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1952
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2023
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DAVID VIGIL Obituary
JUNE 12, 1952, DIED JAN 16, 2023
Our Beloved David fought a long battle to stay alive. He died of congestive heart failure. He was a composer and a musician, and artist as well and went on to produce many paintings of Santa Fe and its environment. He had a generous heart. He is survived by Christina, George and Eliza, Virginia, Lucinda and numerous nieces and nephews. He enriched peoples lives with his paintings and music. He had a spontaneous good nature. He was humble and shared his talents freely. Our brother and uncle David will be greatly missed.
Rosary and Mass will be held at Cristo Rey church on 10:30 am, February 1, 2023. Burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery.
Rivera Family Funerals
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417 East Rodeo Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 989-7032
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Memories and Condolences
for DAVID VIGIL
Frank Henri
January 2, 2025
David was awesome, I used to love to go over to his studio and jam out.
JP
May 11, 2024
Rest easy brother... I happen upon you after eating at the teahouse about 10 years ago. You brought me into your tiny home and played beautiful music on your piano. I have a short video of it somewhere. You are missed. JP
Susan Lockhart
December 29, 2023
I met David one afternoon, four years ago, while I waited outside The Teahouse for my order to go. I forgot my to go order that day, have never forgotten David. He was a Creator. Magic, a generous spirit.
I looked for him when I was visiting in October '23.
I'll always remember something he said,
"When I create, I've made something that didn't exist before."
J'taime, David.
Ellis Aycock
September 14, 2023
This photo is from September last year. I had hoped to visit and play with David again this year.
Ellis Aycock
September 14, 2023
My wife and I met David several years ago outside his studio beside the Teahouse. We talked of music and art, and he handed me a guitar so that we could play along together. Since that time, I have brought my own guitar so we always stop by for a visit to talk and play music. We bought one of his paintings and hung it in our living room in the mountains of NC. David always had a story to tell, and our friends admire his painting as we share our time with David.
We returned to Santa Fe a few days ago to celebrate our anniversary as we have for the last several years. Today we asked about David and heard the sad news. We thought a lot of David and will miss him.
Michael Rivera
February 16, 2023
My condolence to the family; I grew up with David and went to Cristo Rey grade school with him.
Sister Maria Armijo
February 5, 2023
Dear sisters and brother of David, Please know that you are all in my prayers as you send your brother to his everlasting home. I have fond memories of all of you and your parents as well.
Continue to be there for one another. Peace always Sister Maria Armijo
Jean (Sandoval) Burt and family
February 2, 2023
To our Vigil primas/primos - our greatest condolences on your loss. Our parents (his padrinos) were so fond of David and it was wonderful that he kept in touch with them over the years. I think of him daily when I look up at the wonderful flower he painted. He was a talented genius and left quite a legacy in his artwork. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jean (Sandoval) Burt
Katie Stowell
January 31, 2023
Blessings and condolences.
Katie Stowell
Priscilla P Marquez
January 30, 2023
David was always so friendly and giving. I know he will be missed by his family as well as the old times in Santa Fe. We will miss him and his talents as a painter. With love & prayers.
Dan
January 30, 2023
Flower painted Cadillac , David. Always with spice and generosity. Going to miss you . Canyon and Monte del Sol have a cool breeze blowing
John Gabaldon. ([email protected]) God Bless all
January 29, 2023
My condolences to all the Vigil, may he rest in peace!
We were in Cub Scouts
many years ago
Berna and Michael John
January 28, 2023
My prayers go out to the Vigil family. My condolences on the loss of David. He will be greatly missed.
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