Gloria Elena Puebla Aragon

Gloria Elena Puebla Aragon

Passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at the age of 98, surrounded by her family in Bent, New Mexico. She was born on April 17, 1927 in Laredo Texas to Tomas and Cecilia Puebla. Gloria was the epitome of a loving wife, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her life was filled with remarkable accomplishments and cherished memories that will forever be treasured by those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, father, Tomas Eduardo Puebla and mother Cecilia Leal Puebla, husband Lawrence and is survived by their four children; Lawrence, Frederick, Joseph and Cecilia; four grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. Gloria grew up in Kingsville, Texas surrounded by loving grandparents, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. On the night that World War II ended, Gloria met her future husband Lawrence at a dance sponsored by the Catholic church. They were united in marriage at St. Martins Catholic church in Kingsville, Texas on October 9th, 1945. Gloria spent a majority of her life with her husband Lawrence raising their four children in Bagdad, Arizona. Upon retirement from Bagdad Public Schools Lawrence and Gloria moved to Taos, New Mexico. A devout Catholic all her life, she has gone home to be with her Lord. Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, September 15, 2025 at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 715 North 8th Street, Kingsville, TX. Gloria will be laid to rest alongside her mother at Chamberlain Cemetery, in Kingsville, Texas. The family wishes to express its deep gratitude to all those who supported Gloria and her family prior to and during her passing. Lastly, the family appreciates the many friends and extended family who checked in on Gloria; it's evident she impacted many lives, and her presence will be sorely missed. The Aragon family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home.