Thomas Eddie Trujillo

Trujillo, Jr., Thomas Eddie Thomas “Bobby” Trujillo, age 71, the Lord’s Servant went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Bobby proclaimed the Good News and God’s grace to everyone he met. His devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ came first, his enduring love of his wife Christine came second, and his children and grandchildren were never far behind. Bobby was born in San Bernardino, California to Thomas E. Trujillo, Sr. and Helen Atencio on February 14, 1948. His childhood was spent between California and New Mexico. Dad was loved by many, and he unconditionally loved his entire family. In 1964, at the age of 16, Bobby began serving his country in the United States Army. Bobby served in Germany and later requested a tour in Vietnam at the height of the War. The time spent in Vietnam took its toll. After returning home to the States, he found his true calling. He experienced the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and as his Savior, brought forth his passion for preaching the Gospel. Many friends and family have shared that Bobby’s unwavering faith, helped bring them to know the Lord as their Savior Jesus Christ. Romans 1:16 is a Bible verse Bobby lived daily. Bobby is survived by his wife of 44 years, Christine; their children, Anna Lee Friesen and her husband, Dwayne, Tomas E. Trujillo, III and his wife, Monica, Christopher Trujillo and Amanda Callantine, and Gabriel Trujillo. Bobby was affectionately known as “Papi” by his precious grandchildren, Sarah, Micah, Phillip, Adam, Grace, and Andrew Friesen, Beverly Prior, Jeremy Hynds, Mateo and Benicio Trujillo, Tyra Lechner, Michaela and Celia Trujillo and his daughter-in-law, Steffany Trujillo. His cherished siblings, Alawn Rockoff and her husband, Michael, Neena Johnson and her husband, Jim, Jerry Caglese and his wife, Cheryl, Georgeanne Kisling and her husband, Rob; stepmother, Stella Trujillo, siblings, Opal Chavez and Eddie Trujillo. He is survived by numerous treasured sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and close friends. Bobby was preceded in death by his beloved father, Thomas E. Trujillo, mother, Helen Atencio; father-in-law, Filadelfio Garcia; mother-in-law, Josie Garcia; sister, Pearl Chavez; niece, Elly Baker; and great-niece, Elena Rivera. Pallbearers: Tomas Trujillo, III, Christopher Trujillo, Gabriel Trujillo, Jerry Caglese, Felipe Garcia, Orlando Montoya, Paul Gomez, and George Stone. Honorary Pallbearers: Michael Rockoff, Dwayne Friesen, Joseph Salazar, Dan Hackler and Kristy Kendall. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Olive Tree Fellowship, 2621 Cagua Drive, N.E. Burial service will be on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 9:45 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to The Olive Tree Fellowship. The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Veteran’s Administration Hospital medical team of doctors and nurses who provided care for our dad and mom throughout the years of his disability. A special thank you to the Presbyterian Hospital medical team for their care of our dad and the support to the family during his final days. To Dr. Dennis Otero, Rabbi of Olive Tree Fellowship: The wisdom of the word you share with our family is forever etched upon our hearts. Bobby loved you as a brother, and we are thankful for your continued guidance, compassion and love. Shalom, Shalom. “May the Grace of the Lord be with you.”