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Mary Trujillo Obituary

Mary Helen Trujillo, 76, passed away peacefully on January 16th, 2007 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born February 26th, 1930 in San Luis, Colorado to Alfredo Chavez and Maria Vigil Chavez. Mary was a long time resident of Colorado Springs. She worked for West Jr. High School, School District 11, as a community worker for twenty years. She was loved and respected by all. She was a master gardener and was not happy unless she was helping others. She was truly one of God's workers. Upon retiring, she moved back to her home town of San Luis, Colorado. Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Gillette; Connie (Tim) Hensley; four sons, John (Jan) Trujillo; Clifford (Vicki) Trujillo; Karl Trujillo; Kevin (Donna) Trujillo; nineteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and one brother, Alfredo (Nie) Chavez. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Johnny Chavez; Adolfo Chavez; Alfredo Gilberto Chavez; sisters Mary Martin; Victoriana Chavez; and Marin Anna Lee Chavez. Thank you God, for allowing us to have been a part of this precious woman's life. A rosary service will be held Friday, January 19th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Sangre De Cristo Church in San Luis, Colorado. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 20th, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Sangre De Cristo Church. Interment will follow at Sangre De Cristo Cemetery in San Luis, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Mary Helen Trujillo Memorial Fund, care of Sangre De Cristo Church, Father Pat Valdez, P.O. Box 326, San Luis, CO 81152 or care of Romero's Funeral Home, 1407 State Street, Alamosa, CO 81101.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 19, 2007.

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Dave Cortez

January 29, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to all Mary Helens friends and Family. You will be missed.

Cortez Family

Janene Mondragon

January 23, 2007

Memories of Aunt Helen:
Going to your house on Platte and looking through all the "goodies" you so unselfishly gathered for those who needed.....
Your excitement and encouragement when I told you I was going to be teaching!.....
You waiting for me so you could pick the yellow roses from my yard for the altar(you didn't have to wait!)...I still want you to help me with my flowers this year!
Thank you for bringing all of us together to reacquaint and become aware of how much we have in our family!
With all my admiration....
Janena

Capt. N. A. Medina

January 19, 2007

To my DEAREST GREAT AUNTIE: and to the family that you leave behind. Thank your for allowing us to be part of your life. The life of Charity and Love is something that is/was preordained by God, and as [his] instrument you have been called home -- and we shall miss you terribly.. Norm Medina

Anselma Montoya

January 19, 2007

"Auntie"
We love you, and miss you. We will always remember how you always made sure no one made a fuss over you. You were so generous with your love, kind words, and your love of flowers, I know every one on the West side of Colorado Springs remembers all the Lidios you planted all over your yard, my yard, and many others. You have left us with so many beautiful memories. We are so glad that we got to spend Christmas Day, 2006 with you. I will always remember that day.
God took you away from all your suffering, and I know you are in a better and more beautiful place.
To all your Children, and grandchildren, I pray that God's presences in your lives, and all your memories of our beautiful Helen will bring you comfort. God Bless You.
Lots of Love and Prayers,
Vivian, Anselma Montoya, and Family

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