Francisco  Celis Carrillo
Francisco  Celis Carrillo

Obituary of Francisco José Celis Carrillo

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Francisco "Fran" José Celis Carrillo (also affectionately known as "Panchin"), 34, of Morgantown passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Fran was born in Chinandega, Nicaragua on Tuesday, August 7, 1990; the son of the late Francisco José Celis Martinez and the late Reyna Margarita Carrillo Miranda. Fran is survived by his beloved girlfriend, Julie Martinez-Aguilar and her son, Luis Martinez-Aguilar II of Morgantown; his daughter, Ashley Sotelo of Spain; his brother, Norlan Melendez Carrillo of El Viejo, Chinandega, Nicaragua; two nieces, Neslin Melendez and Cindy Melendez, both of El Viejo, Chinandega, Nicaragua; and extended family including many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins from several different countries. In 2022, Fran immigrated to the United States, where he worked as a carpenter in Morgantown, West Virginia. In Nicaragua, he worked at a seafood factory and also as a bank security guard. Prior to working, he was a student at Instituto Nacional Miguel Jarquín Vallejos in El Viejo, Chinandega. He was Catholic by faith, and an active member of the Parroquia Nuestro Señor de Esquipulas in El Viejo, Chinandega. Fran was an avid baseball fan, particularly fond of the New York Yankees. He played baseball for the multi-championship winning Nicaraguan Professional Baseball League team, the Tigres de Chinandega. He was a music enthusiast, who enjoyed dancing, singing, playing drums, and attending concerts. He enjoyed watching telenovelas and movies, going to the beach and to rivers, and spending time with family and friends. He loved children. He was respectful, kind, helpful, hardworking, calm, loving, and gentle. He was a friend to all. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, WV 26505 on Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Following the visitation Francisco will be given a Christian burial at Cementerio San Juan in El Viejo, Chinandega, alongside his parents, in his native country of Nicaragua. Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com Francisco "Fran" José Celis Carrillo (también conocido cariñosamente como "Panchin"), de 34 años, de Morgantown, falleció inesperadamente el miércoles 25 de diciembre de 2024. Fran nació en Chinandega, Nicaragua el martes 7 de agosto de 1990; hijo del fallecido Francisco José Celis Martínez y la fallecida Reyna Margarita Carrillo Miranda. A Fran le sobreviven su amada novia, Julie Martinez-Aguilar y su hijo, Luis Martinez-Aguilar II de Morgantown; su hija, Ashley Sotelo de España; su hermano, Norlan Meléndez Carrillo de El Viejo, Chinandega, Nicaragua; dos sobrinas, Neslin Meléndez y Cindy Meléndez, ambas de El Viejo, Chinandega, Nicaragua; y una familia extensa que incluye muchas tías, tíos y primos cariñosos de varios países diferentes. En 2022, Fran emigró a los Estados Unidos, donde trabajó como carpintero en Morgantown, West Virginia. En Nicaragua, trabajó en una fábrica de mariscos y también como guardia de seguridad de un banco. Antes de trabajar, fue estudiante en el Instituto Nacional Miguel Jarquín Vallejos en El Viejo, Chinandega. Era católico de fe y miembro activo de la Parroquia Nuestro Señor de Esquipulas en El Viejo, Chinandega. Fran era un ávido fanático del béisbol, particularmente aficionado a los Yankees de Nueva York. Jugó béisbol para el equipo ganador de múltiples campeonatos de la Liga Profesional de Béisbol de Nicaragua, los Tigres de Chinandega. Era un entusiasta de la música, que disfrutaba bailando, cantando, tocando los tambores y asistiendo a conciertos. Disfrutaba viendo telenovelas y películas, yendo a la playa y a los ríos, y pasando tiempo con familiares y amigos. Amaba a los niños. Era respetuoso, amable, servicial, trabajador, tranquilo, cariñoso y gentil. Era amigo de todos. Los amigos y familiares serán recibidos en Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, WV 26505 el domingo 19 de enero de 2025 de 11:00 am a 1:00 pm. Luego de la visita Francisco recibirá cristiana sepultura en el Cementerio San Juan en El Viejo, Chinandega, junto a sus padres, en su país natal de Nicaragua. Envíe sus condolencias en línea a www.hastingsfuneralhome.com
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Hastings Funeral Home
153 Spruce Street
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
304-292-8664
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1990 - 2024

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