Marcella Vigil, 90, of Cheyenne passed away on March 12, 2024, at her home. She was born on January 16th, 1934, in Turquillo, New Mexico to Jose and Guadalupe Vigil. Marcella married Modesto G. Vigil on November 9th, 1949, in Holman, New Mexico. Marcella was a homemaker. She had several nick names, Turbo, from Jonathan, Marcella I Bird from Isaac and Grandma Morci from Sarah. Marcella perfected the language of Spanglish during her years. She loved socializing.
Marcella was a great prayer warrior. Marcella is survived by her sons Emmanuel (Manny) (Patrice) Vigil, Joe Vigil, Willie (Ginger) Vigil, Eli (Claudia) Vigil, Leroy (Patsy) Vigil and she raised a grandson Jonathan (Tiffany) Martinez.
Marcella is also survived by sisters Angie Garcia, Jesusita Maes, Olivia (Sterling) Archer and Brother Florio Vigil. Marcella is preceded in death by her parents, husband Modesto G. Vigil, brothers Pressliano Vigil, Richard Vigil and Joe Vigil.
Viewing at 1:00 pm and service at 2:00 pm at Restoration Fellowship church, Monday, March 18. Interment is immediately following at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. A reception will be at Kiwanis Center after the interment.