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Obituary for VIGIL


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday September 15, 2004

Carmelita Vigil, 92, died Sunday, September 12, 2004. She was a resident of Albuquerque for 57 years, moving here in 1947. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Ignacita Ortega of Colorado; as well as her sister, Esther Marie Ortega and her brother, Manual Ortega both of Colorado. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Theresa (Vigil) Clary and granddaughter, Jeanette Clary both of Colorado. She is survived by her son, Pete Vigil and wife, Mary Beth of Albuquerque; sisters, Sally Martinez of Colorado and Mary Helen Poptanich of Atwater, California; her brothers, Frank Ortega and wife, Rose of Albuquerque and Joe Ortega and wife, Lucy of Colorado; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and many nephews, nieces and friends. She is a member of the Church of the Risen Savior Catholic Community. Pallbearers are Charles Atencio, Lawrence Clary, Travis Clary, Robert Martinez, Danny Nevarez and Bill O'Neill. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, September 15, 2004, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, September 16, 2004, 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400