Naomi Vigil

Naomi Vigil was born in Rouse, Colorado, where her parents lived on a small farm. She passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on May 5, 2022. Naomi was married to Felix Vigil Jr. on Nov. 19, 1950, in Pueblo, Colorado. They celebrated 71 years of marriage in November. From this marriage, three children were born: Job, Jonathan and Elizabeth. Naomi was the youngest of nine children born to Silverio and Adonaisa Marquez. They lived in Rouse where she grew up and went to a country school. While in high school, Naomi met Felix at church. He asked her out for a date and they fell in love. Naomi had just turned 16 years old when they were married. A year later, Job was born. Felix had enlisted in the Army and was sent to Germany for 18 months. Naomi lived with her parents during that time. She had not graduated from high school, so after Jon and Beth were born, she worked hard and earned her GED. Naomi enrolled at Midwest Business College and graduated with a 4.0 GPA, earning a diploma to become a secretary and bookkeeper. Naomi eventually took a job with Pueblo County School District 70 and was a school secretary for many years at North Mesa Elementary where she was loved by the staff and the students. She retired after 24 years working for District 70 and spent time loving on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Naomi and Felix enjoyed collecting antiques and traveling to estate sales. She was someone who loved unconditionally and whenever Felix would bring home someone he found wandering the streets, she would feed them and if necessary, give them a bed in which to sleep. Naomi loved her children and never missed any of their activities even while working full time. She loved her husband and her commitment to their marriage was firm and they set a good example for all. Most importantly, Naomi loved Jesus and lived her life as an example of that. Naomi was faithful to her church and seldom missed a service, even when services were scheduled three to four times a week. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Silvio, Gilbert, Alfonso, Faye, Rita, Sophie, Donna and Orpha. She leaves behind her husband, Felix; children, Job (Gail) Vigil, Jonathan (Tobie) Vigil and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Melody (Jerry) Gibson, Jonathan Vigil Jr., Matt Vigil, Adam (Christy) Vigil, Tamara Vigil, Jordan Vigil, Benjamin Vigil and Thomas Vigil; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to the family. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 16, at Romero Funeral Home in Pueblo, Colorado, with her son, Job Vigil, officiating.