Carlos Brito
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Carlos Brito of Queen Creek, Arizona, a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, earned his wings Friday, April 21, at the age of 75 while surrounded by family.
Carlos was born on November 23, 1947, in Mountainair, New Mexico to Maria Brito and grew up in Roswell, New Mexico. He enlisted in the US Army at the age of 18 and served in the Vietnam War. Carlos spent most of his life in El Paso, Texas before moving to Arizona. After working for the US government for many years he went on to retire as a Letter Carrier from the US Postal Service. He was married to his forever love, Rosa and had three beautiful children.
Baseball was a major part of Carlos’s life from childhood to his adult life. He later coached both of his daughter’s softball teams for many years. He was a beloved coach to many. Carlos enjoyed spending time playing, teasing, and guiding his grandchildren.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Rosa I. Brito; his son, Mario C. Brito; his daughters, Sonya L. Poulette and Sandra J. Carranza; his grandchildren, Cynthia Brito, Brittany Martz, Alexus Poulette, Destany Poulette, Julian Carranza, Jaden Poulette, Joshua Carranza, and Jacob Carranza; great-grandchildren, Kason Brito, Gabriel Jacobo, Bennett Martz and Grant Martz; and sons-in-law, Dennis Poulette and Oscar Carranza.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 2 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located at 20615 E. Ocotillo Rd. Queen Creek, Arizona 85142 at 10:00 am. Graveside services will be held at the National Cemetery of Arizona located at 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 85024 at 12:30 pm. A Celebration of Life for Carlos will be held immediately after funeral services at Rosa’s home. Condolences may be sent to 2055 W. Angelo Way Queen Creek, Arizona 85143.
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Michelle Poulette says: Carlos was a great father and grandfather and he was my softball coach when I was young. He will be missed and always remembered and forever in our hearts💕
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Dolores Brito says:
Charlie, I sure am going to miss you but I have alot of fond memories of us growing up together, like singing together like a duet, you making me dance the twist with you, you would put the football shoulder pads on me and throw that football hard and expected me to catch it, you would always have me play baseball catch with you and expected me to catch all those fast balls. If I started crying, you would go over and comfort me and tell me not to tell mom. As adults, we would spend a lot of time at the casino, and both of us were pretty lucky, you more so than me.
You had such a wonderful wife, who took care of you and put you first always.
Now you are in a better place with all the people that we love smiling down at us. You are now one of our special angels. Love you your sister, Dolores. -
Sonya Poulette says:
Dad I miss you so much. I wish you would have fought harder but I know you were tired. My world will never be the same without you in it. I love you dad.
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Michele says:
RIP Charlie, I have great memories going to your house here in El Paso. Prayers to the family.
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Yvette Switzer says:
I’m so very sorry to hear about this great loss. Carlos will always have a special place in my heart. I’ll never forget all of the summers he and Ruben sacrificed to coach our softball team. It’s not until you are older that you realize what a big sacrifice they both made for us. I will never forget everything he taught us and the awesome experiences he created for us. Sandra, Sonya, and Rosa my whole heart goes out to you. ❤️
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Sylvia & Carlos Ramos says:
Carlos,
Thank you for your friendship and your deep commitment to the coaching of our girls in the sport of softball. We have many wonderful and happy memories of the times we spent together at the softball fields and in your home. Your spirit and light shines on in the hearts of your family and many friends. Our deepest sympathies to the entire Brito Family. -
Rosina Duran says:
I had the pleasure of meeting u many years ago. I knew then u were a wonderful person.. one day we will meet again. U did a wonderful job with your family. I know my dear friend Dolores misses u very much. Remember DANCE dance and dance
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Esther Colunga says:
My dear Tio Carlos. You were never forgotten and forever a memory of mine when I was a little girl and spent time with you, tia chela as my cousins in the summer. You loved to talk about baseball and always on my cousins butt about softball encouraging me to join a softball team. I’m sorry you went so soon but happy that you no longer are suffering. May you rest in peace in heaven and give my hello to my daddy Jimmy. Love Tely
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Matthew Royo says:
Such a great uncle and role model. He even drove up from El Paso when I was enlisting to make sure that the recruiter was completely honest with me. I’ll never forget the look on the recruiter’s face when uncle Charlie told him he was there to make sure the recruiter didn’t give me any bs. He truly loved all of his family and always showed it in his way. We all miss and love you and can’t wait to see you again.
Michelle Poulette 
Dolores Brito 
Sonya Poulette 
Michele 
Yvette Switzer 
Sylvia & Carlos Ramos 
Rosina Duran 
Esther Colunga 
Matthew Royo
Carlos was a great father and grandfather and he was my softball coach when I was young. He will be missed and always remembered and forever in our hearts💕
Charlie, I sure am going to miss you but I have alot of fond memories of us growing up together, like singing together like a duet, you making me dance the twist with you, you would put the football shoulder pads on me and throw that football hard and expected me to catch it, you would always have me play baseball catch with you and expected me to catch all those fast balls. If I started crying, you would go over and comfort me and tell me not to tell mom. As adults, we would spend a lot of time at the casino, and both of us were pretty lucky, you more so than me.
You had such a wonderful wife, who took care of you and put you first always.
Now you are in a better place with all the people that we love smiling down at us. You are now one of our special angels. Love you your sister, Dolores.
Dad I miss you so much. I wish you would have fought harder but I know you were tired. My world will never be the same without you in it. I love you dad.
RIP Charlie, I have great memories going to your house here in El Paso. Prayers to the family.
I’m so very sorry to hear about this great loss. Carlos will always have a special place in my heart. I’ll never forget all of the summers he and Ruben sacrificed to coach our softball team. It’s not until you are older that you realize what a big sacrifice they both made for us. I will never forget everything he taught us and the awesome experiences he created for us. Sandra, Sonya, and Rosa my whole heart goes out to you. ❤️
Carlos,
Thank you for your friendship and your deep commitment to the coaching of our girls in the sport of softball. We have many wonderful and happy memories of the times we spent together at the softball fields and in your home. Your spirit and light shines on in the hearts of your family and many friends. Our deepest sympathies to the entire Brito Family.
I had the pleasure of meeting u many years ago. I knew then u were a wonderful person.. one day we will meet again. U did a wonderful job with your family. I know my dear friend Dolores misses u very much. Remember DANCE dance and dance
My dear Tio Carlos. You were never forgotten and forever a memory of mine when I was a little girl and spent time with you, tia chela as my cousins in the summer. You loved to talk about baseball and always on my cousins butt about softball encouraging me to join a softball team. I’m sorry you went so soon but happy that you no longer are suffering. May you rest in peace in heaven and give my hello to my daddy Jimmy. Love Tely
Such a great uncle and role model. He even drove up from El Paso when I was enlisting to make sure that the recruiter was completely honest with me. I’ll never forget the look on the recruiter’s face when uncle Charlie told him he was there to make sure the recruiter didn’t give me any bs. He truly loved all of his family and always showed it in his way. We all miss and love you and can’t wait to see you again.