Jenny Vincent

Legendary Taos folk singer, Jenny Vincent died on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the age of 103 in the arms of her loving granddaughter, Debi. Vincent was well known in Taos County as a teacher and political activist. She is credited for helping to preserve many Hispanic folk songs at a time when administrators pushed for assimilation. Born April 22, 1913 in Minnesota and raised in Chicago, Jenny Vincent was educated at a progressive private school and Vassar College. Introduced to international folk music at an early age, she remained a performer and champion of this “music of the people.” She is preceded in death by her husband, Craig Vincent. She is survived by sons, Lawrence Vincent (Maria), Michael DiSanti (Leigh Riley) and Dimian DiSanti (Flora Lucero), daughter, Wendy Unsworth (Leon), grandchildren, Fabian Vincent (Buck Adams), Deborah Vincent (Javier Abad), Erik Riley DiSanti and Samantha Riley DiSanti, Lori and Lane Unsworth, great-grandchildren, Sebastian and Uma, numerous other great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be announced. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.