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Obituary for Mondragon


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday March 04, 2001

Adolph Arlon Mondragon, 28, of Las Cruces passed away on February 16, 2001. Adolph was a resident of Las Cruces since 1991. He was a free spirit who touched the life of everyone he met. Adolph was a talented bass guitar player and played for a local band called the"Psychobillies." As a metal sculpture artist Adolph was gaining notoriety throughout New Mexico for his rough metal artwork he created for his company known as"Arlon Art." He enjoyed spending time in the wilderness around New Mexico and was an avid snowboarder. Adolph is survived by his mother and Step-Father, Sally and Paul Pena; and brothers, Rudy Mondragon of Albuquerque, and Hugo Mondragon and wife, Linda of Mo. City, TX; sisters, Suzanne Chavira and husband, Steve of Las Cruces, Stephanie Strain and husband, Don of Plano, TX, Yvonne Keller and husband, Charlie of Harlingen, TX. Adolph is also survived by his nieces, Abigail Chavira and Kiley Strain. A Memorial Service will be held at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. S. E., on Sunday, March 4, 2001 at 2:00 pm.