 ARAGON, FIDEL A. Age 77, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 and was a life-long resident of Los Lunas, NM. Fidel loved his family with all his heart. Fidel is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-six years, Sylvia; his five loving children, Donald Aragon, Ronald Aragon and wife, Dorothy, Jeff Aragon, Julie Smith and husband, Bryan, Jimmy Aragon and wife, Monica; five grandchildren, whom he loved and spoiled, Jennifer Van Otten and husband, Randy, Jessica and Janelle Smith, Eric and Isaiah Aragon; five great-grandchildren, the joys of his life, Joshua Smith, Alijah, Ezra, Aislynn and Eyan VanOtten; his sister, Beatrice Sais; brothers, Rafael Aragon Jr., Pat Aragon and wife, JoAnn; sister in law, Aurelia Aragon; many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Fidel was preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Dolores (Madrid) Aragon; sisters, Lucy Wortman and husband, Henry, Olie Sanchez, and husband, Tony; brother, Joseph V. Aragon, his grandmother, who raised him, Modesta Madrid; his step mother, Lita Aragon; brother in law, Arthur Sais; and sister in law, Pauline Aragon. Fidel retired from Beneficial Finance Corp. in 1998 after 33 years of dedicated service. He was a life-long member of San Clemente Parish, served several years with the Belen National Guard, was a 12 year member of the Los Lunas School Board and along with the Belen School Board was instrumental in the establishment and construction of UNM Valencia Campus. He was a charter member of the Belen Elks Lodge a member of the Belen Moose Lodge and a strong Republican. He enjoyed spending time with his family, visiting with his brothers and sisters and listening to native New Mexico and Mariachi music. Fidel graduated in 1955 from Los Lunas High School and was a star athlete in football, baseball and basketball. Visitation will be Thursday, January 01, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at San Clemente Catholic Church, 244 Luna Ave., Los Lunas, NM with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Father Jim Marshall, presider. Interment will follow at San Clemente Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his four sons, Donald, Ronald, Jeff and Jimmy, son-in-law, Bryan, and grandson-in-law, Randy. Honorary pallbearers will be his two grandsons, Eric and Isaiah. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 (505) 24-7861
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