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John Carrillo
June 25, 1968 ~ February 9, 2017 (age 48) 48 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by geri
on March 26, 2024 1:12 PM
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on March 13, 2023 12:13 AM
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on July 6, 2022 3:27 PM
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on February 20, 2022 4:28 PM
Message from Les Kangas
December 2, 2019 2:09 PM
I met John when he was the law librarian at a law firm in Orange County. Probably 20-25 years ago. I was just thinking about him and when he played at a Starbucks in Belmont Shore. I saw him other places, but at Starbucks, I gave him an old Beatles vinyl album circa 64 or so. It was rare and he went nuts over it. The last I saw him was at a restaurant (Novo) in San Luis Obispo. I miss his positivity.
A candle was lit by Raj
on April 1, 2019 11:59 PM
A candle was lit by Tim. A (you are the man John! Loved playing music with you!)
on January 17, 2018 11:56 AM
Message from Jon Schilling
February 17, 2017 1:29 PM
I've not seen John since working at the Winged Heart Cafe where I 1st met him. He was always happy & full of life. The worlds a bit more sad now with his passing as he was a light among the darkness. All my best to his family.
A candle was lit by Becky Metzner
on February 17, 2017 1:19 PM
A candle was lit by Gener & Agnes Nerona
on February 16, 2017 9:46 PM
A candle was lit by Dee Texidor
on February 16, 2017 3:36 PM
A candle was lit by Ed Rodieck
on February 16, 2017 1:21 PM
Message from Clare C and Colin R
February 15, 2017 4:36 PM
Colin and I send you Marilou and your family our deepest sympathies and love at such a sad time as this. John was such a talented person and played such an important part in the lives of all who knew him. Our thoughts are with you and your family tomorrow as you gather together to provide support for each other in your grief.
A candle was lit by Clare C and Colin R
on February 15, 2017 4:30 PM
A candle was lit by Mike Wong (Amat '86 and UCI Classmate)
on February 14, 2017 10:04 AM
Message from Jeff Weinstein
February 14, 2017 4:09 AM
I have a picture of John and his son, Frankie, that John sent to my cell phone photo gallery. He was so happy to be holding his and BJ's son. And now, astonishingly, they are both gone. This haunts me every time I look at this joyful portrait, this moment of human poetry. There, in one photograph, are two of the greatest tragedies I've ever witnessed: the loss of a parent's child and a man struck down in the middle of his prime. There is no fairness in this to me. And there is no making sense of it.
I met John in the OC coffee house circuit in the mid-'90s, where we once competed for girls and the spotlight. One of the first things I noticed about him was that he was fun to be with and was very quick-witted. His writing and performance has matured over the years. He ultimately enjoyed the aspiration of every immigrant--achieving the American Dream: with the support and blessing of his loving parents, he earned a university degree, created a family with BJ, held down respectable employment, as well as achieving artistic fulfillment. John was a winsome mixer, who was always the hub of a social scene of one kind or another. Gentle, kindly and charitable, he never hesitated to extend a hand to help others.
Without exaggerating it could be said that he was as honest as the Pope, never one to stretch the truth nor to achieve his accomplishments at the expense of others. He earned an honest living and was a role model for those who noticed the example he set. He was never a heavy drinker, a gambler, a chemical abuser, a smoker, a law-breaker, and never raised a hand to another human being. He was an old-fashioned good soul whose values were upstanding and timeless--his mother and father should be proud of what he became, if for no other reason than that it is a tribute to their love for him and their success as parents. His decency and moral compass represent character rarely found today.
I cannot be convinced that it is acceptable that John should be taken from us only halfway through his journey. There is great irony in this for I have always known him to be watchful of his health and careful in his choices at the dinner table. There is so much he had yet to experience from life, but there is a modicum of solace in that he did take the time to explore and enjoy life: to take up hobbies (such as reading, photography and singing/guitar playing); to travel; become cultured and knowledgeable--to learn what it is to live, versus just being alive.
