Manuel Eleodoro Trujillo

Manuel Eleodoro Trujillo was born on may 29, 1933 in Springer, New Mexico. He was raised by his mother Rufina Madrid-Medina and step-father Rudolfo Medina. Manuel grew up in the town of Raton, New Mexico. In 1951 he joined the United States Army and served in Korea. He left the Army in 1955.On February 16, 1991 he married his wife, Martha, in Orange County California.Manuel worked 40 years as a meatpacker in Southern California. He enjoyed walking, helping his neighbors, and the Santa Anita Race Track.Manuel passed away on December 25, 2010 in La Habra, California. He is preceded by his son Victor (1958-1980) and survived by his children Rose marie, Loretta, Ronald, and Teresa. Manuel is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.