Obituary for Dr. Vega (of Skywatcher's Inn)

Dr. Vega, star lover, naturalist, dies at 64
By Patty Machelor
ARIZONA DAILY STAR


Dr. Luis Eduardo Vega, a prominent Tucson pathologist and amateur
astronomer, died Tuesday of complications from brain cancer. He was 64.

Vega, who was born in the Dominican Republic, is remembered for his
pioneering work in medicine as well as his passion for his family, his
community, the ocean and the stars.

"My dad was a man of many interests. He was an avid and accomplished amateur
naturalist and has discovered at least one unique species of shell," said
his son, Eduardo Robert Vega, 37, of Philadelphia. "He was also an
accomplished scuba diver and developed, after moving to Arizona, a passion
for astronomy."

Vega attended medical school in Spain and completed his residency at Ohio's
Cleveland Clinic. There, he met his wife, Patricia, a critical care nurse.

Vega co-founded Tucson Pathology Associates and started the Skywatcher's
Inn, a bed-and-breakfast observatory just southeast of Benson.

David Levy, who belonged to the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, said
music from "2001: A Space Odyssey" plays when the dome opens at Vega's
observatory.

"He had a very powerful, forward way about him and when the dome opened, he
knew it was a big thing and so even if it was every night, he had the music
playing," said Levy, science editor for Parade Magazine.

Dr. David Couch, president of Tucson Pathology Associates and medical
director of pathology at El Dorado Hospital, practiced with Vega for 20
years before Vega retired two years ago.

"I would say that Ed was an outstanding man and physician and humanitarian,"
Couch said.

Vega did "ground-breaking research" in the study of prostatitis, which is
swelling and pain beneath the bladder where the prostate gland is located,
Dr. John W. Polacheck said.

Vega is also survived by his wife, Patricia Vega, and their daughters, Dr.
Maria Teresa Robinson and Jennifer Alexandra Vega, both of Tucson, and
Rebecca Lisette Vega of Monterey, Calif. Visitation will be held at Bring's
Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. A funeral Mass
will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic
Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco.

* Contact reporter Patty Machelor at 807-7789 or .

Howard Lester wrote:
Dr. Vega, star lover, naturalist, dies at 64

That is very sad news. Ben Kolstad and I visited the Vega-Bray
facilities this past summer, and Patricia told us at the time of his
condition. Of course, he never showed it or talked about it at all,
but instead spent his entire time explaining his equipment.

I am sure he will be missed. I hope that they are able to continue
operating the Inn.

Brian Tung
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Howard Lester wrote:
Dr. Vega, star lover, naturalist, dies at 64

That is very sad news. Ben Kolstad and I visited the Vega-Bray
facilities this past summer, and Patricia told us at the time of his
condition. Of course, he never showed it or talked about it at all,
but instead spent his entire time explaining his equipment.

I am sure he will be missed. I hope that they are able to continue
operating the Inn.

Brian Tung
The Astronomy Corner at http://astro.isi.edu/
Unofficial C5+ Home Page at http://astro.isi.edu/c5plus/
The PleiadAtlas Home Page at http://astro.isi.edu/pleiadatlas/
My Own Personal FAQ (SAA) at http://astro.isi.edu/reference/faq.txt

"Howard Lester" wrote in message
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Dr. Vega, star lover, naturalist, dies at 64

My condolences.

That's way too young, and not that far off. I better get serious about that
juicer. g

"Howard Lester" wrote in message
...
Dr. Vega, star lover, naturalist, dies at 64

My condolences.

That's way too young, and not that far off. I better get serious about that
juicer. g

My deepest regards to the family. I did not know Dr. Vega, but I did know
of the Skywatchers inn. A very innovative idea, I think.

After reading such a brief bio, I am impressed as to the breadth of his
endeavors.

"Howard Lester" wrote in message
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Dr. Vega, star lover, naturalist, dies at 64
By Patty Machelor
ARIZONA DAILY STAR


Dr. Luis Eduardo Vega, a prominent Tucson pathologist and amateur
astronomer, died Tuesday of complications from brain cancer. He was 64.

Vega, who was born in the Dominican Republic, is remembered for his
pioneering work in medicine as well as his passion for his family, his
community, the ocean and the stars.

