Andrew Joseph Carrillo
February 5, 2022
Obituary
Andrew “Andy” Joseph Carrillo passed away on February 5, 2022 at the age of 66 surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and a man of faith. He battled serious medical issues in recent years and showed his courage, grace and dignity in facing those challenges. Despite the struggles, Andy remained his typical witty self, and active with his art, woodwork and other hobbies.
Andy was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 18, 1956 along with his twin brother Charlie to Rafael and Loretta Carrillo.
He goes to heaven to join his father Rafael Carrillo.
He is survived by his sons: Dylan, Bobby (Noelle); mother Loretta, brothers: Charlie (Debbie), Tony (Annette), David; sister Cathy; grandchildren: Robert, Jr., Matt, Zelda, also several nieces and nephews, along with many friends. He will be missed dearly, but he will live on in our memories that we will enjoy and cherish until we meet again.
He graduated from Manzano High school in 1974. In his early life he worked at Kurt’s Camera Corral and eventually opened his own camera store Great West Camera. In the mean-time he received a Fine Arts Degree from UNM. Working various sales jobs launched him into a career working in Pharmaceutical Sales until his retirement.
In Andy’s twenties he was an avid hiker, white water river rafter, outdoors-man, and loved taking pictures of his travels. He was a talented artist and was very creative. His art spanned various mediums, from paint, pencil, photography to wood work, and various other art forms. His favorite hobby was arrowhead hunting in southern New Mexico and northern Mexico and he amassed an amazing collection of arrowheads, metates, pottery and other artifacts. Andy had a passion for collecting pottery from various indigenous artisans. He was also an outstanding “chef” and would come up with creative, delicious dishes. In addition to all this he had a green thumb and enjoyed flower gardening.
He had a thirst for knowledge, was very well read, and could hold a conversation on just about any topic. He was also a great storyteller and his wit was second to none.
Special thanks to those who provided medical care and rides to appointments the last 13 years and to his walking buddy Eric.
Andy's favorite saying was, “Laugh while you can monkey boy.”
Andy's Life Celebration will begin with recitation of the Rosary on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at San Antonio Mission Church Abeytas. Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Abeytas Cemetery with reception immediately following at the Ben and Sylvia Armijo-Sabinal Community Center in Sabinal. (4-5 miles North of Abeytas on NM116 on West side of Highway onto Hummingbird Drive behind the Sabinal (Abeytas Volunteer) fire station.)
Pallbearers will be Roan Carrillo, Anthony Carrillo, Paul Gesner, Mark Livingston, Steve Nunley, Bobby Vigil.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Eric Frederick.
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Church Map
Services
ROSARY
Thursday
February 17, 2022
10:00 AM
San Antonio Church
11 Cll De San Antonio
Bosque, NM 87006
MASS
Thursday
February 17, 2022
11:00 AM
San Antonio Church
11 Cll De San Antonio
Bosque, NM 87006
BURIAL
Thursday
February 17, 2022
Abeytas Cemetery
I-25 Exit 175. Immediately E of interchange on US 60, N 3.6 mi on NM 116 to Calle de San Antonio; W on Calle de San Antonio a short distance to church.
Abeytas, NM 87062
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