Yolo County CA Archives Obituaries.....Trujillo Jr., Rafael January 15, 2006
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The Woodland Daily Democrat
Trujillo Jr., Rafael "Capo, Ralphie Boy"    
 
Rafael "Capo," "Ralphie Boy," Trujillo Jr. died unexpectedly in Esparto on 
Jan. 15, 2006 at the young age of 32. Born Feb. 28, 1973 in Woodland to Rafael 
Sr. and Lydia (Granados) Trujillo.

A cancer survivor, he battled Hodgkin's Lymphoma in his early 20s and had been 
cancer-free for the past 10 years.

This gave him a greater appreciation for life and taught him to live each day 
for today. His incredible love for life inspired and touched everyone in his 
life. A constant big dreamer with a huge heart, Ralph was always there for his 
family and friends. No task was too small nor too great for him to achieve. He 
was always willing to lend a helping hand even if he was down with a broken 
leg. He always went out of his way to show he cared.

Ralph was an all-around good person. He was a loving son, brother, nephew, 
uncle, husband and father.

His pride and joy were his two daughters Karissa and Vanessa. He loved 
spending time dancing and singing with them, playing games and just enjoying 
life with his children. He coached various sports teams for Karissa. Most 
recently, he coached his first youth basketball game for Karissa on Saturday, 
Jan. 14, 2006.

An avid fisherman, he loved trout fishing along the banks of Hat Creek in Old 
Station with his family, friends and especially his daughters. He was a true 
outdoorsman and enjoyed sharing this love with his family and friends.

His newest passion was riding his Harley-Davidson with his friends. He 
recently participated in a toy run for the Ronald McDonald Foundation in 
December.

Ralph was always the life of every party. He always made everyone laugh and 
made sure everyone was having a good time. He loved to joke around and play 
pranks on his family and friends.

Ralph enjoyed his job at Agriform, where he was employed for over 11 years. He 
loved the people he worked with and the people he met every day.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife (the girl next door) of nine years Krista 
Trujillo, daughters Karissa, 8, and Vanessa, 3, of Esparto. He is also 
survived by his parents, Ralph Sr. and Lydia Trujillo of Esparto; sister 
Loretta Trujillo of Esparto, nieces Lisa Hernandez, Alexis Trujillo and 
Dominique Beauchamp of Esparto; his grandmothers Joan Granados and Consuelo 
Trujillo both of Garden Grove, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is also survived by his mother-in-law Bernice Travis and husband Jerry of 
Dunnigan; sister-in-law Karah Erickson and husband Philip, nephew Daren and 
niece Kinsey of Esparto; brother-in-law Bill Beathem and wife Dee Dee, niece 
Braelyn of Woodland.

Ralph has joined his baby sister, Connie Trujillo, who he is now watching over 
and teaching her all the things that she was unable to do. He was also 
preceded in death by his grandfathers Maximo "Max" Trujillo and Edward 
Granados from Garden Grove.

The family requests flowers (roses). Donations may be made in Ralph's memory 
for Karissa and Vanessa to the Yolo Federal Credit Union.

A vigil will be held Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. at St. Martin's Church in 
Esparto.

Mass of Christian burial and enlightenment will be held on Friday, Jan. 20 at 
11 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Church in Woodland with interment to follow at St. 
Joseph's Cemetery.

McNary's Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Visit the guest book at www.dailydemocrat.com.

 
Published in the Daily Democrat on 1/19/2006.  


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