Bennie J. Mondragon, 75, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on June 23, 2013. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Manuelita Mondragon, father, Elfido Mondragon and brother, Leo Mondragon. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Parraz Mondragon, mother, Manuelita Mondragon, sons, Ronnie Mondragon (Anna) and James Mondragon (Monica), step-daughters, Veronica Parraz Cordova (Anthony) and Erica Parraz (Travis), grandchildren, Roxanne Arteaga (Anthony), Samantha Mondragon (German), Tamara Mondragon, Jamie Mondragon, Jarred Mondragon, Josh Cordova, Leah Abeyta, Dominic and Isaac Cordova, great grandchildren, Shannon, Jason and Maye, brother, Art Mondragon (Clara), sister, Ann Garcia (John), sisters and brothers in-law, Bernice Mondragon, Lorraine Martinez (Guillermo), Lilly Bellmard, Manny Trujillo (Lorraine), Susan Candelaria (Art), Leroy O. Trujillo (Yon Chae), Frank Skitt Trujillo (Ida), Tom Trujillo (Shella), Christine Trujillo (Dale), Sandra Trujillo, Michael Trujillo (Monica) and Michelle Hernandez (Pete), many nieces, nephews and friends.
Rosary was recited on June 27, 2013 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral mass was held on June 28, 2013 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Taos Cancer Foundation.