Manuel Trujillo's Obituary
In Loving Memory
Manuel Ralph Trujillo
1/1/1938-3/8/2019
Manuel Trujillo, age 81 passed away March 8, 2019. Surrounded by his family. Manuel was born January 1, 1938 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Thomas Trujillo and Mabel Carajabal. He married his sweetheart Eloisa Salazar. Manuel was a top-notch Welder for Chicago Bridge & Iron Company for nearly 20yrs. He was able to read blueprints’ when he didn’t even know how to read . He was given a God-Given Talent to Construct Bridges, Buildings, Skyscrapers, Monumental Dynasties that he helped to create. Risking his life and limb to support a home and raise 6 children. He was and is a UNIQUE MAN; which we have had the highest honor to laugh out loud everytime we got to spend time with him. Manuel is reunited in heaven with his sweetheart Eloisa. Preceded in death by his parents, his children Grabel, Rosie, Ralphie, and Son-in-law Steven Padilla. Survived by his Daughters Yvonne Padilla (Wayne), Elaine Trujillo, Anita Trujillo, and grandchildren Buddy Trujillo, Martin Trujillo (Bernadette), Melissa Padilla (Jacob), Steven Padilla, Mariah Padilla (James), Monique Padilla, Manuel Trujillo, Gabie Trujillo, Anderson Trujillo, Tess Ramos, Juliano Ramos, Russell Maez (Shelly), Manuel Lee (Lindsey), Chavela Maez (Kevin), Benny Vigil, AJ Vigil, Anthony Alires (Rachel), Meech Trujillo, JoeRay Trujillo. And many great-grandchildren who he loved dearly.
Services for Manuel will be held at St Vincent de Paul Parish (Catholic Church) 1375 E Spring Lane SLC, UT. @ 11a.m. On Thursday March 14, 2019 mass, followed by a luncheon and shared memories.
Much Thanks to St. Vincent de Paul and President Dennis Calton. And all others i forgot to mention, thanks for the support.
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