Agustin "Guti" Avilez Maldonado, Sr. 88 went to rest with his Lord on July 17, 2023. He was born May 28, 1935, to Jose and Gregoria Maldonado.

Agustin was a devoted, hardworking husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Maria Louisa Maldonado; his daughter, Virginia Garza (Jerry) of Sanderson, Texas; and grandchildren Jessica (San Antonio) and Luis (Dallas); a son Agustin "Augie" Maldonado, Jr (Lauren) of San Antonio, Texas, and grandchildren Kayla Nunez (Nickko) of Pittsburg, PA, and Noah (San Antonio), and great-grandchildren Vannah Nunez and Bodi Nunez. He also leaves behind a brother, Manuel Maldonado of Sanderson, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He will be greeted in glory by his deceased parents along with his siblings, Louisa Rodriguez, Delfina Vianes, Lorenzo Maldonado, Marianna Esquivel, Valentin Maldonado, and Jose Maldonado, Jr.

Agustin was a member of Saint James Catholic Church He retired from the Texas Highway Department after a lifelong career of 39 years. Agustin was not only a hero to his family but to the community of Sanderson as well. During the Sanderson flood of 1965, Agustin saved several lives from the treacherous waters. He was an avid trapper who bought and sold furs for many years. A sports enthusiast, Agustin enjoyed golf, baseball, and fishing all his life and was the envy of many 30-year-olds when he was in his 50s, still playing a good game. He enjoyed watching Tiger Woods, Texas Rangers, and the Dallas Cowboys even though he was always yelling at them. His pride and joy were his grandchildren. He traveled all over Texas to watch them compete in various sports.

A special thanks to Butch Maldonado, Joe Victor Maldonado, and Pecos County Memorial Hospital Hospice for all their help during this time.