Maurice G. Aragon of Silver City passed away at his home on February 13, 2020. Services will be held on Thursday February 20, 2020 at St. Francis Newman Center beginning with a rosary at 11:00 followed by a mass at 11:30. Full military honors will follow at Ft. Bayard National Cemetery at 1:00.   

He was born on February 26, 1928 to Eusebio M. Aragon and Gertrude Garcia Aragon in Ft. Bayard, NM. He was the co-owner of A & R Garage for over 40 years. He served in the US Army, was a Korean War Veteran, and retired from the US National Guard. Maurice was an avid fisherman and hunter. His favorite place was his cabin at Willow Creek where he spent time with friends and family throughout the years.

He was a member of the Silver City Optimist Club, he served on the New Mexico Board of Economic Development and was an original member of the Knight of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his wife Sally of 63 years, his sons Michael and Chester, and grandson Mickey, his sisters Patsy Valencia, Teresa Holguin, Mabel Uzueta, and two brothers Juan and Luis Aragon.

He is survived by his daughter Norma (Roland) Billings, grandchildren Sara (Abby) Billings of Tiller, OR, Dana Cates of Silver City, NM, Roland (Angela) Billings of Colorado Springs, CO, Jade Billings of Huntington Beach, CA, and Lory Horton of Boulder, CO., greatgrandchildren, Chris, Nick, Esteban, Ellena Billings and Natane Cates; one sister, Mary Granado. Honorary pallbearers will be Manny Granado, Frank T. Gonzales, Pete Holguin, Ed Sordyl, Bill Moore, Luis Salcido, Steve White, Tommy Ryan, and Andy Padilla. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Francis Newman Center Funeral Ministry. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapels.com.