Obituaries

Cheryl Ann Platt, 65, Albuquerque, July 4 Ashleigh Lauren MartinezTrujillo, July 4

ASHLEIGH LAUREN MARTINEZTRUJILLO

Ashleigh Lauren Martinez-Trujillo was born on October 27, 1990 and left us on July 4th. Her star was too bright for this Earth, so she went on to shine bigger and brighter from above. From the day she was born, Ashleigh was like a beautiful flower, always happy, always smiling, always carefree. Whomever was lucky enough to cross paths with her could feel her lovely spirit. She had artistic talents beyond belief and she was passionate about life. Ashleigh had a huge heart, open to her family, friends, animals and all little critters. Her two brothers, Elijah and Joshua were the loves of her life. Her Grandpa Fred had a special place in her heart, and she loved her Grandma Irene dearly. She adored her father and was a big daddy’s girl. She and her mother had an immeasurable love for each other, they were best friends , with an unbreakable bond that will never end. Ashleigh touched the lives of so many people. She was a beautiful soul, and her spirit will live on forever.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Lauren Trujillo, her grandmother, Mary Martinez, and her grandfather, Eloy Trujillo. She is survived by her parents, Joe and Jennifer Trujillo, brothers Elijah and Joshua Trujillo, grandfather, Fred Martinez, grandmother, Irene Trujillo, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. Ashleigh was a 2009 graduate of Santa Fe High School.

Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 am, St. Anne Catholic Church.

CHERYL ANN PLATT

Cheryl Ann Platt, 65, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in the loving care of her husband. Born June 22, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Cheryl spent most of her life in Albuquerque. Cheryl Attended New Mexico State University from 1971 to 1972 and the University of New Mexico from 1972 to 1973. Cheryl worked at GTE Linkert and Tijeras Rio Grande Cement from 1973 to 1988, when she became a stay-at-home mom. Daughter of the late Fred and Wilhelmina Burns, Cheryl is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Bob Platt and her son Robbie Platt. Following Cheryl’s wishes, there will be no memorial service and her family will spread her ashes in Hawaii at a later date.