Manuel Patrick Vigil
December 16, 1940 - April 15, 2009
Manuel P. Vigil
12/16/40 – 4/15/09
Kearns – Manuel P. Vigil passed away suddenly on April 15th, 2009. He was born on December 16th, 1940 in Center, CO to Sam and Annie Vigil. He married Patricia Zavala on June 12th, 1965.
He served in the Air Force and retired from Tooele Army Depot. Manuel coached baseball, basketball and football for many years.
He loved the Indianapolis Colts and Elvis.
Manuel is survived by his wife, Patricia; children Ana (Baron) Knighton, Monica (Donny) Biorge, Angie (Jon) Zavala-Blumhagen, JR (Geri) Vigil, Matt (Sarah) Vigil; 10 grandchildren; sister Mary Jo Flores; brother William Vigil; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters.
A vigil will be held on Sunday, April 19th from 6 to 8 PM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 20th at 1:30 PM also at the church. Interment to follow at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Rd, West Jordan.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis, has left the building.”
In Loving Memory
We are so sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you,may you find comfort with memories.
GALO'S
kearns, ut
Dear Pat and family, I was so very saddened to learn of Manny's passing. He had such a good sense of humor and was a forever faithful supporter to "his teams" regardless of their losses. It takes a special person to find humor in wearing a handicapped t-shirt, he just brightened my day to see him come into the dialysis unit. We'll miss his kindness and gentle manner. Our sincerest wishes go out to your family at this time. My best wishes, Janet Mueller
Janet Mueller
Salt Lake City, Ut
To the entire Vigil Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I know your hearts are aching. My prayers are with you today and will be in the coming months. I am blessed to have come to know you. You are always in my hearts, Sincerely, LeNae
Chaplain LeNae P Onstad
salt lake city, ut
Dearest Vigil Family, I have so many fond memories of the wonderful time spent with my "Mexican family". The fun trips to Lagoon, locking or hiding our cooler, BBQing at Lagoon and at all of your homes. Times spent just talking to each other. All of you are so special to me and my family. Manuel will be missed so much. My kids still call Pat and Manuel "Grandma Pat and Grandpa Manuel. Stesha was talking about your family last night, and when she was little she thought that they were really her Grandparents. I just wanted you to know how much I loved being accepted as your family, all of you just opened your arms and your hearts and made all of us feel welcomed where ever we were. I will miss Manuel's laugh, smile, words of wisdom, silliness, quiet observation, and non-judgemental love. I have always been a bit jealous of your tight knit family, I hope that I have instilled this gift to my little family. Last night was so touching, what wonderful people you are, I learned things that I never knew about Manuel. He was a wonderful man. If any of you need anything at all, please call me, Ana, and Angie have my number. We love all of you so much. We are all so sorry for your lost, but we know that Manuel is in a better place now, and his pain has ended. Love- Steph and Family
Stephanie, Eric, Stesha, Caitie, and Sophi
Salt Lake City, Ut
I hope you can find some comfort in your many special memories and in the thought of the happy times you shared- Your grief is shared by many. With love and sympathy- Tom & Tawnee Knighton-Holzhauer & boys
Tom & Tawnee Knighton-Holzhauer
St George, Ut