Ben R. Aguirre was born in Abilene, Texas to Jesus and Eliza Aguirre. He was the oldest of five children in a big, loving family. His father and mother owned several businesses in Abilene, including a famous pool hall and general store, where his father had a gun fight with the infamous Bonnie and Clyde. At the age of six, he cared for his dying father and became the head of his household after his father's death.
As he became a teenager and a young man, his love for track and field and baseball grew. During his days at Big Spring High School, he would run home for lunch and run back--a total of three miles. As an underclassman, he made varsity teams in baseball, track, and basketball--often being the only Mexican American on the team. His skill and love for baseball grew to the point where he made a semi-professional team. The Abilene Mexican Eagles played in The Texas Cotton League, an AA rated league for Mexican baseball players, because at this time baseball was still segregated. He could play every position in baseball, and made many All-Star teams.
As a young man, he loved to travel. He made many stops across America; from California, Arizona, all across Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma and many more. In the 1950s, he met Barbara Barrera and together they had Angel, Richard, Maria, Barbara "Bobbie" and Victoria.
The children were raised in Abilene, and were raised to be independent, educated, and original. He wanted to instill in them a sense of dignity, pride, and a rebel spirit. He helped to organize a high school walkout in the 1960s to protest civil rights and Richard, Maria and Bobbie participated in this protest and ended up fighting for their right and the rights of others all the way to Federal Court.
After being forced to leave Abilene, the family moved to San Antonio where he worked with Allied Roofing and the Mexican American Unity Council. He grew many relationships in the city and eventually joined the Service Employees International Union.
In the 1970s, after Barbara's tragic death, dad found love once again with Olga Morales Aguirre. Together they had Mariscela and Ben Adam.
In 1991, he had a massive heart attack that brought the two families closer together and he enjoyed that time immensely. He was able to see grandchildren be born, raised and become adults during his lifetime.
Olga tragically passed away in early 2000, and dad started a new life again on his own with all of his children and grandchild around him. He traveled to Las Vegas countless times as well as Coushatta to play black jack and he would always win.
During this time, he fell in love with ocean cruises and relaxation while enjoying his retirement and watching his kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow.
He always kept involved with local city politics, the unions he loved so much, and went to lunch or breakfast every day of the week wherever he wanted.
As time started to slow down, he did too. He moved to the Waterford Retirement Community and began to enjoy his quiet time. He would read several books a week, and loved shopping at Thrift Town, and Half Price Books. He made many friends from the staff, to the residents, to anybody that caught his attention.
Our father was a dynamic, complex man. He lived a life some people can only dream. He truly lived and loved every day from July 17, 1926 to January 13, 2017. From the Great Depression, to the Model T his father drove, to the Ford Escort he drove until he was 90. He witnessed the moon landing, the first computer and he even learned how to text message and "go live" on Facebook.
Our father was finally reunited with so many people that preceded him in death; his father Jesus, his mother Eliza; his brothers Richard, Manuel, and Ramon, his sister Josie Alvarez; cousins Carmen Arroyo, Frank Arroyo, Elvira Aguirre, Eduardo Aguirre; wives Barbara Aguirre and Olga Morales Aguirre; nephew Jesus Aguirre; the full blooded Native Americans Tio Justo, Tio Lorenzo, Tia Angelita, Placido Almendariz, Ambrosio, Aunt GeeGee and so many more.
He loved us all and despite so much pain, we persist. Our dad is survived by Angel Aguirre, Richard Aguirre (Cyndi), Maria Rosario Aguirre (Jose), Bobbie Atencio (Louis), Maria Victoria Aguirre-Cox (Ernest), Mariscela Aguirre-Rodriguez (Raul), Ben Adam Aguirre (Andrea), Josephine and Carlos Maltos; all of the grandkids Vincent, Jose Jr, Richard, AJ, David, Sarah, Louis, Chris, Ernest, Gabriel, Patti, Emiliano, Beto, and many great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Porter Loring on McCullough with Remembrances to be shared at 7:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers please donate to any Union in Ben's name or to the "Vicente" Ben R. Aguirre Scholarship Fund for babies of families in need to attend "I'm Just a Kid".
