Samuel "Sam" Aguirre, passed away on May 10, 2020 at his home in Castroville at the age of 81 years. He was born October 22, 1938 in Wharton, Texas to Tereso Aguirre and Elisa Martinez Aguirre.

Samuel graduated from Castroville High School in 1958. He was Sergeant at Arms, Class Favorite and a member of "C" Club and Annual Staff. Sam lettered in all four years of football in high school, was captain and "all district guard." He was also "Most Valuable Player" in football his senior year.

On July 28, 1960, Samuel married Josefina "Josie" Tapia. They were blessed with fifty-nine years of marriage, three sons, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Samuel worked at USAA for over twenty years and sixteen years at the Handy Andy Grocery Store Warehouse. November of 1990, he was named the "Unsung Hero" at USAA. He also volunteered with the St. Louis Catholic Cemetery Cleanup Committee.

Survivors include his wife, Josefina "Josie" Aguirre of Castroville; sons, Mario Aguirre (Sandra) of Denton, Alberto C. Aguirre of Castroville and Samuel A. Aguirre (Phillip) of San Antonio; grandchildren, Crystal Carruth (Matthew), Andrew Aguirre and Matthew Aguirre; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Clara Perales of Castroville, Dominga Morrissette of Castroville, Hope Stevens of Lytle, Martha Beeton of Dallas and Josie Aguirre of San Antonio; sister-in-law, Christina Aguirre  of Castroville as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, Tereso and Elisa Aguirre; brothers, Romaldo M. Aguirre and Pedro "Pete" M. Aguirre; brothers-in-law, Ernest Perales, Maurice Morrissette and George Beeton.

Visitation will be Monday, May 18, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at St. Louis Catholic Church followed by the Mass of the Resurrection. Interment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.

Please Note ; the number of people allowed in church is limited to 100 for the Holy Rosary and Mass of the Resurrection. Face coverings are required and social distancing shall be practiced.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com