Darren Trujillo

Darren Cruz Trujillo, age 50 of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in Espanola, NM.   Darren was born on November 6, 1969 in Ranchitos, NM.

Darren lived a very fast life since he was a teenager.  He loved fast cars, fast motorcycles and anything with fast wheels.  He loved going deer hunting and being a guide for hunters with his friends.  Darren earned an auto mechanic’s certificate in Denver, Colorado.  He also had a contractor’s license in Albuquerque.  He had his own business and was very successful. 

Darren’s life was cut short.  He had so much to live for, but it was God’s will to take him.  He leaves behind a handsome son, Nicholas Trujillo and Nicholas’ lovely wife, Andrea.  A handsome grandson, Troy and granddaughter, Mya.  He also left behind a grieving mother, Rae Lucero and a brother, Jonathan Trujillo who loved him so very much.  Two very special cousins, Yvonne Martinez who was like a sister to him and Paul DeVargas who was like a brother to him also.  Aunts and uncles, Juan and Marina Trujillo; Cordy and Horace Martinez- his god parents; Luisa and Ben DeVargas and a close uncle, Jerry Trujillo.  Beloved cousins, Gary and Larry Trujillo and Benny DeVargas and a very dear close cousin, Priscilla Edmonds and numerous other cousins and friends who loved him so very much.

Darren will be remembered to his friends and relatives as a loving and caring person.  If you knew him, you had a friend for life.  He loved to make people laugh with his crazy jokes and contagious laughter.

Rae Lucero, would like to thank the first responders, the paramedics, the nurses and doctors for the special care they gave her son.   She also thanks the Rivera Family Funeral Home especially Jim Martinez for their professionalism.  Also, want to thank the numerous calls from friends and relatives and for their prayers and condolences.  Thank all of you!

Funeral services are pending and will be announced as they become available.