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Gilbert Aguirre Obituary

Gilbert Aguirre, 64, of Kansas City, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2003, at KU Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 22, at Redemptorist Catholic Church, 3333 Broadway, Kansas City, MO. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, February 21, at the Church, with the Rosary at 7 p.m. Gilbert was born October 18, 1938 in Kansas City, MO. He was a lifelong resident of Kansas City. He joined the IBT on October 1, 1962. He was a Trustee for Teamsters Local 41 on July 1, 1989 till he retired December 31, 1997. He worked for several companies as a Driver, Ideal, Middlewest Freightways, Be Mac Freight and retired from Hyman Freightways Inc. Gilbert was very active in union, community and political affairs and served on various boards including Mayors P.I.E (Planned Industrial Expansion), under Mayors Cleaver and Barnes. He was a member of 101st Airborne Division (19561959) and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen and Miguel Aguirre. Gilbert is survived by his wife, Rachel; two sons, Vincent of the home and Gilbert Anthony, wife Misty; one daughter, Leslie Aguirre; two grandchildren, Michael Gilbert and his Princess, Jacqueline Diane "Jacqui," three brothers, Mike Aguirre, Tony and his wife, Joann, Jesse and wife, Abigail; and three sisters, Carmen Rodriguez and husband, Jesse, Guadalupe Saucedo and husband, Louis of Merriam, KS and Maria Elena Rios of Kansas City. (Arr: McGilley Midtown Chapel 816-753-6200)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 21, 2003.

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Mary Helen Sorrentino

February 27, 2003

Aunt Rachel,"G", Leslie and Vinny,

Words cannot express the void we will all feel with the loss of Uncle Gilbert. He was a kind and loving uncle.He was a great "friend" and companion for Aunt Rachel. Even though we know he is through suffering we would still like to have him with us. God does thing in a different way. You and all the Aguirre's are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything my family can do please do not hesitate to ask.

ANA (BABY) RAMIREZ

February 26, 2003

RACHEL AND FAMILY, I WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT WITH EVERYONES PRAYERS AND ALL YOUR FAMILY.

Frank Dolci

February 24, 2003

My sincerest sympathy to your family.

I was your insurance man with AAA several years ago and I remember Gilbert and your family as being one of my most favorite clients

Tonia & Brian Hernandez

February 24, 2003

We want to express our sincere condolences to Rachel, "G", Leslie & Vinny, lean on the Lord for comfort. We feel blessed to be good friends with Vinnie & Leslie you all are in our prayers. Please don't hesitate to call us.

Much Love,

Tonia, Brian Hernandez & family

Alice & Phil Gomez

February 24, 2003

To Rachel and Family, we've known each other since childhood and you and Gilbert have always displayed such devotion and love for each other and your family. You and Gilbert have been good friends and over the years you both have been such a joy to be with at dances and parties and we'll miss Gilbert, but we do have all the memories he gave us. I'm sure the love and support of your children and family will help you in your time of need. Thinking of you, always! Alice & Phil

Rosa Juarez

February 23, 2003

Vinny and the Aguirre Family,

We want to express our

deepest thoughts and condolences

to you and your family.

May you find comfort in knowing

that caring thoughts are prayers

are with you.



Matt and Rosa Juarez

Lisa & Manuel Aquino Family

February 22, 2003

To the Aguirre Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Aguirre was a good friend to my brother and a positive influence to my nephews. We will always remember and be greatful for that.

George ( Butch ) Aguirre

February 22, 2003

RACHEL AND FAMILY.

WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF GILBERT, HE WILL BE MISSED. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY

YOUR COUSINS BUTCH AND PAM

Rudy & Venus Hernandez

February 21, 2003

We are truly sorry for your great loss. May God bless you in this time of need and forever more. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Sincerely,



Rudy & Venus Hernandez and Family

Martin Zaragoza

February 21, 2003

Vinny, Leslie, and Aguirre Family. Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayer are with you and your family. May God bless you and Your Father (Gilbert).



Martin Zaragoza

Tracy Blankenship

Anastacio & Irene Batrez

February 21, 2003

Rachel Aguirre & Family

our heartfelt sympathy to all of you, your husband was very much loved, by all his friends always had a warm personality with a greeting smile. May our master walk beside him. God rest his soul.

Manuel Aguirre

February 21, 2003

My Condolences and prayers goes to RACHEL AGUIRRE and family for their loss to my cousin GILBERT.

I will always remember gilbert because when we were younger we were like brothers rather then cousins. We use to be alter boys with the same sister, (teacher) in school. We had our moments together. I WILL ALWAYS MISS HIM. MANUEL,LUCY AGUIRRE AND FAMILY

CHASITY RUIZ-HERNANDEZ

February 21, 2003

VINNY, I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.THE BOYS AND I WILL HAVE YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND OUR PRAYERS.

CHASITY,JUAN & CESAR

Katrina Rojas Vincent

February 21, 2003

May the joys of his life comfort you. -- Katrina (Kapy) Rojas Vincent

Yolanda & Daniel Rios

February 21, 2003

To the Aguirre family, God blesses those who mourn & weep for our loved ones, and conforts our hearts for everyone who believes in him. I didn't know Gilbert personally, but I know the Aguirre family as a good well mannered family through my mother. I also knew his brother Tony as coach for the Guadalupe Center for many of my childhood years, and that alone brings back fond memories that I will always cherish. I only knew Gilbert as some what of a father image for my son Danny (Butter),I knew that he would be there to give him advice as well as for his own children.I would talk to him briefly about Danny over the phone, like parents do from time to time. I thanked him for listening to me. And his wife Rachel, she is a sweetheart! She treats Danny as if he was her own son,Which is very fortunate for Danny. I thank you for that Rachel! For that, your husband will be treated so special in Heaven! I wish my deepest condolences to you and all your family. May god confort you and keep you safe! Sincerely, Yolanda & Danny Rios

Sal, Jeanette & Alijandra Cervantes

February 21, 2003

To the family of Gilbert,

We are truly sorry for your loss. Uncle Gilbert was a good man and will be greatly missed. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask. You are all in our prayers.

Danny & Marie Steiner

February 21, 2003

Rachel & Family

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Aguirre Mayer

February 21, 2003

I was very lucky to have a handsome uncle such as Gilbert Aguirre. Most nieces know their uncles as their dad's brother. I was fortunate to get to know Gilbert and his wife as contemporaries who shared an interest in civic affairs. My husband and Gilbert became friends through their involvement in local democratic politics. It was fun to hear Gilbert's perspective as a staunch union supporter. He provided a lot of insight to me about the thoughts of those who were strong believers in the rights of union employees. As we enter into another round of local elections, it seems rather empty without Gilbert's involvement and participation. All of us who knew Gilbert were inspired by his "high spirited" personality. He was so emphatic and persuasive about his beliefs. His devotion to family was also a major part of who he was. He adored his family, from his parents and siblings to his own wife, children and grandchildren to his large extended family. Our loss of Uncle Gilbert leaves a large void in the Aguirre family, but his memory will live on in those who knew and loved him.

Jessie Echavarria

February 21, 2003

Please accept my condolences for the loss of your love one. Our prayers are with you and all your family. God Bless.

Al & Christyne Hellebuyck

February 21, 2003

Gilbert will forever be in our hearts and his family in our prayers. We will miss him always.

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