Lucille "Lucy" Carrillo

Lucille "Lucy" Carrillo, a woman of extraordinary love and compassion, was born on January 20, 1947, in Seville, California to Jesus L. and Maria (Silva) Ramirez. She went to meet the Lord on August 3, 2026, in Visalia, California. Her memory will live on forever through the countless lives she impacted within her family and community. Her infectious smile, boundless love, and selfless spirit will never be forgotten.

As a wife, a mom, grandma/great grandma and sister, she cherished spending time with family. Lucy enjoyed hosting family meals, celebrating holidays together, and traveling to Lake Tahoe. She invited her grandkids over for sleepovers and always cooked their favorite meals. Lucy enjoyed shopping and often bought gifts for people just because she was thinking about them. An elementary teacher for fifteen years, she inspired children to enjoy learning and dream big for their futures. She integrated cultural experiences into the classroom (e.g. making homemade tortillas) and invited families to be part of the classroom community. An advocate for migrant families, Lucy finished her career helping Spanish speaking students gain access to community resources. Her devotion to those she loved was constant, and her hard work reflected the strength and dignity with which she was raised and lived each day.

Lucy is survived by her husband of 56 years, Nazario Carrillo; her children, Victor Carrillo, Gloria Torres, and Maria Lemus; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Phyllis Encinas, Cecilia Mendez, Rita Encinas, and Ray Ramirez. Lucy was preceded in death by her father, Jesus L. Ramirez; her mother, Maria Silva Ramirez; and her siblings, Lupe Contreras, Jenny Garcia, Jesse Ramirez, and Joe Ramirez.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please donate to Serra Club 2519 South Hall Street, Visalia, CA 93277 to benefit the seminarians.

A Visitation will be held for Lucy on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 4PM to 8PM at Miller Memorial Chapel 1120 West Goshen Avenue, Visalia, California with the Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 PM.

A Mass of Catholic Burial will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church 1908 North Court Street, Visalia, California followed by Grave side services at Visalia Public Cemetery 1300 West Goshen Avenue, Visalia, California.