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Mary Ellen (Torres) Carrillo

May 19, 1951 — December 28, 2020

Mary Ellen Carrillo, age 69 of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, December 28, 2020 after a month-long battle with Covid-19. Francisco M. Carrillo, her husband, was by her side. Mary was born in Albuquerque but raised in Las Cruces, NM and is the youngest of 8 children. She met the love of her life Francisco M. Carrillo at 15 years old and they were married October 5, 1968 at San Albino Catholic Church in Old Mesilla when he had returned home on leave from the United States Army. Francisco was her one and only boyfriend and she beamed with pride telling the story of how her first public dance was at their wedding. She was preceded in death by her parents, Audela and Eloy Estrada; her biological father, Ismael Torres; brothers, Ismael "Melito" Torres, Chris Torres, Alberto Torres, and Anastacio Torres; and sisters, Viola Archuleta and Theresa Archuleta. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Francisco “Frankie” M. Carrillo; daughter, Giesla Carrillo-Cordova and husband, Rufino; son, Francisco “Cisco” Carrillo and wife, Marla; son, Richard Carrillo; grandchildren, Trinity Carrillo, Cisco Carrillo, and Xavier Lotz; and sister, Carolina Peña.

Over the many years in Mary’s career, she held positions with New Mexico State University and the Juvenile Detention Centers of both the City of Las Cruces and Albuquerque. In 2008, Mary retired as an Administrative Assistant with the New Mexico Department of Labor.

To say Mary was a devoted wife, mother, nana, and friend would be a huge understatement. Her greatest joys were always her family and providing a home where friends were just like family. She had a flair for decorating and poetry. She was known for her incredible cooking, her sense of humor and her story telling was legendary amongst family and friends. She had this amazing ability to enter a room and become the center of attention! She was and always will be the sunshine of our lives and will forever be our Babe, Momma, Mamacita, Lady, Nana and Merry.

A Rosary will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd, NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and masks will be required. Services will be available for online viewing via St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church live stream: https://www.stjudenm.org/

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