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Frank Carrillo Obituary

Frank Vincent Carrillo III Passed away July 28, 2011 in Santa Cruz at the age of 59. Born in San Francisco, Frank "Tito" was raised in San Carlos and graduated from San Carlos High in 1970. He was a skilled jeweler and lived in the Santa Cruz Mountains for 40 years. He is survived by two daughters, Erika and Emily, his companion, Carolyn Whiting, and four brothers. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 21 at 1 p.m. at The Mountain House restaurant in Woodside.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jul. 30 to Aug. 1, 2011.

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Georgia Stigall

August 29, 2011

I knew Frank (or "Frick" as he was known then) most of our school years in San Carlos. He was kind, funny and inclusive as others have shared. The last time I saw him was at his Skyline home in the 1970s. I lost contact with many of our classmates as I spent most of my spare time backpacking & camping but now & then would hear from friends in common. I am very sorry he has left far too soon, and offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends. -Georgia

Randy and Stephanie Kensing

August 2, 2011

Tito will be greatly missed. He always had a smile, a wonderful laugh, and never said a cross word about anyone. He was a great person, and a good friend. Cheers Frank! See you on the other side.

August 1, 2011

Tito will be missed by all of those ever fortunate enough to know him. I met Tito in the 68' - 69' school year at S.C. High. Tito was one of the first kids that reached out to the new kid . It wasn't until the 69' 70 'school year that we became closer friends . Tito helped transition me easily into his group of friends. Those guys like Randy Franchi , George Biocini , Larry Carmer , George Wasilewski , and Miley Harms. There was no more easy going , more dependable friendship that I was to experience from that school year. ....The last time I saw Tito was up in his Skyline home , me trying to sell cell phones, and Tito wanting to buy one for his eldest daughter. I don't believe that transaction ever took place, but I will always remember how good it was to spend a l;ittle time with him again. ...Since moving up into the Pacific Northwest I have lost track of a great deal of friends . Now it seems that I have regrettably lost track with Tito forever. Heading towards 60 like a bullet train , this final path that we all will surely walk will continue to bring the good ones leaving too soon . Tito was one of the best. Please accept my sympathies for all of Tito's family......Tim Mosher

Bryce Mouer

August 1, 2011

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Carrillo III. However I had the pleasure of working with and knowing his amazing daughter Emily. People like Emily dont just POP up. They are nurtured, created, taught and from my experience ...LOVED. He did an amazing job of teaching and instilling a since of humor, a smile, smart wit, and a grace of patience that Ive never seen before. Im assuming HE was like this..... because of who she is. Im sorry for the family and there loss.....there is nothing I can say to heal the pain you are feeling right now. But thanks to him...we have Emily in this world. :) God Bless, Bryce

Rich Jones

July 31, 2011

No! Not Frick! He is too nice a guy! That's not fair!

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