Apolinario Paul O. Vigil, 86, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on July 14, 2005. He is preceded in death by his sons, Higino and Paul Vigil, parents, Jose Antonio Vigil and Maria Higina Vigil, sisters, Juanita Sandoval, Refufio Barela, Tomasita Mondragon and brothers, Mike and Elias Guadalupe Vigil. He is survived by his wife, Rose Vigil, children, Julia Gonzales (Frank), Leo Vigil (Patsy), Sylvia Gonzales (Alex), Millie Vigil, Lawrence Vigil (Bonnie), Peter Vigil, Maria Dimas (George), George Vigil, Manuel Vigil and Anna Vigil (Michael). He is also survived by his brother and sister, Tony Vigil (Frances), Sister Antonita Vigil, 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and many other relatives
Rosary was recited on Thursday, July 14, 2005 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on Friday, July 15, 2005 at San Francisco de Asis Church with interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.