Pueblo City Council honors late council member Ray Aguilera

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo City Council regular session Monday evening began with a moment of silence for the late city council member Ray Aguilera. He was 78.

After the opening prayer, city council members took a moment of silence to honor Aguilera's memory.

Aguilera's health began to decline after he suffered a heart attack in the middle of a work session in January.

At the beginning of May, his family confirmed he was living with his daughter in the Denver area to be more comfortable while receiving hospice care.

During his time as a council member, spanning 14 years, he represented the 4th district and played an active role in the Pueblo community.

His daughter, Andrea, shared the following message to KRDO's news partner The Pueblo Chieftain:

On behalf of Ray and his family, we would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support that we have received during this difficult time. He is surrounded by his family and friends. Ray loves the Pueblo community with all of his heart and serving the people of Pueblo has been one of his greatest honors.

Andrea, Ray Aguilera's daughter

According to the Chieftain, Aguilera passed surrounded by family on Sunday, May 9th.