Stella was born on October 16, 1929 in Santa Paula, CA. She moved to San Jose, CA in 1946 with her family for work. They soon after bought their first home on Hull Avenue in Willow Glen and then eventually settled on Leigh Avenue in San Jose where she resided for the best part of her life; until her passing Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Santa Clara. She was the beloved daughter of the late Pedro Carrillo Sr. and Christina Mendez Carrillo; loving sister to the late Pete Carrillo Jr. and sister in law Eva Carrillo; beloved mother to Elaine (Mark) Sanders; loving grandmother (Nonnie) to Tiffany Dawn Sanders; loving auntie, cousin and friend to many. Mom was a very lively person with a great personality and sense of humor, all that knew her knew how much she loved to talk and visit with all her family and friends. Mom had a great heart and loved her family dearly, she was always there to lend a hand and give advice to all. She will be sorely missed by all that loved her. Rosary will be held at 7pm on Thursday, February 13th at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Santa Clara. Mass will be held at 11am on Friday, February 13th at Saint Martin of Tours Parish, 200 O' Connor Dr. in San Jose. Interment to follow in Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln St. in Santa Clara.
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