Affectionately known as "Nene" by those who knew him and loved him, he was a kind and gentle soul, a
beloved son, grandson, brother, cousin, and friend.
Growing up he proudly attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, Class of 1999, and Cathedral High School, Class of 2003.
Throughout those years he played basketball and football and ran track. He remained
a devoted sports fan, especially to the University of Michigan Wolverines, the L.A. Lakers and the Golden State Warriors.
He attended UTEP where he was an active member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
He was currently enrolled at El Paso Community College where he was completing an Associate Degree in Travel and Tourism.
He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jesus "Chuy" Talamantes and Manuel X. Aguilar.
He is survived by his loving parents, Yolanda and Rene Aguilar, his caring sisters, Marisa and Aliana, his grandmothers, Yolanda Talamantes and Ramona Aguilar, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins who will all miss him dearly.