Silverio Trujillo

Silverio Trujillo June 20, 1927 - July 3, 2008 Silverio Trujillo of Waco passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 7, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Lawrence Soler as celebrant. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. with Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Silverio was born June 20, 1927 in Driscoll, Texas to Jose and Juanita Trujillo. He married the love of his life, Delia Sanchez on November 19, 1950. He raised his family first in Dallas and because of his career, moved his family to Waco where he continued to work at El Chico Restaurant for many years. In 1979, he opened his first restaurant, El Nopal Restaurant and soon after that he opened Trujillo's Comedor y Cantina at the Circle. He was an inspiration to all he came in contact with, be it his family, friends or his employees. He set an example of excellence in his work ethic not only for his many employees but for all his children. Many of his current and former employees say that Mr. T as all employees called him taught them the standards for good work ethics and to this day, continue to carry on his teachings. He "officially" retired in 1992 but retirement could not keep him away from the family business. He continued to make his presence known and will be greatly missed by all his long-time employees and most of all by his many loyal customers. Silverio was a good-hearted person. Many of his friendships with his customers began years ago and still continue to this day. His greatest pleasures in life were traveling with his wife and cooking those Sunday brunches for his entire family. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, good ranchera music, his close friends and most of all his daughters. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Delia of Waco; daughters, Rose Mary Rangel and husband Andrew, Irene Sanchez and Danny Marquez, Yolanda T.Chavez and Donnie Cleere, all of Waco, Janie Lopez and husband Vincent, Jr. and Delia Trujillo and Paul Fraga of Robinson; grandchildren, Christy Watley, Christopher Rangel, Shay Rocha, Michelle Jimenez, Erica Contreras, Crystal Contreras, Zina Sanchez, Brandon Casarez, Brittany Chavez, Desiree Davila, John-Alex Lopez, Daylon Lopez and DanielRay Trujillo Villafana and eleven great grandchildren. He is also survied by sisters, Angelita Leos and husband Armando, Felipa Morones and husband Johnny, Fela Gonzalez and husband Pete all of Dallas; brothers, Jose Trujillo, Roberto Trujillo and wife Sandy, Gualberto Trujillo, Faustino Trujillo and wife Frances all of Dallas, Juan Trujillo and wife Martha of Monterrey N.L., Mexico, numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Christopher Rangel, Ernest Neto Sanchez, Brandon Casarez, John Alex Lopez, Paul Fraga, Jaoquin Sanchez, Victor Fuentes, and Armando Leos. Honorary Pallbearers are Jimmy Chavez, Danny Marquez, Donnie Cleere, Vincent Lopez, Jr., Efren Lerma, Andrew Rangel, Shay Rocha, DanielRay Trujillo Villafana and Marcelo Jimenez. The family wishes to express their great appreciation to Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home for the attentive and competent care given during his stay there and most of all to Providence Hospice, who without their help during his last days, we would not have made it. We would also like to thank all of those who have kept us in their thoughts and prayers and most of all God, for giving us all those wonderful years with our Papasito We will miss you. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey