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Janet Vigil Obituary
Our dearest wife, mother and grandma went to heaven on Mother's Day May 11th 2014. She fought a brave 2 year battle with lung and brain cancer. She was born to George and Olga Poh on July 17th 1936 and lived in Hawthorne, CA all her life. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Donald L. Vigil; children Don (Toni), Peggy (Wayne), Kathy (Terry), Merrie Ann (David), Tommy (Viki); 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and her brother Charles George Poh. She raised and took care of over 75 foster children and adopted 2, Yvette and Gabriel. She loved music and was an accomplished pianist and organist. Service is Friday, May 16th at 10:00am at Green Hills in Rancho Palos Verdes. 12:00 noon luncheon, 2:00pm Celebration of Life at the New Life Community Church in Hawthorne, Ca. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet Vigil
Kathleen Conner
May 9, 2019
Janet was a wonderful Christian Mother, Grandmother, Wife and a dear Friend! She was there for me when I needed help for my Mom and she had her Board & Care home available! She treated my Mom with the best care with the help of her Daughter, Peggy. We miss her because her loving kindness and her loving caring of anyone who asked she was always there. I am so glad that I will see her again when we are in Heaven!
Mary colclasure
May 28, 2014
The Vigil family.. I am so sorry for your loss! Janet was a very precious woman of God and was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her parents were wonderful people I remember them so well and they raised a wonderful daughter that always put God and her family first. Janet you will be missed!!! I know that you are already busy in heaven singing praises unto God and I know that you are now wearing a crown for a job well done. Much love,hugs to you all. God bless you and comfort you with his perfect peace. Love Mary Colclasure.
Stephanie Duron
May 19, 2014
Don, Donny, Peggy, Marrie Ann, Kathy, and all of the family, I just want to say that I know Janet is in Heaven with all of the people who have passed away. If I know Janet, she is checking in on all of the ones she knew either by way of family or ones she cared for in one way or another. I know I was very Bless to have her attend to my Grandmother the last year of her life, and I am so appreciative of her generosity, love, and friendship. Janet will be very much missed. I pray the GOD will grant you all the peace that passes all understanding, and just remember all the wonderful memories you have. She may be gone from this earth, but we will see her in the new heaven and earth. Love, Stephanie
Ben Kidner
May 17, 2014
So sorry to hear of Janet's passing, her and Don were good friends of my parents.
Denise Pnkratz Norden
May 17, 2014
Dear Vigil Family,
I was sad to read about Janet's passing. She was a wonderful person that loved her Lord and her family. She will be missed by the many people that loved her and were loved by her! May God be with each of you during this time.
Keith and Shirley Clark
May 17, 2014
Our deepest sympathies for the lose of Janet in your lives. She leaves a legacy to the world with the devotion to family and those in need. May God continue to comfort you. Don, I still value the dedicated effort you gave Fellowship of South Bay in building our kitchen. God bless you and your family.
May 16, 2014
Aunt Janet was such a kind and loving person. She remembered all of our birthdays and special events. We were looking forward to a visit with her in June, instead we will have a small gathering to honor her memory. Our memories of her will always be cherished. Patrick and Toni Poh
Cousin Scott
May 16, 2014
From first memories of taking us to sunday school, piano lessons, all I can think about my Aunt Janet is L O V E.
We've only one life, she invested hers in all of us! I am completely inadequate to convey the honor, respect, and love I have, I can only say, "Thank You Aunt Janet"!
Now with Father God... rooting for us! "since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus".
Just found out from this site... overwhelmed.
enochsmiles @ g mail
May 16, 2014
THE VIGIL FAMILY: I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY ASSOCATION WITH DON AND JANET GOES BACK ALMOST 30 YEARS. MY REMEMBERANCE IS OF JANET'S WONDERFUL CARING WAY FOR ALL OF HER CHILDREN . THERE IS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR HER.
JERRY GARRETSON
Belinda Sudduth
May 16, 2014
With deepest sympathy to the family, know that God's arms of comfort are surrounding you now and are holding Janet.
In life we come across many people that touch us and we can say Janet truly touched our lives in a special way. She was a teacher and encourager to me and our family. We will never forget how she touched our lives, through music as well as her caring, giving spirit - she lived as Christ taught us to live, giving of herself with compassion and love. She opened her heart to many, including our Grandmother through her Senior home. She told me how grateful she was to be there for Grandma when needed, also for seeing that her Pastor's were always taken care of after retirement. Janet now has her crown of jewels she so richly deserves in Heaven.
The Vigil family holds a special place in our hearts and always will.
With Much Love and Hugs to you all,
Belinda & David Sudduth & Family
Sher-Lynn Davis
May 16, 2014
My deepest condelences to you all. It's been many years since I've seen Janet but I have fond memories of her and the entire family. My mother, Marie enjoyed the friendship she had with the Janet and enjoyed even more watching all the grandbabies and foster kids in the church nursery. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael Poh
May 16, 2014
She was a most wonderful person in her caring, loving ways. She will be missed always. Love you Aunt Janet.
Howard Carver
May 15, 2014
What an honor it was for me to have known Janet and her family. She was such an encouraging, nurturing soul to people that crossed her path during her life's journey.
May you rest in the arms of our loving Lord and Savior, Jesus, forevermore at peace. This is not an ending, but just a temporary separation from time and space. Those of God's family remaining will celebrate with you when it's our turn to end our earthly journeys.
Michelle Pankratz Lucas
May 15, 2014
Don,Peggy,Merrie Ann, Kathy and Yvette. So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Whenever I thought of her it brought back wonderful memories of a loving and caring women who opened up her heart and home to so many. Love to all of you during this time. Michelle Pankratz Lucas
Mike & Kathy Conner
May 15, 2014
Dear Family, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. She helped us when we needed care for my Mother when she opened up a home for seniors. I thank her and her daughter,Peggy,for doing this for our family so we could visit relatives. She was always happy and smiling and would help with anything you needed. We will miss her but will see her in Heaven sitting by her Heavenly Father. Love, the Conner Family
Emery and Elaine Pankratz
May 15, 2014
We are saddened to learn today of the graduation to Heaven of a great lady!! Our love and prayers go out to her family members. Memories of the Pankratz relationship with Janet and her family are precious!
Merrie Ann Franks
May 15, 2014
I love You, I miss you so much.
Merrie Ann
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