Gerardo Avelino Aguirre

August 22, 1953 - January 21, 2007

Obituary, Gerardo Avelino Aguirre Sr. August 22, 1953 ~ January 21, 2007 Gerardo Avelino Aguirre Sr. of Independence, Oregon. Born in Nyssa, Oregon to Avelino and Rosa Aguirre on August 22, 1953. He was raised and educated in Caldwell, Idaho. Moved to Independence, Oregon in the late 1960's then moving to California in the early 1970's were he met and married Angela Chavira. They moved back to Independence in 1977. Gerardo worked for the State of Oregon. He loved going to the Independence Riverview Park, reading, BBQ's most of all he loved being with his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors: Angela Aguirre Wife Independence, Oregon Miguel Aguirre Son Independence, Oregon Jerry Aguirre Jr.. Son Salem, Oregon Ricardo Aguirre Son Salem, Oregon Rosa Aguirre Daughter Independence, Oregon Gregorio Aguirre Brother Yuba City, California Lupe Arreola Sister Delano, California Sam Aguirre Brother Gresham, Oregon Tito Aguirre Brother Independence, Oregon 3 grandchildren Proceeded in death by 1 sister and his parents. Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday Jan. 24th at Farnstrom Mortuary. Reception following Memorial at the Independence Assembly of God. Arrangements Entrusted to Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.