Porter Loring Mortuary
As he became a teenager and a young man, his love for track and field and baseball grew. During his days at Big Spring High School, he would run home for lunch and run back--a total of three miles. As an underclassman, he made varsity teams in baseball, track, and basketball--often being the only Mexican American on the team. His skill and love for baseball grew to the point where he made a semi-professional team. The Abilene Mexican Eagles played in The Texas Cotton League, an AA rated league for Mexican baseball players, because at this time baseball was still segregated. He could play every position in baseball, and made many All-Star teams.
As a young man, he loved to travel. He made many stops across America; from California, Arizona, all across Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma and many more. In the 1950s, he met Barbara Barrera and together they had Angel, Richard, Maria, Barbara "Bobbie" and Victoria.
The children were raised in Abilene, and were raised to be independent, educated, and original. He wanted to instill in them a sense of dignity, pride, and a rebel spirit. He helped to organize a high school walkout in the 1960s to protest civil rights and Richard, Maria and Bobbie participated in this protest and ended up fighting for their right and the rights of others all the way to Federal Court.
After being forced to leave Abilene, the family moved to San Antonio where he worked with Allied Roofing and the Mexican American Unity Council. He grew many relationships in the city and eventually joined the Service Employees International Union.
In the 1970s, after Barbara's tragic death, dad found love once again with Olga Morales Aguirre. Together they had Mariscela and Ben Adam.
In 1991, he had a massive heart attack that brought the two families closer together and he enjoyed that time immensely. He was able to see grandchildren be born, raised and become adults during his lifetime.
Olga tragically passed away in early 2000, and dad started a new life again on his own with all of his children and grandchild around him. He traveled to Las Vegas countless times as well as Coushatta to play black jack and he would always win.
During this time, he fell in love with ocean cruises and relaxation while enjoying his retirement and watching his kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow.
He always kept involved with local city politics, the unions he loved so much, and went to lunch or breakfast every day of the week wherever he wanted.
As time started to slow down, he did too. He moved to the Waterford Retirement Community and began to enjoy his quiet time. He would read several books a week, and loved shopping at Thrift Town, and Half Price Books. He made many friends from the staff, to the residents, to anybody that caught his attention.
Our father was a dynamic, complex man. He lived a life some people can only dream. He truly lived and loved every day from July 17, 1926 to January 13, 2017. From the Great Depression, to the Model T his father drove, to the Ford Escort he drove until he was 90. He witnessed the moon landing, the first computer and he even learned how to text message and "go live" on Facebook.
Our father was finally reunited with so many people that preceded him in death; his father Jesus, his mother Eliza; his brothers Richard, Manuel, and Ramon, his sister Josie Alvarez; cousins Carmen Arroyo, Frank Arroyo, Elvira Aguirre, Eduardo Aguirre; wives Barbara Aguirre and Olga Morales Aguirre; nephew Jesus Aguirre; the full blooded Native Americans Tio Justo, Tio Lorenzo, Tia Angelita, Placido Almendariz, Ambrosio, Aunt GeeGee and so many more.
He loved us all and despite so much pain, we persist. Our dad is survived by Angel Aguirre, Richard Aguirre (Cyndi), Maria Rosario Aguirre (Jose), Bobbie Atencio (Louis), Maria Victoria Aguirre-Cox (Ernest), Mariscela Aguirre-Rodriguez (Raul), Ben Adam Aguirre (Andrea), Josephine and Carlos Maltos; all of the grandkids Vincent, Jose Jr, Richard, AJ, David, Sarah, Louis, Chris, Ernest, Gabriel, Patti, Emiliano, Beto, and many great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Porter Loring on McCullough with Remembrances to be shared at 7:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers please donate to any Union in Ben's name or to the "Vicente" Ben R. Aguirre Scholarship Fund for babies of families in need to attend "I'm Just a Kid".
