Anita R. Trujillo

Anita R. Trujillo 75, born in Roswell, NM, and longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Anita attended Highland High School and was a loving wife of 51 years, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, & friend. She was a kind-hearted, loving, dedicated, & strong person. Her passions included: reading, cooking, baking, enjoying her pets, taking walks, and going on scenic drives. She also enjoyed gathering with her children for special events, as well as attending local social events & spending quality time with her entire family. She loved attending her children’s school & sports activities. Throughout her 40+ year career, she worked as an X-Ray Technician in New Mexico.

Anita is preceded in death by her parents, Les and Mary Hix, sister Patty Clark, brothers-in-laws Chuck Clark, David Detwiler and Jaime Trujillo. Anita is survived by her husband Edward Trujillo, children: David (Lindsey) Trujillo, Brian (Ashley) Trujillo; Stepchildren: Donald (Jill) Trujillo, Tom (Jackie) Trujillo, Debbie (Albert) Padilla, Lawrence Trujillo; Ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also, her beloved brother and sister: Carol Detwiler and Steve (Nancy) Hix; Sister-in-laws; Rosemary Trujillo and Doris Trujillo. Many nephews, nieces, & extensive family members and friends. 

Serving as Pallbearers will be David Trujillo, Brian Trujillo, Ryan Padilla, Dylan Trujillo, Gavin Trujillo, and Roman Trujillo.

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Queen of Heaven Church on 5300 Claremont Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 881-1772, with internment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, at 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87109, (505) 821-0800.