Mrs. Gloria Aguilera, age 47, died Thursday February 21, 2008 in Bartow. Born June 26, 1960 in Guanajuato, Mexico, Mrs. Aguilera came to Bartow 8 years ago from Lakeland. Mrs. Aguilera had worked for Peace River Citrus as a Citrus Grader. She was also a member of Lake Ruth Baptist Church in Bartow.
She is preceded in death by her son Francisco Aguilera. She is survived by her husband, Francisco Aguilera of Bartow, three sons; Julio Aguilera, Miguel Aguilera, Alejandro Aguilera all of Bartow, three daughters; Alma Aguilera of Bowling Green, Luz Aguilera and Gabriela Aguilera both of Bartow. She also leaves behind a brother, Jesus Aguilera-Guzman of Mexico, three sisters; Lena Aguilera, Trini Aguilera, and Celia Aguilera all of Mexico. Family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb 27, 6-8 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Service will be held Thursday Feb 28, 2:00 pm at Lake Ruth Baptist Church, 500 West Clower St, Bartow. Interment will follow in Bartow Wildwood Cemetery.