Vivian M. Blaugrund

Vivian Michael Blaugrund was born in Bellaire, Ohio on October 20, 1926 to Emily and George Michael. In 1933 the family moved to Albuquerque, NM. Vivian attended Lew Wallace grade school and graduated from Albuquerque High School.

In 1944 the family moved to El Paso, Texas where Vivian graduated from the Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy, now UTEP, with a degree in Broadcasting. She returned to college to complete a degree in Education while working as a writer in the advertising department at the Popular Dry Goods Co. In 1949 she began a 9 year career as a social studies teacher at El Paso High School. In 1958, Vivian retired from teaching to join her parents in the management of Michael's Cafe.

In 1959, Vivian married Morton Blaugrund (Mokie), a loving, caring and gentle man. She became involved in volunteer work, was president of the El Paso section of the National Council of Jewish Women establishing Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS) and chaired the Decorator Showcase fundraiser. Vivian also enjoyed her work as president of the Mesita Elementary School PTA. In 1978 Vivian inherited Michael's Cafe which she managed until 1995. Vivian impacted thousands of lives through her teaching and tireless volunteer work.

Vivian's love and legacy will live on through her grandchildren of whom she was very proud. She is survived by her daughter Emily Blaugrund Fox, son John Blaugrund, grandchildren Taylor Fox, Christina and Valerio Lubrano, Stephanie, John, Julian and Jillian Salinas, sister-in-law Ann Louise Leeds, nieces and nephews Stuart Kahn (Frances), Ellenita Dorfman (Buddy), Louann Prances, Laurie Knipp, Sydney Burton (John), George Michael, Edie Michael Boal, Carol Michael Burgwin, Nancy Michael Salazar. Our heartfelt thanks go to her loving caregivers Marta, Norma and Anna.

Graveside Service will be December 31, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Temple Mount Sinai Cemetery, 3911 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, TX 79903. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Temple Mount Sinai. Services entrusted to Martin West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, Texas 79912. www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com.