"My dad was a man of many interests. He was an avid and accomplished
amateur
naturalist and has discovered at least one unique species of shell," said
his son, Eduardo Robert Vega, 37, of Philadelphia. "He was also an
accomplished scuba diver and developed, after moving to Arizona, a passion
for astronomy."

Vega attended medical school in Spain and completed his residency at
Ohio's
Cleveland Clinic. There, he met his wife, Patricia, a critical care nurse.

Vega co-founded Tucson Pathology Associates and started the Skywatcher's
Inn, a bed-and-breakfast observatory just southeast of Benson.

David Levy, who belonged to the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, said
music from "2001: A Space Odyssey" plays when the dome opens at Vega's
observatory.

"He had a very powerful, forward way about him and when the dome opened,
he
knew it was a big thing and so even if it was every night, he had the
music
playing," said Levy, science editor for Parade Magazine.

Dr. David Couch, president of Tucson Pathology Associates and medical
director of pathology at El Dorado Hospital, practiced with Vega for 20
years before Vega retired two years ago.

"I would say that Ed was an outstanding man and physician and
humanitarian,"
Couch said.

Vega did "ground-breaking research" in the study of prostatitis, which is
swelling and pain beneath the bladder where the prostate gland is located,
Dr. John W. Polacheck said.

Vega is also survived by his wife, Patricia Vega, and their daughters, Dr.
Maria Teresa Robinson and Jennifer Alexandra Vega, both of Tucson, and
Rebecca Lisette Vega of Monterey, Calif. Visitation will be held at
Bring's
Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. A funeral Mass
will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic
Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco.

* Contact reporter Patty Machelor at 807-7789 or .

My deepest regards to the family. I did not know Dr. Vega, but I did know
of the Skywatchers inn. A very innovative idea, I think.

After reading such a brief bio, I am impressed as to the breadth of his
endeavors.

"Howard Lester" wrote in message
...
Dr. Vega, star lover, naturalist, dies at 64
By Patty Machelor
ARIZONA DAILY STAR


Dr. Luis Eduardo Vega, a prominent Tucson pathologist and amateur
astronomer, died Tuesday of complications from brain cancer. He was 64.

Vega, who was born in the Dominican Republic, is remembered for his
pioneering work in medicine as well as his passion for his family, his
community, the ocean and the stars.

"My dad was a man of many interests. He was an avid and accomplished
amateur
naturalist and has discovered at least one unique species of shell," said
his son, Eduardo Robert Vega, 37, of Philadelphia. "He was also an
accomplished scuba diver and developed, after moving to Arizona, a passion
for astronomy."

Vega attended medical school in Spain and completed his residency at
Ohio's
Cleveland Clinic. There, he met his wife, Patricia, a critical care nurse.

Vega co-founded Tucson Pathology Associates and started the Skywatcher's
Inn, a bed-and-breakfast observatory just southeast of Benson.

David Levy, who belonged to the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, said
music from "2001: A Space Odyssey" plays when the dome opens at Vega's
observatory.

"He had a very powerful, forward way about him and when the dome opened,
he
knew it was a big thing and so even if it was every night, he had the
music
playing," said Levy, science editor for Parade Magazine.

Dr. David Couch, president of Tucson Pathology Associates and medical
director of pathology at El Dorado Hospital, practiced with Vega for 20
years before Vega retired two years ago.

"I would say that Ed was an outstanding man and physician and
humanitarian,"
Couch said.

Vega did "ground-breaking research" in the study of prostatitis, which is
swelling and pain beneath the bladder where the prostate gland is located,
Dr. John W. Polacheck said.

Vega is also survived by his wife, Patricia Vega, and their daughters, Dr.
Maria Teresa Robinson and Jennifer Alexandra Vega, both of Tucson, and
Rebecca Lisette Vega of Monterey, Calif. Visitation will be held at
Bring's
Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. A funeral Mass
will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic
Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco.

* Contact reporter Patty Machelor at 807-7789 or .

I never heard of him but....the information you just posted makes me wish I
did.
I consider *all* backyard observers as part of my brethren.

My deepest condolences to the Vega family.

