Consuelo Aguirre

Our beloved Consuelo Aguirre, age 102, was born on February 13, 1922, in Monterrey, NL, Mexico. She peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 10:05 a.m in North Riverside, IL, surrounded by the love of her family, under the warmth of a sunny sky. Birds were chirping and singing uncommonly loud in the backyard at the time of her last breath. It is said that hearing birds singing as someone is dying is a symbolic representation of the soul leaving the body, while the birds serve as messengers, communicating that she is being embraced by the spirits of her past loved ones. With tear filled eyes, we were able to say our goodbyes, and send her off with our final kisses, hugs, and last whispers of love. Beautiful, unforgettable moments as she departed the world we know.

Consuelo Aguirre was truly a vessel of love. The love she gave wasn’t just a feeling—it was something you could see, touch, and feel. It was in every delicious meal she made, every story she told, and every embrace she gave. It was in the way she nurtured not just her children, but all of us who were lucky enough to know her. Her hugs, kisses, sweet cariños made one feel like they were the luckiest person on earth. That truly was her greatest gift among all her talents.

Consuelo, Connie, Chelito, Mom, Mamá, Abuelita, Tita, Grandma, your earthly absence will be greatly felt, but we strongly believe that ALL of your descendants:

6 children,

19 grandchildren,

31 great grandchildren,

5 great great grandchildren will strive to live their lives encompassing the love, compassion and strength she modeled all throughout her life.

She was one in a million!

This phrase was found written in one of her many journals- 

 “No sabemos lo que nos depara el destino mañana, así que no te enojes por mucho tiempo, aprende a perdonar, ama con todo tu corazón y no te preocupes por la gente que no te quiere, disfruta de los que te aman. ”

"We don't know what fate has in store for us tomorrow, so don't be angry for too long, learn to forgive, love with all your heart and don't worry about the people who don't love you, enjoy those who love you."

❤️

Let us stay united as we reflect on the beautiful life she created, and honor her life by choosing love above everything. She is now free and in the arms of our creator and past loved ones.

Thank you to all for your love and support. ❤️

Spanish Translation 

Nuestra querida Consuelo Aguirre falleció pacíficamente bajo el cielo soleado del domingo a las 10:05 a.m. rodeada de sus seres queridos. En sus últimos momentos y respiros, escuchamos cantos fuertes de pájaros fuera de nuestra ventana. Se dice que escuchar a los pájaros cantar mientras alguien muere es una representación simbólica de que el alma abandona el cuerpo, mientras que los pájaros sirven como mensajeros, comunicando que está siendo abrazada por los espíritus de sus seres queridos del pasado. Con los ojos llenos de lágrimas, pudimos despedirnos de ella con besos, abrazos y últimas palabras de amor. Momentos hermosos e inolvidables.

Consuelo Aguirre fue verdaderamente un recipiente de amor. El amor que ella dio no fue sólo un sentimiento: era algo que se podía ver, tocar y sentir. Estaba en cada comida deliciosa que preparaba, en cada cuento que contaba y en cada abrazo que daba. Fue en la forma en que crió no solo a sus hijos, sino a todos los que tuvimos la suerte de conocerla. Sus abrazos, besos, dulces cariños hacían que uno se sintiera como la persona más afortunada del mundo. Ese fue su mayor regalo entre todos sus talentos.

Consuelo, Connie, Chelito, Mom, Mamá, Abuelita, Tita, tu ausencia se hará sentir mucho, pero creemos firmemente que TODOS tus descendientes:

6 niños,

19 nietos,

31 bisnietos,

Cinco tataranietos 

se esforzará por vivir sus vidas abarcando el amor, la compasión y la fuerza que ella modeló a lo largo de su vida.

¡Ella era una entre un millón!

Esta frase fue encontrada escrita en uno de sus muchos diarios. 

“No sabemos lo que nos depara el destino mañana, así que no te enojes por mucho tiempo, aprende a perdonar, ama con todo tu corazón y no te preocupes por la gente que no te quiere, disfruta de los que te aman ❤️”

Mientras reflexionamos sobre la hermosa vida que ella creó, vamos a seguir unidos, y eligiendo el amor sobre todo. Ahora Consuelo Aguirre está libre y está en los brazos de nuestro creador/creadora y de sus seres queridos.

Gracias a todos por su amor y apoyo.

A visitation for Consuelo will be held on Sunday, February 9th, 2025, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Willow Room Forest Lawn - Covina Hills, 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, CA 91724.

Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, from 9:30am to 10:30am at Church of our Heritage Forest Lawn - Covina Hills, 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, CA 91724. Interment Location: Forest Lawn - Covina Hills- Cherished Memory, Ground 9283, 4

"I’M FREE"

By  ANNE LINDGREN DAVISON

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it allI could not stay another day,To laugh, to love, to work or play, tasks left undone must stay that way,I’ve found that peace at the close of dayIf my parting has left a void,Then fill it with remembered joy, A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch If my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue griefLift up your heart, rejoice with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.