Viola Stella Vigil

Viola Stella Vigil, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, godmother, and cherished friend, entered eternal rest with our Blessed Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Jose Maria and Carmelita Roybal; her in-laws, Seferino and Flora Vigil, Marianita Ortega, and Pilar Rivera; her great-aunt, Refugito Roybal; her siblings, Jessie Roybal, Lucy and Dave Yrene, Tiburcio and Marcella Roybal, Frances and Bobby Valencia, Vivian Lujan, Delfinia Roybal, Teodoro Vigil, Ruben and Mabel Vigil, and Seferino "Fred" Vigil II; and her special compadres, Danny and Ethel Romo. Viola is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jesus Vigil; her children, Joseph Leonard Vigil (Evelyn), Lenora Quintana (Lenny), Lawrence Vigil (Larrissa), and Leon Vigil; her cherished grandchildren, Jolene Ortiz (Marcus), Joseph Vigil Jr. (Leyanet), Arlene Riboni (Juan), Briona Vigil, Julieanna Vigil, Lauren Vigil, Mya Berumen (Morgan), CJ Martinez, Alyssa Martinez; and her treasured great-grandchildren, Jaylah Ortiz, Isaiah Ortiz, Josiah Ortiz, Cataleya Vigil, and Makenna Berumen. She is also survived by her siblings, Florinda Lujan, Julian Roybal (Florinda), Joe Roybal Jr., Gloria Valencia (Horacio), and James Roybal (Hilda), along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, and many dear friends whose lives she touched. Serving as pallbearers will be her beloved grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Sef Vigil, Gene Lujan, and all of her cherished godchildren. Viola embraced life with unwavering strength, deep faith, and a joyful heart. She had a lifelong love of music, and her laughter and wonderful sense of humor brought happiness to everyone around her. She never met a stranger and welcomed everyone with kindness, compassion, and generosity. Blessed with healing hands and a gift of her traditional “medica” skills, Viola lovingly cared for countless babies and families throughout her life. Her nurturing spirit, selfless heart, and unwavering love for others will be remembered always. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at St. Anthony's Parish in Pecos, New Mexico. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:00 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to Kellie Vigil, the PCU staff at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, and the compassionate caregivers at CenterWell Home Health for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Viola. Special thanks are also extended to the choir and the family's musician friends for honoring Viola through the beautiful music she loved so dearly and for Robert and Berna Baca, her homebound Eucharistic ministers. The family is grateful to Brian Sandoval, the staff at Frankie's Restaurant, and the American Legion Post #70 in Pecos for their generosity and assistance with the family meal following the services. Finally, to our family, friends, neighbors, and everyone who has offered prayers, support, and acts of kindness during this difficult time, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your love and compassion have been a source of strength and comfort, and we will forever be grateful. Though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we find peace knowing that Viola's beautiful soul is now reunited with those who have gone before her and rests forever in the loving embrace of our Lord. Her legacy of faith, love, kindness, and family will continue to live on in all who were blessed to know and love her.