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TRUJILLO, JUAN JOSE Age 84, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away February 10, 2015. He is survived by his wife Irene A. Trujillo of Albuquerque; stepchildren Theresa Ruiz and husband Manuel, Rebecca Campa, and Rafael Gonzales; eight grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren; brother Alecio Trujillo and wife Pricilla, sisters Nestora Bernardo, Carolina Trujillo, and Lucy Sawyer; eight nephews and seven nieces; a large extended family, many friends, and his fellow disabled veterans. Mr. Trujillo was preceded in death by his parents Petrolino and Seferina Trujillo and his sister Veronica Trujillo. Juan was born in Mosquito, NM March 20th, 1930 to Petrolino and Seferina Trujillo; the second eldest of six children. After graduating from Mosquito High School, Juan joined the United States Air Force and served his country with great bravery and pride becoming a Disabled American Veteran. Juan married the love of his life, Irene Gonzales, on May 10th 1980. In their 34 years of marriage, Juan and Irene shared many joyous and memorable days. Juan was a committed member of his community, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, an adventurous uncle, and a caring and lively grandfather and great-grandfather. Juan was a true American hero to his country and his family and he will be sincerely missed. "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln A rosary will be recited February 19, 2015 9:30 am at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109, followed by the celebration of Mass at 10:00am, with Father Tom Noesen officiating. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery located at 501 North Guadalupe Street Santa Fe, NM 87501, on February 19, 2015 at 2:15pm. Please visit our online guestbook for Mr. Trujillo at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun February 15, 2015