ~Board of Directors The Board of Directors has announced that 31 scholarships were awarded in May, 2024. These scholarships totaled 122,900.00. The 2025 scholarships will be announced in August, 2025. ~Viles Foundation, Inc. New Mexico Highlands University selected Matie Viles and Ken and Sue Crimmins to co-name the new Student Residence hall on their campus. It is known as the "Matie Viles and Ken and Sue Crimmin Student Residence Hall". ~Viles Foundation, Inc. |
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Oneida L'Esperance, now a board member, registers Emily Montoya and her brother
Michael Montoya, who, along with two other siblings have attended college on
Viles scholarships.
Guests visiting and before the luncheon.
The tables began to fill as
On the menu was a choice of roast beef or pork and vegetables.
Former board member and scholarship recipient Gabe Blea chooses from the
hors d'oeuvre table.
Guests enjoying their meals.
Speaker Barbara Perea Casey, second from left with Dr. Clarence Sanchez,
Armando Pollack, LouElla Marr-Montoya, Viola Esquibel and brother Salomon Esquibel.
All but Dr. Sanchez are scholarship recipients.
Merideth Hmura, LouElla Marr-Montoya and speaker Juan Jose Pena.
Les Montoya, a speaker and
JoAnn Alcon Ortiz is the mother of Nicole and Erica Sanchez. JoAnn talked about
how much it meant to her, as a single parent to educate her daughters because of
the Viles scholarships.
Rebecca Montoya spoke about the importance of the Viles scholarship in her life.
She is the Adjutant Secretary, New Mexico Department of Transportation.
Viola Martinez Esquibel Rosenfelt founded the first charter school
Robin Carlson receives her glass paper weight from the President of the Board,
Dr. Clarence Sanchez. Robin is the niece of
Betsey Garber, retired Administrative Trustee for the foundation and Board Member
NMHU Alumni Secretary Rose
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ortiz were two of the hosts at the reception desk.
Hostess Hilda Ellis chats with Suzanne Sundt as she signs the guest register.
Suzanne is the wife of sculptor Duke Sundt.
Jeanne McKinley was also a hostess at the reception desk. Here, Jeanne and Eleanor
Wald discuss the success of the luncheon.
June Garcia, a San Miguel County Commissioner, was an invited guest. She is with
Raquel "Kiki" Arellano, a scholarship recipient who is employed by
San Miguel County.
Armando Pollack visits with Hope Vigil-Martinez. Mr. Pollack is retired after
30 years in Washington D.C with the United States Public Health Service.
Debbie Olivas works in the
Justine Crespin Chavez graduated from NMSU in the spring of 2011 with a degree
in communication.
Denise Montoya and her twin sister Melanie Montoya with Menalie's son Carlo
and fiancé Martin Lucero. Denise and Melanie are the step-daughters of
LouElla Marr-Montoya.
Scholarship recipients, brother
Antonia Vigil and her daughter Annette Vigil-Gallegos. Antonia was so excited
about celebrating Viles Foundation that she traveled from Pittsburgh, PA to
attend the luncheon. Four of Antonia's siblings also attended college on scholarships.
Angelina Romero Sullivan is a retired educator. Mary Alice Herrera is Erica
Hererra's mother. Erica works in Albuquerque as an EVS manager.
Les Montoya talks to Eleanor Wald, board member Huie Ley
Chris Lopez is a newspaper publisher and Latania Marr is a dual language
education teacher of third graders. She is LouElla Marr-Montoya's daughter.
Ricardo Baca, recipient and a server at the luncheon stands between
Dr. Clarence Sanchez and Don Pace, reporter for the Las Vegas Optic.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Quintana
Glen and Nicholas Marrujo are cousins who received Viles scholarships. Both are nurses.
Ted Maestas and Huie Ley. Ted taught school in Las Vegas. His great nephew
Ethan Maestas attended NMSU on a scholarship. Ted is also in charge of
the NMHU "H" Club.
Nancy Ulibarri and Geneva Benevidez. Nancy is a data specialist and system analyst
Matie Viles had no direct descendants, however her husband's sister Emma Viles
Robinson had children. Kathleen Sharp, talking to Juan Jose Pena, is George
Viles great niece.
Rita Rael Kavanaugh is a financial analyst and data management coordinator in
Albuquerque. She is enjoying the Bas` Relief of Matie.
Crystal Gutierez-Cavanos
Eleanor Wald is a founding member of the Board of Directors. Her daughter
Merideth Hmura considers it to be a privileged to be a board member also.
Beatrice Hurtado attended college on a scholarship and gives back that
opportunity as a member of the board. Her daughter Genoveva assists with paperwork.
Both LouElla Marr-Montoya and
Duke Sundt, sculptor, allowed Eleanor Wald to unveil the bas' relief of Matie on horseback.
The excitement in the room was very evident while Duke described the processes of the sculpture. The guests did not expect this excellent memorial to Matie Viles
