Bro. Mark Carrico, OFM Cap., 57, a true Hoosier, died unexpectedly while serving his Capuchin brothers.

He was invested with the Capuchin habit in 1992 and perpetually professed his vows as a Capuchin friar in 1997. He was elected by his Capuchin brothers to serve two terms (six years) on the Provincial Council.

As executive director of the House of Peace in Milwaukee (2003-09), Bro. Carrico oversaw a major renovation of that ministry to better serve the needs of the city’s poor families. He also served three years as director of the Office of Pastoral Care and Conciliation (2008-11).

Once a professional musician, Bro. Carrico was known for his humor and compassion. At the time of his death, he was local minister of St. Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit.

He is survived by his mother Bettie, sisters Terrie and Laura, all of Fort Wayne, Ind.; sister Mary (Bryce)  Burnworth of Columbia City, Ind.; sister Betsy (Ron) Spiegel of North Webster, Ind.; nephews Joey (Kristen) Spiegel, Eric (Ashlee) Burnworth, Benjamin Burnworth, Vincent Burnworth; nieces Rachel (Miles) Malstaff, Amber Marley (David) Gavilanez and Carrie Marley; great nieces and nephews, Annabelle and Alana Malstaff, Liam Burnworth, Aidan and Averie Gavilanez; many loving cousins; and the friars of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph, with whom he lived, prayed and ministered.

Bro. Carrico was preceded in death by his father, Billy. Funeral rites were at St. Bonaventure Chapel, Detroit, on Nov. 7. Burial is in the St. Bonaventure Monastery Cemetery.