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TRUJILLO -- Rita H. Trujillo passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, marking the beginning of her new life in the presence of Christ. She was born on February 22, 1924. Rita was a much-loved mother, sister, nana and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to have known her. Rita will be remembered as a joyful, faithful, praying servant of God. She was an active member of St. Therese Catholic Church and the Catholic Charismatic Center in Albuquerque. Rita was preceded in death by her father, Juan Horcasitas; her mother, Carolina Trujillo Horcasitas; her brother, Juan "Cocon" Horcasitas; her grandson, Phillip David Silva Jr.; and her dear friend, Maria Gonzales. She is survived by her brother, Ray Horcasitas and his wife Rosa, his children, Gary, Lisa and Michael and their families; her niece, Ana May Gutierrez and her family; her husband, Antonio T. Trujillo; her daughter, Gloria Silva and her husband, Phillip; her son, John Trujillo and his wife, Becky; her daughter, Elizabeth Trujillo Von Roemer and her husband, Reddogg; and her son, James Trujillo. Rita's greatest treasures and her biggest fans were her grandchildren, Carol Silva and her husband, Hank Jenkins-Smith; Katie Garcia and her husband, Robert; Stephanie Duran; J. Marcus Trujillo and his wife, Jennifer; David Silva and his wife, Consuelo; and Mikaela Silva; as well as Tiger, China and Cochise. Rita's great-grandchildren, Trish Duran, Steven Silva-Smith, Hannah Garcia, Ben Duran, Jesse Garcia and Issabella Silva will honor her memory as Honorary Pall Bearers. During this recent period of Rita's declining health and strength, her children, grandchildren, and great - grandchildren were blessed with the honor and privilege of caring for her with the same love and grace shown by her, their Mom and Nana. As they worked and prayed and waited together, they reminisced, shared and discovered anew the one-of-a-kind, generous, welcoming, accepting, funny, complex, well-read, sweet-toothed, faithful, strong, independent, God-fearing, deeply and forever-loved woman that will live on in their hearts and memories, until they meet again. Rita's family wishes to thank the staff at Vista Care Hospice for their tireless, loving care and support. Con agradecimiento, a Mayara, Claudia, Lupita y Elizabeth por su amor y apoyo. Rosary will be recited Friday, September 10, 2010 at St. Therese Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at St. Therese Catholic Church at 12:00, noon, Father Vincent P. Chavez, presiding. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, assisted by Deacon James Delgado. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Rita's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Fri September 10, 2010