Augusto Santos Aguilar, age 69, of Tampa, Florida passed away, along with his beloved daughter, Allyssa Marie David Aguilar, on Wednesday, November 21, 2023. Augusto was born in the Philippines on April 23, 1954, the son of Juanito Ablao Aguilar and Aurea Santos Aguilar.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. While serving in the Navy, he received various awards including the Navy Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy “E” Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon and Expert Pistol Shot Medal.
Augusto was as an active member of the Masonic Lodge 332, Las Pinas City, Philippines and a parishioner of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, Tampa, FL
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his loving wife, Maria Jennifer David Aguilar; son, Ian Angelo David Aguilar; stepdaughter, Ivory Faye Cerezo and husband Valentin and son Tyler Cerezo; siblings, Manuela and husband Tomas, Fernando and wife Priscilla, Victoria and husband Roberto, Juanito Jr and wife Jocelyn, Aurora and husband Jaime; and many nephews, nieces, and grandchildren.
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9715 N. 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617.
A visitation will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Blount & Curry, Terrace Oaks Chapel, 12690 N. 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617.
Interment with Military Honors will be held Friday, December 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513.
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