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Lorraine "Raine" Vigil

Lorraine "Raine" Vigil

October 31st, 1964 - April 25th, 2019

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Lorraine A. Vigil, 54, passed on to the Lord on the evening of Thursday, April 25, 2019 surrounded by family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Dolores H Vigil, Paternal grandparents Hilario and Antonia Vigil, Maternal grandparents Natalia and Norberto Herrera and Godparents Mary Louise and Rudy Rivera.

At the age of 14 she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Her strong will and determination helped her accomplish many things including graduate from St Michael’s High School in 1982 and the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications in 1990. She worked in the hospitality industry at different restaurants and at the Jockey Club in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. She visited Paris in 1992 and fell in love with the City. She loved people; especially making them laugh. She had a quick wit and a voracious sense of humor. She made a friend wherever she went, even online. She has friends on Facebook that she’s never met. She was an artist at heart and loved creating many things. She made hand painted pet collars, ornaments, candles and cards. She made beaded earrings and other jewelry, she learned to loom knit and created scarves and ear warmers and more recently essential oil-fragranced bath salts and shower melts. She carried on a family tradition of picture Christmas cards for the past 20+ years.

She received a kidney transplant in 2006 and she treasured this gift by strictly following her medication regimen. She had many health challenges but always wanted to live humbly and make her contribution in this life. She loved her friends, family and her dog, her baby, Clementine. She was very petite – a small person but with a very large presence. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her father Hilario Vigil, brother Larry, sister Laura, her “baby” Clementine Laney Mae, Godmother Flora Gregory and special friends Hannah, Megan and Nicole Valdez “her girls”; and many relatives and friends. Her services begin with a visitation at Rivera’s Family Funeral on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 6 pm, Rosary at 7 pm followed by a eulogy. She will then be cremated and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 10 am at St. Anne’s Parish followed by committal at Rosario Cemetery and reception at St Anne’s parish hall.

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Name Lorraine "Raine" Vigil
Date of Birth October 31st, 1964
Date of Death April 25th, 2019
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe
Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
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Chrissy published a tribute .

I’m still struggling to accept you’re not here to chat with....they are filming here in Salem a Netflix film and all I think is Halloween is Rainie)s birthday.,,,,
I know you’re at peace but you are holding a very special part of my heart my friend! Love you

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Camilla Phillips published a tribute .

Very sorry for your loss. Beautiful tribute, Laura, you wrote regarding Lorraine. In spite of her pain, she must have lived a very full and wonderful life. May she rest in peace and may God comfort the family during this difficult time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Camilla

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Kelly Wilbanks (Averitt) published a tribute .

I am so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate enough to work with Lorraine at Baskin Robbins where she was the cake decorator. Any time a customer ordered a cake, we would tell them to wait for Lorraine because she had so much artistic talent. She will be missed.

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Annamarie Page published a tribute .

My sweet "Rainie-Girl". Ever since high school you have inspired me to live life to the fullest. Your sense of humor and wit are unmatched. You always made me laugh! I can't imagine going to Santa Fe and not spending time with you. You, my precious friend, were one of the lights in my life. I love you and will miss you immensely my "Rainie-Girl"!

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Eavonka Ettinger published a tribute .

Lorraine was my best friend at UNM, and I am forever grateful that we never loss touch. Our 32 year friendship meant so much to me, and I find words inadequate to express this loss to us all.

I'm so sorry I won't be able to attend the services, but my sincere condolences go out to Laura, Hilario, and Larry. You truly know the full journey and inspiration of her life, and I know how much she loved you. I will be holding you and all who were blessed to know her in my heart tomorrow.

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Felix C. Trujillo Ii published a tribute .

Rest easy my Little China Doll. You always made me smile and laugh. I will remember your smile and your kind heart. God speed Rainey.

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Kecia published a tribute .

I'm so sorry for your loss. She was kind hearted and generous. Those she touched will continue to feel the ways she influenced the world.

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Lupita Gress published a tribute .

I am so sorry for your great loss. Please accept my condolences. Larry and family, I will keep you in my prayers!!!

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