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Benjamin "Mr. Ben" Trujillo – Age 79, a native and lifelong resident of Chimayo passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Mr. Ben dedicated his life to others by teaching math at Pojoaque High School for 35 years and also taught at Northern New Mexico Community College and at the New Mexico State Penitentiary. He enjoyed telling stories and had a great sense of humor. He is survived by his brother, Camilo Trujillo and his wife Edith of Chimayo, his sister Lydia Gallegos of Alququerque, his wife Violet Rose Trujillo, his sons: Roy Trujillo and his wife Lora of Nutley, NJ, and Mark Trujillo of Santa Fe, his daughter: Paula Trujillo of Chimayo, his four granddaughters: Angel Rose Trujillo, Katlyn Rose Trujillo, Dawn Daisy Vigil and Brielle D'Shae Trujillo, one grandson: Benjamin Phillip Trujillo, his great-granddaughter Juliette Jade Martinez, nephews: Bob Gallegos and wife Cindy of Albuquerque, David Trujillo of Chimayo his nieces: Gloria Best of Phoenix, Donna Read and husband Bill of League City, TX, and numerous other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at El Buen Pastor Church in Chimayo. The Rivera Family of Block-Salazar mortuary. (505)753-2288 or 1-800-443-4854.

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Name Benjamin Trujillo
Date of Death May 27th, 2008
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Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
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Barbara Roybal published a tribute .

Mr. Ben's favorite saying for any math solution depended on "how the spirit moves you." Mr. Ben moved so many students to master the great problems in math. The bottom line was that there are many ways to solve the same problem, and so is life. Roy, Mark and Paula, my deepest sympathy.

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Dora Garduno published a tribute .

You never forgot the Garduno Family, Mr. Ben. I had you in college at Northern in 1990, and then is when I knew for sure, that you were the greatest teacher! My deepest condolences to the Trujillo family.

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John Pacheco published a tribute .

My condolinces to the family of Mr. Ben, he was a very kind and wonderful man. Roy I would like to say that your dad will be missed but he is in a better place right now.

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John & Cyndi Archuleta published a tribute .

My condolences to the family. We will all miss Mr Ben very much. I have to say that he taught me so much growing up and he made me laugh at the same time. He also welcome me into his home and treated me like one of his own children. I will always remember him.

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Michelle "rivera" Meldrum published a tribute .

I am deeply saddened to hear the news and hope Mr. Ben is in a happy place. I clearly remember his face and the times we had with him as our High School Math teacher and laugh each time i think about his serious side and his sense of humor. My deepest sympathy to his family...

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Peggy Kasper published a tribute .

I just wanted to know that although I could not come tonight that I was thinging of the whole family and said a prayer for Mr. Ben.

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Peggy "Nelson" Kasper

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Margaret Garduno published a tribute .

Mr. Ben, the best teacher ever.

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Gil Garduno published a tribute .

To the Trujillo Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Ben was definitely the best math teacher I ever had, and so many were lucky to have him at Pojoaque High. Many of my friends, who went on to engineering in college still reminisce of times in his classroom. He will always be remembered.

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Sharon Garduno published a tribute .

Roy & Family -- so sorry to hear about Mr. Ben. He was without a doubt one of the best teachers I ever had, maybe even THE best. I can still see him speedily solving those calculus problems on the chalkboard and then turning around with that one-of-a-kind smile. He will always be remembered fondly.

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Paul J. Martinez published a tribute .

As the son of Edumenio and Ilean Martinez I knew Mr. Ben well and had many conversations with him. He was very entertaining! He was a good man whom I respected and will miss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul

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Gina Ortiz published a tribute .

Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. My deepest sentiments go out to the Trujillo family. Mr. Ben touched my life personally and he will be missed by many.

Gina Ortiz

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Johnny & Andrea published a tribute .

Sorry about the loss just keep strong and be there for each other.

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Lori Hughes Bryan published a tribute .

It is sad to think of Mr. Ben being gone. He was a wonderful man. Pojoaque High School would not have been the same without him. Even though it has bee 30+ years, his influence in the lives of his students still lives on. I think of you, his family, and know that he leaves a hole. I will always appreciate his integrity and kindness. Sincerely, Lori Hughes Bryan

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Jonathan Jaramillo published a tribute .

My deepest sympathy to the Trujillo Family. A wonderful man with a great sense of humor.
He will be greatly missed! So well loved therefore never forgotten.....RIP Mr. Ben

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