Sofia Aguilera, always had a smile

Sofia Aguilera, 60, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., surrounded by loved ones.

Sofia was born Sept. 19, 1963, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to the late Lazaro and Margarita Aguilera. 

Sofia was a devoted member of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Georgetown. She was always outgoing and involved in the lives of those around her. She loved birthday parties and quinceaneras, and could always be found near the dance floor. She was full of life and always had a smile on her face.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Lazaro Aguilera Jr. 

She will be greatly missed by her children, Eric Medrano (Elizabeth), Esau Medrano (Emily), Saul Medrano Jr. and Joshua Medrano (Catalina); her siblings, Sergio Aguilera, Clara Virrueta, Nancy Sanchez, Corina Leal and Maria Thomas; her three grandchildren, Kaia Medrano, Landen Medrano and Sophia Medrano; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. 

A viewing will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, at Short Funeral Services chapel, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown. A second viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 22, in the sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel Church, 202 Edward St., Georgetown, with a funeral Mass beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Sofia’s memory to St. Michael the Archangel Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.