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2016
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Chris Trujillo Obituary
Chris A. Trujillo, 58, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. He was born on December 3, 1957 in Albuquerque, NM, resided in Santa Fe, NM for many years, and was currently living in Albuquerque.
Chris was preceded in death by his parents Porfirio and Cordelia Trujillo and siblings Laura Gallegos, Porfie, and Johnny Trujillo. He is survived by his sons Bobby, Eric and Brandon Trujillo; ex-wife Irene Trujillo; three granddaughters, all from Santa Fe, NM; sisters Lydia Paiz, Cirila Leal (Richard) and Kathy Trujillo of Albuquerque, NM; and brother Gilbert Trujillo of Beeville, TX. Also many nieces and nephews and many, many good friends. We will all miss him greatly.
Chris served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years and had a career as a Law Enforcement Officer. He started at the NM State Penitentiary on 1980 and became a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputy in 1985. He retired and then served three police Missions with the United Nations in Kosovo. He was currently working with the Bernalillo County Juvenile Center. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer, runner, and cyclist. Most importantly he was a good friend ready to help anyone with any project. As a friend said "he didn't have a lazy bone in his body."
Chris' Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. at Holy Family Parish on Atrisco Dr. SW, followed by a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow Services at 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John McKenna, Stanley Moya, Ben Madrid, Chris Holloran, Mark Pickle, and Manny Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department. Please visit Chris' online guestbook at
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Brant
April 16, 2024
It´s hard to believe it´s been 8 years since we lost Chris
Willie Vega
September 16, 2016
Definition of a TRUE friend! My condolences to the family.
An icu nurse
July 19, 2016
Trujillo family,
I was one of the nurses that took care of Chris. I don't know why but I thought of him today. I am so sorry for your loss and in the short time I knew him I realized what a kind man he was. Nurses really hurt when we lose patients that we have connected with and Chris was special. I'm glad I got to meet him.
adam smith
June 10, 2016
Chris, my heart goes out to your family. I have so many memories of the days on the Dept, you had such a wonderful personality and you had a way with people. Just know my friend you have left a everlasting impression on so many people. SEMPER FI Marine ! I will miss you . Adam Smith
John McKenna
June 10, 2016
Chris you were a special kind of guy. Words can't express and how much you will be missed. From our days working, to our missions in Kosovo to riding our motorcycles throug Jemez. So many people will miss your happy go lucky smile. You were a true true friend. Life will never be the same. John McKenna
Sara Winder
June 10, 2016
My prayers and condolences to the family. Chris always had a smile (or was laughing) when I worked with him at the main District Court building, and I am so glad to have had the opportunity to know such a kind soul. God bless you, Chris....
From: The court deputies at JJC
June 10, 2016
From: The court deputies at JJC purchased the Strength & Solace Spray for the family of Chris A. Trujillo.
April 28, 2016
Chris was a great guy to work with and alway fun to be around.
Robert Strait
April 25, 2016
Rest in Peace, Chris. You will be missed by all your brothers-in-arms.
Janet B
April 25, 2016
Rest in peace Chris, I had the opportunity to work with you at the sheriff's Dept. Your kindness will be missed.
April 25, 2016
Our most deepest condolences may he rest in peace GOD bless him and all of your family. ...Rey and Lorrie Ortiz
Antonio S. Maestas
April 25, 2016
I offer my sincere condolences to the Trujillo Family. His passing is such a surprise. We worked together in the 1980s at the NM State Prison and recently reconnected after many years. About a month ago he joined me and my family for dinner after a hard days work on his home. Rest in Peace Brother.
Captain Garry Martin
April 25, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Trujillo family, may God bless and keep you all. Rest in peace Deputy Chris Trujillo.
Captain Garry Martin, Retired
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Dept.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sr.Captain Garry Martin, Retired
Greenville Police Dept.
Greenville, Alabama
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Sara Winder
April 24, 2016
So very blessed to have had the opportunity to work with such a kind soul. God bless you, Chris...my prayers to the family.
Ken Kepler
April 23, 2016
Good bye my friend,
David Gallegos
April 23, 2016
May the good Lord keep you in his loving arms Chris. Thank you for your friendship....
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