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Obituary for Carrillo


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday November 08, 1999

Margarito (Mario) Carrillo, 39, a beloved and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, walked into the arms of the Lord, Thursday, November 4, 1999. Mario was born in Albuquerque on June 27, 1960 to the late Preciliano and Mary Carrillo; he was an Albuquerque High School graduate; a parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; he was employed by the City of Albuquerque; and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Sally Carrillo; one son, Joseph Carrillo; one daughter, Rebecca Carrillo, all of the family home; four sisters, Helen Hiles, Eloisa Nieto and husband, Horacio, Linda Gallegos and Amada Carrillo, all of Albuquerque. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Rita Griego; sister-in-law, Grace Griego; brother-in-law, Carlos Griego Jr. and wife, Karen; one aunt, Frances Carrillo; his nieces and nephews, Sabrina Gallegos, Francine Nieto, Monique Perches, Luis Perches, Leroy Hiles, Vickie Griego and Eric Griego; and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and those who knew him. Final viewing will be this morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos NW, with Fr. Richard Olona as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Valencia Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Joseph Carrillo, Leroy Hiles, Carl Garcia, Gary Villanueva, Tony Archuleta and Carlos Griego, Jr. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.