Honoring Martin Aguilar: Support for a Celebration of Life

This past week, Martin Eduardo Guevara Aguilar passed away unexpectedly. Martin was blessed to know and love an expansive community who we are calling upon at this time. He was born on May 21, 1966, in San Miguel, El Salvador, and moved to the United States in 1980 to join family members. Martin attended Blair High School in Silver Spring, MD, and formed friendships with people from all around the world.

He married Moira McGuire in 1985, with whom he had two children, Matthew Christopher and Tara Ariana, before divorcing in 1990. In 1991, Martin married Mirna Vigil, with whom he had three children: Rachell Elizabeth, Joshua Daniel (who passed away as a newborn), and Rebecca Danielle. Martin’s heart expanded as he welcomed Miguel Antonio into the fold, making him a father to five devoted children who were his pride and joy.

Martin founded a successful painting company, which allowed him to provide for his large and loving family. In 2001, he was severely injured in an accident at a job site, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. Martin spent months in a coma, followed by years of rehabilitation. Although he regained some function, he was unable to return to work but his resilience never wavered. In the later years of his life, Martin focused on his religious pursuits, deepening his spiritual connection, and continuing to cherish his growing family, which now includes a daughter-in-law, son-in-law, seven grandchildren (with one on the way), many cousins, and numerous friends.