Elvira A. Vigil, 86, of Arroyo Hondo passed away March 22, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Julian Vigil, daughter, Victoria Ortega, son, Jerry Vigil and numerous siblings. She is survived by children, Regina Vigil (Adelmo), Raymundo Vigil (Mary Lou) Eraclio Vigil (Jennie), Lillian and Julia Vigil, son-in-law, Carlos Ortega, grandchildren she helped raise, Raul, Lydia and Ignacio Ortega, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, sisters, Mercedes Chavez and Ruperta LaCombe (Antonio), sister in law, Odila Medina (Tony), many other relatives and friends.
Public visitation was held on March 24, 2012 at Rivera Chapel. Rosary was recited on March 25, 2012. Funeral mass was held on March 26, 2012. Both were held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.