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Flora Lea Carrillo, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Jan. 25, 2026, in her son’s home in Fort Wayne. Having trusted in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, she has now entered into His presence and the promise of eternal life.
Flora was born on Dec. 30, 1946, in Warsaw, to Offie Williams and Johnie Johnson, and attended Warsaw schools.
On Nov. 22, 1970, in Warsaw, Flora married Jose Angel Carrillo. Together they built a life rooted in love, faith, and family. Jose lovingly embraced her two sons as his own, and together they welcomed three more children. Their 55 years of marriage were marked by commitment, perseverance and devotion to one another and their family.
Throughout her life, Flora was known as a hardworking and caring woman who held a variety of positions over the years. Among her later employment, she worked at Switches in Elkhart, Lakeland Loving Care Center in Milford and CTB Inc.
Flora had a deep love for animals, and after her children were grown, her dogs and cats became her cherished companions, whom she spoiled generously. She found great joy in watching her family grow and in attending the many activities of her grandchildren. Her life reflected a heart of love, sacrifice and care for others.
Flora is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Jose Carrillo; her children: Ralph Prater, of Syracuse; Gregory Prater, of North Webster; Jeffrey Carrillo, of Bolingbrook, Ill.; Jose “Joey” Carrillo, of Fort Wayne; and Ramona Carrillo, of Milford; six grandchildren: Kasey, Kamron, Kendra, Lance, Trey, and Kara; five great-grandchildren; her brother, Roger Johnson, of California; and her half sister, Judy Johnson Fontaine, of Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Darlene Johnson; her half brother, Robert Johnson; and her half sister, Brenda Johnson.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, with Pastor Glenn Hall officiating. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Silver Lake.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.”
2 Timothy 4:7–8 (ESV)
