Jose Roman Aragon

Roman Aragon (R.A.), age 86, of Española, NM, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. Roman was born on June 7, 1938, in Angostura, NM a suburb of Corral de Piedra.

Roman was preceded in death by his parents Salomon & Anita Aragon; his sons Eddie & David Aragon siblings Lucille Aragon, Helen Valencia, Lorenzo "Humphrey” Aragon & Antonio “Billy White” Aragon.

Roman is survived by his loving partner of 58 years Sylvia Aragon, his son Joseph Aragon of Chamita, his grandkids Angelique & Daniel. His sister Barbara Vigil and husband Ralph of Albuquerque. Roman is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends that will truly miss him.

Roman graduated from Northern New Mexico Normal High School in El Rito after he graduated High School he enlisted in the Army for 4 years he was stationed in Europe. After he worked for the New Mexico Gas Company and helped many from the Valley.

Roman was also a devoted Catholic helping ushering and other things.

We would like to thank Nurse Brenda from the Emergency Room at Presbyterian Española Hospital at this very difficult time for caring for the family and our beloved Roman (R.A.).

“For if we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s” -Romans 14:8

A Rosary will be recited on Friday, January 23, 2025, at 10:30 am at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada in Santa Cruz, NM, with Mass to follow at 11:00 am. Burial to follow at the Santa Cruz Catholic Cemetery in El Llano, NM.

Serving as Pallbearers are Anthony Lovato, Jose Lovato, Donavan Montoya, Anthony Naranjo, Andrew Aragon & Salomon Aragon.

Honorary Pallbearers are Sherrie Aragon, Nellie Lovato, Juanita Aragon, Angelina Vasquez, Angelique Aragon, Daniel Aragon, Maria Joseph, & Christie Ray Trujillo.

The family of Jose Aragon has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477