Obituary of Enrique Lorenzo Aguirre

Enrique L. Aguirre, 22, of Dowagiac, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on July 14, 1999, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Brigido and Jennifer (Chism) Aguirre. Enrique graduated from Dowagiac Union High School in 2018; he went on to attend Southwestern Michigan College, where he was planning to graduate this year with his degree in nursing. Enrique was currently working at Spectrum Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan, and for the LADD Corporation. Enrique was a true friend to many. Always quick with a word of encouragement, a funny joke to lift your mood or a hug that would heal your heart. He had a true servant’s spirit about him. His true calling was caring for others. Enrique loved his family, and spent many hours at the soccer fields, supporting his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jennifer Aguirre in 1999. Enrique is survived by his father, Brigido (Zandra) Aguirre of Dowagiac; siblings, BJ (Jennifer Lopez) Aguirre; Alexis (Gabe Wilder) Fitzgerald; Keara (Brett) Rankin; Savanah Fitzgerald; grandmother, Margaret Chism; aunt; Crystal Poe, numerous nieces, and nephews; along with a host of friends, and extended family. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Calvary Bible Church, 27032 Marcellus Hwy, Dowagiac. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Enrique will be laid to rest next to his mother, at Mission Hills Memorial Garden, following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to help with funeral expenses. Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles. Funeral service link https://portal.midweststreams.com/services/watch/XdGYU5sHA5