Christopher "Chris" Leo Trujillo

1977 - 2023

Christopher "Chris" Leo Trujillo obituary, 1977-2023, Espanola, NM

Christopher "Chris" Leo Trujillo

1977 - 2023

BORN

1977

DIED

2023

Christopher "Chris" Trujillo Obituary

Visit the DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory - Espanola website to view the full obituary.

Christopher Leo Trujillo “Chris”

Born August 3, 1977, and passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2023, at the age of 46. 

Chris enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. Chris always made the best out of everything and every situation. Always looking for the brighter side. You could never dampen his spirit.  He could light up a room with his beautiful smile and smiling eyes. Chris was amazing at remembering dates and times such as births, deaths, anniversaries etc. Chris touched many lives and many hearts. He will be missed by so many people. 

Chris is preceded in death by his mother Judy Foster, father Rudy Trujillo, maternal grandparents Cipriano Padilla and Ella Padilla, parental grandparents Frances V. Trujillo and Ramon Trujillo, brothers Joseph Trujillo, Joseph and Julian Rendon, Godfather Eugene D. Rendon and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Chris is survived by his Godmother Flora Rendon, sister Elizabeth Shipman fiancé Brooke, brothers Julian Trujillo (Chere), Adam Trujillo (Angela), Ramon Trujillo (Sara), sister-in-law Josie Rendon, nephews Joseph Jr., Jeremy & Julian Jr. Rendon, Cameron, Mark, Rudy, Julian Jr., Gerald Trujillo, Collin Shipman, Goddaughter Delia Trujillo, nieces Julianna Rendon & Arielle Trujillo, special cousin Brenda Salazar (David), and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and loved ones. 

Services and Potluck will be conducted on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Cities of Gold Bingo at 12:00 noon w/Pastor Isaac Herrera officiating. Full Service and Burial will take place at a later date. 

The family has stated that there will be no go fund me accounts set up but if you wish to help with the funeral expenses for Christopher Leo Trujillo to lay him to rest, donations can be made directly to DeVargas Funeral home. 

The family has entrusted their loved one to the care of DeVargas Funeral home. 

 

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DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory - Espanola

623 North Railroad Ave, Española, NM 87532

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