If it is an individual’s personal history and up-bringing that forms his goals, aspirations and approach to life itself; then it is easy to understand why Bidal Aguero dedicated his life to being an advocate for equal rights, social justice, and social change; and most importantly to giving of himself for the greater good.
It is indeed a sad moment in the history of Lubbock’s Mexican American community and for the many people throughout Texas and other parts of the country who knew him, when a community and civil rights leader like Bidal Aguero passes away.
Mr. Aguero passed away on Tuesday November 3, 2009 and already many people in the community are wondering how the void he leaves will be filled. But they are also remembering the life of a remarkable man who came along at a time when he was most needed by his community.
Years from now, when the history of this city is read by future generations, one name will stand out as the person who not only worked for the causes he believed in but also lived his life trying to improve the lives of others.
Born to migrant working parents Ignacio and Eulalia Aguero, Bidal was born on July 23, 1949 in present day Acuff on a farm known as the Goodnight Farm. The family was like most others of that era; following the cotton crop around the state of Texas and surviving a life of hardships through hard work.
The family eventually moved to Lubbock in the 1950’s; initially settling in the Barrio Guadalupe and later moving to the neighborhood off of North Avenue U in North Lubbock; known back then as “el Barrio Nuevo”.
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