Raul R. Aguirre was born in Santa Barbara on June 8, 1926 and died Jan. 18, 2025 in Granada Hills, California, at the age of 98.

He was preceded in death by his parents Telesforo Aguirre and Oliva Aguirre, wife Joan Aguirre, son Robert Aguirre, daughter Olivia Rivera, and granddaughter Carmen Velez.

He is survived by his children Ronald (Ester), Phillip (Trini), Linda Littlefield (Jim), Michele Owens (Jim); his brother John “Baldy” Aguirre; and sisters Lupe Aguirre and Carmen Aguirre Flores.

Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 16 great great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 13 at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Ave., Santa Barbara.