Lulu Jean Trinco

Lulu Jean, “Lou”, Trinco left this world to join her loving husband in heaven on April 10, 2020. Lou was a shining light, even during bleak times. She was the definition of love, humility, and kindness. She was loyal and giving with an amazing sense of humor. She will always be remembered for the warm, loving hugs she gave that would make anyone feel safe.

She taught us to be supportive and to never judge. She accepted and loved everyone for who they were. She taught us to be kind, to love, and to be respectful of everyone. She taught us to fight for what we believed in and she would always support our passions.

Family was the most important thing to Lou. As a parent/grandparent, she was there for every band performance, concert, recital, play, sporting event and fundraiser. She was always in the crowd supporting her children. She adored her grandchildren and wanted them to fill her house with laughter. She always wanted to hear every detail about our lives, no matter how insignificant it was. She made coffee milk and laughed with us over the comics. Oftentimes, she would just look at you and say, “I love you - I hope you know that.”

There was no one better than Lou at saying “I love you”. She said it with words, with deeds, with smiles, and with hugs that made you feel like the most important person in her world. Her door was always open. If you were sick, she would make you a great big pot of “Magic Soup”. Sometimes she said it with the advice you didn’t want but she knew you needed. She knew your favorite meal and made sure that she had plenty ready for you when you went to visit.

Lou was the kindest soul with the deepest heart that worried about everyone -- family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, customers, her mechanic, her lawn guy, grocery store clerks, her doctors, the restaurant workers…everyone! No one was a stranger. She would take people in and consider them family regardless of their past. She was so incredibly warm and welcoming from the first time she met someone. She made everyone feel happy to be a part of her family. She touched so many lives, it is impossible to name every one. She would share all of what she had with whoever needed it, even if it was all she had.

Lou was preceded in death by her loving parents, Perry and Velma Fall, as well as her husband of 57 years, Jack Trinco. She is survived by her five daughters - Linda Chapman (Johnny), Doris Bridges (Eddie), Gina Boudreaux (Kevin), Angelina Trinco, and Tricia Trinco (Tim); thirteen grandchildren - Brandon, Dawn, Jared, Veronica, Brittanee, Jodie, Justin, Tailia, Tania, Jeremy, Jack, Olivia, and Madelyn; and seven great-grandchildren: Holland, Dylan, Ethan, Liliana, Jeremy, Porter and Gianna. Lou will also be missed by her siblings – Terry Goldfarb-Lee, Thomas Goldfarb, and Susan Waid, and her niece, Dana Dencklau.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.