Interview with John Aragon, b. November 18, 1915 and died April 24, 2006. John discusses attending Catholic School, the lettuce industry, and being Post Master for the town of Poncha Springs, Colo., John L. Aragon, 90, died April 24, 2006, at the Yellow House Home Care in Maysville.
He was born Nov. 18, 1915, in Espanola, N.M., to Juan and Magdalena (Vigil) Aragon.
Mr. Aragon served in the Civilian Conservation Corp before serving his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in England, France and Luxemburg.
He worked for the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad and the U.S. Postal Service from which he retired as postmaster in Poncha Springs.
Mr. Aragon was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a 59-year, life member of the Knights of Columbus and Past Grand Knight; a 55-year member of the American Legion Ray Lines Post 64 and a life time member and Past Commander of the VFW.
He was a member of Elk's Lodge No. 808 until his recent illness. His family, grandchildren and church were very important to him. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, working in his yard and playing with his dog Thumpkin.
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