Charlie, a resident of Rio Chiquito, passed away with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was predeceased by his father Amarante Trujillo; brothers: Bonifacio, Johnny and Henry Trujillo; sisters: Tommie Martinez and infant sister Tomasita; and other loving relatives.

Charlie was survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary Trujillo of Rio Chiquito; children: Charlie Trujillo Jr. (wife Reina) of La Mesilla, Matthew Trujillo of Rio Chiquito, and Charlene Trujillo (fiancé Curtis Valencia) of La Puebla; grandchildren: Adrian, Andrew, Cayliana and Cyera; mother Isabel Trujillo of Rio Chiquito; siblings: Theresa Naranjo (husband Dennis), Gilbert Trujillo (wife Sally) all of Chimayo, Richard Trujillo (wife Josefita), and Ruben Trujillo (wife Lydia) all of Rio Chiquito; mother-in-law Epimenia Rodriguez of Truchas; brothers and sisters-in-law: Barbara and Gevei Trujillo, Priscilla Rocha, Angela Trujillo (husband Ernest), Peggy Rodriguez, Amy Rodriguez (companion Justin), Percy Martinez, Anthony Rodriguez (wife Doreen), and Modesto Rodriguez (companion Angelina); hijados: Percy Jr., Michelle, Raymond, Denny, Ruben Jr., and Jessica; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Charlie was a man of faith and a great carpenter that took pride in his work. He was very generous to lend a helping hand. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle who was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

A Rosary was recited on 28 Oct 2016 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo. Mass of Christian burial was on 29 Oct 2016 also at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo. Burial followed in the Rio Chiquito Cemetery. Pallbearers: Isaac, Henry, Ruben Jr., Ernest, Julian Trujillo, and Denny Martinez. Honorary pallbearers were his nieces and nephews.