Benjamin Gilbert Aguilar

Benjamin Aguilar 1930 - 2018

Benjamin Aguilar was born in Bakersfield California on September 26, 1930 to Benjamin and Petra Aguilar. He passed away on February 4, 2018.

Benjamin was raised in Bakersfield and attended East Bakersfield High School. He graduated in 1948 and in 1949 he joined the United States Army and served in the Korean Conflict as a medic until 1951.

After holding various jobs following his military service, he began his long career with the U. S Postal Service. He worked as a letter carrier for 40 years. While working for Hillcrest Post Office, Benjamin met his wife, Kathie and they were married on May 13, 1978.

Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, numerous aunts, his brothers Henry and Ray and his daughter Cathy Lara.

He is survived by his wife Kathie, his children Mhyrianna Root, Ann Keats, Renee Aguilar, Steven Aguilar, Anna Brown, Sophie Williams and Paul Aguilar, his 20 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers we request that you have a mass in his honor at any of the Catholic churches. At his request there will be no formal service.

Benjamin Aguilar
1930 - 2018

Benjamin Aguilar was born in Bakersfield California on September 26, 1930 to Benjamin and Petra Aguilar. He passed away on February 4, 2018.

Benjamin was raised in Bakersfield and attended East Bakersfield High School. He graduated in 1948 and in 1949 he joined the United States Army and served in the Korean Conflict as a medic until 1951.

After holding various jobs following his military service, he began his long career with the U. S Postal Service. He worked as a letter carrier for 40 years. While working for Hillcrest Post Office, Benjamin met his wife, Kathie and they were married on May 13, 1978.

Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, numerous aunts, his brothers Henry and Ray and his daughter Cathy Lara.

He is survived by his wife Kathie, his children Mhyrianna Root, Ann Keats, Renee Aguilar, Steven Aguilar, Anna Brown, Sophie Williams and Paul Aguilar, his 20 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers we request that you have a mass in his honor at any of the Catholic churches. At his request there will be no formal service.