Aug 21, 1938 — Sep 5, 2026

La Junta, Colorado

 

Obituary

Frances C. Aragon, 88, La Junta, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026. She was born on August 21, 1938, in Pueblo, Colorado to Antonia & Jose Moreno. Frances was a nurture and lived a life filled with love, service, and dedication to her family and community.

Frances greatest joys was her family and spending time with her growing family. She shared a lifetime of love with her husband, Ernesto “Ernie” Aragon until his passing in February 2003. Frances is survived by her children; Carla Valdez of La Junta, Colorado, Carlos Aragon Sr. of La Junta, Colorado, Mark Aragon Sr. of La Junta, Colorado & Keith Aragon (Toni) of Ft. Collins, Colorado; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great- great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and god children; Frances was one of 12 children, and is survived by her siblings, Joe “Jay” (Mary Lou) Moreno, Rey (Terri) Moreno, Mary Ester (Jose) Gonzales, Jolene (Dan) Hyatt & Tom Moreno.

Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto “Ernie” Aragon; parents, Antonia & Jose Moreno; daughter-in-law, Carol Aragon; great granddaughter, Jaycee Balicki, Brothers, Dennis, Victor, Richard & James Moreno and sisters, Dora Aceves & Antonia “Toni” Whatley.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe/ St. Patrick Parish Church followed by the Mass of Chrisitan Burial at 10:00 a.m. with Father Jay Gapayao of Our Lady of Guadalupe/ St. Patrick Parish officiating. Internment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in La Junta, Colorado.

Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Perez & Peacock Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Friday, September 11, 2026

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Mountain time)

Peacock Memorial Chapel

401 Raton Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050

Recitation of the Holy Rosary

Saturday, September 12, 2026

9:30 - 10:00 am (Mountain time)

Our Lady of Guadalupe/ St. Patrick Parish Church

202 Lincoln Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050

Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Starts at 10:00 am (Mountain time)

Our Lady of Guadalupe/ St. Patrick Parish Church

202 Lincoln Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050

Burial

Calvary Cemetery

402 Potter Drive, La Junta, CO 81050