Miguel Ortega Aguirre
March 31, 1934 ~ April 27, 2013
MIGUEL O. "MICKEY" AGUIRRE, JR.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:21
Miguel O. "Mickey" Aguirre Jr. passed from this life to his peace and glory from his home on April 27, 2013.
He was born March 31, 1934 to the late Miguel & Maria Aguirre known to his family "Mickey", he married Evangelina Castaneda on June 27, 1954 in New Braunfels where they made their home.
He is preceded in death by his parents Miguel & Maria Aguirre, his brothers Jesus & Hilberto, sisters Sara Quiroz and Juanita Vallejo.
Miguel is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Evangelina C. Aguirre; children, Johnny "Kono" Aguirre, Miguel Aguirre III and wife Diana, Judith Hernandez and husband Adolfo, Gerard Aguirre and wife Melissa, all of New Braunfels, Vickie Flores and husband Roy of Monterey CA.; sister, Carlota Vallejo; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews.
He retired from West Point Pepperell after 47 years , as well from Comal ISD where he was a bus driver for 10 years. He was active in Little League Baseball for over 20 years, winning multiple City Championships.
Carrying our "Mickey" to his final resting place will be his grandsons Johnny Aguirre, Jr., Mike A. Hernandez, Miguel Aguirre IV, John P. Flores, David W. Hernandez and Joseph Aguirre. Honorary pallbearer will be Marcus Aguirre. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, followed by the Mass, which starts at 10:00 AM with Father Tony Pesek, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Santo Tomas Cemetery. Please note: there will not be a procession from the funeral home to the church on Wednesday morning. All wishing to attend both the visitation and Funeral Mass are asked to meet at the church at 9:00 AM on Wednesday.
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Rest in Peace Uncle Mike, you will be greatly missed by all who shared a laugh or conversation with….
Very sorry to hear about Mike, he was a good person and I enjoyed working with him at Mission Valley. My condolenences to the family. Yolanda Morales Rodriguez
My thoughts and prayers are with the Aguirre family…. God Bless each and every one.
Kono, Mike, Gerard and Judy My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy to the Aguirre family on your loss. May the LORD keep you in his loving arms during this time.
My condolences to the family. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Vangie and Aguirre family. We are with you in feelings of the heart in your time of sorrow. We were previledged to have met “Mickey” in his later years. We only wished we could have met him and family in the early years. God bless you and keep you strong with all your loved ones and friends by your side.
Vickie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Rejoice in knowing he is in a better place. Love sent your way from CA.
My sincere condolences to my friend Vickie and the family. Please know that I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Nuestras condolencias y resos para mi comadre Vangie y su familia. Compartimos nuestra amistad y buenos tiempos con Mickey por muchos anos. Compadre Mike era uno de mis mejores amigos.Dios bendiga a su familia y que este con Dios nuestro senor.
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and all of your family. The Madero Family
Aguirre family you all are in our thoughts and prayers Mickey was a wonderful man our family loved dearly he was very kind and sweet and will be forever missed!!
Mike will will miss you, but the Good Lord is waiting to take your hand and lead you to the most wonderful joy and happiness your ever had. I will not say good bye, but until we meet again.
To all of the Aguirre family, especially Vangie, Kono, Mike and Judy. Rudy always spoke of your husband and father with respect. The boys and I want you all to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mickey was always great to talk to and he always made me feel welcome wherever we may have crossed paths. Wtih Deepest Sympathy, Virginia, Joey and Frankie Morales
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go though these challenging times. Please take care of each other and remember that he will continue to live through all of those that he touched. Family Gonzalez
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carrie and Hunter
May God be with you and your family
My deepest condolences to the Aguirre Family. Mickey was a good man and was a hero of mine since he was one of my first coaches in little league baseball. I also had the fortune to know him when we worked at the mill. He was always an honest and hard working man. He will be missed. Mike, Kono, and Judy, I am very sorry for your loss. Take care and God Bless.
May the love and peace of Christ be with the entire Aguirre family. Uncle Mike was a kind and peaceful man! With love, Zulema & Luis Gonzales
Our family offers our condolences and will keep your family in our prayers. Mickey was a good man and offered us all good memories of our bus trips to see the Cowboys in Dallas. May the Lord Bless The Aguirre Family
Our sincere sympathy to the Aguirre family. Compadre Mickey was a fine man and will be missed by all. Sorry we will not attend due to our situation but know that we will be with you all in heart. Compadre Vange we are just across the street if you need anything.