José Carrillo, age 87, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021 in his own home. He was born in Moreno, New Mexico on December 3, 1933 to Rafael and Pablita Carrillo, he was the eldest of twelve children. At only 14 years old he quit school and began working in the coal mines with his father to help support their family. Then when his family moved to Utah Country he began work as a welder. When he was 30 he had an accident at work that ended in fifty percent of his body being burned. He healed and went right back to work until his retirement in 1999. He spent his retirement years with his sister Ruben Carrillo and two brothers, Rafael and William (deceased) Carrilo, until his passing. Jose was a devout Catholic and attended mass weekly at Saint Frances of Assisi in Orem, Utah. He was a member of the Moose lodge for many years, he loved to be sociable with others. When he wasn't at the lodge he was camping and fishing with his family, the three things he loved most. Jose never married or had any children of his own, though he loved and cared for his nieces and nephews as if they were his own. He is preceded in death by his Father and Mother, four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by five siblings, Pilar Carrillo, Ruben Carrillo, Rafael Carrillo, Lupe Cambray and Cloroveo (Charla) Carrillo. Family and friends may attend a viewing held Monday, August 30, 2021 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. prior to a Funeral Mass that will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Services will be held at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church located in Orem, Utah on Monday August 30. Viewing from 9:30am to 10:30am. Mass at 11:00am which will be BROADCAST LIVE on www.walkersanderson.com starting at 11:00 am. All are welcome to a luncheon afterwards at Rebecca's house, 1085 South 150 West, Orem, Utah. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.walkersanderson.com.