Aaron J. Alfaro, 24, of Columbia, died Friday, August 16, 2019. Born in Golfito, Costa Rica, he was a son of Henry Alfaro and Maria Magdaleana Casco. Aaron graduated from Richland Northeast High School and worked as an Assistant Electrician for Brad Electric Company.

Aaron's life was marked by good friendship and lots of laughter. His disposition to help along with his unwavering humor made him an icon among those who knew him. Aaron's love for comic books and superhero lore were characteristic of his knowledgeable persona. His involvement in the local church demonstrated a ripple effect that allowed him to impact lives all over the world. In all, Aaron's life was meaningful, loved, and fruitful.

In addition to his parents; survivors include his wife, Hilda Urbina; brother, Jonathan Alfaro; and sister, Abigail Alfaro.

The funeral service for Aaron will be held 6 o'clock, Wednesday, August 21st, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 4 o'clock.
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Aarón J. Alfaro, 24, de Columbia, murió el viernes, 16 de Agosto, 2019. Nació en Golfito, Costa Rica, y fue el primer hijo de Henry Alfaro y María Magdalena Casco. Aarón se graduó de Richland Northeast High School y trabajó como asistente de electricista para la compañía Brad Electric.

La vida de Aarón se caracterizaba de buenas amistades y abundancia de risas. Su disposición servidora acompañada por su humor invariable lo calcaron en la memoria de los que lo conocían. Su entusiasmo por el fútbol y los superhéroes destacaban su apasionada personalidad. El amor de Aarón por la iglesia local lo vio impactar vidas al rededor del mundo. En si, la vida de Aarón fue una vida significativa, amada, y fructífera.

Además de sus padres; le sobreviven su esposa, Hilda Urbina; su hermano, Jonathan Alfaro; y su hermana, Abigail Alfaro.

El servicio fúnebre de Aarón será a las 6 pm, el Miércoles, 21 de Agosto, en Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia. La familia recibirá visitas antes del servicio empezando a las 4pm.