Oscar Carrillo Sr.
Benavides, TX
Oscar Carrillo, a former Duval County politician and state representative, died of kidney failure Tuesday. He was 81.
Carrillo, a World War II veteran, served in the Texas House from 1967 to 1972. During his career, Carrillo sponsored a successful bill making it easier for lower-income students to attend college.
Carrillo, who spent much of his time at the family ranch in, also co-authored legislation creating the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Carrillo's children spoke of his effect on their lives and his passion for education.
"He taught us everything we know," said Diana Flores, Carrillo's eldest daughter.
"He was generous," said Teresa Carrillo, Carrillo's daughter-in-law. "He had a deep love for his family and his county."
Hugo Berlanga, a former state representative who worked with Carrillo, said his death marks the end of an era in Duval County.
"He was a pioneer in the Legislature in his time," Berlanga said. "He opened the door for a lot of people behind him."
During the 1970s, Carrillo was an ally of the late Duke of Duval, George Parr.
Berlanga said that through it all, Carrillo and his family remained dedicated to local politics and gained a reputation as being tough but fair public servants.
Flores said her father beat the odds and lived six months longer than doctors expected.
"He told us, ‘If God is ready, than let me go'," Flores said. "We were all there for him. He was such a good father."
Carrillo is survived by his three sons, David Carrillo and Roberto M Carrillo, both of Benavides, and Oscar Carrillo of Hebbronville, and seven daughters, Diana C. Flores of Sejita and Ludivina C. Benavides, Adriana C. Terry, Rebecca A. Carrillo, Evangelina Kircher,, Lucinda Carrillo, and Maria Theresa Carrillo, all of Benavides.
Visitation and rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday at the Mauro P. Garcia Chapel in Benavides. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday at the Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Benavides Cemetery in Benavides.
Benavides, TX
Oscar Carrillo, a former Duval County politician and state representative, died of kidney failure Tuesday. He was 81.
Carrillo, a World War II veteran, served in the Texas House from 1967 to 1972. During his career, Carrillo sponsored a successful bill making it easier for lower-income students to attend college.
Carrillo, who spent much of his time at the family ranch in, also co-authored legislation creating the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Carrillo's children spoke of his effect on their lives and his passion for education.
"He taught us everything we know," said Diana Flores, Carrillo's eldest daughter.
"He was generous," said Teresa Carrillo, Carrillo's daughter-in-law. "He had a deep love for his family and his county."
Hugo Berlanga, a former state representative who worked with Carrillo, said his death marks the end of an era in Duval County.
"He was a pioneer in the Legislature in his time," Berlanga said. "He opened the door for a lot of people behind him."
During the 1970s, Carrillo was an ally of the late Duke of Duval, George Parr.
Berlanga said that through it all, Carrillo and his family remained dedicated to local politics and gained a reputation as being tough but fair public servants.
Flores said her father beat the odds and lived six months longer than doctors expected.
"He told us, ‘If God is ready, than let me go'," Flores said. "We were all there for him. He was such a good father."
Carrillo is survived by his three sons, David Carrillo and Roberto M Carrillo, both of Benavides, and Oscar Carrillo of Hebbronville, and seven daughters, Diana C. Flores of Sejita and Ludivina C. Benavides, Adriana C. Terry, Rebecca A. Carrillo, Evangelina Kircher,, Lucinda Carrillo, and Maria Theresa Carrillo, all of Benavides.
Visitation and rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday at the Mauro P. Garcia Chapel in Benavides. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday at the Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Benavides Cemetery in Benavides.
Oscar Carrillo Sr.
Benavides, TX
Oscar Carrillo, a former Duval County politician and state representative, died of kidney failure Tuesday. He was 81.
Carrillo, a World War II veteran, served in the Texas House from 1967 to 1972. During his career, Carrillo sponsored a successful bill making it easier for lower-income students to attend college.
Carrillo, who spent much of his time at the family ranch in, also co-authored legislation creating the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Carrillo's children spoke of his effect on their lives and his passion for education.
"He taught us everything we know," said Diana Flores, Carrillo's eldest daughter.
"He was generous," said Teresa Carrillo, Carrillo's daughter-in-law. "He had a deep love for his family and his county."
Hugo Berlanga, a former state representative who worked with Carrillo, said his death marks the end of an era in Duval County.
"He was a pioneer in the Legislature in his time," Berlanga said. "He opened the door for a lot of people behind him."
During the 1970s, Carrillo was an ally of the late Duke of Duval, George Parr.
Berlanga said that through it all, Carrillo and his family remained dedicated to local politics and gained a reputation as being tough but fair public servants.
Flores said her father beat the odds and lived six months longer than doctors expected.
"He told us, ‘If God is ready, than let me go'," Flores said. "We were all there for him. He was such a good father."
Carrillo is survived by his three sons, David Carrillo and Roberto M Carrillo, both of Benavides, and Oscar Carrillo of Hebbronville, and seven daughters, Diana C. Flores of Sejita and Ludivina C. Benavides, Adriana C. Terry, Rebecca A. Carrillo, Evangelina Kircher,, Lucinda Carrillo, and Maria Theresa Carrillo, all of Benavides.
Visitation and rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday at the Mauro P. Garcia Chapel in Benavides. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday at the Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Benavides Cemetery in Benavides.
Benavides, TX
Oscar Carrillo, a former Duval County politician and state representative, died of kidney failure Tuesday. He was 81.
Carrillo, a World War II veteran, served in the Texas House from 1967 to 1972. During his career, Carrillo sponsored a successful bill making it easier for lower-income students to attend college.
Carrillo, who spent much of his time at the family ranch in, also co-authored legislation creating the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Carrillo's children spoke of his effect on their lives and his passion for education.
"He taught us everything we know," said Diana Flores, Carrillo's eldest daughter.
"He was generous," said Teresa Carrillo, Carrillo's daughter-in-law. "He had a deep love for his family and his county."
Hugo Berlanga, a former state representative who worked with Carrillo, said his death marks the end of an era in Duval County.
"He was a pioneer in the Legislature in his time," Berlanga said. "He opened the door for a lot of people behind him."
During the 1970s, Carrillo was an ally of the late Duke of Duval, George Parr.
Berlanga said that through it all, Carrillo and his family remained dedicated to local politics and gained a reputation as being tough but fair public servants.
Flores said her father beat the odds and lived six months longer than doctors expected.
"He told us, ‘If God is ready, than let me go'," Flores said. "We were all there for him. He was such a good father."
Carrillo is survived by his three sons, David Carrillo and Roberto M Carrillo, both of Benavides, and Oscar Carrillo of Hebbronville, and seven daughters, Diana C. Flores of Sejita and Ludivina C. Benavides, Adriana C. Terry, Rebecca A. Carrillo, Evangelina Kircher,, Lucinda Carrillo, and Maria Theresa Carrillo, all of Benavides.
Visitation and rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday at the Mauro P. Garcia Chapel in Benavides. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday at the Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Benavides Cemetery in Benavides.
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