Margaret Sue Garza Aguilar went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 8, 2021 with her Husband of 43 years and her loving son next to her in San Angelo, Texas at the age of 64.
She was born on July 29, 1956 in Brady, Texas to Antonio “Tony” and Sophie M Garza. On March 5, 1977 she married her High school sweetheart, Butch Armstrong. They have one son Tony Alexander Aguilar, 30 years old, and one granddaughter, Charleigh Jo Aguilar.
Margaret Sue graduated from Menard High School in 1975 where she participated in numerous extracurricular activities including Band and Home Economics. After High School, she attended South West Texas Junior College. She then followed her husband, the love of her life, around the world as a Proud Soldier’s wife. She went to Germany twice where she enjoyed sightseeing, shopping and volunteering. Margaret also had her family come and enjoy the sites while overseas touring Europe, and in 1982-1983, she went to Korea where she learned that many material things in life were not needed. She volunteered at the Recreation Center in Camp Rice, Second Infantry Division in South Korea. Margaret loved to volunteer and received numerous awards during her military life. She also spent countless hours volunteering for the Ft. McKavett State Historic Site and Ft. McKavett VFD helping her brother in whatever he needed done.
Margaret enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She will be remember for her wonders warm laugh, and love for friends and family spending time with her family and friends, subtitle teaching, cooking; she always had food at her house.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She was a devoted wife and mothers her only son was everything to her and went to every school activity. She was known as Ms. A, Tony’s mom or Butch’s wife. As a subtitle teacher she inspired my school children she love her work.
Margaret had big heart a beautiful smile, a witty personality and never met a stranger. She was caring and giving with an infinite capacity for love. She will be missed by all that were blessed to know her.
Survivors include Anastacio “Butch” Aguilar one son Tony Aguilar of Menard and one Granddaughter Charleigh Jo Aguilar of Brady. Brother Buddy and wife Beatrice Garza of Menard, Sister Barbara “Dolly” Dominguez preceded by her husband Jose Dominguez from San Angelo and little sister Julie Garza of Menard. Several nieces and nephews.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents Antonio “Tony” Garza, Sophie M Garza and her Grandparents Jose “Joe” and Sophie Ortega known as Big Sophie.
Funeral service is as following: visitation at Heritage Funeral home in Brady on February 13, from 5:00-7:00 PM with a Rosary following at 7:00 PM.
The Funeral Mass to be celebrated on February 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM At Sacrted Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Pall Bearers: John Mireles, Anthony Garza, Victoria Dominguez, Marisol Dominguez, Savanah Garza, Mario Aguilar, and Santos Aguilar Jr.
Honorary Pall Bearers: Elyse Martinez Bevil, Andrew Bevil, Maria Mireles and Micaela Boutwell
Family desires memorials to be made to American Legion Post 378 or Garden of Memories Cemetery or Charity of choice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Legion Post 378 or Garden of Memories Cemetery Menard or Charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Menard.