Tommy V. Carrillo
Tommy Valle Carrillo passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 11, 2011 after suffering a major stroke. Tommy was born July 5, 1941 in Riverton, Wyoming to Salvador P. Valle and Pauline Carrillo. He grew up and attended elementary and high school in Casper, Wyoming. After graduating high school, Tommy served in the Marines Corp. from 1962 - 1983.
During his time in the Marines, Tommy served in Vietnam and was also stationed in Okinawa, Japan. While working at the Reserve Center in Billings, MT he met his soul mate and love of his life Kathy Schutz, whom he married on May 9, 1974. Soon after marriage Tommy and Kathy moved to California where Tommy was stationed at Concord. Tommy and Kathy welcomed daughter Amanda to their family on March 19, 1977. Tommy retired from the Marine Corp. as Master Sergeant in 1983. Shortly thereafter the Carrillo’s moved from California to Billings, MT.
Tommy worked in Billings for Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Land Management for 25 years until his retirement in 2009. Tommy had a great and unique sense of humor. He was a devoted family man; his wife and daughter were the apples of his eye. He loved spending time with his family and walking his beloved dog Bailee. He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing with his buddies. He took great pride in restoring his vintage BMW Roadrunner motorcycle.
Tommy is survived by his wife of 37 years Kathy Carrillo; his daughter Amanda (Mark Lambott), a sister Margie, his faithful canine companion Bailee, his “grand-dog” Jax, and his “grand-cat” Mia.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents Salvador and Pauline and by a brother, Bobby.
We would like to thank all the staff in the ICU and ICC units at Billings Clinic for their wonderful care and personal attention.
Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Thursday, March 17 at 1:00 P.M. at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Inurnment with military honors will follow at the Yellowstone County Veterans Cemetery in Laurel.
Poppy, we love and miss you very much. Enjoy your long walks with Gracie.
Remembrances
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Tommy’s family,
So very sorry to hear about Tommy. I very much enjoyed working with him,
he was a wonderful man!
Sincerely,
Kathy Samuelson
Bureau of Reclamation
Montana Area Office
Our condolences to the family in the loss of
father and husband, Tommy. We are saddened that retirement was so
short a time to enjoy life. My God comfort you with wonderful
memories of times spent together.
Bill & Joanne Cummins
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
during your loss. I did not know Tommy, but work with Kathy. I feel
your loss and if there is anything you need please contact me.
Sincerely,Ramona
TC! Ever since your last email I was meaning
to call you and send you a new cookies list. I missed my chance. You
have left a hole in my heart.
My condolences to the family.
Rita Frasure
Kathy and Amanda:
I am so very sad to hear about the death of your loving husband and
father. The few times I met him he was shopping at T.J.
Maxx with Kathy and seeming to enjoy their time together there. He
was kind and gracious and a bit shy the times I saw him there.
Kathy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this
difficult time in your lives. God bless you and keep you wrapped in
the loving memories you both have of Tommy. He now walks with the
angels, and will be watching over you for the rest of your lives,
until you meet again.
My Deepest Sympathy. Miss Deanne