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Obituary for VIGIL


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday December 09, 2009

Manuel Vigil, 78, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 6, 2009. Mr. Vigil is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Mrs. Virginia Vigil; his children Manuel L. Vigil, Orlando Vigil Sr. and wife, Patricia, and Annette Navarette; his brother, Phillip Vigil and wife, Nina; his grandchildren, Orlando Jr., Melissa, Jonathan, Joshua, Nathaniel, Selena, Estevan, Breanna, Ciara, and Marina; step-grandchildren, Francisco, Janelle, and Elena; stepsons, Larry Fernandez and Louis Fernandez; great-grandchildren, Natalia, Chantel, Orlando III, Arianna, and Alyssa; his beloved dog, Negrito; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members and friends. Mr. Vigil was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Bertha Vigil. Mr. Vigil was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Vigil was a Veteran of the United States Army serving for over 13 years and in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Vigil was a member of the American Legion Post 72; a member of the Los Volcanes fishing club; was an avid fisherman, and loved watching his grandchildren participate in sporting events. Visitation will be Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Friday, December 11, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Santuario de San Martin de Porres, 8301 Camino San Martin, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated 9:00 a.m., Father Leo Padget, presider. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Francisco Fernandez, Orlando Vigil Jr., Jonathan Vigil, Joshua Vigil, Nathaniel Navarette, and Estevan Navarette. Honorary pallbearers will be Manuel L. Vigil, Orlando Vigil Sr., Benny Romero, Melissa Vigil, Dan Archuleta and Selena Navarette. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com