Best regards,
Bill

"Howard Lester" wrote in message
...
Dr. Vega, star lover, naturalist, dies at 64
By Patty Machelor
ARIZONA DAILY STAR


Dr. Luis Eduardo Vega, a prominent Tucson pathologist and amateur
astronomer, died Tuesday of complications from brain cancer. He was 64.

Vega, who was born in the Dominican Republic, is remembered for his
pioneering work in medicine as well as his passion for his family, his
community, the ocean and the stars.

"My dad was a man of many interests. He was an avid and accomplished
amateur
naturalist and has discovered at least one unique species of shell," said
his son, Eduardo Robert Vega, 37, of Philadelphia. "He was also an
accomplished scuba diver and developed, after moving to Arizona, a passion
for astronomy."

Vega attended medical school in Spain and completed his residency at
Ohio's
Cleveland Clinic. There, he met his wife, Patricia, a critical care nurse.

Vega co-founded Tucson Pathology Associates and started the Skywatcher's
Inn, a bed-and-breakfast observatory just southeast of Benson.

David Levy, who belonged to the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, said
music from "2001: A Space Odyssey" plays when the dome opens at Vega's
observatory.

"He had a very powerful, forward way about him and when the dome opened,
he
knew it was a big thing and so even if it was every night, he had the
music
playing," said Levy, science editor for Parade Magazine.

Dr. David Couch, president of Tucson Pathology Associates and medical
director of pathology at El Dorado Hospital, practiced with Vega for 20
years before Vega retired two years ago.

"I would say that Ed was an outstanding man and physician and humanitarian
,"
Couch said.

Vega did "ground-breaking research" in the study of prostatitis, which is
swelling and pain beneath the bladder where the prostate gland is located,
Dr. John W. Polacheck said.

Vega is also survived by his wife, Patricia Vega, and their daughters, Dr.
Maria Teresa Robinson and Jennifer Alexandra Vega, both of Tucson, and
Rebecca Lisette Vega of Monterey, Calif. Visitation will be held at
Bring's
Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. A funeral Mass
will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic
Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco.

* Contact reporter Patty Machelor at 807-7789 or .

I never heard of him but....the information you just posted makes me wish I
did.
I consider *all* backyard observers as part of my brethren.

My deepest condolences to the Vega family.

Best regards,
Bill

"Howard Lester" wrote in message
...
Dr. Vega, star lover, naturalist, dies at 64
By Patty Machelor
ARIZONA DAILY STAR


Dr. Luis Eduardo Vega, a prominent Tucson pathologist and amateur
astronomer, died Tuesday of complications from brain cancer. He was 64.

Vega, who was born in the Dominican Republic, is remembered for his
pioneering work in medicine as well as his passion for his family, his
community, the ocean and the stars.

"My dad was a man of many interests. He was an avid and accomplished
amateur
naturalist and has discovered at least one unique species of shell," said
his son, Eduardo Robert Vega, 37, of Philadelphia. "He was also an
accomplished scuba diver and developed, after moving to Arizona, a passion
for astronomy."

Vega attended medical school in Spain and completed his residency at
Ohio's
Cleveland Clinic. There, he met his wife, Patricia, a critical care nurse.

Vega co-founded Tucson Pathology Associates and started the Skywatcher's
Inn, a bed-and-breakfast observatory just southeast of Benson.

David Levy, who belonged to the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, said
music from "2001: A Space Odyssey" plays when the dome opens at Vega's
observatory.

"He had a very powerful, forward way about him and when the dome opened,
he
knew it was a big thing and so even if it was every night, he had the
music
playing," said Levy, science editor for Parade Magazine.

Dr. David Couch, president of Tucson Pathology Associates and medical
director of pathology at El Dorado Hospital, practiced with Vega for 20
years before Vega retired two years ago.

"I would say that Ed was an outstanding man and physician and humanitarian
,"
Couch said.

Vega did "ground-breaking research" in the study of prostatitis, which is
swelling and pain beneath the bladder where the prostate gland is located,
Dr. John W. Polacheck said.

Vega is also survived by his wife, Patricia Vega, and their daughters, Dr.
Maria Teresa Robinson and Jennifer Alexandra Vega, both of Tucson, and
Rebecca Lisette Vega of Monterey, Calif. Visitation will be held at
Bring's
Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. A funeral Mass
will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic
Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco.

* Contact reporter Patty Machelor at 807-7789 or .