Sharon K. Aguirre

Sharon Kay (Harris) Aguirre, age 56, of Emporia, Kansas passed away on August 2nd, 2019 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas after a short, but furiously fought battle with cancer. Sharon was born on January 19th, 1963 to Van and Margret Harris. She was preceded in death by her father, Van Harris, and sister Brenda Kay Harris.

Those left to cherish her memories include; her mother Margret Harris, daughter Brenda Harris and spouse Genaro Rodriguez, son Reyes Aguirre and spouse Katie Aguirre, and son Rigo Aguirre and spouse Alejandra Aguirre. Sharon was the proud grandmother to nine grandchildren and 1 great grandson. She leaves behind countless other family members and friends, too numerous to mention.

Sharon was honest, kind, strong willed, hardworking, and exemplified the meaning of being a great mother and grandmother. She loved music and dancing and had a kind smile for everyone she met. Her laugh was infectious and she had the innate ability to create joy wherever she went.

The rosary will be recited on Friday, August 9th, 2019 at 7:00 pm in Saint Catherine's Church located at 205 S. Lawrence Street Emporia, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until after the rosary.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 10th, 2019 at 10:00 am in Saint Catherine's Church, with Father Daniel Coronado, Celebrant. The casket will remain closed. Cremation will follow the funeral mass.

To carry on Sharon's legacy of selflessness, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to S.O.S. - to assist in their mission of protecting women and children from domestic abuse. Contributions may be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, PO Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801

Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website; www.robertsblue.com