Mario Carrillo Ruiz, 50, of Cuero passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, in Austin. He was born on May 14, 1975, in El Acebuche, Guanajuato, Mexico to Mario Carrillo Sanchez and Nicolasa Ruiz Gonzales.
Mario spent his childhood surrounded by his siblings and loving parents. In his late teens, he moved to California in pursuit of the American Dream. While living there, he married Ana Laura Tapia in Hayward, California, and built a long career in the furniture industry, where he worked for twenty‑three years until the COVID pandemic.
Known for his generosity, Mario was always willing to help those around him. He loved music and was often found singing and dancing to his favorite songs. In 2020, he moved to Cuero to be closer to his family and began working for Serrano Brothers Fencing as a fence builder while facing growing health challenges.
In Cuero, he was able to spend meaningful time with the family he cherished so deeply. Mario’s light, warmth, and presence remained with them until his final breath on April 3rd — a bright spirit gone far too soon.
He is survived by his parents; his wife, Ana Laura Tapia; daughter, Siani Carrillo; son, Mario Izael Carrillo; sisters, Ma Del Carmen Carrillo Ruiz (Jose), Rosa Maria Carrillo Ruiz (Francisco), Maria Guadalupe Carrillo Ruiz (Juan Manuel) and Gabriela Carrillo Esparza; brothers, Antonio Carrillo Ruiz and Mario Carrillo Esparza and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Antonio Carrillo, Mario Izael Carrillo, Jose Serrano, Francisco Serrano, Juan Manuel Parra, Juan Manuel Parra Jr., Alberto Carrillo Medina and Mario Carrillo Esparza.
Honorary pallbearers include Mario Carrillo Sanchez, Ramiro Carrillo Medina, Juan Serrano, Ricardo Carrillo Medina, Agustin Ruiz, Felipe Ruiz, Efren Lozano and Salvador Carrillo Medina.
Visitation was held Friday, April 10, 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Freund Funeral Home with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 PM. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Caleb Krischke officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
Obituary provided as a community courtesy by Pat Trevino