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ELOY On Sunday, July 9, 2006 the good Lord called our beloved Eloy to rest. Eloy was born in Cuba New Mexico on March 13, 1933 to Rafael and Maria Aragon. Eloy was raised in Cuba and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked in the oilfield for El Paso, Shell Oil, and Giant Industries for 43 years. Eloy served with the Cuba Fire Department and was a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time at the race track after he retired in 1998. Eloy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mercedes "Mercy"; and a daughter, Maria Bernadette Aragon. He is survived by three brothers; five sisters; sons: Richard (Kim) Aragon of Farmington, Diego (Luella) Aragon of Albuquerque, Ralph Aragon of Farmington, and James D. (Valerie) Aragon of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Adrienne, Lauren, Erin, Lucas, and Janae Aragon and Avren Pacheco; numerous nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Aztec, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. A special thanks goes to the Bridge staff and residents, Northwest New Mexico Hospice, and the Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwest New Mexico Hospice, 608 Reilly Avenue, Farmington, NM 87401 Arrangements are entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin, Farmington, NM. 505-325-9611.
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