Evaristo Aguilar, Jr., 58, known affectionately by all as "Buddy", passed away at Ascension – All Saints on October 7, 2023.  He was born in Pearsall, TX, on May 27, 1965, son of Evaristo and Santos (nee: Vinton) Aguilar, Sr.

Buddy proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Army, with time spent in Germany and Mexico.  He was a forklift operator for DHL.  Buddy enjoyed deer hunting, riding his Harley Davidsion, playing softball, and the Dallas Cowboys.  Above all, he loved his family tremendously and will be missed by all who loved and knew him.

Buddy is survived by his parents, Evaristo and Santos Aguilar, Sr.; sister, Virginia "Chris" Moore; brother, Anthony (Paula) Aguilar; nieces and nephews, Tom (Christina) Katusin, Joe Katusin, Matthew Aguilar, Amy Moore, Megan (Raed) Almasri; great nieces and nephews, Jerrick Katusin, Layla Katusin, Paige Potrikus, Milah Lichter, Niyah Almasri, and Laith Almasri (still on the way); other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Buddy is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Florencio Valdez and Ramona Villareal; maternal grandparents, Felix and Sulema Vinton.

A celebration of Buddy's life will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, 6:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road.  Visitation will be from 4:00pm until the time of the service.  Full military honors will follow the service.

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