Bernice Cathy Vigil, 52

Colorado Springs and previous Romeo resident Bernice Cathy Vigil, 52, went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2018. Bernice was born at home in Romeo to Thomas “Tom” Vigil Sr., and Ermalinda “Erma” Vigil Chavez Vigil on January 22, 1966. She grew up in both Leadville and Romeo. Bernice attended Centauri High School where she finished all her studies and graduated. Bernice enjoyed being a mother and participating in different activities with her family such as fishing, hunting, camping and cooking. She also enjoyed dancing and loved listening to music; her favorite thing was enjoying all her hobbies with her family.

Survivors include her children Krystal Vigil of Colorado Springs, CO; Kally Salazar (James Kohn) of Hiram, OH; Ryan (Melinda) Salazar of Alamosa, CO; Tomeka Chacon of Colorado Springs, CO; Bernice also leaves behind her sibling Ruby Romero of Romeo, CO; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Erma Vigil and her younger brother Thomas Vigil Jr.

A Vigil Service with Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Conejos. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Conejos. Inurnment will be held at a later date. A reception will follow Services at the Romeo Town Hall. To leave online condolences please visit romerofuneralhomes.com. The care of arrangements have been placed in care of Romeo Funeral Home of Antonito.