Videos Login Subscribe Renew E-edition
logo
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
  • News
  • Features
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Letters
  • Obituaries
  • Classifieds
    • Place a Classified
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Legal Notices
    • Read Statewide Legal Notices
  • Archives
    • News
    • Features
    • Opinion
      • Columns
      • Letters
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Place a Classified
    • Advertise
    • Contact us
    • Legal Notices
      • Read Statewide Legal Notices
    • Archives
Lydia Trujillo
Lydia Trujillo
Obituaries
By News Staff, on February 24, 2022
Lydia Trujillo

Lydia Trujillo of Ouray, Colorado, passed away on February 19th in her home surrounded by her children and many members of their families. She was 94 years old.

Lydia was born in Abiquiu, New Mexico, to Rafael and Gregorita Jaramillo on January 9th 1928. When Lydia was about 7 years old, she moved to Montrose, Colorado, with her father and siblings to live with their grandparents Manuel and Sylveria Jaramillo after the passing of their mother. It was here some years later that she met the love of her life Ernest Trujillo. The couple was married in January of 1948. Lydia and Ernest went on to have 7 children that they loved and adored. In 1950 they moved to Ouray where Ernest went to work in the mining industry. Lydia raised her children and worked as a cook/baker in many of the local eateries. She also worked for 29 years as the head cook and cafeteria supervisor at the Ouray School. Lydia was admired by many of the local school children in Ouray and to this day many of them still comment on the amazing food that was served in the school cafeteria. Lydia lost her husband Ernest in April of 2001 but continued to live in the family home in Ouray where she always welcomed family and friends with a warm heart and a hot meal. Lydia is preceded in death by her Husband Ernest and her daughter Patricia; mother Gregorita and father Rafael; siblings Rafael, Soledad and Manuel. She is survived by her 6 other children Katherine Trujillo-Miron (Carlos), Karen Sanchez (Ron), Tess Martinez (Dave), Marisa Salvo (Robert), Adam Trujillo and E.J. Trujillo (Melissa). She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Services will be on Friday February 25th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Daniels Catholic Church in Ouray, Colorado, followed by graveside services at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations are suggested to St. Daniels Catholic Church, 614 5th Street, Ouray, CO 81427, or HopeWest Hospice, 725 South 4th Street, Montrose, CO 81401.

Crippin Funeral Home is assisting with details.

Ridgway hotel to convert to housing
Main, News...
Ridgway hotel to convert to housing
MTN Lodge owner: Change needed to sustain operations; town leaders worried
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 10, 2025
Ridgway’s largest hotel plans to convert to construction and hotel workforce housing for a new Four Seasons development in Mountain Village for at least the next four years. MTN Lodge signed an agreem...
this is a test
With federal funds in limbo, Ouray seeks options to reduce wildfire danger
News
With federal funds in limbo, Ouray seeks options to reduce wildfire danger
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 10, 2025
Ouray city leaders are exploring other ways to address dead, fallen trees littering neighborhoods and hillsides now that it's unclear when a large-scale, federally funded wildfire mitigation project w...
this is a test
News
Interim police chief retained through Dec. 31
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 10, 2025
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer has extended the contract of Interim Police Chief Daric Harvey through the end of the year. Harvey was hired as the interim chief in March, replacing Sgt. Gar...
this is a test
City to hear public input on wayfinding sign solutions
News
City to hear public input on wayfinding sign solutions
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 10, 2025
The Ouray City Council will hold a work session Monday to discuss possible solutions to concerns raised by residents and business owners about new wayfinding signs installed along Main Street earlier ...
this is a test
Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Article about Space to Create too negative
September 10, 2025
Dear Editor: The origin and theory behind the Space To Create movement is tied to the common phenomenon where creative individuals, looking for affordable and functional space, move into semi-industri...
this is a test
Letters, Opinion...
When things go wrong, help is quick to arrive
September 10, 2025
Dear Editor: While I was taking a walk in Fellin Park a couple of weeks ago, I was bitten by an off-leash, unvaccinated dog. Sometimes unfortunate things do happen. The dog's owner was responsive to t...
this is a test
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Editor Picks
Letters, Opinion...
Weiser for governor
September 10, 2025
Dear Editor: My wife and I support Attorney General Phil Weiser for governor of Colorado. He recently came to Ouray County to speak to citizens about his visions if he's elected governor. The affair w...
this is a test
Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks, first responders
Thanks, first responders
September 10, 2025
Dear Editor: My most sincere thanks to the Ouray Volunteer Fire Department, Ouray County EMS, the Ouray Police Department and all responders to the numerous calls you have been responding to this summ...
this is a test
Dam it: the story of Ridgway State Park
Columns, Opinion...
Dam it: the story of Ridgway State Park
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
September 10, 2025
Our neighborhood reservoir, Ridgway State Park, has become a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park is a modern chapter in the long and rich history of the Uncompahgre Valley. It is a s...
this is a test
News
News briefs
Man cited for alleged theft, deed restrictions approved, Ouray enacts voluntary water restrictions, shuttle service in Ouray uncertain
By Erin 
September 10, 2025
Man cited for alleged shoplifting at hardware store A Grand Junction man has been issued a citation for theft, after he allegedly stole two Dewalt batteries from the Ridgway True Value Hardware Store....
this is a test
Log Hill resident accused in child sex assault case
News
Log Hill resident accused in child sex assault case
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
September 10, 2025
Editor's note: This story includes details of alleged sexual assault. A Log Hill resident and alternative medicine practitioner has been accused of sexual assault on a child in a pattern of abuse, by ...
this is a test
Facebook

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines

Ouray County Plaindealer
Office address:

195 S Lena St. Unit D
Ridgway, Colorado 81432
970-325-4412

Mailing address:
PO Box 529
Ridgway CO 81432

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2023 Ouray County Plaindealer

  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Accessibility Policy