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Joseph R Vigil
1961 - November 15th, 2021
1961 - November 15th, 2021
Joseph R. Vigil, age 60 of Taos, NM residing in Albuquerque, NM passed away on November 15, 2021. He was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1982. He pursued a career in accounting and worked for Cardinal Health retiring in 2010. He had a passion for classic cars and mechanics. He was very strong in his Catholic faith. He was active in various ministries within the church as well as a participant in several bible study groups. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He fought the good fight while here on earth, but now his race is finished and he kept the faith. Now there is laid up for him the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to him on that Day (2 Timothy 4:7-8)
He is preceded in death by his mother Otelia Vigil and brother Frank Vigil. He is survived by his father Reggie Vigil, sisters Barbara Coca (Dennis), Darlene Salazar (Tim), brother David Vigil (Gina), God sons Brian Salazar, Marcos Vigil and nieces and nephews.
Services are Thursday December 2, 2021 at Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Church in Albuquerque, NM. The rosary will be at 10:15am followed by the mass at 11:00am. The internment will be on December 3, 2021 at Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire, New Mexico. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
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Michael A. Vasquez
My prayers and condolences to the family of Joseph R. Vigil. Joe and I served in the U.S.M.C. from Boot Camp in 1979 till we discharged in 1982. We became good friends, and we maintained communication after we got out of the Marines and shared a good friendship. He was such a good man who loved his family very much. He often spoke of his sisters and brothers as well as his mom and dad. Joe, you will be missed. Rest in Peace brother. May your family find peace and comfort. Sincerely, Pvt. Michael A. Vasquez U.S.M.C.
Timothy Salazar
Brother, you were so fond of Fr. Graham Golden and now both of you are together and taking care of your mom, for sure! My wish is that you would have stayed here with us longer, but our Lord had other plans for you. There are so many of your projects we left unfinished, but I know that you are now at peace and your awful pain-filled days are over. Jeopardy Answer: He is the most inspirational and faith filled man who didn’t know the word “quit”. Question: Who is Joseph R. Vigil…? God bless you and we’ll see you later…
Melinda & Willie Garcia
My condolences to the Family of Joseph. Prayers for the Family that God gives you Peace. ❤RIP Joseph. Fly with the Angels
Darlene Salazar
I miss you brother so much. RIP in the arms of out momma and our Lord. I wish you could come back and tell me how beautiful it is there. I love that you are pain free. Fly with the angels ..
Cecilia Quintana
My dearest Friend, You are an angel now, you can do whatever you want and you never have to ask for help except for our Lord who gives us the most strength. Please watch over me and say hi to your mom and my mom too okay? God Bless your great family who is your pillar of strength here on earth.
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