Corelia Nieves Vigil

On October 19, 2026, at the age of 83, our beloved mother, Corelia Nieves Vigil, affectionately known as “Cora” to her family and friends, went home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of faith, strength, and unconditional love.

Born the eldest of 17 children, Cora came from a large family, where the bonds of love and family remained an important part of her life. Cora was a woman of enduring faith who faced life’s many challenges with strength and perseverance. Throughout her years, she endured health struggles, physical pain, and heartbreaking losses. Yet through it all, she continued to trust in God, finding strength in her faith and joy in the blessings of life.

She had a happy spirit and a love for music, but above all, she treasured her family. To her children, she was simply Mom and Corazón. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the center of her world. She loved them deeply, treasured their time together, and held each of them close to her heart. Her love and devotion to family will continue to live on through the generations.

Among the deepest sorrows she carried was the loss of her precious baby boy, Louis Ben Vigil III, whom she lovingly called “Little Louis.” Though their time together on earth was brief, her love for him never faded. She remembered his birthday and the anniversary of his passing year after year, carrying his memory in her heart throughout her life. Her family finds comfort in the blessed hope that, after a lifetime of missing him, she has been reunited with her beloved son in Heaven.

She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory.

Cora is survived by her husband, Louis F. Vigil Jr.; her children, Debbie (Doug), Peggie, John (Marla), Joetta, and Paul (Jolene); and her surviving siblings and extended family. Her family also includes 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, each a part of the legacy of love she leaves behind.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Louis Ben Vigil III (“Little Louis”); her cherished granddaughter, Malinda; her parents; and several beloved siblings and loved ones.

Though our hearts ache in her absence, we find comfort in the promises of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her earthly journey has ended, but her faith, her love, and the memories she created will remain in our hearts forever.

John 11:25-26 (paraphrased) Jesus said to her that He is the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Him will live, even after dying. And everyone who lives and believes in Him will never die. He then asked her whether she believed this.

A private family viewing will be held in loving memory of Cora.

Those wishing to honor her memory may send flowers or sympathy cards to the family, or make a memorial donation in her name to the American Heart Association in support of heart disease research and awareness.

Memorial Donations: https://www.heart.org/en/honor-memorial

For flower deliveries or sympathy cards, please contact the family directly for arrangements.

The family is deeply grateful for the love, prayers, and kindness extended during this difficult time.