Porter Loring Mortuary
Ben R. Aguirre was born in Abilene, Texas to Jesus and Eliza Aguirre. He was the oldest of five children in a big, loving family. His father and mother owned several businesses in Abilene, including a famous pool hall and general store, where his father had a gun fight with the infamous Bonnie and Clyde. At the age of six, he cared for his dying father and became the head of his household after his father's death.
As he became a teenager and a young man, his love for track and field and baseball grew. During his days at Big Spring High School, he would run home for lunch and run back--a total of three miles. As an underclassman, he made varsity teams in baseball, track, and basketball--often being the only Mexican American on the team. His skill and love for baseball grew to the point where he made a semi-professional team. The Abilene Mexican Eagles played in The Texas Cotton League, an AA rated league for Mexican baseball players, because at this time baseball was still segregated. He could play every position in baseball, and made many All-Star teams.
As a young man, he loved to travel. He made many stops across America; from California, Arizona, all across Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma and many more. In the 1950s, he met Barbara Barrera and together they had Angel, Richard, Maria, Barbara "Bobbie" and Victoria.
The children were raised in Abilene, and were raised to be independent, educated, and original. He wanted to instill in them a sense of dignity, pride, and a rebel spirit. He helped to organize a high school walkout in the 1960s to protest civil rights and Richard, Maria and Bobbie participated in this protest and ended up fighting for their right and the rights of others all the way to Federal Court.
After being forced to leave Abilene, the family moved to San Antonio where he worked with Allied Roofing and the Mexican American Unity Council. He grew many relationships in the city and eventually joined the Service Employees International Union.
In the 1970s, after Barbara's tragic death, dad found love once again with Olga Morales Aguirre. Together they had Mariscela and Ben Adam.
In 1991, he had a massive heart attack that brought the two families closer together and he enjoyed that time immensely. He was able to see grandchildren be born, raised and become adults during his lifetime.
Olga tragically passed away in early 2000, and dad started a new life again on his own with all of his children and grandchild around him. He traveled to Las Vegas countless times as well as Coushatta to play black jack and he would always win.
During this time, he fell in love with ocean cruises and relaxation while enjoying his retirement and watching his kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow.
He always kept involved with local city politics, the unions he loved so much, and went to lunch or breakfast every day of the week wherever he wanted.
As time started to slow down, he did too. He moved to the Waterford Retirement Community and began to enjoy his quiet time. He would read several books a week, and loved shopping at Thrift Town, and Half Price Books. He made many friends from the staff, to the residents, to anybody that caught his attention.
Our father was a dynamic, complex man. He lived a life some people can only dream. He truly lived and loved every day from July 17, 1926 to January 13, 2017. From the Great Depression, to the Model T his father drove, to the Ford Escort he drove until he was 90. He witnessed the moon landing, the first computer and he even learned how to text message and "go live" on Facebook.
Our father was finally reunited with so many people that preceded him in death; his father Jesus, his mother Eliza; his brothers Richard, Manuel, and Ramon, his sister Josie Alvarez; cousins Carmen Arroyo, Frank Arroyo, Elvira Aguirre, Eduardo Aguirre; wives Barbara Aguirre and Olga Morales Aguirre; nephew Jesus Aguirre; the full blooded Native Americans Tio Justo, Tio Lorenzo, Tia Angelita, Placido Almendariz, Ambrosio, Aunt GeeGee and so many more.
He loved us all and despite so much pain, we persist. Our dad is survived by Angel Aguirre, Richard Aguirre (Cyndi), Maria Rosario Aguirre (Jose), Bobbie Atencio (Louis), Maria Victoria Aguirre-Cox (Ernest), Mariscela Aguirre-Rodriguez (Raul), Ben Adam Aguirre (Andrea), Josephine and Carlos Maltos; all of the grandkids Vincent, Jose Jr, Richard, AJ, David, Sarah, Louis, Chris, Ernest, Gabriel, Patti, Emiliano, Beto, and many great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Porter Loring on McCullough with Remembrances to be shared at 7:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers please donate to any Union in Ben's name or to the "Vicente" Ben R. Aguirre Scholarship Fund for babies of families in need to attend "I'm Just a Kid".
