Angel Trujillo

1932 - November 8th, 2018

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Angel Romero Trujillo, age 86, of Ranchitos in Taos, New Mexico passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 8 surrounded by family and friends. The third child of 7 siblings she was raised on her father's sheep ranch in the community of Los Cordovas. Her parents were Tomas Hartt Romero and Beatriz Trujillo. She was a descendant of the original Spanish settlers that came to Northern New Mexico. Although she was brought up in a very rural setting, her parents emphasized education above else. She graduated from Taos High School and after her marriage to Fred C. Trujillo, also of Taos, went on to get her B.A. from Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She was the first person in her family to attend college. For 12 years, she taught health and physical education at Taos High School, sponsored the cheerleaders and coached the girls team in volleyball and track and field. She then taught 6th grade at Taos Middle School for an additional 15 years. She was an avid athlete and coach and her daughter fondly remembers her pitching a shut-out during a league softball game. She was a great educator and fantastic role model, not only for her own children but for the hundreds of students that passed through her classroom. Her motto was that nothing was impossible and that any dream could be achieved. She retired at age 56 and enjoyed a long retirement, traveling the world and enjoying stays and visits from her children and especially her grandchildren. For years she volunteered and participated with the Taos Fiesta Council, Guadalupanas, Catholic Daughters, Sacred Heart Society, the Third Order Franciscans, and the Hospital Auxiliary. She sang in the Spanish Choir. She remained close to all her remaining siblings, speaking to them every day. She was fiercely independent and loved returning to her home and her friends in the warm community she had known all her life in Taos. A true Angel to all off us, her exuberance, joy, kindness and tremendous spirit will live on in all those who loved her. Above all she loved her “Taos”.

She is survived by her children, Angelo Trujillo (Annette) and Eileen Trujillo O'Hare (Don), grandchildren, Nathaniel and Tamara Trujillo and Victoria O'Hare. She is also survived by her sisters, Tommie Garcia (Michael), Pauline Wilson (John), Dolores Martinez, brother-in-law Placido Sanchez and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She was loved by Janet Hensley, as well as Nastassja and Connor who she considered to be like her grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-laws, Bernice Rael, Pearl Winters, Oclides Velasquez, and Ofelia Gutierrez. She was very close to her cousins Diana (ahiiado Rocky) and Lorella and her dear friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred C. Trujillo, her parents, her sisters Ursula Montoya (brother-in-law Joe) and Maria Francesca (Fanny) Sanchez, her brother Tony Romero (sister-in-law Theodora Romero) and brother-in-law Felipe Martinez.

Rosary will be recited on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 1:30 PM with Funeral Mass to follow at 2 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory and view a video memorial visit www.riverafuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Taos Community Foundation, In Memory of Angel Trujillo, Taos Public Education Fund, P.O. Box 1925, Taos, NM 87571 (575)737-9300 (taoscf.org).

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Name Angel Trujillo
Date of Birth 1932
Date of Death November 8th, 2018
Home Town Taos, NM, US 
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Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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Melinda & Wilfred Garcia published a tribute .

My condolences to Angels family. God Bless You and RIP ANGEL...

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Isabell Trujillo published a tribute .

Isabell (Bella) Trujillo: Eileen, Angelo, I am so sorry that we have lost an incredible Lady. (Your Mom) I will miss her a lot. She was such an inspiration to so many as well as myself. I am blessed to have had such a warm and loving cousin, who was always there with a comforting word. I will miss her smile and time that I was able to spend with her on our visits and our long conversations that we had on the phone. God Bless, My heart and Prayers always with you both and your families.

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John And Ruby Valdez published a tribute .

Eileen, Angelo and families
Our Deepest Sympathy. Angel was a wonderful friend. We enjoyed our visits with Angel when Michael and Tommie took us to Taos. We had great times laughing and telling stories. We will miss her she was a great Lady. Love and Prayers to all.

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John And Ruby Valdez published a tribute .

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Our Deepest Sympathy. Angel was a wonderful friend. We looked forward to our visits when we would go to Taos with Michael and Tommie. We had such fun laughing and telling stories. We will miss her and her delicious tortillas. Our love and prayers to all.

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C. Gonzales published a tribute .

Siento mucho, Eileen, Angelo y familia. Your mother was truly a gift to our community and we are all clearly beneficiaries of her dedicated efforts. What a great testimony your slideshow was in conveying her love of life and family. She was indeed as many have said, a very kind, gentle and nurturing spirit. Que Dios estare con todo ustedes y que tus dulce memorias te dan mucho consuelo y placer. Cisco

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John And Ruby Valdez published a tribute .

Our Deepest Sympathy. Your Mom was a wonderful lady and a great friend. We will miss her. We looked forward to our visits the laughter and fun when we went to Taos with Michael and Tommie.

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Jacqueline Medina published a tribute .

Eileen amd Angelo, I’m so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of your mother and both of you. My prayers are with you.

Jacqueline Medina

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Alice Lujan published a tribute .

I have very fond memories of Angel who was married to Fred, one of my first cousins. She had a beautiful, positive persona that seemed to bring smiles and joy to those around her. Fred was very close to my dad, Antonio Martinez and he and Angel made many trips to Las Cruces to visit them.
God bless everyone in her family as you transition through this loss; the multitude of eternal fond memories of her and support and love of family and friends will fill your hearts as you heal from this loss.
God bless you!

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Roselyn Herrera Rael published a tribute .

Eileen, Angelo and family: I am deeply saddened by the loss of your mother and a pillar in the community of Taos. I remember Angel's vivacious personality and high levels of energy and enthusiasm. She loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest. Her travels took her to many interesting places and now she is on her final journey home. Rest in peace, Angel and thanks for all you did for all of us.

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Teddi Martinez published a tribute .

My deepest condolences to the family of Angel. Prayers and very fond memories of her. She was a beautiful person who was always there for her students. I will fondly always remember her as a great PE teacher of myself and 6th grade teacher of my daughter. May she rest in peace.

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Emma Sanchez Lozoya published a tribute .

My deepest condolences to you Eileen and Angelo, my prayers and thoughts are for all of your family. I loved my beautiful cousin, I will miss her.

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Fabian Trujillo published a tribute .

Angelo and Eileen, I would like to express our condolences to both of you and your families on the loss of you mom. She was a gentle soul and one of nicest ladies I've ever met. I want to thank each of you for her friendship with my parents. Our prayers are with you and your families. God bless you both.

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Roberta Graham-Sandoval published a tribute .

Eileen, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Sheri Salazar Zapata published a tribute .

Praying for the gentle and glorious repose of her soul.She was a great teacher!

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Bobby Trujillo published a tribute .

Mrs Trujillo, blessings from Afghanistan my sincere condolences to the family you were ONE OF THE best ever to me and treated so kindly thank you for the guidance always and forever and to your husband as a brand New private in the National Guard he taught me a great standard and 29 years later retired straight and forward, thank him too and he is also missed God bless you both.

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Robert Torres published a tribute .

I was one of the hundreds of 6th grades she ‘touched’ with her kindness. I can still hear her calling my name with kindness and encouragement. You’ll be missed.

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Patricia Martinez-Gallegos published a tribute .

Eileen, Angelo and family your mom was very kind to me. Her smile was infectious, may she rest peacefully. Patricia Mtz Gallegos

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Naticia Tafoya published a tribute .

My deepest condolences. She was a kind and loving teacher. She had such patience. She was my 5th grade teacher. She will truly be missed.

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