Miguel Angel Mena, born August 27, 2002, died August 25, 2018. Miguel was the son of Antonio (Tara) Rico of Los Angeles, CA and Sheila Locke Rico of Fayetteville, TN. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sisters, Alicia, Isabel, and Elizabeth, and preceded in death by his brother, Jay. Also surviving is his great-grandmother Gregoria De La Fuente, and his grandparents, William and Toni Locke of Fayetteville, TN and Ricardo and Nelis Rico of Los Angeles, CA. Surviving uncles and aunts are Stephan and Katy Locke, David Locke, Alina and Ricardo Rico, Arturo Rico, Nelly and Steve Blustajn, Maria Beatriz Sandi. Surviving cousins are Will and Ellie Locke, Joselyn Locke, Eileen Rico, Janette Rico, Christopher Rico, Daniel Rico, Maria Isabel Rico, Valerie Rico, Ashley Blustajn, Emily Blustajn, Alberto J. Sandi. He is survived by Oahu ohana Moses Chang-Nuusolia, Edgar DeLeon, and Niki Pestel. He is also survived by Cade Hopkins whom he considered his brother and all of his beloved friends.
Miguel was in the 10th grade at Fayetteville City High School and he enjoyed playing basketball and Fort Nite. Miguel was an outgoing, funny, loyal, and compassionate young man whose spirit touched everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by his family and his friends. A Life Celebration Service will be held Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Tennessee from 12:00– 1:00 p.m. A brief eulogy will be presented at 1:00 pm. Casual Attire.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Miguel Mena Memorial Fund at any First National Bank location, mail to Sheila L Rico at 117 High Ave, Fayetteville, TN 37334, or bring your donation to the memorial service. The funds will go towards building an enclosed, safe, and secure multipurpose play pad / basketball court that will be accessed through the Fayetteville Recreation Center Building to provide an area for a variety of programming and unstructured play for our community.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Miguel Angel Mena.
Hey, just wanted to let you know I miss you Miguel. 2018 seems like yesterday. My heart still breaks til this day. We’ve had so many friends pass away since. I know you’re partying with every single one of them up there! I know you’re beyond happy to see Billy’s silly self. I know your eyes were ready, the world was heavy, so you needed your rest. I feel like I failed you. I’ve never understood why you left us, Just wish we could have had our late night talks one more time. Goodnight Miguel, sleep tight. <3 you.
My heart breaks for your family
Shelia, I am one of many who are blessed to see you and your sweet smile at D.W. I am thinking and praying for you and your family. I am so sad for you and your family at this time and understand no words can heal your pain. Please know you can reach out to the early morning crew if there is anything we can do for you. May God surround you with His presence.
Shelia and Family I am so sorry for your loss he was good friends with my grandson and nephew.I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love you Miguel you were like a big brother to me
Love and peace to you all, dear cousin. Miguel was a such a sweet soul. His passing leaves a hole in our family. Our hearts hurt for you, Sheila.
Sheila (and family), I am so sorry. Sending you much love, prayers and strength.
I don’t Miguel at all but when I heard this story it broke my heart. REST EASY MIGUEL
Sending love and prayers to the family of Miguel. Tons of love it’s so hard to believe that you’re really gone): Fly high buddy):
Hard to believe that you’re really gone… Rest easy Miguel. I love you.
Rest in peace, Miguel.
Prying for comfort for Tony, Isabel, Alicia, Sheila, Nelis y Quico, Gregoria, and the rest of the entirely family.
Love.
I’m so sorry for your loss~ I too have experienced losing a son and my heart really hurts for this beautiful family~ May God wrap His loving arms around this family.
My heart breaks for you and your family Sheila. I am so, so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you all.
Love and peace to this family and this child. praying for you Sheila so hard to understand
May God give peace and comfort to your heart and soul. No one knows the loss more than a mother. I pray God will wrap arms around you and hold you tight. Sweet peace to Miguel. I ask God grant comfort to all those friends who are so torn by Miguel’s death. Let us help one another.
May God give peace and comfort to your heart and soul. No one knows the loss more than a mother. I pray God will wrap arms around you and hold you tight. Sweet peace to Miguel. I ask God grant comfort to all those friends who are so torn by Miguel’s death. Let us help one another.
I am heartsick over this tragic ending. I remember Miguel as a sweet soul. God bless all of his family and friends who will surely miss him.
Sheila and Family, our community is reeling due to the loss of your son.
My heart reaches out to you, praying for God’s comfort.
As my heart is breaking to know that the loss of not only a great person, but my best friend. I will always miss that smile of you walking in the door and making the whole class happy. You knew how to make me and everyone laugh! Thank you for the endless laughs and or great memories that we made. God blessed me that he put you in my life! This is not the way i was expecting to spend your birthday.. Fly high Miguel you will always be missed and just know that everyone misses you and that you were so dearly loved by so many people. It breaks my heart to see you gone and not being able to talk to you…. but i know that you are with me every step of the way. I love you Miguel!!! Only God knows how much i love and miss you!! I want to say I’m sorry for your loss of Miguel to his parents as this is a tragic loss. Yall have raised a great boy and he has made a impact on my life and I’m grateful that i got to spend some of my life with him as my best friend!!!
Sheila, my heart breaks with you and the girls! I’m so sorry you are having to experience the loss of such an amazing kid! May God bring you comfort!
