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Jose Aguirre Obituary
Sweetwater
Jose "Joe" Aguirre, Jr., age 76, of Sweetwater, Texas, (Former resident of Del Rio, Texas), passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at Sweetwater Healthcare Center.
A rosary will be held 7:00 P.M., Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
A rosary will be held 7:00 P.M., Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Del Rio, Texas.
Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. , Monday, September 16, 2013 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Del Rio, Texas. Burial will follow at San Felipe Cemetery in Del Rio, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home of Del Rio, Texas.
Jose was born on January 28,1937, to Jose and Carmen (Chavez) Aguirre in Del Rio, Texas.
In 1967, Jose began a long career with Val Verde County until he retired in 1997. Jose lived in Del Rio most of his life until he moved fulltime with his daughter, Maria Cruz to Sweetwater in 2004 after becoming ill. Jose always had a special place for those in need of anything and would do his best to help them. He enjoyed visiting with his cousins in Sonora,especially Yolanda, his friends from the Grupo Misionero at
Immaculate Heart and all the friends he made in Sweetwater. While in Del Rio, Jose and his wife Maria Cruz were members of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Ladies Auxillary and St. Joseph's Men's Club.
Jose is survived by his daughters, Maria C. Aguirre-Acuna of Sweetwater, TX and Elizabeth "Liz" Aguirre of San Antonio, TX, and his son, Juan J. Aguirre and wife Ivon of Houston, Texas; his grandchildren: Jacklyn E. Gomez, Guillermo Gomez, II, of Del Rio, Texas; and Juan Mateo Aguirre of Houston; Texas; sister, Carmen Aguirre of San Antonio, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Maria Cruz A. de Aguirre; sisters, Dolores Aguirre, Martha Aguirre Sanchez and his parents.
The family would like to thank Dr. Christopher Trauth, his nursing staff, Diane and Tiffany, Sweetwater Healthcare Center Nursing Staff, Rosa Gutierrez and the entire CNA staff, the staff of Compass Hospice, his caregiver, Margie Ortega, loyal and supportive friends Lupe Acosta and Monica Wagner of his daughter Maria for helping out when she needed assistance and the wonderful family of TSTC West Texas.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Carlos H. Rios, Ernesto G. Frias, Humberto Franco, Jesus Lopez, Guillermo Gomez, II, and Jesus Rios.
Honorary pallbearers will be Juan Mateo Aguirre, Jackie Gomez, David Maldonado, and Grupo Misionero.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jose Aguirre
September 17, 2013
Maria we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you during this time. Please know that you and family are in our prayers and hearts.You were a good daughter and a good person with a big good heart, to have taken care of your dad till the end, for we don't see much of that now days. You have earned your share of heaven and someday we all will see our parents again. With Love, Mr. & Mrs. Trammell
Romelia Aguilar
September 15, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joni and Tommy Coons
September 14, 2013
Maria,
Please know that we have your family in our prayers. I will always have such fond memories of your dad, and we will truly miss him.
September 14, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comforted in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need.1 Pet. 5:7
John and Nellie McKnight
September 14, 2013
Prayer and love to go each of you. I have had the privilege of growing "older" with all of you. I will always remember the trips to DelRio with fond memories
Wanda I. Reyes-Dawes
September 14, 2013
Dearest Maria,
May God bless you, your loved ones and friends with the strength and courage needed during this difficult loss. My prayers are with you. Your own golden wings are waiting for you in heaven for having been such a loving, giving and sacrificing daughter. I'm here for you.
Gwen Harrington
September 13, 2013
Liz I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine your pain. I am a Daddy's girl too. You will be in my prayers. Love you and call if I can do anything.
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