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Rodolpho Trujillo Obituary

Mar. 6, 1938 - Nov. 7, 2007 Rodolpho Trujillo was born March 6, 1938 in LaGarita, CO, to Abelino and Genoveva Trujillo. Mr. Trujillo joined the Air Force on June 12, 1956. He married Bernice Martinez of Del Norte CO, on January 30, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Sam, Victor, Susano, and Harold Trujillo. He is survived by his wife Bernice; Brother Tony Trujillo of Denver; Sons, Richard Trujillo of Colorado Springs and Edward Trujillo Sr. of Altus, OK; Daughters Joyce Valdez of Durango,CO, Gina Blankenship of Bellevue, NE, and Tina Parrott of Seattle,WA; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. After a 20 year career in the Air Force he worked at the Air Force Academy for an additional 15 years and retired in 2001. Visitation will be Monday, November 12, 2007 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 6455 Brookpark, Colorado Springs, 80918. There will be a Rosary following at St. Patrick Roman Church at 7:00pm. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 10:00 am also at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 10, 2007.

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Edward Trujillo

November 22, 2007

Dad, I'm going to miss you so much. Your guidance and support has been an great inspiration to me and my family. You have touched the lives of so many in your 69 years of life. I will continue to pass on to my children the lessons and wisdom you have imparted on me. May you rest in peace. May heaven welcome you with open arms.

Tammy Gilman

November 13, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Although I only new him from coming into the Lab at Memorial,he was always happy and fun to talk with and always had a good spirit, he was an inspiration .

November 12, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Love and Peace From the family of your Tio Juan and Tia Magge

Joseph and Renate Najar

November 12, 2007

May God bless you and watch over your family in this time of sorrow and great loss. Except our deepest condolences. I knew Rudy cause we both worked at the Air Force Academy at Mitchell Hall. We will miss him, He is now with our Lord in heaven and will watch over his family and friends.

Ida Sandoval

November 11, 2007

We are so sadden for all of you. We know Rudy will be missed. May the Lord be with you all and comfort you.
Love,
Ida (Aguilar) Sandoval
and
Nancy Sandoval

Yvette Trujillo

November 11, 2007

You have shown me what a strong person can be. Persevering through many tough times. You will live forever in our hearts and you will be greatly missed.

Patsy White-Franceschi

November 10, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

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