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Obituary for Ledoux


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday May 22, 2003

Mela Vigil del LeDoux was born in Talpa, NM, USA, to Josefita Struck Vigil and Jose Benito Vigil on Dec. 21, 1925. She returned home to her parents on May 18, 2003. Mela was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend to anyone who needed or wanted one. She was preceded in death by her great grandfather, Juan Bautista Vigil, grandfather, Juan N. Vigil, father, Jose Benito Vigil, mother, Josefita Struck de Vigil, sisters, Frances Vigil de Gallegos, Margaret Vigil de Alarid, Jose Benito Vigil Jr., and Leo Vigil. She is survived by her Beloved"Honey LeDoux" Richard; son, Richard LeDoux Jr. and wife Loretta of Bosque Farms, daughters, Diane Chavez and husband Joe of Los Lunas, Agnes Redmond and husband Gary of Albuquerque, and Rose A. LeDoux of Albuquerque. Melaɹ s wonderful grandchildren are; Paul LeDoux (wife Denise) of Los Lunas, Mark LeDoux of Bosque Farms, Eric Chavez (wife Jackie) of Albuquerque, Charlie Chavez of Albuquerque Monica Washington (husband Stacy) of Albuquerque, and 5 beautiful great grandchildren; Sherry LeDoux, Paul LeDoux Jr., Jared Chavez, Kyle Chavez and Isaiah. Mela is survived by her brothers Edmundo Vigil and wife Aurora of Taos, Andy Vigil of Taos; her sisters Mary Martinez of Santa Fe, Martha Vigil of Albuquerque and brother-in-law Willie Gallegos of Belen. Por todos sus amigos y familia muchos gracias por todo. Thank you to everyone who loved Mela. You brought much joy to Melaɹ s life. Services are as follows: Friday, May 23, 2003 a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at St Charles Church (corner of Coal and University) in Albuquerque. The funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2003 also at St. Charles Church. Reception will follow on Saturday at Whittier Elementary Cafeteria, 1110 Quincy SE in Albuquerque. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010


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