Sally F. Trujillo
March 9, 1925 — October 22, 2009
Sally (Selina) Sanchez Trujillo passed from this life on October 22, 2009. She was born March 9, 1925 in Belen, New Mexico to parents Jose Ramon and Rosalia M. Sanchez, who preceded her in death. She and husband Placido, with whom she shared 65 years of beloved marriage, moved to Las Cruces in 1947 and have remained active and involved residents since that time. The couple had six c...
Sally (Selina) Sanchez Trujillo passed from this life on October 22, 2009. She was born March 9, 1925 in Belen, New Mexico to parents Jose Ramon and Rosalia M. Sanchez, who preceded her in death. She and husband Placido, with whom she shared 65 years of beloved marriage, moved to Las Cruces in 1947 and have remained active and involved residents since that time. The couple had six children, Doris Trujillo Kistenmacher, Martha Trujillo Chavez, Leonard Trujillo, Rebecca Trujillo, S. Mark Trujillo, and John Trujillo. Sally was a devout member of the Catholic Faith at Holy Cross Parish, where she worked with St. Vincent DePaul, the Building Committee, the Lady's Auxiliary, the Bible Study Group, the Holy Cross Prayer Chain, and where she served as C.C.D. instructor and Director. Sally is fondly remembered for her involvement with her children's school activities, served as everything from Room Mother to Cub Scout Den Mother, and her work with the Mayfield High School Athletic Booster Club and NMSU Athletic Booster Club. Other community involvement included the NMSU Santo Thomas Extension Service and National Association for Retired Federal Employees. She was famous in the community for her themed cakes which she baked to commemorate special occasions for family, friends, and parishioners. Sally holds a special place in the hearts of the many she touched. "Unforgettable" may be the one most apt descriptions of Sally and the special place she holds in the hearts of s...
Sally (Selina) Sanchez Trujillo passed from this life on October 22, 2009. She was born March 9, 1925 in Belen, New Mexico to parents Jose Ramon and Rosalia M. Sanchez, who preceded her in death. She and husband Placido, with whom she shared 65 years of beloved marriage, moved to Las Cruces in 1947 and have remained active and involved residents since that time. The couple had six children, Doris Trujillo Kistenmacher, Martha Trujillo Chavez, Leonard Trujillo, Rebecca Trujillo, S. Mark Trujillo, and John Trujillo. Sally was a devout member of the Catholic Faith at Holy Cross Parish, where she worked with St. Vincent DePaul, the Building Committee, the Lady's Auxiliary, the Bible Study Group, the Holy Cross Prayer Chain, and where she served as C.C.D. instructor and Director. Sally is fondly remembered for her involvement with her children's school activities, served as everything from Room Mother to Cub Scout Den Mother, and her work with the Mayfield High School Athletic Booster Club and NMSU Athletic Booster Club. Other community involvement included the NMSU Santo Thomas Extension Service and National Association for Retired Federal Employees. She was famous in the community for her themed cakes which she baked to commemorate special occasions for family, friends, and parishioners. Sally holds a special place in the hearts of the many she touched. "Unforgettable" may be the one most apt descriptions of Sally and the special place she holds in the hearts of so many lives she touched. Although departed from this life, she will be fondly remembered and deeply missed. Survivors include husband, Placido Trujillo of Las Cruces, and children, Doris Kistenmacher and her husband Glen of Dallas, Texas; J. Martha Chavez and her husband Bernard of Santa Fe, New Mexico; Dr. Leonard Trujillo and his wife Jane of Greenville, North Carolina; Sister Rebecca Trujillo SND deNof Matagalpa, Nicaragua; S. Mark Trujillo and his wife Melinda of Las Cruces; and John Trujillo and his wife Amelia of Springfield, Virginia. Grandchildren are Yvonne M. Capoldi, Yvette M. Lucero, Fabian Chavez, Sarah Beth Trujillo, Jordan Trujillo, Suzanne Reynolds, Shannon Ligon, Shelley Macaw, Marissa Trujillo, and Katie Necochea. Sally is survived by six great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. Other surviving family members include Grace Gutierrez, Predy and Alex Cruz, Johnny and Ronnie Trujillo, Priscilla and Thomas Morales; Philip and Delia Trujillo; Mary Ann and Carlos Sanchez; Louie and Pat Trujillo, and Paul Padilla. Preceded in death by relatives Juan and Amelia (Molly) Trujillo, Elie Gutierrez Mike and Carlota Sanchez; Oakariz and Frank Padilla; Mary and Albert Jaramillo; Anita Padilla; Fidel and Valentina Sanchez; Criselda and Charlie Jaramillo; Bessie and Dan Train, and Sarah and Max Sedillo. A visitation will be held from 6 to 7 pm on Friday, October 30, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1327 N. Miranda, where the Prayer Vigil will follow at 7 pm. The Funeral Liturgy to celebrate her life will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Msgr. John Anderson, officiating. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. PDF Printable Version
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