Mary S. Vigil

Mary Marcella Smith-Vigil, age 84, a longtime resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Lovelace Downtown Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born to Joe P. Smith and Isabel Smith, on September 22, 1932.

Mary was fortunate to celebrate her 84th Birthday among her friends and family.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Ralph J. Vigil of 61 years, three children, Gilbert Vigil, Liz Vigil, and Patricia Vigil, and nine grandchildren.

Mary worked for New Mexico State Government for 25 years and retired in 1982.  She loved to cook, play poker, and entertain family and friends.  Her favorite time of the year was October 31st/Halloween which she celebrated each year with all nine grandchildren.  She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, who always put family and friends first.  She was one who was always active and had a keen interest in US/New Mexico politics.  Mary was an avid, true blue Dallas Cowboy fan who loved to sport her jersey on game days.

We want to thank all our family and friends who shared special times and moments with her and that were always a big part of her life.  We also want to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Northridge Alzheimer's Specialty Center and Gentiva Hospice for the love, compassion and care they gave our mother.   You were truly her “Guardian Angels”.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Old Chapel, 417 Agua Fria St. in Santa Fe, NM.

An Inurnment will follow the mass on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM at
Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N Guadalupe St. Santa Fe, NM.

Mom/grandma..... You will be deeply missed but never forgotten. "He will wipe away every tear from your eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore."    Revelation 21:4 ESV