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Obituary for TRUJILLO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday June 09, 2011

PATRICK M. Age 19, was born December 23, 1991, and went to be with our Lord on June 5, 2011. Patrick is survived by his beloved mother, Patricia Trujillo and special friend, Frank Tenorio; father, Richard Salazar; brother, Manuel Gardner and special friend, Ashley Sanchez; sisters, Angelique and Monique Trujillo; nephew, Manuel Jr.; niece, Sarae Gardner; grandmother, Lucy Trujillo; aunt, Isabel Martinez and husband, Jose; uncle, Ted Trujillo; cousins, Sonya and Serina Martinez and Arriana Maldonado; very special "Tia/Nana" Aurelia Livingston; and many special aunts, uncles, and cousins. Patrick was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Teddy Norton Trujillo and many other family members. Patrick will always be remembered for his generosity and compassion for people in need and for his respect toward his elders. Patrick played Little League baseball and USSA and had the opportunity to play in his first world series when he was nine years old in Las Vegas, NV and his second when he was 12 years old in Steamboat Springs, CO. A very special thanks to coach Gilbert Lopez for his encouragement and mentorship. He was truly an inspiration to Patrick. Patrick attended West Mesa High School and had plans to attend CNM. Patrick will be missed by many. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Pete Martinez, reciter. Final visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2011, at the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Intombment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Lopez, Israel Barraza, Garrison Lopez, Robert Gray, Patrick Mendoza, and Hector Carrette. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861