Vida came to the United States in 1953. She received a degree in Spanish Language and History from Notre Dame College in Chardon, Ohio in 1959. Shortly after graduating, she began her teaching career in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Vida met the love of her life, Ted Horn, a professor at Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and they were married in 1961. She earned her MA Degree in Spanish from Kent State University in 1964. Employment opportunities took Vida and Ted to Washington D.C.
Vida’s first employment in California was in Spreckels, where she instituted a Spanish Bi-Lingual Program that she led from 1975-1979. Her last position was with the Monterey Peninsula School District at Seaside High School as a Spanish teacher. Vida was also involved in the American Field Service until she retired in June of 1996. The International Language and Culture Foundation (ILCF) honored her with the Educator of the Year Award.
Vida will be remembered as a loving wife and avid reader. She was a member of San Carlos Cathedral. She enjoyed volunteering at MPVS, St. Vincent de Paul, and Joining Hands. Her faith was reflected in her everyday acts of compassion and kindness.
Vida is survived by Ted, her husband of 57 years; a brother and his family in North Carolina, and a nephew, Ricardo, in Brazil.
Special Thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Rice and nurse, Priscilla for the compassionate care, given to her.
A funeral mass will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at San Carlos Cathedral.
Please visit www.thepaulmortuary.com to sign Vida's guestbook and leave messages for the family.
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