Jose D. Vigil, 85, of Pilar passed away on August 30, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Doloritas and Felipe Vigil. He is survived by his wife, Ceralia Vigil, children, Dolores Montano, Fabiola Medina, Eloy Vigil (Cora), Estella Pacheco (Floyd), Elias Gabriel Vigil (Vita), Georgia Aragon and Modesta Vigil. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, two brothers, four sisters and sister in law, Josie Suazo.
Rosary was recited on September 01, 2008 at Rivera Chapel in Taos. Funeral mass was held on September 02, 2008 at San Francisco de Asis Church. Interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.