ANDREW M. Andrew M. Vigil, age 54, was taken from this world by the Holy Angels and into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on 8/30/11 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Katherine Elena (Garcia), sons Anthony, Carlos and Kristopher. He is also survived by his parents Manuel and Virginia; siblings Walter (Sophie), Kenny (Sharon), Phillip (Roseanne), Kathy (Ross) Garcia, Debbie (David) Roybal, and Anna Vigil; many extended family members and dear friends. Andy was preceded in death by his previous wife, Cheryl. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Gerald Parras, Robbie Ramirez, Rick Yost, George Ferris, Carlos Camacho, Robert Stallings, Troy Ortega, Andrew Pena, Javier Navarro, Bob Weber, and Erik Sacks, and Mark Villareal. Andy graduated from Espanola High School in 1975 and received his Bachelor's degree from the University of New Mexico in 1979. Andy was employed in the grocery industry for 35 years and served most recently as the Vice President of Avanza Supermarkets for Nash Finch Corporation in Edina, MN. Andy was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend. He touched many lives with his compassionate nature and generous heart, never turning down an opportunity to help anyone in need. A Rosary will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, at St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. A Funeral Mass will follow at 9:00 a.m. A Reception will take place at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Hall, 5712 Paradise Blvd, NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 following the funeral mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Andy's name to St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Catholic Church.
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