Stephen ”Steve” Trujillo

Stephen “Steve” Trujillo, of Albuquerque, passed away on July 14, 2025. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Longinos “LC” and Oralia Trujillo, his eldest brother, Carlos, and a younger brother, Jeffrey. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Dolores Trujillo, and brothers, Wayne (and Diane) of Windsor CO, Longinos Jr, and Mark. He is also survived by an uncle, Frank Montoya, an aunt, Mela Montoya, and by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews.

A Manzano High School graduate, Steve served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era; first as an Infantryman (11B) in the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (the rapid deployment Parachute Infantry Battalion) in the 82nd Airborne Division. Never one to shy away from challenges, he then served as an Armor Calvary Scout (19D) in Europe where, as a member of 1st squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, he carried a 50-pound M-60 machine gun in addition to his own ruck pack. He was later assigned to a platoon whose primary mission was to conduct Border Operations along the Fulda Gap. After his military service Steve returned to Albuquerque, first working as a truck driver, then with the Veterans Administration’s Food Services, and finally as a Bernalillo County employee.

Steve was a man whom one could depend. He enjoyed motorcycles and although not very sociable, he was social. He had a good heart, a soft spot for Veterans, and a deep love for the Bible. A Devout Catholic, he regularly attended Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. He graduated from Our Lady of the Assumption elementary school after having attended since first grade.

Members of the family will greet relatives and friends at the Trujillo Funeral Home Chapel, 110 Alvarado Drive SE from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Tuesday, July 29, the Rosary is planned to begin at 8:00 pm. On Wednesday, July 30, at 11:00 AM, the Requiem Mass will be said at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. On Thursday, July 31, at 2:00 PM, Steve’s burial, with military funeral honors, will be conducted at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations in Steve’s memory be made to Our Lady of Assumption Catholic School’s Elementary Tuition Fund.

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