Jake Samuel Aguilar

Jake Samuel Aguilar was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Jake will be remembered as a very exceptional person.

      Jake was born on February 25, 2004 at Maryvale Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the son of Cintia and Marco Cruz. Jake grew up in Phoenix, Arizona.

      Jake was raised with five siblings. He had one older brother, Cesar; one younger brother, Ian; and three younger sisters, Melony, Ashley, and Guadalupe. Jake was usually involved in all sorts of activities with his siblings. He and his siblings experienced rivalries typical of a growing family, but they shared many life experiences over the years.

      As a young boy, Jake had a number of interests. Like most children, he enjoyed playing and making up games. He was curious about the world around him and was often eager to explore it. Jake was an active child who took part in family time. In his spare time he liked helping others. However, to Jake, the most fun to be had was simply playing and spending time with his friends.

     He will be remembered for being a great, strong, brave, loved child.

      Jake enjoyed traveling and time away on vacations. It was a chance for him to renew and relax, to visit new places and experience new things. Favorite vacations included Janos, Chihuahua.

      Jake was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of his favorites was Oso.

      Jake passed away on May 21, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona from cancer. He is survived by his whole family. Services were held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Jake was laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery.

      Simply stated, Jake was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by his family and friends as being a caring and giving person, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Jake leaves behind him a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life he touched will always remember Jake Samuel Aguilar.