La noticia del fallecimiento de Sam Armistead entristece a quienes tuvimos el privilegio de conocerlo, recibir sus ensenanzas, su apoyo en la investigacion y desde luego su amistad.
Sam supo ser amigo como pocos, sabio y generoso colega. Lo mismo en el campo del Romancero que en el de los estudios medievales su obra subresale por su originalidad y seriedad y es de consulta  imprescindible para quienes trabajan esos campos del conocimiento.
Nuestro sentido pesame para Anni Laurie y su familia.
Descanse en paz
Beatriz Mariscal

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From: Coloquio Cervantes [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Lauer, A Robert [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 8:08 AM
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Subject: FW: Sad news: The death of Sam Armistead

From: Tom Lathrop [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 09:57
To: Lauer, A Robert
Subject: Sad news: The death of Sam Armistead

I am sad to report the death of Sam Armistead. He had recently broken his hip, and I suppose that was too debilitating. I have known him for 52 years, first as his student in an undergrad History of the Language course, and in recent years as his publisher (four books). I wil endeavor to make sure that vols. 6 & 7 of his collaborative Judeo-Spanish Folk Literature series get published. He was a wonderful teacher, a genuinely caring friend, and a great person. It is quite an understatement to say that he will be missed.

Suzanne Silverman will prepare a Memorial for him at UC Davis, on September 7, between 2:00 and 4:00pm, followed by a reception at Sam’s house. Condolences can be sent to his wife, Annie Laurie, at 843 Burr St Davis, CA 95616-3123. Maybe Karen Olson, Sam's former secretary, can answer questions about the Memorial. [log in to unmask] [sic--there is another Karen Olson at UCDavis].

I made an iPhone video a couple of years ago of Sam describing projects and plans. I will try to put it on YouTube. If I succeed, I will send a notice through Robert.


Tom Lathrop