April 28, 1938 – October 22, 2017
Our beautiful beloved wife, mother, grandmother/Nana, great-grandmother, sister, and auntie passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017.
Erlinda, 79, was born April 28, 1938 in El Rito, N.M. to Roman and Irene Varoz Baca.
On July 27, 1960 she married her honey, Gus “Wedo” Medardo Vigil, in El Rito. Shortly thereafter they moved to Salt Lake City, where together they raised six children that she was very proud of and loved with all her heart.
In 2002, Erlinda showed her strength and determination when she fought the battle with breast cancer and won.
As a wonderful, amazing wife and mother, she loved every possible second with her family. She enjoyed family BBQs, Sunday football, word search puzzles, reading, and being devoted to the Catholic faith.
Erlinda’s genuine smile will always be remembered, and everyone who met her was truly blessed to have known such an angel. She will be deeply missed by all.
She is survived by her husband; her children, Eric, Jeff, Mark (Donna), Ruth (Brian), Pam (Ezra), and Tara; 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; her sister Madge and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Manuel and Carlos, her sister Amelia, and her grandson Markie Jr.
A funeral Mass was celebrated October 27, 2017 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Committal was at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
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