He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Christina Vigil; three daughters, Angela Vasquez, Helen Martinez (Benny), and Lourdes Muniz (Floyd); grandchildren that he raised, Margaret Barela (Mark), Geraldine Garcia (Dennis), John Vasquez (Rebecca) and Jessica (Peter); and his other grandchildren, Richard Vigil, Anita Tapia (Mark), Ben Martinez, Jr. (Michelle), Andrew Martinez (Stephanie), Henry Martinez (Regina), and Florencio (Jun-Jo) Muniz; daughter-in-law, Marie Vigil; brothers, Vicente Vigil (Karla), Pete Vigil (Bernice); sisters, Connie Jimenez (Charlie), Grace DeAguero, Elisa Valdez (Dennis), Mary Tays (Frank), and Della Aguerez (Roger). He is also survived by many great grandchildren and 9 great, great grand children; numerous nieces,nephews, cousins, and many friends. Visitation will be at Santa Fe Funeral Options on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A Rosary will be recited at 9:00 AM Wednesday, July 29 at St. Anne Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Wednesday. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
On 6 Dec 1940, Alvaro, born in El Rito and a resident of Canjilon, enlisted in the US Army in Santa Fe. He was described as 5'5", 120 pounds, black eyes, black hair, and a truck driver. He served as a rifleman with Company E, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He participated in the Normandy Campaign and the St. Lo Campaign. On 4 Aug 1944, he received a bullet wound to the chest. Alvaro was awarded the Purple Heart, the European-African- Middle East Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze battle stars, the American Defense Service Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the M1 Rifle Marksman badge. On 21 May 1945, Alvaro was honorably discharged at Birmingham General Hospital, Van Nuys, California. He received a certificate of disability and was issued a lapel button (WD AGO Form 53-55).
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Christina Vigil; three daughters, Angela Vasquez, Helen Martinez (Benny), and Lourdes Muniz (Floyd); grandchildren that he raised, Margaret Barela (Mark), Geraldine Garcia (Dennis), John Vasquez (Rebecca) and Jessica (Peter); and his other grandchildren, Richard Vigil, Anita Tapia (Mark), Ben Martinez, Jr. (Michelle), Andrew Martinez (Stephanie), Henry Martinez (Regina), and Florencio (Jun-Jo) Muniz; daughter-in-law, Marie Vigil; brothers, Vicente Vigil (Karla), Pete Vigil (Bernice); sisters, Connie Jimenez (Charlie), Grace DeAguero, Elisa Valdez (Dennis), Mary Tays (Frank), and Della Aguerez (Roger). He is also survived by many great grandchildren and 9 great, great grand children; numerous nieces,nephews, cousins, and many friends. Visitation will be at Santa Fe Funeral Options on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A Rosary will be recited at 9:00 AM Wednesday, July 29 at St. Anne Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Wednesday. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
On 6 Dec 1940, Alvaro, born in El Rito and a resident of Canjilon, enlisted in the US Army in Santa Fe. He was described as 5'5", 120 pounds, black eyes, black hair, and a truck driver. He served as a rifleman with Company E, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He participated in the Normandy Campaign and the St. Lo Campaign. On 4 Aug 1944, he received a bullet wound to the chest. Alvaro was awarded the Purple Heart, the European-African- Middle East Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze battle stars, the American Defense Service Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the M1 Rifle Marksman badge. On 21 May 1945, Alvaro was honorably discharged at Birmingham General Hospital, Van Nuys, California. He received a certificate of disability and was issued a lapel button (WD AGO Form 53-55).
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