Esteban Aguilar Garza April 25, 1968 – January 23, 2025, Esteban Aguilar Garza, fondly known to all as Steve, passed away on January 23, 2025. Steve was a son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many that loved him. He was born April 25, 1968, in Wasco, CA and lived most of his life in McFarland, CA. Steve was the father of two children, Marissa and Joshua and the grandfather of Neomiah. Steve was always full of jokes and made everyone laugh all the time. He was the type of person that always made you feel like you were his best friend. He loved to BBQ every weekend, and his Ribs were infamous. “Low and Slow” is what he said was the secret. Steve was part of the “Raider Nation”, the biggest fan of the Raiders, regardless of what city they called home. No one loved them more than Steve. “Win, lose, or draw…Raider till I die” was his favorite quote. He loved to go camping and fishing with family and friends and if there was time in his schedule, he would take his camper and go enjoy some time in nature with family and friends. He worked for McFarland High School as the campus security and loved working with the students, faculty, staff and administrators. Steve is survived by his two children, his grandchild, parents, siblings, and countless other extended family members. Viewing will be February 7, 2025, 5 to 6pm, Celebration of life service will be from 6 to 8pm at El Buen Pastor Church 700 W. Sherwood Ave, McFarland, Ca. Burial, February 8, 2025, 11am North Kern Cemetery Delano, CA.
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