Luis Fernando Villagrana Hickman

Luis Fernando Villagrana Hickman passed away last Wednesday July 19, 2017. He was 17 years, 5 months and 29 days old. He is going to be deeply missed by all who know him. His life was a light for those around him, and his departure is leaving a profound wound in all.

Luis was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico on January 20, 2000. His parents are Hugo and Norma Villagrana of Concord.

Luis was a lovely child who enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities and sports. He liked to hike and go fishing. He used to play baseball, basketball, football, track and field and enjoyed cross-country during his time in high school in Tarkio, MO. He also was part of the pep band and school band where he played the clarinet. He took part in the school choir, and the one thing he enjoyed the most was performing in theater productions at school. He loved to sing, to dance and to act in drama. He was known for his skills as a good dancer in which he was the “king of dance” at school. In his last school year, he attended Central Cabarrus High School where he was part of the school band and was the first chair.

Luis was an easygoing person; everybody loved him at school and elsewhere. Teachers, friends, family and anyone who came across with him engaging in conversations, would feel his joyful spirit, kindness and respect. He was always encouraging and helping someone; he had a deep feeling of compassion and empathy toward others. He participated actively in missions. He served among those in need through his church, the Tarkio United Methodist Church, and he also served in mission projects in Nicaragua and Mexico. Luis loved to laugh, to love and to make jokes. He enjoyed watching movies and listening to music.

Luis had a deep Christian faith and love for God. In his last year, he was a member of the Elevation Church in Concord where he was engaged in youth activities and services.

In addition to his parents, Luis is survived by his sister, Mariana; his grandparents, Fausto and Alma Villagrana and Hector Hickman; by aunts and uncles, Xochitl (Dan) Calabro, Hector, Oscar (Abby), Ricardo, Hilgard (Hakin), and Arturo (Blanca) Hickman, and cousins Ana V, Ana H, Andrea, Priscila, Oscar and David Matthew.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Westford United Methodist Church located on 273 Hwy 49S, Concord, NC. 28025. Visitation will be from 5:00-6:00 pm followed by memorial service at 6:00.

Another memorial service will be held at Tarkio United Methodist Church located at 201 N 6th St Tarkio, MO. 64491 on Sunday July 30th at 6:30 pm.

Memorials may be made to the family at 798 Rubens Road SW, Concord, NC 28027 to help with funeral expenses.