John Aguilar

John Aguilar, 93, of Colorado City, passed away on Dec 28, 2022. John is survived by his wife of 68 years, Esther Aguilar; children, Ronald Aguilar, Esther Anne Fern, Juan Aguilar, and Sara Aguilar; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. John grew up in Raton, NM. He graduated from U.N.M with a degree in chemical engineering and later, earned a second degree in civil engineering from T.S.J.C and retired from the Colorado Dept. of Transportation. He served in the US Army, National Guard, and the Army Reserve, earning the rank of Major. He was a kind, generous, and loving man with a poetic soul who was devoted to his family. He loved poetry, Mexican music, working outside, having coffee and donuts with his best friend, and dancing in the kitchen with his sweetheart. Witty and charming (and boy, would he love that he was described as such), he made friends everywhere he went. He always had a story to entertain and a big smile to welcome you. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. “To be so loved is a divine prayer.” A special thank you to Sangre de Cristo Hospice for their compassionate care. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com