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Chapel Hill High School band student passes away following leukemia battle

"He had an infectious smile that I know all of us will remember," the Facebook post from the Bulldog Band read.

CHAPEL HILL, Texas — Chapel Hill ISD is mourning the loss of one of its band students. 

Diego Rodriguez, 16, passed away following a battle with leukemia early Thursday morning, the Chapel Hill Bulldog Band shared on Facebook.

He was a junior trombone player and was an "absolute pleasure" to have in the band hall. 

"He had an infectious smile that I know all of us will remember," the post read. 

His funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 2, with a visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Oil Palace in Tyler and a vigil service beginning at 7 p.m.

The band asked people to get his family in their thoughts and prayers. 

With the permission from the family, the band shared how people can share their condolences via this website.

   

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