Abraham "Abe" AragónNovember 10, 1948 ~ March 19, 2017 |
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 Abraham "Abe" Aragón was born November 10, 1948 in Tucson. Due to several health issues, he peacefully passed away March 19, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Abe graduated from Tucson High in 1967 where he met his high school sweetheart, Barbara. They married in 1971 and shared 45 years. Abe earned several degrees from the U of A: bachelor's degree and two master's degrees in administration and education. He worked at TUSD for 32 years as a teacher and principal at White and Robison Elementary Schools. Abe was a role model and mentor for many people throughout his life. He was always teaching and sharing his knowledge with anyone willing to listen. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and golfing. He was a member of the M.A.G.A. and El Rio golf clubs. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abe and Carmen Aragón, and sister, Toni Lopez (Jim). He is survived by his wife, Barbara Alvidrez Aragón (THS '68); sons, Philip (Veronica), Aaron, and Brian (Amanda); sisters, Terry Guzman and Monica Pacheco (Albert); brothers, Alfred (Rosemary), Rene (Julie), and Milton (Terry); grandchildren, Estevan and Elexia. Services will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017. Viewing 9:30 a.m., Rosary 10:30 a.m., Mass 11:00 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity, 1300 N. Greasewood Road. Burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary. |
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David Trejo
Abe and I met in the 7th grade at Safford and would stay friends for many years. We did not have very much in common but some how we became friends. I really think it was due to his outgoing personality and that he honestly liked people. Even after we graduated from THS and he went on to school and I went off to the Air ForceI, he always seemed to know when I was in town and always found time to call and talk to me. I didn't get home very often in those days. After I retired from active duty in 96 and decided to stay and work in Texas we would stay in touch electronically. An old friend from our Junior High School days called to let me know that Abe had passed. I think of him often, and more so now that our 50th Reunion is coming up. I will miss not seeing him whenever I visit Tucson.
Ronald Curry
I was proud to be Abe's friend at THS and even prouder to be his friend at TUSD. Kids are the name of that game, and Abe was all for kids.