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Vivian Lopez Obituary
Vivian Victoria (Vigil) Lopez, age 77, born in Gallup, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 16, 2020. Mrs. Lopez is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Kelly Lopez.; Children, Karla Simoes and husband, Casey, Kathleen Sandoval and husband, Geoff, Kristine Lopez-Reid, and husband, Jason; Six Grandchildren, Troy Simoes, Hallie Simoes, Andres Sandoval, Lorenzo Sandoval, Addyson Reid, Jaxon Reid; Siblings Corrine Wells, Carmen Gallegos. Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends. Mrs. Lopez was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Garcia; Parents, Lorenzo and Bennie Vigil; Siblings, Rosabelle Sena, Lawrence Vigil. A rosary will be recited at 9:30am on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM. 87102, with a Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00am. Private disposition will take place following the Funeral Mass. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please continue to monitor Gabaldon Mortuary Website for scheduled date and time.
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Robert Azua
August 27, 2020
Deepest condolences to Kelly and the children of my dear cousin Vivian. May she Rest In Peace. I want to also pass along love to Corrine and Carmen. Our families are forever joined by our grandparents and we are all Vigil at heart. With Love, Robert Azua & Mark DeNauw.
Rhonda Ortiz daughter of Gilbert Lopez
August 27, 2020
I remember when I first met her and the girls. I thought she was so beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss Kelly. I know how hard it is to loose your partner in life. But you will find that they never really leave you. God bless you and the family.
Alysha Chavez
August 26, 2020
My deepest condolences to you all! May God be with you all during this time, my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Adolph and Loretta Romero
August 26, 2020
To Carmen and Alex Gallegos, our sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved sister. We love you. Your cousins, Adolph and Loretta Romero.
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