Official Obituary of
Raymond Richard Aragon
May 1, 1954 ~ September 5, 2026 (age 72) 72 Years Old
Raymond Aragon Obituary
Richard "Rick" Aragon Age 72, a resident of Belen, NM, passed away on September 5, 2026.
Rick was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. He attended St. Mary's and graduated from Belen High School in 1972. He went on to receive his associate's degree from UNM-VC in 1992 in Criminal Justice. He was an employee with the State of NM Corrections Dept. and was a beloved substitute teacher for Los Lunas and Belen Schools for many years. Rick enjoyed riding his motorcycle and working on his many art projects, which included woodworking, gourd painting, he always had a project in the works. He was very talented.
Rick was a kind and gentle soul. He was a role model and mentor, always so patient. He was a true middle child of 8.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents Joseph S. & Beatrice Aragon, his grandparents Eduardo & Trinidad Sanchez, Telesfor & Leduvina Aragon
He is survived by his brothers and loving sisters Anna Espinosa (Richard), Kenny Aragon, Robert Aragon (Sharon), Lorraine Silva, Marty Aragon (Yvonne), Susan Peter (Adam Chavez), Darleen Aragon (Reggie Chavez), and his loyal dog Buck.
A special thank you to Susan and Adam for always stepping up for Rick and now Buck.
Services for Rick will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. A visitation will be held at 9:00 am, followed by the rosary at 9:30 am. Mass will then be recited at 10:00 am. Inurnment will follow the services at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Garden Cemetery.
Raymond's arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, where an online guest register is available at www.noblin.com
Rick was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. He attended St. Mary's and graduated from Belen High School in 1972. He went on to receive his associate's degree from UNM-VC in 1992 in Criminal Justice. He was an employee with the State of NM Corrections Dept. and was a beloved substitute teacher for Los Lunas and Belen Schools for many years. Rick enjoyed riding his motorcycle and working on his many art projects, which included woodworking, gourd painting, he always had a project in the works. He was very talented.
Rick was a kind and gentle soul. He was a role model and mentor, always so patient. He was a true middle child of 8.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents Joseph S. & Beatrice Aragon, his grandparents Eduardo & Trinidad Sanchez, Telesfor & Leduvina Aragon
He is survived by his brothers and loving sisters Anna Espinosa (Richard), Kenny Aragon, Robert Aragon (Sharon), Lorraine Silva, Marty Aragon (Yvonne), Susan Peter (Adam Chavez), Darleen Aragon (Reggie Chavez), and his loyal dog Buck.
A special thank you to Susan and Adam for always stepping up for Rick and now Buck.
Services for Rick will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. A visitation will be held at 9:00 am, followed by the rosary at 9:30 am. Mass will then be recited at 10:00 am. Inurnment will follow the services at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Garden Cemetery.
Raymond's arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, where an online guest register is available at www.noblin.com
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