Mary S. Trujillo

Mary S. Trujillo peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, while receiving care at Presbyterian Hospital.  During this time, she was surrounded with love by her family.

She was born on June 25, 1942, in Lumberton, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her husband Orlen Trujillo, parents Tonita and Benigno Gallegos as well as her brother Rafael Gallegos, and sisters Ida Gallegos and Tonita Gallegos.

After growing up in New Mexico and Utah, she eventually moved to Albuquerque in 1970.

She is the loving and devoted mother of Loretta Tarango (Dennis), Anthony Montoya, Cindy Trujillo (James) and Yolanda Trujillo.  As an adored grandmother, she cherished her role in the lives of Rachael Cordova (Dustin), Larissa Cordova (Brandon), Angela Tesillo, Jennifer Alderete (Juan), Michael Tesillo, Samra Trujillo, Ronnie Gonzales and Zillah Trujillo (Francisco).  She had six great-grandchildren who she loved dearly and was an aunt to many nieces and nephews.

As a treasured sister in a close-knit family, she was preceded in death by 5 siblings.  Her surviving siblings include Pita Lopez (Randall), Ricky Gallegos, Michael Gallegos, Dorothy Segura (Joe), Theresa Barela (Manuel), and Christina Gallegos.

She was a great mother, wife, grandmother and great grandmother.  In these roles she was always bringing warmth and joy to those around her.  Family connections were incredibly meaningful to her.  She enjoyed her morning walks.  She always saw the goodness in everyone, and her unwavering support extended to both friends and family.  She always saw the bright side of things and inspired others to do the same.  Her faith was unwavering, and she drew inspiration from Joyce Meyer and Joel Osteen.

Her legacy is one of beautiful memories, and she leaves behind a family of who she was immensely proud.

Services will be conducted on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 8:30 am at the Holy Family Catholic Church located at 562 Atrisco Dr SW Albuquerque, NM 87105.  A reception will follow at Sobremesa at 3421 Coors Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105.