Julian Aguilar
Obituary
Julian Aguilar (Coach) passed away in his home on October. 25, 2021. He was born in Gilroy on July 04, 1938. He was an outstanding athlete where he lettered in Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Wrestling, earning a place in the Gilroy High School Hall of Fame. He also went on to become a 2-time All-American in football at Hartnell College in Salinas.
After College, Julian worked for Simonsen Laboratories Inc. in Gilroy for over 35 years. During this time he was an assistant football coach at Gavilan College 1973-74, state champs in 73. He coached basketball at St. Mary's, Little League baseball, and P.A.L. football in Gilroy. After his coaching days he became a baseball umpire for Gilroy Little League, Gilroy High, and CCS baseball.
During his retirement, Julian enjoyed going on trips to Hawaii and to the local wineries with his friends and family. Right up until his last days, Julian loved watching the Raiders and A's games.
Julian was preceded in death by his wife Betty and is survived by Charlene Scrivner, his sons Jay Aguilar and Gailand Simmons, grand child Haley Matulich. Julian is also survived by his sister Dolores Ayala and brother Richard Aguilar, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Published in Gilroy Dispatch · November 17, 2021