Ernest C. Trujillo

Trujillo, Ernest C
Age 86, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 in Truth or Consquences, NM. He was born in Monticello, NM on October 25, 1928, to  Candido and Virginia (Cavazos) Trujillo. Ernest and his family moved from Monicello to Garfield, NM and finally settling in Lemitar, NM. Over the years, Ernest has worked in the mines, been a police officer and was the Fire Marshall and Fire Chief of Socorro. He went to work for the US Fish & Wildlife Dept. where he worked for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Old Car Club in Socorro, enjoyed fishing and playing bingo. Ernest's passion was playing softball which he loved to play every chance he got. He was a devoted family man and loved spending time with them. Ernest will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rose Trujillo; daughter, Rachel I. Trujillo; his parents;  brothers; Candido Trujillo, Jr. and Herman Trujillo; and sisters, Flora Chavez and Stella Brasher. Ernest is survived by daughter, Roberta Padilla y Trujillo; sons, Carlos Trujillo and wife, Carleen and Jerid Trujillo; brother, Gregorio Trujillo; sister, Criza Romero and husband, Roman; grandchildren, Twila Trujillo, Michael Trujillo, Alex Trujillo, Tycee Abeita, J. Steven Padilla, II, Melanie Padilla, Mary Martin, and Zackary Martin; great-grandchildren, Carlos Trujillo, Xia Romero, Marquise Montano, Gavin Abeita, Naryssa Abeita, Anthony Abeita, Jerid C. Trujillo, and Mark Maldonado, III. The Holy Rosary to be recited on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at 7:00 pm at San Miguel Catholic Church, 403 El Camino Real , Socorro.  Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, 2015, at 9:00 am at San Miguel Catholic Church.  Celebrant Father Andrew Pavlak.  Burial will take place at Lemitar Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Zackary Martin, Anthony Abeita, Jonathan Abeita, John Armijo Jr., Frank Chavez Jr., Eric Romero.  Honorary pallbearers are Michael Trujillo, Alex Trujillo, Carlos Trujillo, Marquise Montano, Gavin Abeita, Jerid C. Trujillo, Mark Maldonado III, and J. Steven Padilla II. A reception will be held at the Eagles Club, 1111 N. California St., Socorro immediately following the burial. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Ernest's care has been entrusted to  
Daniels Family Funeral Services
309 Garfield St
Socorro, NM 87801
575-835-1530