Aurelio Murillo, Jr.

Aurelio "Wayo" Murillo, 75, beloved Son, Father, Brother, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on September 18, 2025. He entered this world on October 5, 1949 in Abilene, TX.  A visitation and rosary will be on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  The funeral service will be on Friday, September 26, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m., also in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors.  Burial will follow at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories.

Preceded in death by his parents Aurelio and Julia Murillo and his brother Eddie "Black" Murillo as well his favorite Uncles "Black Sambo" & "Cooke". 

He is survived by his siblings Benny Murillo; Mary Murillo; Sal Murillo; Tencha Murillo; Becky Murillo; Cousin Danny Murillo. His Children Sandra Woodard; Sal Murillo; Micheal Valencia; Jody Murillo; Anna Murillo; JP Murillo; Mathew Herrera; Mark Herrera; Mario Herrera. Also survived by 28 Grandchildren & 18 Great-Grandchildren.

Wayo loved poking fun at friends and family, giving everyone countless nicknames, riding his bike, fishing, "thrifting", helping those who needed it, visiting those that needed the company, hating the Dallas Cowboys and foolishly rooting for the 49ers. Wayo spent years making endless memories with everyone he encountered. You couldn't go anywhere without someone knowing him in public, shaking his hand and sharing a story. Stories of being young in Barrio Sancudo , of playing baseball as kids, and boxing together or sometimes as opponents. You would often see him helping people in some way. The theme was always the same, he was the nicest and toughest person they ever knew.

Whether you were family, a lifelong friend, or someone he just met, Wayo left a lasting mark on everyone's life. He will be greatly missed