He was born May 25, 1952 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Alfredo and Angelica Trujillo. Joseph was a US Army veteran, a skilled locksmith, and a diehard Broncos fan!
He was preceded in death by the mother of his children Peggy Lee Trujillo; his parents Alfredo Trujillo and Angelica Shurtz; and Grandparents Adolfo and Lucy Trujillo and Herminio and Domicinda Sisneros. He is survived by his children Lieutenant Colonel Tisha (Brent) Cornett and Michael Trujillo; 5 grandchildren Darien Cornett, Eisley Cornett, Tamara Jackson-Trujillo, Michael Trujillo Jr., and Isaac Trujillo; his sister Dora (Guy) Harris; his longtime special friend Jenny Viapando; her children Sandy, Pam, Deon, Victor and Sharon; grandchildren; and great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial 10am Friday August 26, 2022 Holy Family Parish with interment to follow at Imperial Memorial Gardens. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Saint Jude.