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 lived his childhood years in the company of his siblings and loving parents. In his late teens, he moved to California in search of the American Dream. While in California, he married Ana Laura Tapia in Hayward, CA. He worked in the furniture business for twenty-three years until COVID. He was a very generous man, always helping those around him. He loved music and could often be found singing and dancing to his favorite songs. He moved to Cuero in 2020 to be closer to his family and work for Serrano Brothers Fencing as a fence builder, as he began having health difficulties. Here he was able to enjoy the company of his family until his final breath on April 3rd. He was a light to his family that has unfortunately been dimmed too early.

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 will be 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.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.