He always wanted to share all this with someone, and in BJ found a loving life partner he could pour all his goodness into. And, like all good women, made a better man of him, bringing out his best. He was a romantic, giving her flowers and taking her with him around the world. His stay here was brief, but he didn't merely dream about discovering life's mysteries or seeking its beauty. He was uniquely creative, whether he was producing a professional brochure for his law firm or composing a catchy new song to entertain his audiences. His three albums shall serve as a fitting legacy for someone who always did what he loved, who wasn't afraid of being more than just a dreamer, but someone who fearlessly pursued those dreams (while taking us all along for the ride). One's art is a direct extension of the artist, and so his music outlives him, as a journal of his sentiments, fantasies, his buoyant personality and humor. So, it is with a deep sigh and heaviness in my heart that I have to let go of a close friend of nearly twenty-five years. A caring son, a loyal husband, a tender-hearted father and a sincere child of God, John Carrillo, you shall never be forgotten by anyone whose lives you touched--and there are so many. You were not a falling star whose brilliance flickered out in a moment's burn, but rather, a diamond, multi-faceted and fascinating from beginning to end.
I met John in the OC coffee house circuit in the mid-'90s, where we once competed for girls and the spotlight. One of the first things I noticed about him was that he was fun to be with and was very quick-witted. His writing and performance has matured over the years. He ultimately enjoyed the aspiration of every immigrant--achieving the American Dream: with the support and blessing of his loving parents, he earned a university degree, created a family with BJ, held down respectable employment, as well as achieving artistic fulfillment. John was a winsome mixer, who was always the hub of a social scene of one kind or another. Gentle, kindly and charitable, he never hesitated to extend a hand to help others.
Without exaggerating it could be said that he was as honest as the Pope, never one to stretch the truth nor to achieve his accomplishments at the expense of others. He earned an honest living and was a role model for those who noticed the example he set. He was never a heavy drinker, a gambler, a chemical abuser, a smoker, a law-breaker, and never raised a hand to another human being. He was an old-fashioned good soul whose values were upstanding and timeless--his mother and father should be proud of what he became, if for no other reason than that it is a tribute to their love for him and their success as parents. His decency and moral compass represent character rarely found today.
I cannot be convinced that it is acceptable that John should be taken from us only halfway through his journey. There is great irony in this for I have always known him to be watchful of his health and careful in his choices at the dinner table. There is so much he had yet to experience from life, but there is a modicum of solace in that he did take the time to explore and enjoy life: to take up hobbies (such as reading, photography and singing/guitar playing); to travel; become cultured and knowledgeable--to learn what it is to live, versus just being alive.
He always wanted to share all this with someone, and in BJ found a loving life partner he could pour all his goodness into. And, like all good women, made a better man of him, bringing out his best. He was a romantic, giving her flowers and taking her with him around the world. His stay here was brief, but he didn't merely dream about discovering life's mysteries or seeking its beauty. He was uniquely creative, whether he was producing a professional brochure for his law firm or composing a catchy new song to entertain his audiences. His three albums shall serve as a fitting legacy for someone who always did what he loved, who wasn't afraid of being more than just a dreamer, but someone who fearlessly pursued those dreams (while taking us all along for the ride). One's art is a direct extension of the artist, and so his music outlives him, as a journal of his sentiments, fantasies, his buoyant personality and humor. So, it is with a deep sigh and heaviness in my heart that I have to let go of a close friend of nearly twenty-five years. A caring son, a loyal husband, a tender-hearted father and a sincere child of God, John Carrillo, you shall never be forgotten by anyone whose lives you touched--and there are so many. You were not a falling star whose brilliance flickered out in a moment's burn, but rather, a diamond, multi-faceted and fascinating from beginning to end.
A candle was lit by 'Lis Adrienne
on February 13, 2017 9:43 PM
A candle was lit by Imelda & Lea Sioson and the Sioson Family
on February 13, 2017 7:20 PM
A candle was lit by Geri
on February 13, 2017 5:14 PM
Message from Errol and Judy
February 13, 2017 4:42 PM
Errol and I feel such sadness for you Marilou and all of your family. Your brother was a special person to you and all who knew him. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this very sad time of your lives.
A candle was lit by Judy and Errol
on February 13, 2017 4:39 PM
A candle was lit by Saul Lopez
on February 13, 2017 4:35 PM
A candle was lit by David Diep
on February 13, 2017 4:34 PM
Message from Mary P.
February 13, 2017 4:28 PM
Words cannot express the profound sorrow we feel for you. Our office will forever be missing a very important part of us. God Bless your family during this difficult time.
“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” -Helen Keller
“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” -Helen Keller
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