Inez Trujillo

Inez Trujillo died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Banner Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 82. She was born December 12, 1931 in Temosachi, in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico to her parents, the late Pablo Trujillo and Maria Rascon. Inez loved to be outside! She loved nature and could frequently be found outside, growing flowers and plants in her garden. She was never one to sit idle and, sitting inside the house was never an option! She looked forward to going on her daily walks. She walked everywhere; always appreciating the beauty of the world around her. To Inez, her family was everything. She loved her family very much and always appreciated visits from her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Inez made frequent trips to her native Mexico where she was always welcomed by more family and friends. She, too, possessed a great and powerful faith in the Lord, Jesus. Daily, she prayed the rosary and shared her wisdom with whomever would listen. Inez is survived by 8 of her 9 children: Jose Ramon (Rhonda) Cruz of St. Johns, Arizona, Rafael Cruz of Mexico, Francisco "Poncho" (Deborah) Cruz of Show Low, Arizona, Guadalupe Cruz of Pinetop, Arizona, Luz Marie Cruz of Pinetop, Arizona, Martin David Cruz of Mexico, Elena Cruz of Pinetop, Arizona, Humberto (Ramona) Cruz of Pinetop, Arizona; daughter-in-law, Elvira Cruz of St. Johns, Arizona; 1 sister, Consuelo Trujillo of Mexico; 1 brother, Alfonso (Eva) Trujillo of Mexico; 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Along with her parents, Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Rafael Cruz; 1 son, Hector Cruz; 3 sisters: Rosalia Trujillo, Angela Trujillo, Catalina Trujillo; 2 brothers: Carlos Trujillo and Jose Trujillo. A private family service will be held at Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel in Show Low, where Fr. Joe Blonski will officiate.