With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Francisco Javier Naranjo-Rivas, known to many simply as Paco, on November 22, 2025. Born on July 12, 1966, in Mexico City, Mexico, Francisco's life was a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and love. As a spirited and generous soul, he touched the lives of many and left a lasting impact on everyone he met.

Francisco was a reliable beacon of warmth and humor who brought joy into the lives of those around him. His employment as a waiter in a restaurant industry was more than just a job to him - it was an opportunity to connect with people, to bring a smile to their faces, and to serve his community. His free time was often spent singing, dancing, and creating DJ music, delighting those around him with his talent and vivacious spirit. As Mother Teresa once said, "Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier." Francisco truly lived this sentiment, and his funny and outgoing nature will be sorely missed.

He is survived by his loving mother, Engracia Rivas-Estrella of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; brothers, Raul Naranjo (Maria), Jose Naranjo, Miguel Naranjo, and Benjamin Naranjo; sisters, Maribel Naranjo, Edith Naranjo, and Norma Naranjo; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Naranjo-Topete.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Catholic Church in Camden, S.C.  The family will be recieving friends two hours prior to the mass at the church. 

Con el corazón partido, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido Francisco Javier Naranjo-Rivas, conocido por muchos simplemente como Paco, el 22 de noviembre de 2025. Nacido el 12 de julio de 1966 en Ciudad de México, México, la vida de Francisco fue un testimonio del poder de la fe, la resiliencia y el amor. Como alma llena de espíritu y generosidad, tocó la vida de muchos y dejó una huella duradera en todos los que conoció.

Francisco era un faro fiable de calidez y humor que aportaba alegría a la vida de quienes le rodeaban. Su trabajo en la industria de la restaurantes era para él más que un simple trabajo: era una oportunidad para conectar con la gente, sacarles una sonrisa y servir a su comunidad. Su tiempo libre lo dedicaba a cantar, bailar y crear música para DJs, deleitando a quienes le rodeaban con su talento y espíritu vivaz. Como dijo una vez la Madre Teresa: «Que nadie venga jamás a ti sin marcharte mejor y más feliz.» Francisco realmente vivió este sentimiento, y su naturaleza divertida y extrovertida será profundamente extrañada.

Le sobreviven su querida madre, Engracia Rivas-Estrella, de Guadalajara, Jalisco, México; los hermanos, Raúl Naranjo (María), José Naranjo, Miguel Naranjo y Benjamín Naranjo; hermanas, Maribel Naranjo, Edith Naranjo y Norma Naranjo; y muchos sobrinos y sobrinas. Le precedió en la muerte su padre, José Naranjo-Topete.

Se celebrará una misa de funeral cristiano el lunes 1 de diciembre de 2025 a las 16:00 horas en la iglesia católica Our Lady of Perpetual en Camden, Carolina del Sur.