Carmen V. Vigil

Carmen Virginia Vigil Carmen Virginia (Licon) Vigil passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Carmen’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. Carmen was born to Cecilia Chaves and Ramon Licon in Roswell, New Mexico, on January 29, 1949. Carmen was a lifelong resident of Roswell and had countless friends from her school days growing up on the East side of town. Carmen married Bobby Vigil on October 10, 1970; they had three sons and were married for 49 years until his passing. Carmen was a tiny woman but had the biggest spirit; she was full of life and energy, and she had a bolstering voice and laugh that was unforgettable. Carmen was as tough as they come; she was tiny but feisty. She wasn't happy unless she was going; she never sat still and was such a hard-working mother. Carmen worked for Mission Arch Care Center for many years; she worked very hard in her home and in her yard. Carmen's passion was to care for her yard; she had the most beautiful lawn and roses. She could grow anything and would work in her yard for hours. She once said, "When I am in my yard, I am at peace. I see God all around me." Carmen loved to converse and would show up just to visit; she had a genuine love for friends and family and always made it a point to stay connected. Carmen's greatest joy and love was for her three sons and her grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother; she spent so much time with her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She had a special bond with all of them, and all the kids in her family loved to spend time with her. She was so much fun to be around; her wonderful, infectious spirit brought so much joy to her entire family. We will treasure the memories and time we spent with her. And we look forward to the day we are reunited with her in heaven. There is no one like you, and there never will be again. Your love, protection, and care for each of us will be greatly missed. Carmen is survived by her sons: Mario Vigil, Joseph Vigil, and Isaac Vigil; mother, Cecilia Chaves; grandchildren: Annjanette Vigil, Israel Vigil, Mario Vigil Jr, Juliana Vigil, Kyla Gonzales and Hunter Pichardo; great-grandchildren: Jericho Vigil, Gabrielle Cortez, Israel Vigil Jr. and Estrella Vigil; brothers: Jesse Licon, Gilbert Licon, and Larry Sanchez; sisters: Mary Licon and Sandra Licon; countless nieces and nephews; along with daughters-in-law: Christina Aragon, Edna Leyba, and Katrina Lopez; special brother and sisters-in law, Jr., Flora Vigil, and Sylvia Salcido; along with all her other in-laws from the Vigil family. Carmen is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bobby Vigil; father, Ramon Licon Jr.; paternal grandparents: Ramon Licon Sr. and Rosenda Licon; maternal grandparents: Willie Chaves Sr. and Cornelia Chaves; brothers: Daniel Licon and Gary Sanchez; beloved nephew, Danny Ray Licon; and beloved niece, Angela Licon. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Beginnings Hall located at 3908 South East Main St., Roswell, New Mexico. All friends and family are welcome to come and share in celebrating Carmen's life " Like a rose, fiery and barbed, nonetheless colorful and beautiful. "

Carmen V. Vigil

January 29, 1949 - December 16, 2024