Ernest C. Trujillo

March 21, 1941 - February 21, 2020

1941-2020 Ernie Trujillo, age 78, peacefully passed on February 21, 2020, after a long, brave fight with Parkinson’s. He was a man who was very devoted to his family. Ernie was married to his bride, Julia, for over 60 years. She remained his devoted care-giver and never left his side until his passing. He is survived by Julia and four children; Ernie (Elizabeth), Sandra (Marcus) Sally Elizabeth (preceded Ernie in death), and Tammy (Gary); eleven grandchildren; Maria, Emma (Matthew), Arthur (Suzie), Mandie (Vernon), Sally (Scott), Anthony, Stevy, Erika, Anjelica (Andres), Destiny, and Gary Jr. Ernie left eighteen great-grandchildren; Maricela, Gisele, Lucas, Isabella, Julia, Gabrielle, Wesley, Jules, Kaydance, Kaylee, Keirsten, Kolten, Ethan, Byron, Ian, Michael, Andrea, and Andrew. Surviving him are great-great granddaughter Mila, and Baby Jovi, who is waiting to be born; his older brother Raul (Isabel), sister Alice (Robert), and sister Maggie. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Maria, and Mari Ines, and his brother, Albino and sister, Elva. Ernie was a proud veteran of the United States Army as an artilleryman, and spent a career in law enforcement in both police and corrections in New Mexico and Arizona. He was also a business owner and worked with his older brother in the construction business. He loved working with children and for many years was a girls’ softball coach. His ability to help the girls develop sound, fundamental skills resulted in several trips to national championship tournaments for his teams. Public viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Rosary service at 7:00 PM at Brings Broadway Chapel, 6910 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710. He will be buried in New Mexico. New Mexico services are as follows: Services will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and Cemetery, 101 N 10th St, Belen, NM 87002. Visitation will be held at 9:30 AM. Mass and burial will take place at 10:30 AM, and 11:30 AM respectively. Please sign Ernie’s on line tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com