Nikki Carrillo

With hearts that will forever carry her, we celebrate the beautiful, free-spirited life of Nikki Carrillo.Nikki had a way of bringing love, warmth, laughter, and a little bit of drama and shenanigans wherever she went. She was beautiful inside and out—kind-hearted, fiercely loving, and unapologetically herself.Above all else, Nikki loved her children without limits. They were her purpose, her joy, and the part of her life that made her most proud. As a nurse, she also had a natural gift for caring for others, offering compassion, comfort, and hope when people needed it most and she is still saving lives as an organ donor.

Nikki will be remembered for her humor, her loving spirit, and the unforgettable way she could make even an ordinary moment feel more alive. No one will ever come close to her rendition of “Me and Bobby McGee”. She leaves behind a one-of-a-kind personality, big stories that will make us smile through our tears, and a love that will remain forever in the hearts of those who loved her.

She is lovingly survived by her children, Avery and Raymond; her mother, Kelley (Dan); her father Pete (Kelly); step-dad Chris; brothers Danny (Marissa) and Jake; and sisters Ashlee (Adam), Cassie, Katie and Stevie; her nieces, Delly and Emmy and nephews Waylon, Giddy and Ezra. Along with so many family members and friends who will carry her memory forward.

She was welcomed into heaven by her grandparents Pedro Carrillo, Kaye Carrillo, Albert Wilkinson, Kay Wilkinson; and her baby girl. Though our hearts are broken, we are grateful for every laugh, every hug, every hard conversation, every memory, and every moment we were blessed to share with Nikki. Watch for her love to keep showing up—in her children, in the stories we share, and in the little signs that remind us she is never far away. 

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, October 17th at 4:00 pm. at Cornerstone Community Chapel 1250 Edison St., Hartville, OH. 

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