Joe M. Trujillo, age 80 passed from this life to be with our Lord on March 2, 2026, at his home in Nambe, New Mexico, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 5, 1946. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Abenicio and Alvinita Trujillo; his birth mother Mary Margaret Montano; In-laws Rogelio and Petrita Valdez; brothers-in-law Florencio Romero (Grace) and Nazario Valdez (Consuelo); sisters-in-law Mary Lou Stout (Irvin Stout) and Lillian Soto; his loving Tio Donicio & Tia Victoria Flores from Pueblo, Co and his lifelong friend, Mino Romero.

He is survived by his beautiful, loving wife of 58 years, Olivia C Trujillo, his beloved children, Joey R Trujillo and Cindy M. Trujillo both of Nambe. He also leaves behind his three cherished grandchildren and three great grandchildren: Joshua Trujillo, Javier Baros (Miranda), and Miquella “Miqi” Baros; Xulema Mae Baros and Azariah Delores Baros and great granddaughter due in July and his Godson Lawrence Ortiz III (Geraldine) from Santa Fe, NM

He is also survived by his brother and sisters-in-law; Consuelo Valdez (Nazario) Manuel Valdez (Judy); Lipio Valdez (Fabie); Grace Romero (Florencio); Martha Valdez-Daddio (Andy) and Elizabeth Hernandez (Sergio) and many nephews and nieces, great nephews and great nieces.

In the final months of his life, Joe’s wife and children never left his side. Together they made sure that Joe was well taken care of and comfortable while being surrounded by love.

Joe will be remembered for his love of fast cars and racing in the streets when he was young. He was an outgoing man and loved to spark up conversations with anyone he came in contact with. Joe was always willing to help anyone that needed it – his neighbors, family and friends. He would go around the valley helping his family and neighbors level property, til their land for gardens and clear snow in his tractor. He was a jokester with a big kind heart. He enjoyed watching Gunsmoke and the cooking shows, and we would always tease him, asking what he was going to cook for us. Joe will be missed deeply by those who loved him.

The family would like to thank Joe’s nurse Samantha Cardenas, Dr. Charles Maestas, Dr. Pacheo and Esther R.N, and R.N. Deborah Caswell and Roxanne and Ralph Apodaca and Lianne Torres from Trusting for the wonderful care that they provided for Joe over the past ten years.

A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Sacred Heart Church in Nambe, NM, at 9:30 a.m. 

A Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Nambe, NM, with Burial to follow at the Pojoaque Cemetery.

The family of Joe Trujillo has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley.  505-747-7477