Agapito G. “Pete” Aguirre, age 84 of Seguin, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
Agapito was born to parents Aurelio and Petra Gallegos Aguirre on August 18, 1935 in Kyle, Texas.
He married the love of his life, Simona Delgado Aguirre, on January 22, 1956 in Martindale, Texas.
Together, they raised and created a beautiful family to include six children, 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Agapito spent much of his years in the construction business. Most of those years were spent employed with Bruce Construction in Seguin.
His years of hard work wrapped up 10 years ago with his retirement at Pamrod Products where he dedicated 18 years to the company. Over the course of his early years, he also spent part of his life as the owner of a local service station and as a professional drummer.
Although his hard work ethic followed him everywhere, Agapito will best be remembered by his family as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He constantly poured his love into each of those relationships helping everyone throughout his life as much as possible.
A huge baseball fan, Agapito is also remembered for his years in the organized sport with his management of the local Red Sox team that took the field from 1968-1971. Over those years, he not only was a player and coach but also coordinated games and operated his own baseball complex in Seguin. His venture garnered notoriety bringing dozens and dozens of teams and fans to Seguin.
Many of his most important years, however, are said to have been spent during his retirement where he cared for his wife, Simona.
Agapito’s selfless acts did not go unnoticed, advocating for her health and basic care up until her death in December of 2017.
Agapito leaves behind memories of his strong will, humor, faith, and the ability to befriend just about anyone he came across.
Agapito’s legacy is and will continue to be his family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Simona Delgado Aguirre; son, Andrew Aguirre Sr., daughter Maria Luisa “Lulu” Aguirre; his parents and brother Ramon Aguirre (Noelia).
He is survived by his daughters, Irene Nieto (Steve); Gracie Jimenez (Cruz), Vicki Aguilar (Hector) and Cindy Herrera (Jesse); 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Felipe Aguirre (Eloisa) and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Aguirre family also gives great thanks to wonderful friends who were admired by Agapito – friends who became family and who tended to his needs over the years. Those individuals include special friend Erwin Ullrich and neighbors Jesse and Lulu Gonzales.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private funeral service including the recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Burial will follow in the San Geronimo Cemetery.
A memorial service celebrating Agapito’s life will be planned for a later date when his family and friends can once again gather safely to offer the proper tribute.
You are encouraged to sign the online guest book at www.treshewell.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155.