Anne Capozzi Bena's Obituary
ANNE BENAMarch 28,1932-January 11,2008 Anne Bena, former artistic director of Peninsula Ballet Theatre and Peninsula Ballet Theatre School, died of Cancer on January 11, 2008 at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Redwood City. Anne Bena dedicated her life to dance, taught ballet for over 50 years and directed professional productions for over 35 years.Bena was inducted into the San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame in 1987 for her work in the arts and received the San Mateo Arts Council Individual Artist Diamond Award in 2002. Anne is survived by her daughter, Rosine Bena-Porter, her son in-law Steven Porter, her grand daughter, Ananda Bena-Weber and Sam Weber. There will be a mass in celebration of Anne's life at 10AM on January 26, 2008 at OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR CHURCH, 400 Church Street in Half Moon Bay.
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