Nicole Huff-Vigil

OBITUARY FOR NICOLE KATHRYN HUFF VIGIL

Nicole Kathryn Huff Vigil, daughter of Marguerite R. Farber and the late Gregory G. Huff, passed away surrounded by family on February 12, 2023 after a brief illness.  Nicole was born on January 13, 1984 in Santa Fe and is survived by her mother Marguerite. She will be deeply missed by her stepfather, Steven Farber, and her step siblings, Jamie Rosenthal and family, Daniel Farber and family, Zoey, Craig, and Zadie Barnes, and Avi Farber.

Nicole is also survived by her many aunts, uncles, and cousins: Samuel J. Rosensohn (Ann Louise, Zachary, Amy, Liana, Ada, Trevor); Daniel L. Rosensohn (Pam, Tricia, Rhys, Linford, Lizzy, Trey, Georgia, Daisy, Teddy); Elizabeth R. Harris (the late David Harris, Emily, Orlando, Atticus, Zada, Melissa); John Heller, (Cayln, Cole); Christina Huff (Steve, Eli, and Claire); Gary Huff (Kathy, Christina, Eric, and Matthew); Connie Huff (Pete); and Rebecca Huff (Damian, Ashley, and Diego). Nicole was preceded in death by her beloved brother Clayton William Huff, whom she never stopped missing, her maternal and paternal grandparents, William L. Rosensohn, Gabrielle Miller, and Sylvia Farber, and Eugene Huff and Kathryn G. Huff. She will also be missed by her many friends.

Nicole was a kind, thoughtful, loving, sensitive, caring, and beautiful person.  She was compassionate, giving, and loved her puppies, Bamboo and Sugar Bear. Nicole went to Temple Beth Shalom Preschool and Religious School where she had her Bat Mitzvah and was confirmed. She attended Gonzales Elementary School, Alameda Junior High School, and Santa Fe High School. 

Nicole was charming and always had a smile on her face while engaging with family, friends, and animals.  She was passionate about tarot cards and astrology and loved to share this knowledge with her family and friends. She was very creative and artistic and made beautiful afghan blankets, large and small, that she  gave to many others. Nicole worked in the hospitality business in Santa Fe since she was nineteen years old and was engaging and gracious with her clientele. She loved to serve fine food and wines at the Legal Tender and worked hard and took pride in her diligence in serving others. She also enjoyed learning the art of baking edibles at Sacred Garden. Nicole enjoyed challenges, was industrious, and was mechanically and technically inclined. She loved music and watching her favorite shows and was an avid Yankees fan.

Memorial Services will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 205 E. Barcelona Road, on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 10:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at the Rivera Santa Fe Memorial Gardens immediately following the services.  In lieu of flowers, Nicole’s family requests that contributions on behalf of Nicole be made to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society or other international animal emergency rescue organizations. Nicole’s family wish to deeply thank the extraordinary staff at the Emergency Department and ICU at Christus St. Vincent Hospital who cared for Nicole.