Mary Sesaria Gomez was born April 21, 1922 to Sesario Gomez and Lucy Ortero in Loma, Colorado. Her father Sesario was killed in a farm accident before Sesaria was born. She had an older sister, Esther Gomez. After the sudden death of her father, their mother Lucy married Ben Mares and the family eventually moved to Fruita, Colorado.
Sesaria married Philip J. Vigil on September 25, 1938 in Fruita, Colorado. During their 71 years of marriage, they ministered together as pastors in several churches in Colorado and Utah. Philip passed away in Denver, Colorado on August 30, 2009.
Sesaria and Philip had four children: Bob (Stella), Danny (Rose), Dorothy (Orlando) and Louie (Diane). They were blessed with 8 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Grandchildren: Pamela Vigil Johnson (Deceased), Robby Vigil, Darrell Herrera, Kevin Herrera, Daniel Vigil, Michael Vigil, Mark Vigil and Brian Vigil; 9 great grandchildren: Tiffany Daryl Schrieber, Jordan Herrera, Kaden Herrera, Robbie Vigil, Justus Vigil, Janae Herrera, Felix Vigil, Nicolas Vigil and Derek Vigil; Sesaria is also survived by a sister: Bernice Chaverria (Servando); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, and beloved husband, Sesaria was preceded in death by her sisters: Esther, Vera and Mary Jane, and two brothers: Rudolph and Johnny. She will be deeply missed.
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