David Aguirre

David M. Aguirre, 76, of the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026. He was a devoted father, loving grandfather and great-grandfather, and proud Army veteran.

David was known for his love of jokes, Harley Davidson motorcycles, the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bears, and playing pool. He was devoted to his family and was a steadfast presence in their lives. He shared his love of Motown music with all who knew him and his love of cheesy action movies will forever be remembered by his children. He will be dearly missed.

David is survived by his children, David (Heather) Aguirre, Michael (Monica) Aguirre, Mark (Olga) Aguirre, Dina Surdyk, Tanya (Christopher Castro) Milligan, and Philip (Elizabeth Gamboa) Aguirre; his grandchildren David, Brandon, Rebecca, Mariah, Franco, Andrew, Adam, and Alexander; bonus grandson, Fernando and his great-grandchildren, Gabriella and Daniella.

He is reunited in peace with his grandchildren, Michael and Anthony, his mother, Rose, his grandmother, Lenora and many loving aunts and uncles.

A visitation will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, on October 2, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Our Lady at St. Germaine Catholic Church, 9711 S. Kolin in Oak Lawn, IL on October 3, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Committal will follow at St Mary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums in Evergreen Park, IL.