Barbara Lee Brito Trujillo

Barbara Lee Brito Trujillo, a Colorado Native and longtime resident of Brighton, CO passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, August 6, 2020 at the age of 72. Barbara is survived by her loving “Sugar Plum” and doting husband of 38 years, Leslie L. Trujillo; her children, Christopher (Charlotte) Romero, Kenneth (Rie) Romero, and Carlos (April) Trujillo; her grandchildren, Brittany (Edward Berkeley) Chavez, Eric (Stephanie) Moore, Sebastian Romero, Lauren (Chad Verdi) Romero, Alexander & Miha Romero, Izaac Churchill, and Avery & Owen Trujillo; her “bonuses” (great-grandchildren); Scarlet Verdi and Heidi & Nathan Moore; her brothers, Abel (Pauline) Brito and Emilio “Bruno” Brito; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, “adopted” kids & grandkids, newfound family, and good friends who will miss her dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents Emilio and Tonita (née Baros) Brito and her sister, Mary (née Brito) Shilling. Born in Monte Vista, Colorado on November 12, 1947, Barbara moved to Denver at ten years old. She graduated from West High School in 1965 and attended the University of Northern Colorado before finding her passion in holistic wellness. Owning her own businesses in her home of Brighton, “Cradle of Health” and “Bagel and Bean Catering”; she took care of her clients, who became family, until her last days. Barbara loved fiercely and enjoyed her worldly travels as well as hosting the best of parties- “Mi casa es su casa”. Her mantra and example leaves us with words to live by: Laugh, Sing, Dance, Pay it forward, Keep the faith, and DO the peace. Her funeral will be a private ceremony for family members and her ashes will be spread at a later date. Her family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a local charity in her name: ‘ALMOST HOME’ by check to 231 N. Main Street Brighton, Colorado 80601 (note Barbara’s name) or at www.almosthomeonline.org

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Pat Tabor

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