Alicia Inez Bowler Lugo passed away on December 21, 2011, to be welcomed to glory by her parents, Hamlet Price Bowler and Inez Ethylyn Brown Bowler, along with her dear friend, Stephen D. Waters.
The eldest of two girls born to her proud parents on September 21, 1941 in Charlottesville, Virginia, Alicia attended Jackson P. Burley High School, and graduated from Hampton University. After college, Ms. Lugo went on to establish a distinguished career as an entrepreneur, activist, educator and community leader.
Ms. Lugo began her professional work as a teacher in the Charlottesville City School System, and has served as primary administrator of two major federally-funded skills training programs in the City: Central Virginia O.I.C., Inc., and the Drewary J. Brown Job Training Center. She owned and operated Rose Hill Market and Radio Station WUMX, MIX 107.5 FM in Charlottesville, the first minority-owned station in the Central Virginia area. In 1988, she created and served as Director of the TEENSIGHT Project, a program of FOCUS Women's Resource Center. TEENSIGHT provided educational and supportive services to pregnant and parenting teens and at-risk youth and adults in Planning Districts IX and X. In 2006, she was promoted to the position of Associate Director of FOCUS, and retired as Executive Director.
Long active in community and civic affairs, Ms. Lugo served eleven years on the Charlottesville School Board including five years as its Chairman, and on the Boards of Directors of Piedmont Virginia Community College, the Advisory Board of Habitat for Humanity, Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center, Region 10 Mental Health Board, Planned Parenthood of the Piedmont, the AIDS Support Group, the Charlottesville Electoral Board, and the Quality Community Council. She also served on the Board of Commissioners of the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Ms. Lugo is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a member of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Interfraternal Council.
Named 1978's "Woman of the Year" by the Women's Political Action Forum, she was also honored as the recipient of the 1988 "Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award" by the Alliance for Interfaith Ministries in Charlottesville. The March of Dimes named her one of three "Outstanding Women of Achievement" in 1990, and the Skyline District Girl Scouts of America honored her as a "Woman of Distinction" in 1992. In March 1998, she was honored by Rotary Clubs International with the "Jean Harris Award" for her contributions to women and their families. In August 2001, and January 2002, Ms. Lugo was recognized by the Charlottesville City Council for conducting highly successful Summer Youth Employment Programs under the auspices of the Quality Community Council. In March 2002, she was honored at the FOCUS Women's Month Luncheon for meritorious service to FOCUS and TEENSIGHT from August, 1988 to March, 2002. In June, 2002, Alicia Bowler Lugo's name was added to the plaques that line the Drewary J. Brown Memorial Bridge on West Main Street after being named a "Community Bridge Builder" by the Charlottesville City Council for her efforts throughout the years to improve relations between people of all races in the Charlottesville area. In 2010, she was named a "Keeper of the Village" by the African American Cultural Arts Festival Committee. In her later years, Ms. Lugo continued to be a fierce warrior for social justice and equality; most recently speaking out at a press conference against the balloting process in the Charlottesville Democratic Primary Election in June 2011, and admonishing City Council in November 2011 not to continue treating the African American Community as if it were "cellophane," quoting the famous song from the musical Chicago.
Ms. Lugo thanks her longtime physician Dr. Matthew Goodman at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, and asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made on her behalf to the ASPCA, QCC, or the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad.
Ms. Lugo leaves to mourn her passing a beloved daughter, Angel Nichelle Lugo of Charlottesville, Virginia; a sister, Patricia Edwards; brother-in-law, Alvin Edwards; and niece, Rachel Edwards, all of Charlottesville, Virginia; and a host of cousins, friends, colleagues and former students.
A Memorial Service was held on January 7, 2012 at First Baptist Church on West Main Street, with Pastor Hodari K. Hamilton officiating.
The family asks that we remember Ms. Lugo's courage, faith and ability to love others above herself, and though her time here with us has past, her journey with The Father continues through eternity.
The eldest of two girls born to her proud parents on September 21, 1941 in Charlottesville, Virginia, Alicia attended Jackson P. Burley High School, and graduated from Hampton University. After college, Ms. Lugo went on to establish a distinguished career as an entrepreneur, activist, educator and community leader.
Ms. Lugo began her professional work as a teacher in the Charlottesville City School System, and has served as primary administrator of two major federally-funded skills training programs in the City: Central Virginia O.I.C., Inc., and the Drewary J. Brown Job Training Center. She owned and operated Rose Hill Market and Radio Station WUMX, MIX 107.5 FM in Charlottesville, the first minority-owned station in the Central Virginia area. In 1988, she created and served as Director of the TEENSIGHT Project, a program of FOCUS Women's Resource Center. TEENSIGHT provided educational and supportive services to pregnant and parenting teens and at-risk youth and adults in Planning Districts IX and X. In 2006, she was promoted to the position of Associate Director of FOCUS, and retired as Executive Director.
