Ruben "Shorty" Aranda Aguirre

Ruben “Shorty” Aranda Aguirre, age 62, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born in Las Conchas, Chihuahua, Mexico to Maximo and Alicia Aguirre and raised in Midland, Texas. Ruben spent most of his days as a framer and was always enwrapped in handyman projects. He was the owner of Ruben Aguirre Construction, where he built dream homes for his clients. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Ruben married the love of his life, Berlinda Cordova Aguirre, and together they had four children. He was a fountain of love and laughter to everyone he encountered. He was always there to lend a helping hand and had a servant heart. When he wasn’t working in a tractor at his ranch or fixing something in his garage, he was spending time with family and sharing many stories and life lessons with those who surrounded him. On Sundays, you would find him cheering on his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys, and listening to music while spending quality time with his loved ones. 

Ruben is survived by his son, Ruben “Chapito” Aguirre Jr. (Guadalupe) of Midland, daughters Amanda Aguirre of Las Vegas, Erica Belloc (Eduardo) of Midland, and Brenda Avelar (Mark) of Midland. Together, Ruben and Linda have 10 beautiful grandchildren, Ruben Aguirre III (+), Eduardo Noel Belloc Jr., Miguel Angel Aguirre, Stephen Isaiah Belloc, Noheli Jocelyn Belloc, Elly Aguirre, Maribel Aguirre, Nayelli Aguirre, Mark Ruben Avelar, and Adalyn Grace Avelar (+), one grandbaby boy on the way, and one great grandchild, Leilanee Belloc. Ruben is also survived by his sister, Dominga Macias, and brothers, Enrique Aguirre, Roberto Aguirre, Maximo Aguirre Jr., Ismael Aguirre, Andres Aguirre.  

Ruben is preceded in death by his wife, Berlinda C. Aguirre, his parents Alicia Aguirre and Maximo Aguirre Sr., his brothers, Isidro Aguirre, Guillermo Aguirre, his sister, Armida Aguirre, and his grandchildren, Ruben Aguirre III, and Adalyn Grace Avelar. 

Pallbearers are son, Ruben “Chapito” Aguirre, grandsons, Miguel Angel Aguirre, Stephen Belloc, Eduardo Belloc Jr., son in law, Eduardo Belloc Sr., nephews Danny Aguirre and Jerry Aguirre, and best friend, Raul Cortinas. Honorary pall bearers are grandchildren Elly Aguirre and Mark Ruben Avelar. 

The viewings will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm; and Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 10:00am to 9:00pm with a Celebration of Life Service at 7:00pm at Heavenly Gate Funeral Home and Chapel located at 405 N. Terrell, Midland, TX. 

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 10:00am at St. Stephens Catholic Church located at 4601 Neely Ave, Midland, TX. The burial service will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery located at 6800 SH-349, Midland, TX.

The family would like to express gratitude toward all friends and family for their love, support, and most of all, for your prayers.  

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