Leroy Vigil was born August 28, 1934 in Valdez, Colorado to Maria Rebecca Saiz and Jose Ezequiel Vigil. He loved spending time ranching and was dedicated to his family, friends and country. In 1976, he retired as USMC Captain. He passed away on March 16th, 2019 in Aurora, Colorado.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Maria Rebecca Saiz and Jose Ezequiel Vigil, 2 siblings; Sadie Martinez and Samuel Vigil, son; Kelly Vigil, and 2 grandsons; Matthew Vialpando and Elias Vigil.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years; Mary Romero, 4 children; Loreto (Joan) Vigil of Thornton, Judy (Marty) Vialpando of Golden, Michael (Lauree) Vigil of Las Vegas, NV, and Monica (Danny) Martinez of Aurora, 5 siblings; Lilly Lujan, Beatrice Martinez, Patricia Vigil of Denver, Josephine Szewczyk of Las Cruces, NM, and Marianne Vigil of Victorville CA, 15 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and many extended family members and friends.