Part-owner of Mexican League teams dies

Alfredo Harp Calderoni, who was a shareholder in the Oaxaca Warriors and the Red Devils of the Triple-A level Mexican League, died of a heart attack on Sunday after being rushed to a Mexico City hospital. He was 39.

Calderoni was a prominent businessman and enjoyed a variety of sports, especially baseball and boxing. He was active in his family's charity, Fundacion Alfredo Harp Helu, which, among other philanthropic ventures, contributes to scholarships for baseball players.

Calderoni is survived by his wife Vanessa Anaya, his 11-year-old son Alfredo and his eight-year-old daughter Michelle. The funeral service, held on Monday, was attended by family members, business entrepreneurs and members of the Mexican baseball community.

In a statement released Monday, the Mexican Baseball League expressed regret for the loss of Calderoni and voiced support for the Harp Calderoni family.