ELENA TRUJILLO Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 1, 2012. She is survived by her children; Carlos A. Montoya and wife, Grace, Frank P. Montoya and wife, Jean, Angie P. Dawson and husband, Bill, Lydia J. Cote and husband, Ray, and Eileen P. Montoya-Henz and husband, Jim; grandchildren, Rachel Greene and husband, Colt, Christine Trujillo and husband, Jason, Jacob Montoya, Andy Montoya, Melissa Cote, Janelle Cote, Lucas Baca, Samantha Henz, and James Henz; great-grandson, Emery Greene; sisters, Juanita Martinez and Tessie Griego and numerous other relatives and friends. Elena was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Edras S. Montoya; parents, Aurelio Trujillo and Rosabe Gallegos Trujillo; siblings, Josie, Dee, Ralph, Felix, Elias, and Nick. She was born in Pagosa Springs, CO in 1921 and moved, as a young child, to Espanola to live with her grandmother due to her father's death. Elena later moved to live and work in Santa Fe where she met Edras at Bruns VA Hospital. They married and lived for a short while in Socorro, eventually moving to Albuquerque where they built their home and raised their family. They were active members of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for 63 years. Elena's family was very dear to her, and her main focus. She was an active service member at the church. She was a member of the Legion of Mary, Sacred Heart Altar Society and the Blue Army. Elena loved to cook, bake, and can for her family and friends and was known for her apple pie. She and Edras valued education, ensuring all their children graduated from college. She was the "wind beneath their wings" for her entire family. Elena was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Elena's family would like to thank all of the caregivers throughout her life. Friends and family may visit St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 802 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to the Rosary starting at 6:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 9:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Please visit our online guestbook for Elena at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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