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Ignacia S. Aragon, a resident of Albuquerque for the last 50 years, passed away Saturday morning, November 20, 1999, at the age of 98. Ignacia was born to her late parents, Melecio and Virginia Lujan Sanchez on July 31, 1901, in Trementina, NM. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Seferino Aragon; son, Lorenzo; brothers, Rafael Sanchez and his wife, Guadalupe and Ramon Sanchez and his wife, Ofelia; sisters, Conferina Trujillo and husband, Demecio and Adela Padilla and husband, Nocario; and son-in-law, Jose A. Estrada. She is survived by her three children, Ruben Aragon, Facundo Aragon and wife, Amelia, all of Albuquerque and Emma Estrada of Las Vegas, NM; and brother, Alfonso Sanchez and wife, Cordelia. Ignacia had numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Ignacia had four special nieces who were forever at her side, Mary Gonzales and husband, Eloy, Frances Martin and her late husband, Bob, Angie Garcia and Patty Romero. Ignacia was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and an active member of the Senior Church group. Rosary will be recited Monday, 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW, with Father Ramon Aragon, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Baca Jr., Chris Baca, Dan Estrada, Jude Romero, Donny Estrada, Ben Martin, Miguel Padilla, Carlos Sanchez and Jesse Estrada. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Gonzales, Wade Martin, Phillip Estrada, Robert Baca, Eloy Gonzales, Anthony Romero, Jimmy Baca, Tony Baca, Steve Estrada, Michael Gonzales, Margarito Garcia, Jonathan Baca, Kelly Baca and Alfonso Sanchez Jr. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Monday, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The family of Ignacia S. Aragon wish to extend special gratitude to the nurses and staff of Sandia Hospice. A very special thanks to Mary Driscall, Tina Hernandez and Tom Pier. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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