Olivia Cook

Olivia Cook obituary, El Paso, TX

Olivia Cook

Olivia Cook Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perches Funeral Home-East - El Paso on Apr. 22, 2025.
Mrs. Olivia Marci Vigil Cook, age 86, of El Paso (formally from Hobbs N.M), passed away peacefully Saturday morning, April 19, 2025 at J&V Residential Home. She was born August 2, 1938, in Lincoln, New Mexico, a daughter of the late Marcario and Francisca Salazar Vigil. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Madison Cook and her sister Ella, and her brothers Lonny and Louis.
Olivia entered the workforce immediately after high school, quickly finding her niche in the supply industry. Retired in 1992, she dedicated over 40-years as a Supply Tech to the Department of Defense.
Olivia was an avid dog lover and her greatest joy was taking care of her Pugs. She leaves behind Holly who is being loving cared for at J&V Residential Home. She also loved football, country and western music, and, good food. One of her all-time favorites was Skinny's BBQ in El Paso.
Olivia is survived by her sister Delia Vigil Mangus and her brother-in-law Charles Mangus of St Augustine, Florida; her nephew Edward Luis Torrez and wife Deb Tappen-Torrez of El Paso; and, great niece Brianda Torrez of El Paso. She also has many other nieces and nephews who will dearly miss her.
We would like to thank her caregivers, Elizabeth and Sylvia of J&V Residential Home, for their countless hours of loving compassionate care. In addition, we would like to thank Three Oaks Hospice for supporting Olivia and us as the end of her life drew near. God so richly blessed us with these wonderful, dedicated individuals.
Her life was a blessing and her memory a treasure. She was loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held at a future date.
Memorial contributions may be made to J&V Residential Home at 1666 St. Stephen Place, El Paso, Texas 79936 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Olivia, please visit our floral store.

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