Joshua Andrew

Aquino

Joshua Andrew Aquino had his first breath on July 5th, 1998 and smiled for the last time on May 17, 2021. He was born in Hawaii and will now spend eternity in paradise and is probably skating on streets of gold!
Joshua was the God-given miracle born to Jeanno & Rebecca Aquino. From the moment he arrived, he was told that he had been born for greatness. His smile was so bright that it lit up this world. He was creative, funny, artistic, athletic, and an amazing son and brother to his older sister Joslin (now married to Daniel Philley and residing in Houston) and his younger brother Jonathan Michael who is a freshman in High School and the San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy. He was a proud uncle to his nephew, Josiah and niece, Kiana.
He was not shy and would try anything which caused him to excel in sports and other activities. As a kid he played football for the Razorbacks who were undefeated, and also played baseball with the Blue Jays were also undefeated (of course his Daddy was his coach!) He also won an Element International Skate Tournament as a child. In 8th grade he was crowned Prom King at Vela Middle School. In High School, he proudly wore the #23 jersey for the Harlingen High School and scored touchdowns as a running-back for the Cardinals. He also served there in Student Government as his Class Treasurer and was extremely active in his youth group, "The World-changers & History Makers."
He attended and graduated from Texas Bible Institute in Columbus, Texas where he met many wonderful people, he was proud to call friends. He signed on after with the Texas A & M Kingsville Javelinas and later transferred to Texas State University as a Bobcat.
In 2019, Josh told his parents he felt called to share God's love and message with people around the world. He trained at the University of Nations in Kona, Hawaii at their YWAM base there. He was stoked to go out and minister around the globe. His first sermon was preached in Lebanon where he helped plant a church. He also did ministry in Egypt where he rode camels by the pyramids and posed by the Sphynx and after that was ministering to tribes in Africa.
He returned home safely during the global pandemic and has been a HUGE blessing helping and working with his Dad. He also spent time helping his Tutu and PawPaw (Linda & Gordon McLean) whenever possible. His heart was huge, and he loved using his talents and abilities to help others.
Joshua was loved by so many! Family and friends are already missing him and look forward to the day we will be reunited in heaven. His Hawaiian Ohana have flown in to help celebrate his life from the Garden Island of Hawaii. His grandmother Janet Haffner, Aunty Cher Ulanday, Aunty Janelle Moriguchi, Uncle John (Aunty Ester) Aquino and cousins Jordan and Jireh Ulanday have all come to celebrate his life. His Uncle Cory and Aunt Kristine McLean along with their children Ashley, Kelly, and Miles drove down from San Antonio. His Great Uncle and Aunt (Mike & Barbara Sullivan) were deeply loved by Josh and will be in attendance along with their children Shane (Sydney) Sullivan from Austin, TX and Sheyenne (Jamie) Mitchell, Dallas, TX.
Many of his friends from all over have driven in to help the family as they thank God for the almost 23 years Joshua was here with us.
We invite all who loved Joshua and his family to please join us on Sunday, May 23rd at 4:00 p.m. at Grace Point Fellowship (2601 Bothwell Road, Harlingen). The family encourages those that have photos or special memories to please bring them to attach to a special memory wall in Joshua's honor. There will be an open mike during the service where friends and family are encouraged to share memories in his honor. There will be a reception immediately following for family and friends. Joshua's parents would love to invite every person who is able to come out and help us celebrate the life of their first-born son, Joshua Andrew Aquino.
Celebration of Life with be held Sunday, May 23, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Grace Point Fellowship, 2601 Bothwell Rd., Harlingen, TX 78552.
Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. www.trinityfunerals.com.