Oscar Vigil

Oscar L. Vigil, age 64, joined our Lord on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Medical Center Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 15, 1946 to Juan and Isidra Vigil in Mulato, Chihuahua.

Oscar or Big O as he was affectionately called by his high school friends grew up in Kermit, Texas. He was a member of the Kermit High School state track team in 1964. He placed fourth in the mile at the state meet. He married the girlnextdoor, Aurora Navarro in May 1968 in Kermit, Texas. Oscar retired from Shell Oil after 31 years of employment. He taught catechism at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church for 10 years.

Oscar is survived by his wife of 42 years, Aurora and a daughter, Maribelle VigilMinyard and husband Lee of Odessa son Jay Vigil and wife Sylvia of Midland. He had one grandchild, Zachary Paul VigilMinyard. He was his grandpas pride and joy. Other survivors include brother Alonzo Vigil and his wife Eva of Midland, brother Hector Pedraza of Wickett and sister Alice Roman and husband Albert of Fort Stockton and several nieces and nephews. He had a furry companion, Molly.

He was preceded in death by his father Juan Vigil mother, Isidra Pedraza stepfather, Manuel Pedraza and sister, Argelia Terrazas.

Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, May 14, 2010 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, May 15, 2010 at St. Marys Catholic Church with Reverend Santiago Udayar, officiating. Pallbearers will be Mikky Navarrete, Isaac Navarrete, Dominic Pedraza, Jordan Pedraza, Oscar Terrazas, Jr. and Jeff Vigil.

He was a devoted father, grandfather and husband. He cared deeply for his family. Oscars absence will be felt by us all.

Little I knew that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of me went with you the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.

Service

Funeral Service

St. Marys Catholic Church
612 East 18th Street
Odessa, TX  79761
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:00 AM

Rosary

Sunset Memorial Chapel
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Friday, May 14, 2010
7:00 PM

Cemetery

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762