Tobias E. “Mel” Trujillo, 91, passed away on January 18, 2011 in Virginia Beach. Born December 29, 1919 in Trujillo, CO, he was the son of the late Tobias and Cleotilde Trujillo and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. During his career in construction, Mr. Trujillo worked on the Eisenhower Tunnel and many other projects across Colorado. Prior to moving to Virginia, he was an usher and Parrish Council member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Pogosa Springs, CO, and the Knights of Columbus. He was a current member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Virginia Beach.
His hobbies included baseball, music, hunting, and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Susan V. Trujillo; two daughters, Cynthia T. Marchant of Virginia Beach, and Gerilyn T. Diamond and her husband, Dr. Robert Diamond of Fair Oaks, CA; and six grandchildren, Denbeigh Marchant, Andrew Marchant, Lily Diamond, Charles Diamond, Julia Diamond, and Jane Diamond.
A Mass and inurnment will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 712 Little Neck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23452, on Friday, January 28 at 11 a.m.
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Our Deepest condolences to the family of a very special man.
Sorry to hear about Mel passing.He and Suzy were real blessings to Pagosa Springs. Our prayers are with you all.
Mrs. Trujillo, Cindy, Gerry and family, the Lister family would like you to know that Mr. Trujillo was always the nicest man on the block. Seeing his picture and smile brings a great smile to my face knowing that the smile I see is how I will remember this wonderful man. Take care and hope to see you soon.
My Dearest Gerry, I’m so sorry for you loss. I too have very fond childhood memories of your dad I can relate to what your going through. Losing a parent is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to go through.My thoughts and prayers are with you.LoveDebbie
Very good neighbor and friend for many years. Our deepest condolence to the family. Ben Lupita & family
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
Dear Susie, Sending you sincere condolences on the loss of your Mel. Thinking of you and your daughters and their families. Dick was proud to work with Mel at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Pagosa. Affectionately,Vera Mengelkamp
Cindy, Geri, SusieMy deepest sympathy to you and yours. Memories of your dad in his green pickup will always be remembered as well as his kindness.
Gerry and Family,I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you and keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Trujillo and Family,Our Deepest Sympathy.Roy and Kathy Vega and Family
I was so very saddened to learn of your Dad’s passing. He was so very special and you and your Mom so very faithful to him. I will certainly miss seeing both of you each Sunday.Blessings, Diane