On Tuesday, April 14, 2021, Alexander John Mondragon Sr. passed away at the age of 72. Alex was born Oct. 2, 1947, to Climaco and Ernestine Mondragon. After graduating from Tooele High School he went on to proudly serve in Vietnam where he was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart. He later retired from the Tooele Army Depot.
He was preceded in death by his father Climaco and his mother Ernestine; brothers Elmer, Jerry and Fred; his son Paul; daughter Tina; and great-grandson Armani.
He is survived by his wife Maria Pauline; son Alex Jr.; and sister Vivianne (Jaramillo); along with four grandchildren Mariano (Valladolid), Tasha, Anthony, Tiana (Hutzler); and four great-grandchildren.
He was also a member of the St. Marguerite Catholic Parish. Funeral services will be held later this year with full military honors.
Funeral services will be held June 26, 2021, at St Maruerite Catholic Church. Mass at 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Tooele Cemetery 11:30-11a:45 to honor with a 21 gun salute.
Luncheon/celebration of life at the Eagles, 150 S. 1st Street, Tooele.