Rachael Edna Vigarino, age 75, passed from this life on September 22nd, 2021. She was greeted by her adoring husband and other family members who welcomed her into the Heavenly Realms and ushered her into the arms of Jesus. Rachael is the strongest of fighters and had no fear of transitioning from her physical body to her Heavenly Body. She loved her family fiercely and will be missed by all tremendously. She had many great loves: her husband, sister, Aunts, Uncles, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, in-laws, nephews, nieces, God children, and many dear friends throughout the years, even her new friends that assisted her in her final days. She had a great love for baseball, especially for her dear Astros and never missed watching a game, rooting on Jose Altuve at every inning. Rachael spent over 40 years as a registered nurse, with accolades for excellence everywhere she worked. She began her illustrious career with Dr. Michael Debakey in Houston at Methodist Hospital Downtown. Letters and gifts poured out of patients for her amazing bedside manner, patient care and kindness. She was a devoted animal lover and always had dogs, cats, birds or horses throughout her life. Her faithful and loyal companions, Buddy and Jax, were by her side until the very end. She was a mean card player and adored playing games with her family. On special occasions, she especially loved Spades, Guesstures and Christmas Song Karaoke (albeit a little off key.) Family occasions were complete with great food, laughter and listening to her husband dance across the ivories. Rachael instilled work ethic, faith, and caring for others in her children, family and all those that knew her. She was a devout Christian and proud Texan and Houstonian. She began her life in Washington D.C., and spent her youth in Youngstown, Ohio, where she obtained her nursing degree from Youngstown State University. In 1978, she moved to the Great State of Texas.

She leaves behind her children, Nicholas Jaye and Heide Vigarino, Debra Ann and Danny Passmore, Theresa Marie Vigarino and Victor Lazzaro, stepson, Nicholas John Vigarino, III, grandchildren, Christopher, Vanessa, Richard, Jessica, Steven, Kristine, Andrew and Trevor,
great-grandchildren, Eli, Venus and Aria, Aunt Carole Carner, sister-in-law, Rita Mary Vigarino Herchik, nephew John Herchik, brother-in-law, Ralph and Mary S. Vigarino, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Eleanor and Francis Milton Collins, husband, Nicholas John Vigarino, Jr., sister, Stephanie Rodriguez, in-laws, Rita and Nicholas Vigarino, brother-in-law, Thomas Vigarino, nephews, Keith, Thomas and James Sabo, and Uncle Donald Carner. If you would like to send flowers, please do. If you would like to donate to the family foundation, Moms House For Children, who is building a childcare center for orphans in Africa and Peru, that is inspired by Rachael's childhood, becoming orphaned early in life, you can contribute in her honor: https://www.classy.org/campaign/moms-house-2021-contribution/c301652
Be happy! Love your life! Love one another!