Minnie was born in Santa Clara Pueblo, NM, on February 8, 1931, to Juan and Petra Gutierrez. She married the love of her life Reynel Vigil, together they had 4 children and lived in a house they built in Guachupange. Minnie grew up in Santa Clara Pueblo and was a tribal member of the Pueblo of Pojoaque. Minnie past away in January of 2024.