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Delbert Trujillo

d. October 8, 2025

Delbert Joseph “Deadhead” Trujillo, age 70, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by all his loved ones and friends on October 8, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1955, in Taos, NM.

Delbert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved to be outdoors fishing, hunting, camping and eating. He also loved his little dog Ladybug; she was always at his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents Wilfred “Butch” Trujillo and Rebecca Dolores Trujillo; his brothers Michael David Trujillo and Steve “Wonder” Vargas; nephew Jeremy Trujillo; and mother-in-lw Emma Bernal from Albuquerque.

Delbert is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Bernice Trujillo; his children Roberta Sanchez (Leroy), Anna Ortega, Delbert Trujillo, Jr., Joseph Bernal, and Eric Martinez (Myra); grandchildren, Leanne (David), Leroy Jr. (Sara), Matthew (Hannah), Brian (Ariel), Adam (Raelyn), Anthony, Jerome, Joseph, Jessi, Jacqueline, Destiny, Jayden, Elijah (Breeana), Micaela, Noah, Matteo Martinez, Josiah Martinez (Jazmin), Michael (sole brother) and Estevan Martinez; great-grandchildren, Jade and Jeremiah Cordova, Justine and Eva Sanchez, Isabella Sanchez, Amari Abeyta, Cita Coca, and Blessing Martinez; special nephew and niece, David Lopez and Amy Macias; siblings Beverly Trujillo, Paul J. Trujillo and Berna Trujillo (Geno Zamora); brothers and sisters-in-law Bennie Lopez, Ernest Bernal, Leonard Bernal (Becky), and Tina Martinez (Gilbert); as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends.

Special thank you is extended to Anvoi Hospice nurses Beverly and Julie and the caring staff of Anvoi who cared for our dad.

Celebration of Life, Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:00am at Pentecostal Church of God, located at 415 Hatchery Road, Taos, NM.

The family of Delbert Joseph Trujillo has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com


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