Miguel Esquilin Elicier

The Lord welcomed Brother Miguel Angel Esquilin Elicier into Heaven on May 19, 2023, at the age of 67.

Miguel was born in Canovanas, Puerto Rico on March 1, 1956, to the late Miguel Esquilin Osorio, Jr. and Carmen Elicier Franco.

Miguel was an active member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, and supported Iglesia Evangelical Impatiendo Vida Church.

He was the youngest of four siblings. He worked as a police officer in Puerto Rico. Miguel supported athletic programs while in Puerto Rico and assisted in mentoring students in learning musical instruments. He was a member of the police league in Puerto Rico, as well as in Fayetteville, NC. His passion was listening to music, cooking, and helping the homeless. 

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Calderon Casanova; children, Brenda I. Esquilin, Yamael Esquilin, and Yara A. Esquilin; siblings, Carmen L. Esquilin Rios, Milagros Figueroa, and Norma I. Sotero (Heriberto); significant nieces and nephews, Ivette, Martin, Panchito, Onet, Yaniza, Joeyto, Edward, Jerson, and Yajaira.