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Ignacio "Iggie" Vigil, 73, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2001 at Northeastern Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, NM. Ignacio was born on July 29, 1928 to the late Patrocinio and Margarita Vigil and was a lifetime resident of the Las Vegas area. He married Mary Lynn Salazar on August 14, 1950. A life-long Catholic, he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas and of St. George Church in Apache Junction, AZ, and had been active in the OLOS Holy Name Society and Parish Council. Ignacio worked for the US Postal Service for 30 years and retired in 1987 as a postal supervisor. For the past ten years, Ignacio and his wife, Mary Lynn have enjoyed spending their winter months in Apache Junction, AZ where he was an active member of the Roadhaven Tennis and Golf Clubs. He also belonged to square and round dance clubs in Arizona and New Mexico. Mr. Vigil was a member of the BPOE, Lodge #408, for 31 years. He belonged to the Las Vegas Golf Association and enjoyed golfing almost daily. Ignacio and Mary Lynn also enjoyed extensive travels and family camping trips. Mr. Vigil was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Dorothy Vigil; brother, Santos Vigil; sister-in-law, Louise Vigil and brother-in-law, Del Jewell. He is survived by Mary Lynn Vigil, his loving wife of 51 years; his children, Donald Vigil and wife, Martha Jo, of Austin, TX; Daniel Vigil and wife, Becky, of Herndon, VA; Diana Vigil Clevenger of Albuquerque, NM; Dennis Vigil and wife, Dedrea, of Albuquerque, NM; his eight grandchildren: Amaris, Amanda, Adrian, Adam, Aaron, Aidan, Ashley and Audra--who truly were his"pride and joy"; his brothers, Johnny Vigil of Commerce City, CO; Davis Vigil and wife, Dorothy of Westminister, CO; Joe Vigil and wife, Connie of Las Vegas, NM; Benny Vigil and wife, Josie of Farmington, NM; Alfred Vigil and wife, Carmen of Brighton, CO; his sisters, Marie Jewel of McLeansboro, IL; Lorraine Vigil and husband, Arturo Macias of Las Vegas, NM; his brothers-in-law, Lee Norman Gonzales of Las Vegas, NM; Fr. George Salazar of Taos, NM; Tony Salazar of Santa Fe, NM; Raymond Salazar and wife, Mary, of Las Vegas, NM; John Salazar and wife, Mary of Albuquerque, NM; Ruben Salazar of Las Vegas, NM and sister-in-law, Sally Salazar of Las Vegas, NM. Rosary services will be held on Wednesday, August 22, at 7:00 p.m. at Rogers Mortuary and on Thursday, August 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the OLOS Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with Father George Salazar, Celebrant. Internment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
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