Phoenix- On May 22, 2021, Alice Carrillo Castellanos went to be with her heavenly Father. Alice was born on April 15, 1941, in Phoenix Arizona. She graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1959 and worked for the City of Phoenix and St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 41 where she served as treasurer. Alice was a strong and loving mother who raised her four children after losing her first husband at an early age. She was the heart of our family and kept us united throughout her life. She most enjoyed our family gatherings for cookouts and holidays, including Thanksgiving dinners and making tamales for Christmas. Alice was a friend to everyone and will be dearly missed.
Alice was preceded in death by her first husband Joe Louis Gallardo, parents Ernest and Armida Carrillo, and her sister Mary Lou Torres. She is survived by her beloved husband of 25 years, Arthur L Castellanos, her brothers, Ernie (JoAnn), Arnold (Velia), Ruben (Diane), and Richard (Gloria) Carrillo. Her children Joe (Monica) Gallardo, Caroline (Mark) Escobedo, Steve Gallardo, Suzanne Gallardo (Jerry Sanchez), and two grandchildren, Isabela and Maribel.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm with a 5:00 pm Rosary at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 4, 2021, at 10:00 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd., in Avondale. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W. Thomas Rd, Avondale. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Esteban Escobedo
Our sincerely condolences. She was a kind person.
Debbie Aburto
Alice you are truly missed. It was an honor to have been your flower girl when you and Luis married. You were an amazing Mom.
Love, Debbie Carrillo- Aburto, Bob and Frances Carrillo
Ernie and Joann Carrillo
God Bless you all, Alice will be missed. Our memories and love will last forever. Prayers to family to heal your sad broken heart. Ernie and Joann.
Alisha Villa
Tia Alice was such a fun and caring soul. She was a hardworking and loving mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed. Praying for strength and comfort for you all.
Love, Alisha, Mercedes, & Marques
The Villa Family
Mark Escobedo
She was a wonderful mother in-law.
I am grateful that she gave me a beautiful, smart and witty wife (Caroline).
She gave good advice, too: She told me to stay with City of Phoenix for the pension.
I look forward to seeing her again in the resurrection! (John 5:28, 29)
Daniel & Catharine
Sending much love and hugs to my cousins and Art. We are blessed with so many wonderful memories and she will never be forgotten. We share in your sadness, she truly was the best auntie and will be missed by many.
Anthony Carrillo
Auntie Alice,
I’m blessed to have had her in my life and will miss her forever. She will always me in my heart. I am deeply sadden by her loss and pray for comfort to all our family. Love, Anthony
Sally and Ray Baldenegro
Our condolences to all the Carillo family. Alice was a wonderful lady. She will be deeply missed. Our prayers go out to all of her family!
Elaine Villa
My Condolence to the Gallarado and Carrillo Family.. Alice, You have given us so many wonderful memories your dedication to the family and community will always be remembered. We love you Alice! Give my dad a hug for me as you will be be his neighbor again. Carrillo Cousins Strong!!!
Yolanda McChristy
My condolences to all of Alice’s family both the Carrillo’s and Gallardo family. I had the privilege and honor to be a bridesmaid with her brother Ruben in her first marriage to her late husband and wonderful neighbor Jose Luis Gallardo . She was an amazing loving,sweet person who will be missed immensely. She texted me just last month to tell me about her illness and how she was doing well. My dear friend thank you for allowing me to be a little part of your life. ❤️
Gilbert & Carol Limon
Our condolences to my dear cousin , truly like a sister, my Maid of honor 59 years ago, many memories of teenage years with friends, warm summer nights of music and being around family. She will be missed and memories will last for ever.