Frances Vigil, 88, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2017 in Ranchos de Taos, NM, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Rodarte, to Procopio Sisneros and Beatriz Fernandez Sisneros on September 17, 1928. She is preceded in death by the parents who raised her, Ramon Maestas and Rafaelita Fernandez Maestas; parents-in-law, Antonio J. Vigil and Hijnia Gutierrez Vigil; sisters, Sofia Fernandez, Anita Sisneros, and Eloisa Trujillo (Eduardo); brothers, Paul Sisneros and Jose Sisneros (Maria); sisters-in-law, Refugio Barela (Frank), Juanita Sandoval (Alfonso), and Tomasita Mondragon (Tony); brothers-in-law, Paul Vigil, Elias Vigil (Inez), and Miguel Vigil; infant daughter, Dolores Vigil; son, Raymond Vigil. Frances is survived by her husband of 68 years, Antonio Vigil; daughters, Diana Gurule (David) and Gloria Godina (Gumercindo); sons, Joseph Vigil and Floyd Sisneros (Veronica); daughter-in-law, Diana Taylor; 6 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Clorovea Sisneros, sister, Antonita Vigil, Rose Vigil and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Rosary was recited on March 30, 2017. Funeral mass was held on March 31, 2017. Both were held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church with interment following at the San Francisco Cemetery.