November 12, 1919 - August 26, 2020
Memorial Gifts & Donations
Norfolk- Edna Rae Aguiar of Norfolk, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on the morning of August 26, 2020. Born on November 12, 1919 in Hartsville, SC, Edna joined the Woman’s Army Corp and was a specialist 4. She served as an operating room technician during WWII aiding in
countless surgeries and transplants.
On June 10, 1945, she met Arthur Aguiar, and they were married on June 16, 1945 in
Charleston, SC. She moved to Norfolk with her husband of 50 years and was an active member
of Norview Baptist Church until her death. She enjoyed playing Scrabble with family and friends.
She is predeceased by her husband Arthur Richard Aguiar and survived by her 7 children Janet
Aguiar, Joseph Aguiar and wife Judy, Eva Aguiar, Betty Aguiar Segarra and husband Efrain, Brenda Aguiar and Gary,
Nancy Aguiar Tubbs, and Donna Blevins and husband Danny. She also leaves behind 8
grandchildren Arthur Aguiar, John Tubbs II and Linda, Wesley Segarra, Gabrielle Barnett,
Richard Thornton, Andrew Thornton, Ava Cates, and Robert Kramer, and 4 great grandchildren
John Tubbs III, William Tubbs, John Smith, and Emmett Smith.
Her kindness and love will be greatly missed, and she will be cherished in our hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Norview Baptist Church or to a charity of your choosing.
There are currently no services
No fund set up at this time.
I am the former Nancy Farmer. My mother, Dorothy Farmer, and Mrs. Aguiar were such good friends and neighbors for many, many years. Such a sweet lady! My sympathies to all of her family. I can only imagine the memories you have to treasure! God Bless.
From Don & Deanna Rattz,
What a great legacy Edna leaves here on earth. We were honored to interact with Brenda and continue to minister the graces of God through weekly audio and video online Sunday School lessons. Edna is now being taught the ultimate Sunday School lesson by the greatest teacher of them all, Jesus Christ. We pray for Edna’s family and all here friends who are grieving today for her loss.
This beautiful woman left a legacy of strength, courage, loyalty, kindness and love. I feel fortunate to have met her and enjoyed every story Donna told me about her! Donna, our hearts and prayers are with you and Danny and all of your family as you grieve the loss of your amazing mother.
Sincerely,
Lynn and Scott Harris
Sleep in heavenly peace momma. We love you.
Mr. Aguiar, thinking & praying for your loss. John Costanza