Jeffrey Lee Aguilar, 53, of Queen Creek, Arizona passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, June 16, 2023.
Jeffrey was born on September 16, 1969, to Leo and Nellie Aguilar in Morenci, Arizona. He graduated from Morenci High School in 1987, where he was a state champion baseball player and outstanding wrestler. He then joined the United States Marine Corps in 1988 serving his country honorably for four years during Desert Storm. In 1992, he began his 31 year tenure with Road Machinery. He had a successful career and was a great team leader, always willing to support others and lend a helping hand. While with Road Machinery, Jeffrey forged many friendships that would last a lifetime.
In 1987, he married his high school sweetheart, Annette Rocha. They spent 35 wonderful years together and had four children. They were truly each other’s best friend. Jeffrey made an impact on every person he met. He was always the life of the party, and loved laughing and telling stories with his family and friends. His greatest joy was coaching his children and watching sports. He especially loved the Atlanta Braves. Jeff will always be remembered as someone who brought great joy to all who knew him, especially his grandchildren, whom he loved deeply.
Jeffrey was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and Pa. He will be forever loved and dearly missed. May he rest in peace.
He is survived by his loving wife Annette Rocha Aguilar, their four children: Desiree Aguilar (Jose Lopez) and their children: Anthony Parazolli, Audrina Parazolli, and Ayvah Parazolli; Jeffrey Aguilar Jr. (Bethany); Amanda Heady (Christopher) and their child Erica Heady; and Gabriel Aguilar; his parents Leo Aguilar and Nellie Aguilar, and their children Leo Aguilar Jr. (Lisa), Benjamin Aguilar, Gregory Aguilar (Christine), Nellie Huizar (Alfred), Marianne Venjohn (Patrick), Michael Aguilar (Teresa), Diana Aguilar-Paredes (Miguel Paredes), and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A rosary will be held on Friday June 23rd at 6:00 PM at San Tan Mountain View Funeral Home Advance Planning Center located on 21809 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. A funeral mass will be held in his honor on Saturday June 24th at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located on 20615 E Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. Burial will be at 11:30 AM at San Tan Memorial Gardens located on 22425 E Cloud Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142.