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1978
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2010
Rita Vigil Obituary
Erica was born in Salinas, California on March 12, 1978 to Juan and Maria Gonzalez. Erica worked briefly for Midas and then worked for Natividad Hospital in medical records. She moved to Hanford, California in 2002. Erica met Alfonso Vigil Rivera in Salinas at the Sheriff Posse Grounds in 2002 and they married on August 9, 2003. To this union was born two beautiful daughters, Jisselle Leanna and Arianna Nicole whom she cherished. Erica loved dancing, making others laugh with her great sense of humor, shopping for her daughters, and spending time on Facebook communicating with her family and friends. Her family was most important to her and she looked forward to each of their times together. Erica was always put on a pedestal and was loved by all who knew her. She had an infectious smile that was contagious to those around her. She will be greatly missed.
Erica leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Alfonso Vigil Rivera of Hanford, CA; two daughters, Jisselle (6) and Arianna (1 1/2), both of Hanford, CA; her parents, Juan and Maria Gonzalez of Hanford, CA; two brothers, Isaac Gonzalez and wife, Melissa of Solidad, CA and Juan Gonzalez and Christiana Tavares of Hanford, CA; one sister, Denise Gonzalez and Eric Barboza of Hanford, CA and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held at People's Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty Street in Hanford, CA on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 3 - 8 p.m. with the Recitation of Rosary at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Brigid Catholic Church of Hanford. There will be a second time of visitation on Monday, November 15, 2010 from 12 - 5 p.m. at People's Funeral Chapel. Interment will be private.
There will be a trust fund established for Jisselle and Arianna. Those interested in helping the Vigil family, please call Isaac Gonzalez at (831)774 6446.
Condolences may be offered at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com
Arrangements entrusted to People's Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty St., Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 584-5591.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rita Vigil
Natalia Vigil
February 3, 2018
We miss you tia erika , ❣
Jose Gonzalez
December 9, 2010
To the Gonzalez family and Vigil family You will be missed. I will always remember prima. We will alway keep your Two beautiful girls in our prayers as well your Husband. He is a GREAT STRONG MAN of GOD
Jose Luis Gonzalez Jr.
Erica,Luis Daniel,Elijah Salinas,Ca
GLORIA MORALES
December 4, 2010
WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY ERICA LOVE YOU LOTS....
November 17, 2010
To Ericas family I am so sorry for your loss.
November 15, 2010
To the family of Erica Vigil
I am so sorry for your loss, Erica was a very special person to all of us. Her bright smile and crazy wit alway kept us laughing. She will be missed by all that she has come in contact with. My special blessings and prayers to all.
Dana Steely
JESSICA CUIN
November 14, 2010
To the family Vigil and the Gonzalez family who were also my family we grew up together !! She will always be missed and in my heart alwayz !! And my prayers go out to all of you ! i love u all and god bless....." Jessica Cuin and Jorge cuin who sends his condolences from TEXAS ...
Maricruz Escatel
November 14, 2010
To Ericas Vigil family I'm sorry for your lost. My prayers go out to Gonzalez and Vigil family.
Maria Cortez Gabriel
November 14, 2010
I was saddened to hear about Erica's passing. While I know that words are only a small gesture of support, I want you to know that her spirit has touched many people's lives as it has mine. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers...
My deepest sympathy..
Rhonda Wright
November 13, 2010
Dear Alfonso, Jisselle, Arianna and Erica's family,
I received a blessing in my life on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - the day your family came to People's Chapel for help with the loss of a very special lady, Erica. Even though God never blessed me with the opportunity to me her, I have met her and gotten to know her through each of you. What a beautiful person she was. I appreciate each of you so much for the love you have for Erica.
Remember that I am always here to help you in any way.
Thank for allowing me to help you through a part of this difficult journey.
My prayers are with each of you every day.
Rhonda Wright
People's Funeral Chapel
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