Obituary of John M. Carrizales

Our beloved Juan "John" M. Carrizales, age 89, was called to our Heavenly Father on Monday, January 16, 2023.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family days before his 90th birthday, born January 27, 1933.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ofelia Carrizales; his children, Susan Molina and Joe Carrizales; his parents, Pedro Carrizales and Macedonia Malacara, and his eight brothers and sisters.

He was a long time original East Austin resident and retired owner of John's Body Shop.

John is survived by his children, Diana Riojas, Grace Hidrogo (Daniel), Roy Carrizales (Nancy), and Iris Urea (Gilbert); numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends.

Pallbearers will be John's grandchildren, Jaden Urea, Michael Molina, Jr., Pete Riojas, Jr., Oscar Garza, Jose Carrizales, Jr., and John Adam Rivera. Honorary Pallbearers will be Javier Hidrogo, Marc Molina, and Joshua Rivera.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with Recitation of Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Mission Funeral Home - South Side, 6204 S. First St., Austin, Texas.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Sta. Julia Catholic Church, corner of Lyons and Tillery St., Austin, Texas.  Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery, 3650 S. IH 35 Frontage Rd., Austin, Texas.

Rosary will be live-streamed to allow those unable to attend to participate.  Follow link to Facebook Live Mission - South Side

God grant me the serenity

to accept the things I cannot change;

courage to change the things I can;

and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;

enjoying one moment at a time;

accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;

Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it;

trusting that He will make all things right If I surrender to His Will;

so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and

supremely happy with Him Forever and ever in the next. Amen.