Debra “Debbie” Trujillo-Matthews, 54, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2022 after a short illness.
Debbie was a loving wife, a devoted and caring mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and an exceptional friend and a one of a kind “bestie”.
A lifelong resident of Colorado Springs, Debbie thrived in her career in sales, but she discovered that her true calling and proudest achievement was becoming a local military liaison. Although she never served in the military, she was a soldier in heart and spirit. As the proud daughter of a military veteran, Debbie made it her mission to serve those who served, and believed firmly in the concept of “leave no person behind”. She always made sure to let you know you were someone special and was always on call for those in need.
Debbie loved making memories with her family and friends, shopping, and traveling with her husband. She touched the lives of everyone she met and always left an unforgettable first impression. She was our “Angel on Earth” and her beautiful life filled with kindness and love will forever be cherished in the hearts and memories of her family and friends. She was truly “one-of-a-kind”.
She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Trujillo, a son, Bernard Romo, step-father, James “Jim” Boleman, and her sister-in-law, Rebecca “Becky” Damron.
Debbie leaves behind her loving husband; Randall “Matt” Matthews, her mother Jane Boleman, daughters Catalina “C.J.” (William “B.J.”) Romo-Norris, Alia Trujillo and Marietta Young, sons Timothy Scott, Jr., and Isaiah Steinwand, brothers James “Jimmy” Damron and Michael (Turkisha) Trujillo, her sister Michelle (Aristead Jr.) Clayton, and her grandchildren Isaiah, Josiah, Jeremiah, Norris, Annaniah, Kameron, Serenity, Na’Yomee, Na’Yanna, Greyson, and Zahier, and many family members and friends she considered family.
A visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. with funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
Sylvia D Chavez
22 Feb 2022Jane, and family. So sorry for your loss. Praying that God will comfort you during this time of grief.
Jane Boleman
28 Mar 2022Thank you, Sylvia. I’m so thankful God allowed me to be her mother. She always made me proud. The kindest, sweetest person I ever knew.
Shelbie Myers Donelson
22 Feb 2022My sincere condolences…..
Debbie is a true fact that you touched many people. I have very fond memories of you that will never be forgotten. May you dance with the angels friend.
Anonymous
22 Feb 2022Debbie I miss you already, you were the most thoughtful person on the planet. I miss our long talks and the laughter. I will see you in Paradise my precious cousin Brenda
Eugene Matthews
22 Feb 2022I’m very sorry that she’s gone, and very grateful to have known her. Though I’m unable to be there in person my son will stand for me in this time of loss.
Debbie, thanks for enriching our lives and those around you. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
With love and respect, rest easy.
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William Mackins
22 Feb 2022To Debbie and family, I want to say look up and rejoice because all is not lost! Giving all much love and may be peace and comfort surround us all during this difficult time. I want to remind us all that ” precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints!” I also want to add that death only means separation and know that we will all be reunited in glory with all HIS children who once was with is us in this journey of life! So one day we will all see her again with our eternal Father who is the giver of life! Be blessed and know she’s in glory with our heavenly Father also awaiting our arrival to life eternal with our LORD and heavenly Father!! Your Brother in CHRIST, William Mackins
Jeff Whiteman
22 Feb 2022May you forever rest in peace my friend. I have know you since high school and will always be thankful for knowing you and honored to call you my friend. Once I retired from the Air Force in 2011, you helped me try to get set up with college and using my GI Bill. Even though I didn’t go to school for another year, you were so helpful and never hesitated to assist me on that journey. And it was always nice following you on Facebook and seeing what was going on in your life with your family. I will truly miss you friend. Prayers for you and your family. I will see again one day. God Bless you.
Crystal Moore
22 Feb 2022My sweet lady that I met so many years ago you’re finally at peace I’m glad you’re not suffering anymore and you looking down at us watching over us you will be truly missed truly truly missed. You had a heart of gold I liked you from the first day I met you and I knew would be gone a long way for me to say these words to you I’m going to truly miss you and you were one of my favorite friends and one of my favorite family members outside of my family you treated me like a human being and I would never forget you for that no matter what I did love you Debbie goodbye?????
Anita Benson
23 Feb 2022I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious light in this world but know you will spread your light in the next world. You really were one of a kind. Your smile could light up wherever you were. Your beauty came from inside through your kindness and loving nature. I so appreciated our conversations when your dad was going through the same thing as my Red. You are loved by so many and I am thankful to consider myself among them. Rest in paradise my friend. May the four winds blow you safely home.
Crystal Young
12 Apr 2022Rest in paradise Debbie..You always had a big beautiful smile even in hard times! And a big loving heart! Thank you for being such an Amazing Mom to My niece Marrietta! Heaven has truly gained an Angel! 333
Vickie White
11 Oct 2023I met Debbie in 1975. She was such a sweet, caring and lovable little girl. I will forever hold her in my heart. My condolences to her family. I love you all.