"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Birthplace: Guadalupita, New Mexico
A loving and devoted wife to late Henry Luerra, a loving daughter to Leandro and Magdalena Vigil and sister to Rose Ruse, John Vigil, late Joe Vigil and late Thomas Vigil. She was a mother to Mary Ellen Chavez, Richard Luerra, Tony Luerra, Florence Luerra, Rose Luerra, Gregory Luerra, Step son Henry Luerra and Step daughter Lorrain Luerra. She also raised her grandson Thomas Anthony Luerra as her own son. She was a Grandmother to 20 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She had a total of 48 grandchildren with five generations.
She became an ordained Minister in 1977, served as a Missionette Director for 20 years, was a Sunday school teacher and a Deacon. She was a Missionary in Mexico for 21 years and served 14 cities. She was a loving and dedicated mother to her entire family and to all. She was a faithful member of Pastor Philip Morales’ church John 3:16 for 48 years and she dedicated her life to the Lord at age 19.