Thomas Peterson passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the Mankato Free Press on 2024-04-27.
Dr. Hugo Velarde was born on November 18, 1938, to Juan Velarde and Maria Elisa Arauz in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. He spent his childhood there with them and his sister Marcela. Whenever able, Hugo spent weekends in the countryside with his Uncle Benjamin, a curandero (healer), that inspired his later medical pursuits.