Derek Justin Arellano, 15, of Amarillo, TX passed away January 15, 2025.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M., Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 24, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.Interment will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Derek was born October 30, 2009, in Amarillo, TX to Lalissa Arellano. He was currently a freshman as part of the Caprock High School Home Bound Program. Derek was full of laughter, smiles, and was a little onery. He loved music, lights, bright colors and bubbles. Derek loved hearing noises, anything falling on the ground would catch his attention and it would make him giggle. He would laugh when his dogs would bark because mom would get onto them. He had a sweet and funny sense of humor. Derek loved his mother fiercely and he recognized his loving close circle. He loved getting “booped” on the nose and tummy time!
The family would like to thank his wonderful nurses, Stephani Hernandez, Sara Tino, Frank Graham, Bethany Jenkins, Maria Olvera, and all of the nurses who have helped along his journey. They would also like to give an extra special thank you to Dr. Amanda Griffin and the PICU team at Northwest Texas Hospital for their love and care.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandpa, Manuel Carrasco-Holguin; great-grandma, Amparo Villa Viezcas; and great-aunt, Carmella Rhodes.
Derek is survived by his loving mother, Lalissa Arellano and fiancé Ryan Cooper; sister and brother, Emerie and Anthony Cooper; cousin, Luis “Bubba” Carrasco; dogs, Coco and Debo; buela, Mary Carrasco; buelo, Luis Carrasco; tia, Maricela “Flaca” Arellano; and tio, Luis Carrasco Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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