Dorothy Vigil

Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18th at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, march 18th at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.

Funeral Liturgy will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021 at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery.

Dorothy Vigil, 73, of Laramie, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. She was born to Antonio and Carolina (Aragon) Vigil on October 21, 1947 in Laramie, Wyoming.

Dorothy lived in Laramie and visited New Mexico frequently throughout her life.  She truly loved New Mexico and New Mexico music.  She also enjoyed making beaded bracelets, cooking burritos, green chili and her delicious “famous” salsa for all those who she loved.   Her most loved hobby was her business “Vigil Chile Roasting,”  she was known as the “Chili Doctor” & “Chilera”.   She was a floral designer by trade early on in her life. Then becoming a private care taker for the elderly, which include her mother Carolina, who she dearly loved.

She married Eloy “Arnold” Vigil on September 13, 1969 in Laramie.

She was a member of  St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eloy “Arnold” Vigil; her parents, Antonio and Carolina; her brothers, Theodore Martinez and Tony Vigil.

She is survived by her children, Shane Vigil (Charlotte), Arnette Suazo (Gabe), and, Monique Vigil (Marcelino Vasquez); her grandchildren, Antonio Vigil (Chelsea Whitlatch), Chasity Vigil, Emilio Suazo, Anyssa Suazo, Melecia Maldonado, Menito Maldonado, Aden Vasquez, and Aurora Vasquez; her brother, Sam Vigil (Marlene); and her numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18th at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, march 18th at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.

Funeral Liturgy will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021 at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Emilio Suazo, Gabe Suazo, Shane Vigil, Marcelino Vasquez, Michael Flores, Rick Kagel, Gerry Masceranes. Honorary Pallbearers will be Antonio Vigil, Chasity Vigil, Anyssa Suazo, Jimmy Vigil, Melecia Maldonado, Menito Maldonado, Saul Munoz, Aden Vasquez, Aurora Vasquez.

Memorial donations may be made to Memorial Fund For Dorothy Vigil, ACPE Fed Credit Union 2835 E. Grand Ave. Laramie, Wy 82072

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Condolences (11)

  • Sam & Bonnie Chavez

    Dear Arnette, Shane, Monique and the rest of your families, Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother, Dorothy. Bonnie & Sam Chavez

  • Rita and VJ Hartman

    To the entire Vigil family, our Sincere Condolences. Sending prayers for peace and love. May Gos bless you all and comfort you during this difficult time.

  • Estella Herrera

    Iv know Dorothy for many years and respected her dearly. She was such a good person and loved her family so much. May Almighty God bless her and the Vigil family. She will be dearly missed but she no longer is in pain. May she Rest In Peace in her heavenly home with her parents and all her relatives. Now she is one with her husband again. Gif bless you all. Prayers & thoughts are being said for your family at this sorrowful time. RIP my friend Dorothy. Love and miss you always & forever.

  • JEAN AND RICH CHAFFEE

    SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS i USED TO BUY BURRITOES FROM HER SHE WAS AN AMAZING PERSON

  • Carol Hall

    Praying for peace for your family. So sorry for your loss

  • Isabelle Sandoval

    My sincere condolences to the family. Attending Lincoln School and high school with Dorothy, we were good friends in our classes, neighborhood, and school activities. I appreciated and valued Dorothy's extreme love of life, kindness, loyalty, and faithfulness. May the memory of dear Dorothy be a blessing.

  • Suzie Hosier

    I am saddened to learn of Dorothy’s passing and I wanted to send loving condolences to her family. I went to Lincoln with Dorothy and our class was united as a family...we were friends who cared about each other. At one high school reunion I saw her across the room and we both cried as we hugged. Kisses to heaven, Dorothy!

  • Shell Team Falcon

    We were so saddened to hear of your families loss. We pray that your family finds peace and comfort during this most difficult of times. We hope our message finds you all surrounded by strength and compassion. Team Falcon is here for you in heart and spirit, however and whenever needed. Sincere Condolences, Doug, Scott, Phil, Ken, Jon, Arlie, Lee, David, Virginia, Joe, Rob, Anton and all the others your family has touched.

  • Anabell Gonzales- Wurth and family

    Very sorry to the Vigil family. Dorothy was a presence in many lives, always a smile or wave and very often some funny little jist of some sort to bring on a smile or a laugh into the lives of many; a very hard worker and a very good person. She will be missed.

  • Kenneth B Davidson

    " We were so sorry to learn of your families loss. We are praying that all of you find peace and comfort during this most difficult time. We hope our message finds you all surrounded by strength and compassion. Shell Team Falcon is here for you however and whenever needed. Sincere Condolences, Doug, Scott, Phil, Ken, Trey, Rob, David, Virginia, Joe, Jon, Len, Kenny and Arlie.

  • Roger and Sarah Ellis

    “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Sending you love from Ohio. Love y’all very much.

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