He was born in Coyote, New Mexico on August 28, 1922 to Nestor Trujillo and Elaisa Velasquez. He married Lucille Manzanares on October 22, 1942 in Monticello, Utah. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with Btry B 457th AAA BN. Battle campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, received Good Conduct Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars. “Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.”
He is survived by son, Abel (Myong) Garcia Jr., Orem, UT; daughters, Lisa (Jim) Jukes, Taylorsville, UT, Luisa (Scott) Douglas, Mesquite NV., Jeanne (Joe) Martinez, West Valley, UT., and brother, Leo (Dora) Trujillo, Espanola, New Mexico, 19 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and numerous great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Lucille, one son, Leroy Garcia, parents, one sister and four brothers.
Dad was quiet a man, a loving father and a hard worker all his life. He instilled in us his work ethic. He worked as a Nurse Assistant at the VA Hospital for 16 years, and then went to work for Department of Defense where he retired. He liked to deer hunt, dance, read and watch the Jazz with sons in law. He also enjoyed having morning coffee with friends at the clubhouse.
We love you dad and we are all going to miss you. Continue to hold our hand, Dad, as we walk through our lives and never let go.
We want to express out extreme gratitude to our sister Lisa Jukes and her family for taking such great care of Dad. Don’t know what we would have done without you Lisa Jukes… you’re an angel.
A Rosary will be held Friday evening from 6-7 p.m., August 7, 2015 at the Valley View Memorial Park, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Ann Catholic Church, 450 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT. Interment at Valley View Memorial Park. A luncheon will be served after the interment at Saint Ann’s.
Condolences may be sent to the family at valleyviewfuneral.com.
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