The family of Michael J. Vigil is abundantly grateful for the life he shared with them and in prayer, expressed their final earthly goodbyes to their beloved Michael. He passed peacefully from this earth to his heavenly dwelling on January 26. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Rey and Carmen Vigil, brother Roland, and brother-in-law Tom Rivera. Michael is survived by his wife Jana Cordova, sisters Patricia Rivera (+Tom, husband), Barbara Lowder (Dennis, husband), brother Rey (Maryann, wife), niece Andrea Rivera, nephews Tomas Rivera, Steven Lowder (Andrea, wife; Ruby Ann, daughter), Aaron (Cherise, wife; Little Aaron, son), Jacob, Ben Vigil, and dear cousins and friends. Michael retired from the State of New Mexico. He volunteered extensively at Los Ranchos de las Golondrinas and was an active participant in many historical re-enactments. Through his love of New Mexico history and expertise in costume design, he served as a consultant of historic Spanish colonial costumes and patterns, which even included costumes for his beloved dog, Snowflake. He loved traveling and was blessed with opportunities many times. His Knighthood in the Knights of Jerusalem led him to the Holy Land, where he worked with orphanages. We will miss this kind, loving soul as we grieve his loss. Services will be held Saturday, February 24, 11:00 am at Rivera Family Funeral Home, 417 East Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM
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| Name | Michael Vigil |
| Date of Birth | February 14th, 1963 |
| Date of Death | January 26th, 2024 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe | |
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417 Rodeo Road Santa Fe NM 87505 United States |
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So sad to hear Michael passed away. Now only did we work together, we were good friends. He was intelligent, happy-go-lucky young man always ready to spring his enthusiasm on us. This was a friend that will truly be missed. (Michael, your Conquistador dragon continues to scare the bee-geebers out of us). Pray for us, Conpadre!
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Condolences to all of his loving Family and Friends. I had the privilege of working with Michael for many years at GSD & DoIT. He was a kind courteous gentleman always caring and understanding willing to lend a hand. Rest In peace Sir Michael
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Melanie Guillen-Montoya & family.
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My deepest condolences to the Vigil-Rivera-Lowder families on the loss of their beloved Michael. I met him as a very young man and will always remember his happy smile and friendly personality. May he rest in eternal peace. "Que los ángeles del Cielo lo encuentren y lo lleven al Paraíso del Señor".
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Michael was always friendly and forthright with the people he interacted with. Willingly imparting his knowledge of history and culture with others. I liked Michael. Godspeed good friend.
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My condolences to Michaels family, sending prayers to all. May he rest in peace.
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My sincere condolences to Michael’s family. I worked with him at DoIT and I was blessed to have crossed paths with such a kind man who was always happy and smiling.
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