Long active in community and civic affairs, Ms. Lugo served eleven years on the Charlottesville School Board including five years as its Chairman, and on the Boards of Directors of Piedmont Virginia Community College, the Advisory Board of Habitat for Humanity, Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center, Region 10 Mental Health Board, Planned Parenthood of the Piedmont, the AIDS Support Group, the Charlottesville Electoral Board, and the Quality Community Council. She also served on the Board of Commissioners of the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Ms. Lugo is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a member of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Interfraternal Council.
Named 1978's "Woman of the Year" by the Women's Political Action Forum, she was also honored as the recipient of the 1988 "Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award" by the Alliance for Interfaith Ministries in Charlottesville. The March of Dimes named her one of three "Outstanding Women of Achievement" in 1990, and the Skyline District Girl Scouts of America honored her as a "Woman of Distinction" in 1992. In March 1998, she was honored by Rotary Clubs International with the "Jean Harris Award" for her contributions to women and their families. In August 2001, and January 2002, Ms. Lugo was recognized by the Charlottesville City Council for conducting highly successful Summer Youth Employment Programs under the auspices of the Quality Community Council. In March 2002, she was honored at the FOCUS Women's Month Luncheon for meritorious service to FOCUS and TEENSIGHT from August, 1988 to March, 2002. In June, 2002, Alicia Bowler Lugo's name was added to the plaques that line the Drewary J. Brown Memorial Bridge on West Main Street after being named a "Community Bridge Builder" by the Charlottesville City Council for her efforts throughout the years to improve relations between people of all races in the Charlottesville area. In 2010, she was named a "Keeper of the Village" by the African American Cultural Arts Festival Committee. In her later years, Ms. Lugo continued to be a fierce warrior for social justice and equality; most recently speaking out at a press conference against the balloting process in the Charlottesville Democratic Primary Election in June 2011, and admonishing City Council in November 2011 not to continue treating the African American Community as if it were "cellophane," quoting the famous song from the musical Chicago.
Ms. Lugo thanks her longtime physician Dr. Matthew Goodman at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, and asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made on her behalf to the ASPCA, QCC, or the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad.
Ms. Lugo leaves to mourn her passing a beloved daughter, Angel Nichelle Lugo of Charlottesville, Virginia; a sister, Patricia Edwards; brother-in-law, Alvin Edwards; and niece, Rachel Edwards, all of Charlottesville, Virginia; and a host of cousins, friends, colleagues and former students.
A Memorial Service was held on January 7, 2012 at First Baptist Church on West Main Street, with Pastor Hodari K. Hamilton officiating.
The family asks that we remember Ms. Lugo's courage, faith and ability to love others above herself, and though her time here with us has past, her journey with The Father continues through eternity.
Alicia Inez Bowler Lugo passed away on December 21, 2011, to be welcomed to glory by her parents, Hamlet Price Bowler and Inez Ethylyn Brown Bowler, along with her dear friend, Stephen D. Waters.
The eldest of two girls born to her proud parents on September 21, 1941 in Charlottesville, Virginia, Alicia attended Jackson P. Burley High School, and graduated from Hampton University. After college, Ms. Lugo went on to establish a distinguished career as an entrepreneur, activist, educator and community leader.
Ms. Lugo began her professional work as a teacher in the Charlottesville City School System, and has served as primary administrator of two major federally-funded skills training programs in the City: Central Virginia O.I.C., Inc., and the Drewary J. Brown Job Training Center. She owned and operated Rose Hill Market and Radio Station WUMX, MIX 107.5 FM in Charlottesville, the first minority-owned station in the Central Virginia area. In 1988, she created and served as Director of the TEENSIGHT Project, a program of FOCUS Women's Resource Center. TEENSIGHT provided educational and supportive services to pregnant and parenting teens and at-risk youth and adults in Planning Districts IX and X. In 2006, she was promoted to the position of Associate Director of FOCUS, and retired as Executive Director.
Long active in community and civic affairs, Ms. Lugo served eleven years on the Charlottesville School Board including five years as its Chairman, and on the Boards of Directors of Piedmont Virginia Community College, the Advisory Board of Habitat for Humanity, Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center, Region 10 Mental Health Board, Planned Parenthood of the Piedmont, the AIDS Support Group, the Charlottesville Electoral Board, and the Quality Community Council. She also served on the Board of Commissioners of the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Ms. Lugo is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a member of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Interfraternal Council.
Named 1978's "Woman of the Year" by the Women's Political Action Forum, she was also honored as the recipient of the 1988 "Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award" by the Alliance for Interfaith Ministries in Charlottesville. The March of Dimes named her one of three "Outstanding Women of Achievement" in 1990, and the Skyline District Girl Scouts of America honored her as a "Woman of Distinction" in 1992. In March 1998, she was honored by Rotary Clubs International with the "Jean Harris Award" for her contributions to women and their families. In August 2001, and January 2002, Ms. Lugo was recognized by the Charlottesville City Council for conducting highly successful Summer Youth Employment Programs under the auspices of the Quality Community Council. In March 2002, she was honored at the FOCUS Women's Month Luncheon for meritorious service to FOCUS and TEENSIGHT from August, 1988 to March, 2002. In June, 2002, Alicia Bowler Lugo's name was added to the plaques that line the Drewary J. Brown Memorial Bridge on West Main Street after being named a "Community Bridge Builder" by the Charlottesville City Council for her efforts throughout the years to improve relations between people of all races in the Charlottesville area. In 2010, she was named a "Keeper of the Village" by the African American Cultural Arts Festival Committee. In her later years, Ms. Lugo continued to be a fierce warrior for social justice and equality; most recently speaking out at a press conference against the balloting process in the Charlottesville Democratic Primary Election in June 2011, and admonishing City Council in November 2011 not to continue treating the African American Community as if it were "cellophane," quoting the famous song from the musical Chicago.
