Rex Trujillo

1955-2022

Rex Trujillo was born in Socorro, N.M. August 29, 1955.  He was called home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2022 at his residence in Magdalena, N.M. with his wife, Linda at his side.

He was preceded in death by his father, Aristeo “Teo” Saiz; his brother Aristeo “Tinker” Saiz, brother Manuel Trujillo III; nephew, Emmanuel Trujillo.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; parents, Manuel and Margaret Trujillo of Magdalena;  children, Malissa Trujillo (Geno Otero), Kayleigh Smith, Shantell Trujillo, Kayenne Contreras (Drake Taylor) and Daniel Contreras; grandchildren, Sara Marquess, Jaylum Contreras, Xandria Apadoca-Contreras, Illa Taylor, Destani Shaw, Adrian Shaw, Diamond Otero, Jordyn Smith; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many life-long friends; beloved pets Lady, Whiskers and Skittles.

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