Gonzalo Aguilar,

Sr.

In Loving Memory Of

Gonzalo Aguilar Najera

January 10, 1942 – February 08, 2026

Gonzalo Aguilar Najera known to most as Chalo, was born on January 10, 1942, in Ejido Santa Adelaida, Municipio de Matamoros, Estado de Tamaulipas, Mexico, was peacefully called home on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Gonzalo lived a life defined by faith, service, and love for others. He was known as a hardworking, prayerful, and humorous man whose warmth and joy uplifted all who knew him. His steady faith, gentle counsel, and genuine laughter were a blessing to family, friends, and congregation alike.

As a devoted Pastor at the Church of God, Gonzalo committed his life to serving both God and His people. He believed deeply in living out faith through action, teaching and leading by example with humility and compassion. He encouraged all who would listen to live their lives in service to God and to love one another as God's children.

Gonzalo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and counselor. His family was his earthly treasure, and his faith was the foundation that guided every step of his life. He shared his gifts generously, even teaching himself to play the guitar and piano, using music as another way to worship and glorify God.

He taught not only through words, but through the example of a life fully devoted to faith and service. His legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those he guided, comforted, and inspired.

Gonzalo's favorite Bible verse is Deuteronomy 6:5-7.

Deuteronomy 6:5-7

5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

He is survived by Agapito and Olga Martinez, Esperanza and Antonio Raudales, Graciela Ruiz, Gonzalo and Trinidad Aguilar, Olga Talavera, Daniel and JoAnna Aguilar.

He is preceded by his wife Amalia Ruiz Aguilar, and Jose Feliciano Aguilar.

Gonzalo had 30 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Gonzalo will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Visitation and Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Funeral procession will depart from Trinity Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 16, 2026, for a Funeral Service to be held at Heavenly Grace Cemetery, located at 21037 26873 White Ranch Rd, La Feria, TX 78559 at 10:00 a.m.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Gonzalo Aguilar Najera entrusted his funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, funeral director/owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com

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Gonzalo, nacido el 10 de enero de 1942 en Ejido Santa Adelaida, Municipio de Matamoros, Estado de Tamaulipas, México, fue llamado a la presencia del Señor en paz el domingo 8 de febrero de 2026.

Gonzalo vivió una vida definida por la fe, el servicio y el amor hacia los demás. Fue conocido como un hombre trabajador, lleno de oración y con un gran sentido del humor, cuya calidez y alegría elevaban el ánimo de todos los que lo conocían. Su fe firme, su consejo sincero y su risa genuina fueron una bendición para su familia, amigos y congregación.

Como Pastor en la Iglesia de Dios, Gonzalo dedicó su vida al servicio de Dios y de Su pueblo. Creía profundamente en vivir la fe a través de las acciones, enseñando y guiando con humildad y compasión. Animaba a todos los que lo escuchaban a vivir sus vidas al servicio de Dios y a amar a los demás como hijos de un mismo Creador.

Gonzalo fue un amoroso esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano y consejero. Su familia fue su tesoro terrenal, y su fe el fundamento que guió cada paso de su vida. Compartió generosamente sus dones, incluso enseñándose a sí mismo a tocar la guitarra y el piano, utilizando la música como una forma más de alabar y glorificar a Dios.

Enseñó no solo con palabras, sino con el ejemplo de una vida plenamente dedicada a la fe y al servicio. Su legado vivirá por siempre en los corazones de aquellos a quienes guió, consoló e inspiró.

Gonzalo será profundamente extrañado y recordado con amor.

Visitation and Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Funeral procession will depart from Trinity Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2026, for a Funeral Service to be held at Heavenly Grace Cemetery, located at 21037 26873 White Ranch Rd, La Feria, TX 78559 at 10:00 a.m.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Gonzalo Aguilar Najera entrusted his funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, funeral director/owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com