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Jose Florio "J.F." Vigil, beloved husband, father, brother, friend and coach passed away on November 30, 2001 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. J.F. was born August 1, 1947 to Bernave and Rebecca Vigil in Springer, New Mexico. J.F. was the fourth child, and the middle brother of six children. J.F. attended Springer Public Schools through his junior year of high school. He graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque in 1965. JF attended the University of New Mexico, graduating with a degree in Business/Accounting. While attending UNM, JF began working for Hertzmark-Parnegg Realty. After graduation, J.F. remained with Hertzmark-Parnegg in positions of increasing responsibility. J.F. served as General Manager of Winrock Shopping Center for many years during the late 1980's to mid 1990's. J.F. was affiliated with Terranomics, now Terranet, until his passing. J.F. was particularly proud of the national award winning Riverwoods Shopping and Housing Development in Provo, Utah, which he spearheaded. In addition, J.F. served briefly as the Executive Vice President and President of BGK Asset Management in Albuquerque. J.F.'s other true passion in life was basketball, in particular coaching or assisting with his son, Carlos' teams. Carlos also played on numerous club soccer teams, and J.F. conceded that soccer was good for footwork and off-season conditioning for basketball. J.F. was very proud when the Basketball Congress International (BCI) Under 14 Team which he coached and that Carlos played on, won the New Mexico State Championship and qualified for Nationals. J.F. loved coaching, encouraging, and developing many boys on numerous basketball teams and tournaments, such as "Hoop-It-Up", Gus Macker, AYBL, BCI, and AAU. J.F. is survived by his loving wife Angie, and their son Carlos who is a freshman at La Cueva High School. J.F. and Angie were married 25 years. For many years, J.F.'s focus in life was his career, but Carlos's birth brought many joys to his life. J.F. was able to pass down his love of sports, especially basketball, to his son. J.F. spent many hours coaching and cheering Carlos' teams in both basketball and soccer with Angie's support who was a willing transportation driver to games near and far. Angie organized the moms and kids when J.F. was gone on numerous business trips. J. F. usually made it home for Carlos' games. J.F. is survived by his loving wife Angie, their son Carlos, his brothers Ed Vigil of Anaheim, CA and Carlos Vigil of Denver, Co; and sisters Isabel Lopez of Denver, CO, Margie Kuhlman of San Manuel, AZ, Lucille Arvizo of Raton, NM and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and in-laws. J.F. was preceded in death by his parents, Bernave and Rebecca Vigil. Services will be held Tuesday December 4, 2001 10AM at Central United Methodist Church 1615 Copper Ave. NE. Services under the direction of Strong-Thorne Mortuary.
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