Evangelista Felipe Aguirre

Aguirre, Evangelista Felipe Evangelista Felipe Aguirre was born on December 30, 1928 in Cordoba, Argentina. He faithfully served his Lord and Savior until his death on Friday, July 18, 2014. Felipe met Doris Anne Stucki while she was serving as a missionary in Argentina. They were married on March 17, 1966 and became parents to three children. In 1972 the family moved to the US and settled in the Grand Rapids area. Felipe was a mechanic by trade but his real passion was being a pastor and an evangelist. Felipe was a pastoral mentor to many of the area Hispanic pastors. He had a true heart of an evangelist and would openly share his faith and witness to others about Jesus Christ. Felipe was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; daughter, Christine Aguirre; siblings, Sency Aguirre and Ruben Aguirre. Surviving are his children, Dora (Abel) Barajas, Peter Ruben (Christina) Aguirre; 10 grandchildren, Victor, Hope, Chrissy, Joel, Linnea, Eliana, Katlyn, Moriah, Ethan and Grace; great-grandson, Aryon; siblings, Pedro, Christina, and Gladis. Graveside services for Felipe will be held on Tuesday, July 22 at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 2894 Patterson Road SE, Grand Rapids. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 26 at 3:00 pm at River of Life Church, 3412 Leonard Street NW, Grand Rapids.

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March 26, 2015

Papi you were a spiritual mentor to many. Your life was to fulfill the Great Commission of winnings souls to Christ. I will miss my Viejito. Te quiero muchísimo Dora and Abel Barajas

March 26, 2015

My uncle was a great man, we talked every single night. We talked about God, our family, his brother and my grandfather Ruben. At the time my family was going through a lot but my uncle gave me faith through the word of Christ. We were becoming bestfriends despite not seeing him since i was little in Venezuela. He was there for me when nobody else was and I am deeply grateful for that. My uncle left behind so many great memories to his family, his town and to his family name. I wish I could be there but unfortunately I could not afford the travel but I will one day travel to Grand Rapids and visit the family I found out about through my uncle. God bless everyone. Luis Aguirre

March 26, 2015

I have so many happy memories of my dear, Uncle Felipe. My early childhood days, spent only four houses down the street from the Aguirre's, were happy ones. I don't ever remember him having a bad day, although I'm sure he must have. He was always happy and smiling and so glad to see me. I have memories of him loving to sing, working on cars in his driveway, his legendary asado grilled at John Ball Park near the pond, never being too busy to take time to sit down and visit, and loving God's word, his wife and children. He will be greatly missed! Elisabeth Wierenga

March 26, 2015

Bro. Aguirre, he was an AWESOME SERVANT OF GOD..my husband Raul & myself will never forget this servant of the Lord. Every year right before the Holiday's he never failed to call us & wish us Blessings from above. We met him thru the Late Pastor John Rodriguez..who now they are in heaven rejoicing with God..Bro. Felipe, was always smiling never asking for nothing..always depending on the Lord to provide. Yes he will truly be missed by so many..God Bless you always..Angels rejoicing & the gates of heaven opened to receive A Great Servant of God. Marry Carcini

March 26, 2015

To the whole Aguirre family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you experience God's nearness, grace and peace. Antonio Pellecer

March 26, 2015

Great man of God , you are a true gift from God , see you in haven soon. your friend Alex "The Mexican" Chavez Alex Chavez

March 26, 2015

Brother Aguirre was a very special friend to me and my whole family. You were a kind , humble, and more than anything a man of faith. You were always there to help us in sooo many ways . Now you are home with Diosito, Doris and Christina. We will miss you and one day see each other again! Dorita and Ruben and families please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Betty Capello-Arredondo

March 26, 2015

Pastor Felipe, You've touched so many life's de una madera espiritual incompresible - aunque sólo nos conocimos brevemente nunca olvidare el día que veniste a orar a mi casa. Descanse en paz a un gran hombre y siervo de Dios. Hugo y Familia Hugo Sanchez

March 26, 2015

It was a great blessing to me to know and have fellowship with Bro Felipe. He was a man who loved God and walked simply before the Lord in integrity. I will never forget the days I spent with him and Bro William Hildreth ministering and rooming together in Argentina. We had a great time in the Lord and laughed a lot as Felipe spoke a special language all his own and he was always positive. No doubt he was probably ready to preach in Heaven upon arrival if the need was there. He will be missed.......but only temporarily. Soon we will be together. Daniel Tamburo