Elba Aragon obituary: Elba Aragon's Obituary, Denver
In Memory Of
Elba E. Aragon
1928 - 2017
In Memory Of
Elba E. Aragon
1928 - 2017
She was born December 6, 1928 in Trinidad, Colorado, the daughter of Faustin and Nettie (Sanchez) Lopez.
Elba was a graduate of Primero Junior/ Senior High School in Trinidad. She received her Associates degree at Trinidad Junior College, then went on for her Bachelors degree at Adams State University in Alamosa, CO. Later after she was married and had children she continued her education summers commuting to the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley.
On June 30, 1951, she married Floyd Aragon.
Elba was a 4th and 5th Grade School Teacher for the Denver Public Schools.
Elba was a longtime parishioner at Notre Dame Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Denver Teacher's Union.
Above all, Elba enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed improving her education, baking and gardening.
Elba is survived by Son, Kenneth F. (Christine) Aragon; Daughter, Kathryn (Paul Franchois) Aragon; Seven Grandchildren, Candice (Jordan Knoll) Aragon, Amber (Christopher Bernard) Aragon, Kristen (Robert Castillo) Aragon, Ryan O'Hayre, Gerard (Kayla) Franchois, Gabriela Franchois, Magdalena Franchois; Four Great-Grandchildren, Alexandria Aragon, Brea Bernard, DeMia Bernard, Delia Castillo; and Many nieces, nephews and extended family.
She is preceded in death by Husband, Floyd Joseph Aragon; Parents, Faustin and Nettie Lopez; Brother, Max Lopez and Two Sisters, Florence Lamorie and Helen Trujillo.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society .
To share a memory of Elba or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
She was born December 6, 1928 in Trinidad, Colorado, the daughter of Faustin and Nettie (Sanchez) Lopez.
Elba was a graduate of Primero Junior/ Senior High School in Trinidad. She received her Associates degree at Trinidad Junior College, then went on for her Bachelors degree at Adams State University in Alamosa, CO. Later after she was married and had children she continued her education summers commuting to the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley.
On June 30, 1951, she married Floyd Aragon.
Elba was a 4th and 5th Grade School Teacher for the Denver Public Schools.
Elba was a longtime parishioner at Notre Dame Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Denver Teacher's Union.
Above all, Elba enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed improving her education, baking and gardening.
Elba is survived by Son, Kenneth F. (Christine) Aragon; Daughter, Kathryn (Paul Franchois) Aragon; Seven Grandchildren, Candice (Jordan Knoll) Aragon, Amber (Christopher Bernard) Aragon, Kristen (Robert Castillo) Aragon, Ryan O'Hayre, Gerard (Kayla) Franchois, Gabriela Franchois, Magdalena Franchois; Four Great-Grandchildren, Alexandria Aragon, Brea Bernard, DeMia Bernard, Delia Castillo; and Many nieces, nephews and extended family.
She is preceded in death by Husband, Floyd Joseph Aragon; Parents, Faustin and Nettie Lopez; Brother, Max Lopez and Two Sisters, Florence Lamorie and Helen Trujillo.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society .
To share a memory of Elba or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
901 South Sheridan Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80226
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Rosary
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
901 South Sheridan Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80226
Directions & Map
Service
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 10:00am
Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80227
Interment
Fort Logan National Cemetery, 12pm Wed 1/18, Meet at Staging Area A by 11:50am
3698 S. Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO 80235
West Metro Chapel (303-274-6065) is assisting the family
West Metro Chapel (303-274-6065) is assisting the family