Ezequiel “Zeke” Aguiar, 86, of Lowell, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 9, 2026, following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine L. (Baril) Aguiar, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage, celebrating their anniversary this past September.
Born on November 30, 1939, in São Jorge, Azores, Portugal, Zeke was the son of the late José Aguiar and Maria (Roposa) Aguiar. He was raised and educated in São Miguel and proudly served in the Portuguese Military. Following his service, he began a lifelong career in auto repair. work that was more than a job, but a true passion.
In 1966, Zeke immigrated to the United States, settling in Lowell, which he proudly called home for the rest of his life. A skilled and respected freelance auto body technician, he was known as a “true body man” who took great pride in his craft. In addition, he worked in the printing industry for more than 20 years, beginning at the former Central Middlesex Printing and retiring from Beacon Communications.
Zeke was a devoted family man who cherished time spent with those he loved. One of his greatest joys was the weekly card games shared with family, a tradition that spanned more than 40 years. He also enjoyed fishing, spending time at the club, and playing cards with friends.
An avid soccer fan, Zeke proudly supported Benfica and greatly admired Cristiano Ronaldo. He loved oldies music and classic rock, especially artists like Chuck Berry. A longtime active member of the Red’s Club in Lowell, he was well known for his sense of humor and playful nature, often described as a jokester who never took life too seriously.
Zeke is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine; his three children, Bernard Aguiar of Dracut, Paul Aguiar and his longtime companion Christine Marson of Methuen, and Robert Aguiar and his longtime companion Keri Radzik of Lowell. He was the proud grandfather of Corina Aguiar of Lowell, Marissa Brooke and her husband Spencer of Alton, NH, David Aguiar and his companion Victoria Hernandez of Goffstown, NH, Dylan Aguiar and his wife Elizabeth of Sevierville, TN, Nathan, Michael, Sylvia, Alex, Tyler, and Isabella Aguiar all of Lowell.He also leaves six great-grandchildren, McKenna Torgerson, Maverick Torgerson, Mia Aguiar, Amarii Aguiar, Winston Aguiar, and Scarlett Aguiar.
In addition, he is survived by his sister-in-law, Brenda Angove, and his brother-in-law, Joe Baril, along with many nieces and nephews.
He was the grandfather of the late Robert Aguiar-Doyle, brother of the late Eduardo Aguiar and his wife Manuela, Antonio Aguiar and his wife Marianna ,and Emelia Medeiros, brother-in-law of the late Lawrence Angove, Judith Baril, Donna and Andrew Gagne, and son-in-law of the late Joseph and Edna Baril.
You are welcome to attend his calling hours on Wednesday January 14, 2026 from 4pm until 8pm at the McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell, MA 01852. On Thursday morning his funeral service will take place in the funeral home at 10am followed by procession to Saint Joseph Cemetery in Chelmsford. www.mcdonoughfuneralhome.com