Guadalupe Aguilar, Ret. USAF

December 12, 1933 - March 26, 2021

Lupe 87, gained his heavenly wings on March 26, 2021, he was born on December 12,1933 in Victoria, Tx. Preceded in death by his parents: Ramiro and Trinidad Aguilar, Brothers: Ramiro Aguilar Jr. and Daniel Aguilar Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years Socorro Aguilar, 3 children Enrique Aguilar (Rosie Aguilar), Joseph Aguilar (Elva Aguilar), Maria Aguilar Hernandez (Mario Rodriguez). Grandchildren: Alexander (A.J.) Aguilar, Andrea R. Hernandez, Angel C Aguilar, Mario Luna. Great Grandchildren: Andre Aguilar, Amara Aguilar, Myrella Luna, Marisa Luna, Great grandchild, Esteban Luna Sisters: Tommie De La Garza (Joe De La Garza+) and Janie Juarez (Manuel Juarez+) Lupe joined the United States Air Force in 1955 he was stationed at Ft. Briggs in El Paso, Tx. Where Lupe met the love of his life Socorro, they were married on February 12, 1958 and had 2 sons. Lupe was then stationed to Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX where the family welcomed a daughter. Lupe was reassigned to Thailand, eventually reunited with his family they were stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base, Roots were planted after 20 years of service to His Country. Lupe worked at Cross Allen Machine Shop, Lear Seiglar, and his very own AJ’s Machine Shop. During his retirement Lupe became a proud member of the KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS, he worked his way up to Grand Knight and continued to serve as 4th degree Deputy of Post 2678 in Del Rio, TX. Along with his family he will be greatly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers: Enrique Aguilar, Alex De La Garza, Joseph Aguilar, Mario Luna, Kellie Martinez Pallbearers: A.J. Aguilar, Jim Babin, Mario Rodriguez, David Nacey , Chris Babin, Alonso Martinez, Shone Bishop, Gerardo Gonzalez. Funeral arrangements are under care and direction of G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas. For more information you may contact us at (830)775-2000 or www.gwcoxmemorialfuneralhome.com