Ms. Lugo thanks her longtime physician Dr. Matthew Goodman at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, and asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made on her behalf to the ASPCA, QCC, or the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad.
Ms. Lugo leaves to mourn her passing a beloved daughter, Angel Nichelle Lugo of Charlottesville, Virginia; a sister, Patricia Edwards; brother-in-law, Alvin Edwards; and niece, Rachel Edwards, all of Charlottesville, Virginia; and a host of cousins, friends, colleagues and former students.
A Memorial Service was held on January 7, 2012 at First Baptist Church on West Main Street, with Pastor Hodari K. Hamilton officiating.
The family asks that we remember Ms. Lugo's courage, faith and ability to love others above herself, and though her time here with us has past, her journey with The Father continues through eternity.
The eldest of two girls born to her proud parents on September 21, 1941 in Charlottesville, Virginia, Alicia attended Jackson P. Burley High School, and graduated from Hampton University. After college, Ms. Lugo went on to establish a distinguished career as an entrepreneur, activist, educator and community leader.
Ms. Lugo began her professional work as a teacher in the Charlottesville City School System, and has served as primary administrator of two major federally-funded skills training programs in the City: Central Virginia O.I.C., Inc., and the Drewary J. Brown Job Training Center. She owned and operated Rose Hill Market and Radio Station WUMX, MIX 107.5 FM in Charlottesville, the first minority-owned station in the Central Virginia area. In 1988, she created and served as Director of the TEENSIGHT Project, a program of FOCUS Women's Resource Center. TEENSIGHT provided educational and supportive services to pregnant and parenting teens and at-risk youth and adults in Planning Districts IX and X. In 2006, she was promoted to the position of Associate Director of FOCUS, and retired as Executive Director.
Long active in community and civic affairs, Ms. Lugo served eleven years on the Charlottesville School Board including five years as its Chairman, and on the Boards of Directors of Piedmont Virginia Community College, the Advisory Board of Habitat for Humanity, Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center, Region 10 Mental Health Board, Planned Parenthood of the Piedmont, the AIDS Support Group, the Charlottesville Electoral Board, and the Quality Community Council. She also served on the Board of Commissioners of the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Ms. Lugo is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a member of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Interfraternal Council.
Named 1978's "Woman of the Year" by the Women's Political Action Forum, she was also honored as the recipient of the 1988 "Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award" by the Alliance for Interfaith Ministries in Charlottesville. The March of Dimes named her one of three "Outstanding Women of Achievement" in 1990, and the Skyline District Girl Scouts of America honored her as a "Woman of Distinction" in 1992. In March 1998, she was honored by Rotary Clubs International with the "Jean Harris Award" for her contributions to women and their families. In August 2001, and January 2002, Ms. Lugo was recognized by the Charlottesville City Council for conducting highly successful Summer Youth Employment Programs under the auspices of the Quality Community Council. In March 2002, she was honored at the FOCUS Women's Month Luncheon for meritorious service to FOCUS and TEENSIGHT from August, 1988 to March, 2002. In June, 2002, Alicia Bowler Lugo's name was added to the plaques that line the Drewary J. Brown Memorial Bridge on West Main Street after being named a "Community Bridge Builder" by the Charlottesville City Council for her efforts throughout the years to improve relations between people of all races in the Charlottesville area. In 2010, she was named a "Keeper of the Village" by the African American Cultural Arts Festival Committee. In her later years, Ms. Lugo continued to be a fierce warrior for social justice and equality; most recently speaking out at a press conference against the balloting process in the Charlottesville Democratic Primary Election in June 2011, and admonishing City Council in November 2011 not to continue treating the African American Community as if it were "cellophane," quoting the famous song from the musical Chicago.
Ms. Lugo thanks her longtime physician Dr. Matthew Goodman at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, and asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made on her behalf to the ASPCA, QCC, or the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad.
Ms. Lugo leaves to mourn her passing a beloved daughter, Angel Nichelle Lugo of Charlottesville, Virginia; a sister, Patricia Edwards; brother-in-law, Alvin Edwards; and niece, Rachel Edwards, all of Charlottesville, Virginia; and a host of cousins, friends, colleagues and former students.
A Memorial Service was held on January 7, 2012 at First Baptist Church on West Main Street, with Pastor Hodari K. Hamilton officiating.
The family asks that we remember Ms. Lugo's courage, faith and ability to love others above herself, and though her time here with us has past, her journey with The Father continues through eternity.
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