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Ellen Alires-Trujillo Obituary
03/05/1952 - 06/17/2023
Ellen Grace Alires-Trujillo, age 71, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, June 17, 2023, in her home.
She was born March 5, 1952, in Longmont, Colorado, daughter of the late Trinidad "Benny" Alires and Grace Madrid-Alires.
Ellen is survived by her devoted husband Lorenzo Trujillo; beloved daughter Kristina Alires-Sanchez (Tommy Sanchez); bonus sons Javier Trujillo (Maria Diaz-Trujillo) and Lorenzo Trujillo Jr. (Jennifer Dreispul-Trujillo), brothers Benjamin Alires (Analee Alires), Lawrence "Larry" Alires (deceased), and Daniel "Dave" Alires (Gloria Alires); sister Carol Ramirez (Louie Ramirez); sister-in-law Karen Guzman; grandchildren: Brandon Sanchez, Ethan Sanchez, Gianna Sanchez, Mark Diaz, Aaron Diaz (Erica Guerrero), Lourdes Trujillo, Eliana Marie Trujillo, Noah Lissak, Zachary Lissak, and several great grandchildren.
Ellen enjoyed every aspect in life, helping others, giving back to her community, setting the foundation for qualities of a strong woman, and inspiring others. Spending quality time with her family was something that Ellen cherished, greatly.
Memorial service will be held on June 27, 2023, 6:00 pm at Word Alive Church, 650 E. 124th Ave. (Washington St. and 124th Ave.), Thornton, Colorado. The Mass of Resurrection will be held on June 28, 2023, 9:00 am at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 1530 Logan St., (Colfax Ave. and Logan St.) Denver, Colorado.
Please consider making a contribution in Ellen's name to one of these charities:
Alires-Trujillo Scholarship of the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association at https://chba.net/donate/donate-to-the-chba-foundation/ - Please specify "The Alires-Trujillo Scholarship of the CHBA" in the Special Instructions box;
or Rocky Mountain ALS Association at https://als.org; Compassionate Care ALS at https://ccals.org/donate/;
Colorado Legal Services at https://www.legalaidfoundation.org/get-involved/make-a-donation-start/
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Larry Marquez
August 3, 2023
Lorenzo, I'm so sorry to hear about Ellen's passing. She was an inspiration and a tremendous person to have known. Por favor recibe mi mas sincero pesame y condolencias.
Michelle Marin
July 7, 2023
I am so sadden by the news of Ellen's passing, I was Blessed to have met Ellen my very first day at Colorado Legal Services. She made such a lasting impression not only to me but so many in life. I truly enjoyed my conversations with her about life, her loving husband, family and her grandkids especially watching them play baseball over the weekend. When I think of Ellen, I say it takes a special person to want to help another person, however Ellen was more than just special she was an Angel from God because she helped more people than she had time in her day. I watched her give each person care and compassion as though she was fighting to protect her flesh and blood in each of her clients. God Blessed her with her calling and she did just that for so many people who could not afford representation or much of anything. I was so proud to see a Strong, Latina had made her way and fought adversity to make her place and pave a path forward for others to follow. I will always remember your beautiful smile and I still have your last text message on my phone and will treasure it always. Sending prayers to the entire family, May God Bless you all! Respectfully, Michelle Marin
Rose Romero Young
June 27, 2023
Prima, heaven has gained an angel! You will be greatly missed by all of your familia and amigos! Descansa en paz y en La Gloria! Tu prima de Mora/Rociada!
Cathie Solano-Ellestad
June 26, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Ellen was an angel in disguise as we probably already knew that. We were all blessed to have Ellen in our lives in one way or another. She for sure will be missed by many who loved everything about this special person. RIP my sweet dear cousin/friend!
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