ELENA LOUISE Elena was received into the arms of the angels on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the age of 32. She fought a long and courageous battle with cervical cancer. Elena was born December 10, 1979 in Farmington, NM to Maria and Herman Trujillo. She attended Aztec schools and graduated from Sandia High School. She was nominated and chosen for Who's Who of American High School Students three years in a row. After graduating from high school in 1998, she attended Highlands University. Elena loved animals and was passionate about cooking. At the time of her passing, she was employed at Sitel. She lived loud, she loved hard, always had a smile on her face, and left us all too soon. Waiting to greet her with open arms were her grandparents, Frances and Al Trujillo; great-grandmother, Julianita Trujillo; grandmother, Ivy Turner and great-grandmother, Beatrice Minium; her cousin, Tama Herrera; special friends including Phillip Sena and Danny Brown; and her beloved animals, Snoopy Sam, Indico, Sheba, Tina and Wolf were also there to greet her as well. She is survived by her soulmate and love of her life, Aidan Turowski; her father, Herman Trujillo; her mother, Maria Chandler; brother, Hollis Turner; step-parents, Kenny Turner and Nancy Rhien; her maternal grandparents, Ben and Claire Di Francesco; as well as Aidan's parents, David Turowski and Abigail Westwood and his brother, Brendan. She is also survived by numerous special aunts, uncles, cousins, and her beloved cats, Puddy and Pandi. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, April 26, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at French - Wyoming Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Tennessee and Lomas, Friday, April 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. There will be a potluck reception following the services at French - Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW. Honoring Elena's request, she would like everyone to wear teal, the color representing cervical cancer. Please visit our online guestbook for Elena at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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