Albert Joseph "Al" Trujillo

        Albert Joseph “Al" Trujillo, Sr., age 86, of Bannister, MI, passed away in a house fire Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at his home.

        A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 17, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding.  Visitation will be held prior to the Mass beginning at 9:00 A.M.

        Albert was born in Ashley, Michigan on March 6, 1936, the son of Pedro and Anna (Ortiz) Trujillo.  He graduated from St. Paul's Catholic High School, Owosso with the class of 1955.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines.  On December 29, 1962, Albert married Juanita Quintela at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Lansing, MI. They would have celebrated their 60th anniversary in two weeks.

     Al loved his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved people and had a special way of making them laugh. He was always able to make a stranger feel like a friend.  Some of his favorite past times included fishing, watching sports, and playing cards with family and friends. He also enjoyed working in his yard and garage, riding his golf cart in the woods, and spending time up north.

     He is survived by his wife Juanita; and three children: Peter (Lori) Trujillo of Niles, MI; Rachel (Ruben) Chavez of Lansing, MI; and Linda (Patrick) Lanczynski of Bannister, MI.  He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Shalynne Trujillo, Gabriel (Toni) Trujillo, Ruben "Alan" (Maranda) Chavez, Haileigh (James) Gagliardo, Anthony (Ollie Maxa) Chavez, Cody (Makayla Dann) Lanczynski, Kianna (Josh Peterson) Trujillo, and Samantha (Austin Coty) Lanczynski; nine great-grandchildren: Hayden, Marceline, Caleb, Liam, Ruben "Miles", Riley, Lacey, Colson, and Brant; a sister Dolores Flores and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son Albert.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan.