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Obituary for AGUILAR


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday December 29, 2004

Theodore "Ted" Aguilar, 71, a resident of Grants, NM, died on December 28, 2004 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine M. Aguilar of Grants, NM; daughter, Karla M. Aguilar of Albuquerque, NM; brothers and sisters, Lucie Martinez and husband, J.B. of Taos, NM, Emma Lucero and husband, Abad of Albuquerque, NM, Leroy Aguilar of Taos, NM, Lillian Aguilar of Albuquerque, NM and Manuel Aguilar and wife, Isabel of Taos, NM; brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Danny E Montoya of Albuquerque, NM, Robert O. Montoya and wife, Teri of Bosque Farms, NM, Amos Montoya and wife, Marilyn of Albuquerque, NM, Pamela Chambers and husband, Clarence Carrillo of Albuquerque, NM, Isaac Montoya and wife, Helen of Taos, NM, David Montoya and wife, Kathy of Albuquerque, NM, Victor Montoya and wife, Lezlie of Los Lunas, NM and Benjamin Montoya of Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Ted is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Roberta Aguilar. He was born & raised in Taos. After graduation from Taos High School, he served in the Army. Ted retired in 1998 from the City of Grants after 30 years of employment. He and his wife Lorraine "Lora," the love of his life, shared 41 years together. He was a devoted and loving father to his precious daughter, Karla. He liked to travel, fish, and keep up with current events. Prayer service will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. also at French Mortuary with Sister Norma Gutierrez, officiating. Burial will take place on Monday, January 3, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary - Westside Chapel on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until time of prayer service. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300