Aaron David McDonald, 31, was taken into eternity on April 2, 2022 from a traffic accident. He and his fiancé, Irene Jaramillo, were coming home from her 30th birthday celebration when they were killed by a drunk driver. They were planning a beautiful wedding for this year. Instead, the families will be attending a funeral. Both families are feeling the overwhelming sadness of this tragedy.
Aaron was born January 25, 1991 to the parents of Paul & Barbara McDonald in San Bernardino, CA. He was the youngest of 3 sons; a beautiful boy that loved to laugh, act silly, and play sports. Baseball was his passion from 4 years old through high school. Rialto Western Little League at Bud Bender Park was his field for the better part of 13 years playing many of those years on the same team as his brother, Joshua. Aaron attended both Carter and Eisenhower high schools in Rialto, CA playing on the high school baseball teams.
Aaron graduated from Zupanic High School 2009. He drove fuel truck for Merit Oil for 8 years. He moved on to work for UPS at TForce just 2 weeks before his passing. Aaron was a responsible, serious, hardworking man that enjoyed his job. He loved to work out and had a home gym. He loved collecting shoes & guns as well. Shooting was another passion of his. Aaron considered himself an amateur chef. He got a lot of ribbing for that. He enjoyed his music and attending comedy shows. Aaron was respected and loved by family, friends, and coworkers alike.
When Aaron met Irene their friendship quickly turned into a true love story. Those who knew them best say it was love at first sight. They became engaged on December 25, 2020 and were inseparable. They both worked very hard and enjoyed entertaining with friends & family, traveling, and making their house a home they loved. They were planning a wedding for this year. Instead, they were taken home to be with the Lord.
Aaron was predeceased by his grandparents Paul McDonald Sr. and Grace McDonald of PA, Earl and Margaret Nelson of Fontana, CA , John and Mary Rosko, and his Uncle Rob Rosko.
He is survived by his parents, Paul and Barbara McDonald, and two brothers Sean McDonald, and Joshua McDonald of Rialto, CA. Also, his Aunt Elaine McDonald, Uncle Jack & Aunt MaryAnn Byham, Uncle John & Aunt Linda Rosko, Uncle Bill & Aunt Laurie Rosko, Uncle Mike Rosko all from Pennsylvania along with numerous cousins.
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