Henry Clarence “Trouble” Aguilar

Henry Clarence Aguilar “Trouble”, born January 1, 1945 to Edumenio and Natividad (Gallegos) Aguilar in Chama, CO.  He came to Laramie in 1962.

When he worked at the Holiday Inn, he served coffee to President Kennedy, Bob Hope, and Molly Bee.

He was happiest telling jokes. He met Donna Hartsell in Laramie and they were married June 25, 1966.

Preceded in death by parents, brothers, Abie and Junior; sister, Bernice Aguilar.

Survived by his wife, Donna; sons, Shane (Becky) and Edejo (Jackie); grandchildren, Jeramie and Tiffanie, and their mother, Patty Faila; Mercadez; Cassidy, Zechariah, and Jeremiah; great grandchildren, Armanii, Ryder, Kash, Adrina, and Tegan; sisters, Virginia, Betty, Delia, Lorraine (Rick); brothers, Leo (Susie), and Donald; brother-in-law, Ren (Karla) Hartsell; and sister-in-law, Brenda (Doug) Youngsberg; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be 9:30- 11:00 a.m. with funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 26th at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. Interment will be at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, November 27th at Greenhill Cemetery.

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Condolences (19)

  • Don Porter

    Donna and family I’m so sorry to here of Henry’s passing he was such a great friend and coworker I will miss him greatly

  • Morena M Wroblewski

    Donna and Family, So sorry to hear of Henry's passing. We enjoyed running into you and Trouble at WalMart or Perkins and hearing his latest jokes. He will be missed. Prayers for you all. RIP in peace Henry. Morena & Tom Wroblewski

  • Sharon Cole

    Donna and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Henery. He was an awesome man, he always made you laugh and he was always happy to see you. I'm going to miss him so much. I'm sending prayers for you and your family.

  • Steve. Sanchez

    My sincere condolences to Donna and family. Chameto was a a joy to visit with anytime especially at th UW basketball games. He was a classy guy and great person.

  • desharia, luis, leonardo jr, and gabriel uribe

    Oh trouble. You are missed. I am sure heaven is laughing more since you've been there. Donna and family, the boys and I send our most sincere condolences.

  • Melissa, Aaron, Skylor, Jeremy Kearns Travis Sanchez

    M sorry for your loss Aunt Donna , Shane and Edjoe I'm going to miss uncle Henry he always knew how to make me laugh I still remember many of his jokes. I missed seeing him at Walmart. Rip uncle Henry I love you Melissa

  • JANET WOLF

    Donna and family: So sorry to hear about Henry. He was one of a kind, and will be greatly missed. Sorry we are out of town.

  • Deb Gashler

    Donna and family I'm sorry for your loss. Henry will be missed I enjoyed working with him at Ideal .He always had kind words jokes and smiles he could turn a bad day into a good day. RIP Henry

  • Gwynn McMillen

    Donna, I am so sorry for your loss! I loved running into you and Henry, catching up and then hearing Henry share his jokes! Love hugs and prayers ??❤️

  • Robin & Jason

    Oh Henry you will be missed. I loved running into you and hearing your jokes, I don't know that you ever told the same one twice and you had told many jokes over the many years I have known you. Rest in peace my friend. Our condolences to your entire family.

  • Ale Salas

    It was a blessing getting to meet Henry. His jokes and his "penny joke" were the best. I am sorry for your loss. May the memories of Henry making strangers and friends smile continue on. And May the Most high keep Henry and his family who are suffering over his loss.

  • Anonymous

    So sorry for the loss of a great neighbor and friend.. Love you Donna and I will miss Henry's jokes! Tammy Smith

  • Anabell Wurth, Alicia Gonzales, Acacia Nyberg, Christopher Hyatt

    Donna and Family, My condolences to all of you. There are unique people who walk through this world and Henry was certainly one of them.His smile , his laugh and just a wave by him always lifted my spirits. He will be missed. I am very sorry for your loss.

  • Patti Sanchez

    I’m so happy I knew Henry, such a kind and gentle man. Henry and I watched my lil Sis Beth bungee jump, and what a great guy to watch with. So many funny stories. RIP Henry, we will meet again some day. Donna, stay strong, you’re love and thought of.

  • Dennis Woods

    Donna and family: I am so very sorry to hear about Henry. He was a great, longtime, friend, who always had a smile on his face, and a "smile" in his voice, and in his heart! That combination is why he was so well loved by so many people in Laramie. He will be truly missed by his his family, and by so many friends. Please accept my sincere condolences!

  • Tammy Comer

    Donna and Family: So sorry to hear of Henry’s passing. It was always great to see him at the doctors office and around town. My favorite joke he liked to tell was that he was moving to Torrington because it was by Lingle! (Bilingual) haha! I will miss his smiling face! Hang in there and my prayers are with you and your family. Tammy (Niemoller) Comer

  • Monica

    Such great memories of Henry he was always great at putting a smile on your face with his funny jokes we had great times working together at Ideal Foods . Prayers to Donna and family

  • Anonymous

    Have so many great memories of Henry he was always good for putting a smile on your face with his funny jokes we sure had great times working at Ideal Foods together . You will be missed Henry

  • Anonymous

    Donna and family, We are sorry to hear of Henry's passing. We loved running into him at Walmart or really any place in town for the last jokes. He will sure be missed. Prayers for all of you.

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