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Amelia Vigil Obituary

AMELIA V. VIGIL Amelia V. Vigil, 83, Cundiyo, died suddenly on Monday March 18. Amelia was preceded in death by her parents Jose Inez and Esquipula Valdez. By her loving husband Emiterio Vigil, and sons Ernest and Gerard Vigil. Sisters, Celia and her husband Flavanio Herrera, Ruperta and husband Teofio Lopez, In-laws Jose Simon and Beatrice Vigil. Sisters-in-law Castellita Valdez, Eremita Vigil (Marcos), Gabrielita Ortega (Anastacio ), Leonardita Vigil. Brothers-in-law, Damacio (Maria), Liborio (Martina), Thomas, Elias. She is survived by four children, Bobby Vigil (Theresa), Valerie Montoya (Tommy), Brenda Vigil-Brown (Kenny), Emit Vigil (Yvette). Two sisters, Elma Ortega (Merejildo), Marina Martinez (Roque), one brother, Ben Valdez, one sister-in law, Celina Rivera. Grand children Brian Vigil, Adrian Salazar (Jeanetta), Claudette Grinage, Davina Montoya, Vanessa Gutierrez (Macario), Marilyn Trujillo (Joseph), Anthony Romero (Kiana), Mariah and Derrick Vigil. Great grand kids, JoRay, Johnny, and Raynel Garcia, Marissa, Anthony, Trina, Salazar, Thomas and Matthew Martinez, David Grinage, Reina Chacon, Mickeala and Jazzmine Miera. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends,and neighbors. Amelia was a house wife while bringing up her children. She was a weaver for the Ortegas Weaving shop, she assisted in housekeeping, she worked as a substitute teacher, custodian, and cook for Pojoaque Valley Schools and retired from there. Amelia had a heart of gold and was loved by everybody she knew. Their will be a viewing for Amelia at 3:00 p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home in Santa Fe, 3232 Cerrillos Road on March 21, 2019. A visitation will be at the Holy Family Parish in Chimayo, NM at 9:00 a.m. on March 22, 2019 followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be following at the Holy Family Parish with burial at the Cundiyo cemetery. Pallbearers are Adrian Salazar, Anthony Romero, Derrick Vigil, Claudette Grinage, Davina Montoya and Vanessa Gutierrez. Honorary Pallbearers are Brian Alvaro, Derrick Vigil, Mario Valdez, and Raynel Garcia. Services are entrusted to: RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME in Santa Fe, 3232 Cerrillos Rd. (505) 395-9150

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2019.

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March 26, 2019

A very kind woman she will be greatly missed -- May Eternal Light Shine on her always

Eddie & Jeanette Trujillo

March 22, 2019

To the Vigil family, so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you. may she rest in peace

Velma Middleton

March 21, 2019

So sorry for your family's loss. May God be with each of you during this most difficult time. Love and Prayers.......

Orlando & Christella Lopez

March 21, 2019

Our condolences to the family of Amelia. May God comfort you all in this difficult time. May Amelia Rest In Peace

Nicole S

March 21, 2019

Deepest condolences to the Vigil family.
Sending love and prayers from Colorado.

Sammy and Orlinie Velasquez

March 21, 2019

Tia Amelia, You are such a beautiful soul! We will miss you but we Believe and Trust that we will see you again! Bye for now Tia. We love You!

Barney Vigil

March 21, 2019

R.I.P So sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sylvia Valdez Alvarez

March 20, 2019

To Amelia's family I send my deepest condolences. Amelia was always there to support our family. God bless her forever.

Daniel and Kathleen Lopez

March 20, 2019

May you rest in peace. We will miss you!

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March 20, 2019

Bobby, Valerie, Brenda, Emit and families, we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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