Hipolito Vigil

Hipolito Benjamin “Benjie” Vigil, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly on a beautiful fall day, October 3, 2021, doing what he loved best – working the land alongside his family members.  Benjie was born July 2, 1946 in Santa Fe to Hipolito Vigil and Virginia Garcia Vigil.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers George Vigil and Arthur Vigil, and a sister, Cecilia Vigil.  He is survived by his children Monica Vigil, Melissa Vigil and husband Christopher Jarzynski, Benjamin Vigil and wife Linda, and Carmella Vigil; by his siblings Rudolfo Vigil and wife Maria, Ernesto Vigil, Angie Vigil, Frances Vigil-Jordan and husband Steve Jordan, and sister-in-law Nancy Vigil; by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and by his best friend and faithful companion, his dog “Jiggles”. 

Benjie loved New Mexico. He loved spending time outdoors and was proud of his heritage and deep roots in the state.  He was especially honored to be a Professional Land Surveyor. He was a perfectionist known for his precise, high-quality surveys. 

Honorary pallbearers are his nieces and nephews and his surveying buddies Jerry Dutchover, James Parra, Allen Grace, and Paul Ortiz. 

A viewing will take place on Wednesday, October 13 from 4pm to 6pm at Rivera’s Funeral Home at 417 E. Rodeo Road.  A rosary will be recited at Cristo Rey Catholic Church on Thursday, October 14 at 9:30am, followed by a mass at 10am.  Burial will take place at Rosario cemetery immediately following the mass. 

Because Benjie loved dogs, please consider making a contribution to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter at 505-983-4309 in his name. 

Benjie will be missed immensely by his family and friends.  With heavy hearts we say goodbye for now, vaya con Dios, and until we meet again.