(KAIR)--A local memorial service for the Benedictine College Junior student who died this week while traveling home will be held next year.

That word comes in a release from the college, which says a memorial service for Bryant Rosas will be held “when the campus community is back in Atchison in January” following the Christmas break.

The college Thursday encouraged personal prayer, on behalf of Rosas.

Rosas, a member of the Benedictine College Football Team was traveling home to California Tuesday for Christmas break when he encountered a fatal snowstorm while driving.