Maria Theresa "Marites" Aguirre

Funeral Mass for Ms. Maria Theresa "Marites" Aguirre, age 41 of Trussville, will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father Paschal and Father Anthony officiating. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

Maria Theresa “Marites” passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at UAB Hospital. She was one of a kind and filled many hearts with her infectious laugh, her kindness and her love. She would do anything for anyone. One of her many talents was coaching and playing the game of volleyball. She was an extremely devoted and passionate mother. A rare, beautiful, amazing human being that will “spin” into your life like a tornado bringing laughter, joy and compassion; leaving a trail of unforgettable memories. She will be missed by so many. 

She is survived by her son, Maddox Aguirre, her mother, Maria Olivia Gancayco, her father, Paul Aguirre (Diane Wise), her brother, P.J. Aguirre (Amy), her sister, Stephanie Aguirre and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her sister, Aileen Aguirre Drummonds, her paternal grandparents, Rosine and Constantino Aguirre, her maternal grandparents, Violeta and Fernando Gancayco, her aunt, Shirley Harrison and her uncle, John Sanders. 

Pallbearers will be Artemio Gancayco, Fransisco Gancayco, Santiago Gancayco, Renato Gancayco, Vince Gancayco, Fernando Gancayco, Brenton Phillips and P.J. Aguirre.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025 from 5:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., with the Rosary Service starting at 7:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family https://gofund.me/136c5013.