Sheila, my heart broke to hear this news. To say I’m sorry just doesn’t do it. You and your family are in our prayers. Love you.
Dear Sheila and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. There have been many kind compliments about Miguel and testimonies from the lives he has touched. May his memory live on forever in the hearts of his friends and precious family. I will be praying for you all, for comfort only the Lord can provide.
Dear Miguel’s family, My heart breaks for you and no words can help as much as just Praying for peace and knowing how much he was loved. I have heard so many nice things about him. We do not know what makes these things happen but it is so hard on the family. You will be in my Prayers. I know how hard this is and how much you want him back. Love to all of you. Joyce Kelso Johnson
My prayers go out to this family. My daughter wasa good friend of his and is very upset. May God some how bring you peace.
Shelia,
I am so sorry for you during this time. Many prayers for you and your family and his friends. I pray y’all clinge to God at this time and I Prayer you can feel his love all around.
Love , Penny ( I was your mail carrier for several years.)
Sheila,
Praying for comfort and strength for you and your family. You all have my deepest sympathy.
Miguel touched each life he walked into. There wasn’t a person he couldn’t make smile. He meant so much to me and so many others. His legacy will forever live on. fly high! ❤️??
Sorry for your loss
Prayers to the family!
I love you so much little brother. I can’t wait for the day that I get to see you again. You will forever hold a place in mine and Cades hearts.
Dear Sheila, we are all so deeply sorry for the loss of Miguel. I am praying for you throughout the day everyday that God will be close to you as you walk this valley of the shadow of death. Many tears and hugs to you.
We are completely heartbroken for Miguel and his family. Please know that our thoughts are with you and our prayers are going up for you. May God wrap his healing arms around each of you and bring you comfort during this tragic time. We are so very, very sorry.
rest easy, miguel. i will miss you so much, you were such a handsome young man with a beautiful personality. you will always be in my heart. love you, miguel ❤️
Our heart is broken and I have no words , I and my son Noa , we had the great honor to share years of happiness together here in Hawaii, in
I going to miss you Miguel ! we will love and remember for a life time
I am so sorry about the death of your beloved son, brother, and grandson. I didn’t personally know Miguel, I have heard so many wonderful things about him from many of his school friends. My prayers are with each one of you during this sad time
Dear Sheila and family, Lisa and I are so sorry for your great loss. We are continuing to pray for each of you for peace and comfort that only our Lord can provide. God bless you and hold you in His loving arms.
Sheila and family, my heart aches for all of you. Miguel was a smart, energetic, charismatic young man. I’ll always remember his beautiful smile and polite ways. I cant imagine the pain and hurt that you all are going through. I truly cant. Miguel and my boys had many fun times that will never be forgotten. I pray all of you find some peace and comfort in the days ahead. Rest in peace, sweet child. Happy 16th Birthday. Love, Kobe, Kade, Kara, and Ms. Robbie.
My heart is broken! Miguel and Cade is brothers at heart and soul.. Sheila I pray God gives you peace. Miguel you will never be forgotten! I love you son!! Happy Birthday
Ms Crissy
My heart aches for this young man’s family. Prayers of thanksgiving for his life and prayers of understanding for the family.
I am so sad to read of Miguel’s death. Praying for his family and his school family. Sheila, Toni, and Will- my thoughts are with you. Praying for your family.
He was the light in our group there was never a time with him that a wasn’t laugh until I cried. We miss him he was and will forever be a part of us.
I’m so sorry for your loss! Miguel was such a sweet boy when I knew him through Upward Basketball. He’s gone way too soon!
Hello to Miguel’s mother. I am Blake’s mother I want to say I am truly sorry my heart hurts for you. When Blake told me what had happened Saturday morning I just broke down and cried losing Miguel hit close to home. I talked to Miguel the times Blake stayed the night with him and always a blessing to talk with. The family should be celebrating his 16th birthday instead of planning a home going for him. Just please know even though you and I only spoke on the phone once if you need anything at all please reach out to me. We try to do everything in this world to protect our children. Blake really enjoyed Miguel as his friend and I am truly blessed to know my son had Miguel as a friend. You will stay in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. And please don’t hesitate to reach out to me for anything.
Sheila and family,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I did not know Miguel but I am praying peace for you in the coming days.
Love to you and your family!
Lenace Hyde Vaughn
27 August 2018. This is not the sixteenth birthday your family would have planned for you, Miguel. You made all who knew you “one big happy ohana” with your true aloha spirit. Peace and love from Grandmom and Granddad
I didn’t know him personally but he seem to be a good guy. He was a funny, nice, and he was just a great human being.
rest easy Miguel, i love you man.
We would like to reach out to this family that lost a son, a grandchild from Victory Chapel Church, 35 Simmons Cr, Fayetteville,TN 37334. Pastor Charles & Lillian Mayo. We are praying for them! Spanish interpreter available!
Hard to believe that you’re really gone… Rest easy Miguel. I love you.
My sincere condolences goes out to the family and friends of Miguel. May God comfort each one of you through this difficult time of loss. Sincerely, Ginger Borja of San Diego
My sincere condolences goes out to the family and friends of Miguel. May God bless each and every one of you during this difficult time of loss. Let us all remember that Ohana means family in Hawaiian. Aloha means hello and goodbye. Show others love by embracing them with spirit of Aloha. Ginger Borja
much love to his Mom, Sheila & sisters Alecia & Isabel – love, Mercy