Leonard G. Trujillo, 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Alcalde, New Mexico, on October 9, 2026, surrounded by those who love him. He was born on October 4, 1959, in Denver, Colorado.

Leonard was a hardworking and capable man who spent his life using his hands, his mind, and his determination in many ways. Over the years, he worked in carpentry, mechanics, and as a ranch hand, among various other things. He was known as a very knowledgeable man, especially when it came to carpentry and construction. He and his family built the home on their property where they live today, a lasting reflection of his skill, dedication, and the life they created together. He also had a remarkable ability with cars and could often tell what was wrong with them simply by listening to the sounds they made while driving. He shared that knowledge with his children and taught his family many things about carpentry throughout his life.

He loved the outdoors and found joy in fishing, camping, and gathering around a bonfire. His family remembers many fishing and camping trips in Colorado, including time spent at Manatee Springs, Rocky Mountain Lake, and Berkeley Lake. Leonard was also exceptionally good with math and numbers. He had a green thumb and could make nearly anything grow, and he was especially talented at cultivating bud plants. He was a longtime fan of WWE wrestling and enjoyed watching football and baseball. He collected football and baseball cards and rooted for the Seattle Seahawks, while also keeping a love for the Denver Broncos from his hometown.

Leonard’s family will remember not only what he could build and fix, but also the warmth and laughter he brought into their lives. He had a very good sense of humor and was especially gifted at voice impressions. His spot-on Fire Marshall Bill impression became a favorite, and he often amused himself and others by using his impressions on telemarketers when they called. His son Gabriel fondly remembered the time his father took him to a WWE tournament to see Hulk Hogan wrestle. Leonard was an encouraging and supportive father who urged his children to pursue their passions, including Gabriel and Cherise's artwork, and Phillip with his mechanics. 

He was also an artist in his own right, always working on some craft or project. Among the creations his family remembers are papier-mâché candles, a replica of a Denver Broncos football stadium, and popsicle-stick houses made as exact models of his childhood home, his wife’s parents’ home, and his sister’s home. He also crafted a Denver Broncos Super Bowl trophy out of aluminum and, in his younger days, enjoyed building model cars. Leonard kept a vast and carefully organized tool collection that he had acquired over the years. He also once owned a light blue 1964 Impala for a time, another reflection of his love of cars and craftsmanship. He could be set in his ways and stubborn at times, but he never held grudges and was a deeply forgiving man.

Above all else, Leonard considered his children, grandchildren, and family to be his proudest accomplishments. On October 11, 1979, he married Arlene Trujillo in Denver, Colorado, and together they shared many years of love. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; his children, Gabriel Trujillo, Cherise Trujillo (Dallas Miller), Phillip Trujillo, Monique Vigil, Christopher Trujillo, Nicholas Trujillo, and Alexis Trujillo; and by his siblings, Rita Vaughn (Richard), Julie Casias (Dan), Joseph Trujillo (Elvira), Gloria Tansey (Alan), Ruthie Trujillo, and Mario Trujillo (Jennifer). He also leaves behind grandchildren and the many loved ones whose lives were shaped by his guidance, humor, and steady presence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Trujillo and Orlando Trujillo; his sister, Grace Trujillo; his niece, Bridgette Maldonado; and his nephew, Ezias Casias.

Leonard will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, teacher, craftsman, and friend whose knowledge, humor, creativity, and love for family left a lasting mark on all who knew him.