Joseph George Mondragon
George Mondragon, 86 went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2024.
George was born on October 21, 1937, in Trinidad, CO to Max and Laura
(Montoya) Mondragon.
George grew up in the Weston area and attended Weston and Primero
Schools .
He went to the Navy in 1955, and served for 8 years, during the
Korean War, on the USS Wasp. After returning home he worked at
Pachorek Tire Shop. From there he started working for the CF&I Coal
Mine, Allen Mine and then attended TSJC getting his electrical certification. He
then worked as an electrician at Maxwell Mine and for Basin Resources.
After the Mine closed, he went to work for Duran Oil as a bookkeeper.
Later he worked as a Purchasing Agent for Las Animas County. George
loved farming, working at custom haying for area farmers. He served on
the Primero School Board for 12 years.
George is preceded in death by his parents and son Joseph George
Mondragon Jr.
George is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Dolores (Rodriguez)
Mondragon of Trinidad CO; Daughter Laura (Peter) Saint; Grandson
Pete Saint, Great Grandson Cody Saint, Great Granddaughters Vivian
and Lucy Saint; Sisters Dolores Gutierrez, Francis Hahn, Brother:
Raymond Mondragon, and numerous other relatives and by special friend Salvey
Velarde and a host of many dear friends.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at
the Tijeras Cemetery, on Hwy 12, west of Trinidad.
The family has entrusted Mullare Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements.
