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Monika Carrillo Obituary
August 28, 1987 – May 19, 2018
Resident of Boulder Creek
Monika Leigh Scott Carrillo, US Air Force Airman 1st Class, passed away on May, 19, 2018 while stationed in South Carolina at the age of 30.
Lovingly known as "Nika", she was born in Grass Valley, CA on August 28, 1987. She graduated from San Lorenzo Valley High School in 2006. She enlisted in the US Airforce and was in the top 1% of her class. She became an Airman 1st Class and was recently assigned to Shaw Air Force Base with the 20th Component Maintenance Squadron as an Avionics Backshop Electronic Warfare Systems Apprentice.
Nika was an artist with many talents. She loved writing, drawing, cosplay and special effects makeup. She was also into health, fitness and bodybuilding.
Above all, Nika was a devoted mother of two and a patient and loving wife. She was a friend to all who knew her, always gave people her full attention and was a great listener. People tended to gravitate towards her, her light and her kind spirit.
Nika is survived by her husband of 9 years, USAF Sgt. Steven Carrillo; son, Shawn A. Carrillo; daughter, Mahleigh R. Carrillo; parents, Thomas & Lorene Scott; grandparents, Charles (Lyn) Scott, Louana (Nick) Hardin and Karl H. Imhof; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.
A Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held at the Santa Cruz Memorial – Oakwood Chapel, 3301 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 12 PM.
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Louana Harden, Grandma
May 27, 2024
I miss you my darling, curly headed, granddaughter. When I think of you it is shortly after you were born & your parents let me carry you as we left the hospital. Looking at you so tiny made me think you were too little for such a big name. Monika. So I shortened it to Nika. Surprisingly it stuck. Like your parents & your children you are special.
You are always in my heart along with all our family.
Alicia Wilcoxson
September 19, 2018
Nika, I love you SO much!!! Even though we lost touch a few times, I always loved you like my sister! We were best friends for so long. You did so great serving in the military. So proud of you babe! I miss you so much!! Love to Steven and your babies and your parents. I hope you are at peace now. Xoxo
June 24, 2018
She is my granddaughter, 'Nika'. I started that nickname as she seemed so tiny when 1st born. Nika was a special person. She tried hard to be the perfect daughter, wife & mother. I loved her so much, still do & always will.
In God's new kingdom we will see you Nika. I've written this 3 times trying to make sense of this happening. You are in Jehovah's memory & as he promised you will be back; see you sweetie.
Love you, Grandma Louana & Grandpa Nick
Tom Scott
June 5, 2018
She was my Daughter and best friend. She will always be in my heart.
J Ayala
June 2, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of your recent loss. My sincere condolences to all of the Carrillo family, during this very difficult time in your lives. May the precious memories you have of Monika, help sustain you through your pain and sorrow. Also know that our Heavenly Father loves you and is there to strengthen & comfort you in the days ahead. (1 Peter 5:6, 7)
CH (CAPT) Steven Mendoza
June 1, 2018
My condolences to the family in your loss of a wonderful wife and mother. We all are thankful for Monika's dedicated service to the AF and to our country. May God bless and comfort all the family and friends of Monika Leigh Scott Carrillo.
G Cameron
May 30, 2018
My sincere condolences go out to the family. May the God who binds up the broken hearted sustain you during this time.
Isaiah 61:1, 2
Autumn b
May 30, 2018
My condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1,2
The Fennell Family
May 30, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences and may God give the strength and comfort needed at this most difficult time. Jer. 29:11.
L W
May 29, 2018
When someone you love becomes a memory then the memories becomes a treasure. May the wonderful memories of Monika fill your hearts? Hosea 13:14
May 29, 2018
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1
May 29, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. I wish to share with you a bible verse for this very painful moment. 1 Corinthians 15:26 . I hope these words may be of great hope and help to endure in these difficult moments.
May 29, 2018
It is never easy to lose a loved one, I pray you find comfort in Gods promise found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to the family.
May 29, 2018
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1
May 29, 2018
It is never easy to lose a loved one, I pray you find comfort in Gods promise found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to the family.
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