Gilbert Elizardo Vigil

Gilbert E. Vigil was born on November 11, 1941 and died on March 21, 2021. 

He grew up on Canyon Road, graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1961 and completed Barber School in 1962.  He came from a family of “Horsemen” athletes and followed the footsteps of his father, Ramon Vigil, as a Master Barber, where he worked alongside his dad and eventually with his sons at The Center Barber Shop in Santa Fe, where it is proudly carried on by his son Jude and daughter Velma.  He provided a service to generations of families and was well respected and loved by his customers.  He was a master at his craft and an expert at flat tops.

He; endeared his ranch in Los Hueros, Ocate, New Mexico.  He loved it there and had very happy memories of his youth, his family and the simpler things in life.  He would fondly reminisce and remind us not to forget where we came from.  He was a hard worker.  He was a builder, a good listener, loyal and wise.  He always had a kind word, a compliment, encouragement and his own personal philosophical advice.  He will be truly missed.

He is preceded in death by his sons, Frank and Santiago Vigil, his brother Paul Vigil, and his parents Ramon and Aurora Vigil.  He is survived by his wife, Helen Vigil, his children Velma Herrera (Steve), Jude Vigil (Jennifer) and their mother Rosalin Whittet and his son Gabriel Duncan.  Stepchildren David and Chris Kavanaugh and his grandchildren, Jacob A. Martinez (Laura), Joelle Altamirano (Michael), Justin Vigil, Nico Vigil, Paul Vigil, Aram Herrera, Jadyn Vigil, Elijah Vigil and Ava Vigil and his great grandchildren Azariah, Jonah, Nevaeh, and Cyrus Martinez; Emma, Liam and Dean Altamirano; and Ezra, Mason and Elora.  He was loved, respected and adored by all his family who will proudly carry on his legacy.

He is also survived by his siblings Raymond Vigil (Sheila), Frederico Vigil, Dolores Vigil, Father Joseph Vigil, Bernadette Vigil, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers are his grandsons Jacob A. Martinez, Justin Vigil, Nico Vigil, and Elijah Vigil. Honorary pallbearer is his grandson Paul Vigil, currently in the military.

Rosary and funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, County Rd 59, Los Cerrillos, New Mexico at 10:30 am on April 8, 2021.   His brother, Father Joseph Vigil, will officiate.  We ask that you please wear a mask.