Obituary for Joe Andrew Aguirre
Joe Andrew Aguirre ascended to a heavenly plane on February 9, 2023. He departed this world surrounded by the infinite love of his family at his residence. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Holy angels Catholic Church with Father John Sudhaker Sangabathini officiating. Burial will follow in the Childress Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Rosary will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.
Born in Lockhart, TX on September 19, 1947 to Francisco & Juanita Aguirre; he now reunites with his parents; brothers, Frank Aguirre & Uriel Aguirre; and sisters, Mary Esquivel, Carmen Falcon & Gertrude Nolan.
Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1968-70. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his valor during the Vietnam War. Upon leaving active duty, he then served in the United States Army Reserves for 4 years.
He returned home and married the love of his life, Lavona Sherwood, on February 13, 1971.
He was a long-time employee of Lancer Mobile Homes and went on to retire from a career at TDCJ.
A classic car enthusiast, Joe enjoyed doing restoration projects as a hobby. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and could often be found intently watching the races. He also loved watching the Houston Astros & Texas Rangers play baseball.
But above all things, he found his true happiness in watching his grandkids & great grandkids play sports.
Joe loved to fish in Colorado and Red River. After retirement, he spent most of his free time on the family farm, tending to his cattle.
With all said, anyone who knew Joe knows that he had one true priority in all things: his family.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Lavona; sons, Brian Aguirre and wife Jamie, Jason Aguirre and wife Victoria, Rodney Aguirre and wife Leonor; daughter, Jennifer Flanagin and husband Dennis, all of Childress; brothers, Larry Aguirre and wife Mary, of Ft Worth, Ramon Aguirre and wife Irene, of Shamrock; sister, Lou Gonzales and husband Tony, of Shamrock;
grandchildren, Mandi Aguirre, Braden Aguirre, Ashley Ramos, Taylor & Angelyna Byers, Lane Byers, Ashley Aguirre, Justin Reyna, Aidan Aguirre, Corgen Chaney, Brandon White, Charlie Digman, Kaitlyn & Ricky Cofield, Christian Aguirre, Andrew Brown, Mathew Smith; great grandchildren, Lucas & Liam Tagle, Hendrix Aguirre, Sebastyne & Everlye Byers, Nikola & Natalie Brown, Jayleigh & Kyleigh Garrison, Kolson & Emerleigh Reyna, Georgia & Madilyn Cofield; sister-in-law, DeAnna Cagle and husband Jeff; brother-in-laws, Joel Sherwood and wife Pam, Billy Sherwood and Carol, Jamie Sherwood and Sharon.
The ache in our hearts is eased only by the comfort of his long-lasting legacy of family, love and honor.
Memorials may be made to CRMC Hospice.
Born in Lockhart, TX on September 19, 1947 to Francisco & Juanita Aguirre; he now reunites with his parents; brothers, Frank Aguirre & Uriel Aguirre; and sisters, Mary Esquivel, Carmen Falcon & Gertrude Nolan.
Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1968-70. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his valor during the Vietnam War. Upon leaving active duty, he then served in the United States Army Reserves for 4 years.
He returned home and married the love of his life, Lavona Sherwood, on February 13, 1971.
He was a long-time employee of Lancer Mobile Homes and went on to retire from a career at TDCJ.
A classic car enthusiast, Joe enjoyed doing restoration projects as a hobby. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and could often be found intently watching the races. He also loved watching the Houston Astros & Texas Rangers play baseball.
But above all things, he found his true happiness in watching his grandkids & great grandkids play sports.
Joe loved to fish in Colorado and Red River. After retirement, he spent most of his free time on the family farm, tending to his cattle.
With all said, anyone who knew Joe knows that he had one true priority in all things: his family.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Lavona; sons, Brian Aguirre and wife Jamie, Jason Aguirre and wife Victoria, Rodney Aguirre and wife Leonor; daughter, Jennifer Flanagin and husband Dennis, all of Childress; brothers, Larry Aguirre and wife Mary, of Ft Worth, Ramon Aguirre and wife Irene, of Shamrock; sister, Lou Gonzales and husband Tony, of Shamrock;
grandchildren, Mandi Aguirre, Braden Aguirre, Ashley Ramos, Taylor & Angelyna Byers, Lane Byers, Ashley Aguirre, Justin Reyna, Aidan Aguirre, Corgen Chaney, Brandon White, Charlie Digman, Kaitlyn & Ricky Cofield, Christian Aguirre, Andrew Brown, Mathew Smith; great grandchildren, Lucas & Liam Tagle, Hendrix Aguirre, Sebastyne & Everlye Byers, Nikola & Natalie Brown, Jayleigh & Kyleigh Garrison, Kolson & Emerleigh Reyna, Georgia & Madilyn Cofield; sister-in-law, DeAnna Cagle and husband Jeff; brother-in-laws, Joel Sherwood and wife Pam, Billy Sherwood and Carol, Jamie Sherwood and Sharon.
The ache in our hearts is eased only by the comfort of his long-lasting legacy of family, love and honor.
Memorials may be made to CRMC Hospice.