Porter Loring Mortuary
As he became a teenager and a young man, his love for track and field and baseball grew. During his days at Big Spring High School, he would run home for lunch and run back--a total of three miles. As an underclassman, he made varsity teams in baseball, track, and basketball--often being the only Mexican American on the team. His skill and love for baseball grew to the point where he made a semi-professional team. The Abilene Mexican Eagles played in The Texas Cotton League, an AA rated league for Mexican baseball players, because at this time baseball was still segregated. He could play every position in baseball, and made many All-Star teams.
As a young man, he loved to travel. He made many stops across America; from California, Arizona, all across Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma and many more. In the 1950s, he met Barbara Barrera and together they had Angel, Richard, Maria, Barbara "Bobbie" and Victoria.
The children were raised in Abilene, and were raised to be independent, educated, and original. He wanted to instill in them a sense of dignity, pride, and a rebel spirit. He helped to organize a high school walkout in the 1960s to protest civil rights and Richard, Maria and Bobbie participated in this protest and ended up fighting for their right and the rights of others all the way to Federal Court.
After being forced to leave Abilene, the family moved to San Antonio where he worked with Allied Roofing and the Mexican American Unity Council. He grew many relationships in the city and eventually joined the Service Employees International Union.
In the 1970s, after Barbara's tragic death, dad found love once again with Olga Morales Aguirre. Together they had Mariscela and Ben Adam.
In 1991, he had a massive heart attack that brought the two families closer together and he enjoyed that time immensely. He was able to see grandchildren be born, raised and become adults during his lifetime.
Olga tragically passed away in early 2000, and dad started a new life again on his own with all of his children and grandchild around him. He traveled to Las Vegas countless times as well as Coushatta to play black jack and he would always win.
During this time, he fell in love with ocean cruises and relaxation while enjoying his retirement and watching his kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow.
He always kept involved with local city politics, the unions he loved so much, and went to lunch or breakfast every day of the week wherever he wanted.
As time started to slow down, he did too. He moved to the Waterford Retirement Community and began to enjoy his quiet time. He would read several books a week, and loved shopping at Thrift Town, and Half Price Books. He made many friends from the staff, to the residents, to anybody that caught his attention.
Our father was a dynamic, complex man. He lived a life some people can only dream. He truly lived and loved every day from July 17, 1926 to January 13, 2017. From the Great Depression, to the Model T his father drove, to the Ford Escort he drove until he was 90. He witnessed the moon landing, the first computer and he even learned how to text message and "go live" on Facebook.
Our father was finally reunited with so many people that preceded him in death; his father Jesus, his mother Eliza; his brothers Richard, Manuel, and Ramon, his sister Josie Alvarez; cousins Carmen Arroyo, Frank Arroyo, Elvira Aguirre, Eduardo Aguirre; wives Barbara Aguirre and Olga Morales Aguirre; nephew Jesus Aguirre; the full blooded Native Americans Tio Justo, Tio Lorenzo, Tia Angelita, Placido Almendariz, Ambrosio, Aunt GeeGee and so many more.
He loved us all and despite so much pain, we persist. Our dad is survived by Angel Aguirre, Richard Aguirre (Cyndi), Maria Rosario Aguirre (Jose), Bobbie Atencio (Louis), Maria Victoria Aguirre-Cox (Ernest), Mariscela Aguirre-Rodriguez (Raul), Ben Adam Aguirre (Andrea), Josephine and Carlos Maltos; all of the grandkids Vincent, Jose Jr, Richard, AJ, David, Sarah, Louis, Chris, Ernest, Gabriel, Patti, Emiliano, Beto, and many great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Porter Loring on McCullough with Remembrances to be shared at 7:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers please donate to any Union in Ben's name or to the "Vicente" Ben R. Aguirre Scholarship Fund for babies of families in need to attend "I'm Just a Kid".
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