NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 30, 2020 — This afternoon ABC 7 Chicago reported on the death of Pastor Angel Escamilla, 67, of Calvary Church – Naperville, from COVID-19. He was one of the pastors of Calvary Español.

Last week, Escamilla came down with a case of pneumonia. He tested positive for the virus on March 24.

Over the last days, his church family had been praying for his recovery.

The pastor was in hospital isolation, and his family was not able to see him during his final hours.

His wife is at home currently with COVID-19. Church officials have said another staff member also has tested positive for coronavirus.

The family is not sure how he obtained this deadly virus.

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