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John Aguilera Obituary

Aguilera, John "The Hawk" (RET. Cook County Sheriff's Police) Age 68, late of the East Side, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015. Beloved son of the late Susano and late Frances Aguilera; loving brother of Henry (Silvia) Aguilera and Richard (Gloria) Aguilera; dear uncle of Sharon Aguilera, Saul (CPD) (Lindsey) Aguilera and Richard Aguilera Jr.; longtime friend to Edward R. Vrdolyak. Also survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends. Visitation Tuesday, 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to St. Kevin Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery Evergreen Park, IL. 773-731-2749.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 30, 2015.

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April 20, 2015

So sorry for your loss. "Hawk" was an amazing person. With a heart of gold. May he rest in peace.

Elvira Patino

Don

April 8, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May you find comfort in God's promise that we can see our loved ones again. John 6:40 & 1Thessalonians 4:13

Julie Armijos (Castillo)

April 2, 2015

My condolences to the Aguilera Family. My mom was an employee with Vrdoylak for many years. As a young girl I remember Hawk seeing him all the time especially the last 2 years handing out Halloween candy. A good man and very well known

Toni

April 2, 2015

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends. Please be comforted by the words of God found at Romans 8: 38,39.

April 1, 2015

Draw close to our Heavenly Father in prayer and remember that he cares for you and our dead loved ones; they are precious in his eyes. (Psalm 116:15) My deepest sympathies on your loss.

March 31, 2015

A really good person, sorry to hear of his passing.

Ray Arias

March 31, 2015

And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,+ and death will be no more,+ neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.+ The former things have passed away.

James Mettevelis

March 31, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Aguilera family. I worked with John at 26th.&Calif. May he rest in peace

Francine (Loftis) Mettevelis

March 30, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Aguilera family. I will always have fond memories of working with John at 26th st. Rest in peace my friend.

March 30, 2015

Dear Aguilera Family,
My warmest & deepest sympathies go out to your family. May the God of all comfort continue to comfort your family in your time of need.

Tony Diaz

March 30, 2015

Deepest regrets to the entire Aguilera family on your loss, god bless

J.J.

March 29, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

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