BORN

1934

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home

5701 Highway 277 South

Abilene, Texas

Amelia Aguirre Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 8, 2017.

Amelia Rosales Aguirre, 82, of Abilene left her earthly home to join her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 7, 2017, in her home surrounded by family.
Amelia was born on December 19, 1934, in Coleman to Felipe and Manuela Diaz Rosales. She married Benjamin R. Aguirre in 1953, and they settled in Abilene. During her lifetime, she was active in the community, fought for equality in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s and 1970s, was active in political-action groups, worked as a truant officer, was a senior citizen director, was area coordinator for Texas for the Educational Advancement of Mexican Americans (TEAM), and owned a beauty salon. Amelia spent many years as an active spiritual leader in her community. Amelia will be greatly missed by all those lives she touched.
She is survived by her husband, Benjamin R. Aguirre; her children, Benjamin Leo Aguirre and his wife Nancy Ann of Abilene, Nelli Ann Aguirre, Susie Aguirre and her partner Jennifer LaGrange, Jonathan Ryan Aguirre all of Austin; her granddaughter who lived with her, Andrea Ann Esparza; her great-grandchildren who she helped raise, Katelyn Renee Nam and her husband Uteton, Christiana Nicole Whitley, Thalea Elisa Esparza, and Lillianna Noelle Esparza; three additional grandchildren; seven additional great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter; her siblings, Octaviano (Otto) Rosales, Robert Rosales, Nena Rosales, Lydia Sanchez all of Coleman, Eduardo Rosales, Jane Castañon, Ezekiel Rosales all of Abilene, and Salatiel Rosales and Anita Escobar of San Antonio.
Amelia is preceded in death by her parents; seven siblings; two children, Andres Aguirre and Cary Lynn Aguirre; and a granddaughter, Erica Lynn Aguirre Esparza Whitley.
The family would like to acknowledge Amelia's extended family, Angelica Rodriguez, Francisco Villarreal, and Norma Almaguer, for their love, devotion, and spiritual support.
Services will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017, at the Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel, 5701 Highway 277 South, in Abilene. Visitation will be 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., a rosary will begin at 1 p.m. followed by funeral services at 1:30 p.m.

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August 14, 2017

Crystal Jarmon

Susie,
No one can replace your mom, but God can comfort your heart. He knows what you need during this time much better than anyone else.Ill be praying for you and the rest of your family.

August 11, 2017

John Lineweaver

My sincerest sympathy to the family. And what a family! I served along side Sergeant Aguirre and taught Susie science. Mrs. Aguirre went above and beyond in service to the community. She was not here just to drink punch and eat the cookies. She stepped up, stepped in, and made a difference. One of God's loyal and faithful servants.

August 11, 2017

Rodney

"Susie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

August 11, 2017

Sandra Munoz

Susie , I send my sincere condolences to you and your family, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

August 10, 2017

Noah Rosales

Sincere condolences and prayers to the Aguirre/Rosales families. So sorry to hear of cousin Amelia's passing.

August 10, 2017

Noah Rosales

Sincere condolences and prayers to the Aguirre/Rosales families. So sorry to hear of cousin Amelia's passing.

August 10, 2017

Dear family and friends I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one . May you find comfort in knowing that God keeps those who pass away in his memory because they are precious in his eyes - Psalms116:15

August 10, 2017

Condolences to the family. May the God of comfort help you to endure this difficult time.

August 9, 2017

Susie, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. What a lovely woman; you look just like her. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marie Wilson

August 9, 2017

Chris Claprood

Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Love to you and your family always.

August 9, 2017

Rhonda Koneski

Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. I met Mrs. Aguirre many years ago and thankful for that opportunity. Praying for comfort, peace and strength for the entire family.

With Love,

August 9, 2017

My deepest condolences to the whole family. I hope you will find comfort in knowing that others share your pain with you, but especially that God keeps those who die in his memory because they are precious in his eyes (Psalm 116: 15)

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11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home

5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606

Aug

11

Rosary

1:00 p.m.

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5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606

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11

Funeral service

1:30 p.m.

Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home

5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606

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