It is with great sadness that the family of John Michael Vigil Sr. has announced his sudden passing on June 28, 2018, at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low. He was born Dec. 16, 1962, in Pueblo, Colo., to his father, Joe Gilbert Vigil and his mother Mary Stella Montoya. A viewing and friends calling will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on July 6, at Owens Livingston Mortuary White Mountain Chapel, located at 320 N. 9th St., in Show Low. A celebration of his life will be held after services at John (L.J.) and Bianca’s home at 214 N. 800 E., in Taylor. John enjoyed fishing and he loved his Denver Broncos. John always held his family close to his heart. They were all so important to him, especially his grandchildren whom he loved and enjoyed spending time with more than anything. He adored coaching his boys and grandchildren in sports. He took great pride in his children’s success in all aspects of life. John was an exceptional husband, son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. Anyone who came across John became his friend. He has taken a huge piece of our hearts, and life as we know it will never be the same. John will forever be missed by everyone that knew him. John is survived, loved and will always be remembered by his loving wife, Sue Marko; two sons, John (Bianca) Vigil of Taylor and Gilbert (Brandi) Vigil of Phoenix; nine grandchildren that he loved very much, Marissa, Erika, Xavior, Eliana, Izabella, Arayah, Adanias, Scarlette and Gionna “his little GG”; siblings Joe, Ralph, Andy, Robert, Fred, Doug, Cecilia, Ruth and Joann. John is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Stella; two brothers, Luis and Andreas; and sister, Maxine. He will sadly be missed by his vast extended family and friends. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Snowflake handled the arrangements.
