Richard "The Mayor" Aguiniga
April 13, 2012
Richard “The Mayor” Aguiniga, 53, passed away Friday, April 13, 2012, at Taylor House Hospice.
Richard was born June 25, 1958, in Des Moines, to Primitivo and Rose (Rodriguez) Aguiniga. He was the head tailor for Reichardt’s and Midwest Clothing for 33 years.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Linda; children, Richard (Jackie) Aguiniga, Tina (Brad) Wharff , Eric (Kirsten) Aguiniga and Justin (Megan) Aguiniga; grandchildren, Jalen, Jace, Joci, Desmond, Kaysey, Ali, Jaxon, Brecken, Brynlee; siblings, Rosalie (Richard) McCoy; Primitivo John Aguiniga, Jr., George (Sheldon) Aguiniga, Ramona (Dennis) Fritz, Martha (Kenny) Fritz, Janice (Ron) Bagley, Janet (Jeff) Cole, Beatrice (Dennis) Negrete and Mary Parades; his dog; Boston; a host of nieces, nephews and other extended relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gloria Fritz; brothers, Robert and Raymond Aguiniga; and mother-in-law, Gertrude Kelderman.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW in Altoona. In honor of Richard the family asks for guests to wear their favorite Hawkeyes, Bears, or Cubs attire to the visitation. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the church, followed by burial at the Altoona Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Linda Peterson
04/18/2012
I am so sorry about Richard's passing. I loved working with Richard and Shakey at Reichardt's. Richard was always so nice to everyone-always doing something for someone else. My prayers are with Linda and the family.
Brandy Kelderman
04/18/2012
I love you uncle Richard and will miss you and that contagious and unforgettable smile of yours! Shasta's will never look the same. :-) Love, Brandy
Malinda Crumes
04/17/2012
My thought and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Malinda Crosby (Crumes)
Gus and Kris von Boeselager
04/16/2012
God bless the 'Mayor'. I knew him since 1978. What a wonderful guy and a gifted tailor. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Gus and Kris
Marna Stocke Jarnagin
04/15/2012
Ramona Aguingia Fritz:
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your brother.
It's good you have your family for support.
Blessings, Marna
Vicky
04/14/2012
I will miss you so much love you uncle Richard.
Ginny del Rosario & family
04/14/2012
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family in the loss of Richard.
May God continue to hold you in His loving arms and give you strength
in the days ahead. We know what you are going through. With love
and prayers. Ginny, Marco, Maria and Junior