Trinidad John Apodaca

Trinidad John Apodaca earned his angel wings on November 9, 2021. He began his journey on June 4, 1928 to Jim Apodaca and Wilma Apodaca Sandoval in La Junta Colorado. He served in the U.S Army for six years and during the Korean war he received 2 bronze medals, a United nation Service medal, good conduct medal, and Korean service medal. He was honorably discharged from the Army as a Sargent. Trinidad John met his beloved wife Emily in Canning Company. His job history was he worked 20 years at United Steal, 8 years at a bar/restaurant, and 29 years at Denver Public Schools. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Emily M Apodaca, his parents Wilma Apodaca Sandoval and Jim Apodaca, his son Jose I. Gomez (Cynthia F. Gomez) and his siblings; Rudy Sandoval, Eugene Sandoval, and John Sandoval. Trinidad is survived by his loving daughters; Elanie M Trujillo (Nick A. Trujillo) and Edna D. Rife (Ronald L. Rife), and his brother Sammy Sandoval, grandchildren; Sharon V. Abeyta (Deano A. Abeyta), Nick A. Trujillo Jr. (Sandra Trujillo), Yvette R. Bowe (James Bowe), Richard D. Berg (Sonia Berg) and Victoria L. Gomez , great grandchildren; Dominick A. Abeyta, Deano A. Abeyta Jr and Nicole M. Rodriguez (Adrian V. Rodriguez), Brandon Bowe, Lucas Bowe, James Bowe (Elise Bowe), Heather Berg, Ryan Berg, Matthew D. Elkins, and Angelena P. Elkins, great great grandchildren; Nevaeh R. Abeyta, Kellen J. McAllister, Nickolette C. Trujillo, Niovanni N. Trujillo, Vanessa A. Trujillo, Persephone Bowe, and Gabby Chapman. Trinidad's hobbies were hunting for bull elks, fishing (he taught Elaine and Edna and most of his grandkids and great grandchildren to fish), ice skating, playing pool (he won several trophies), dancing, and music (both country and Mexican music). Previous Events Viewing NOV 18. 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (MT) Romero Family Funeral Home & Ft. Logan Mortuary - Lakewood 1805 S Sheridan Blvd Lakewood, CO 80232 [email protected] Loading map Service NOV 18. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (MT) Romero Family Funeral Home & Ft. Logan Mortuary - Lakewood 1805 S Sheridan Blvd Lakewood, CO 80232 [email protected] Loading map Final Viewing NOV 18. 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (MT) Romero Family Funeral Home & Ft. Logan Mortuary - Lakewood 1805 S Sheridan Blvd Lakewood, CO 80232 [email protected] Loading map Gathering NOV 19. 8:00 AM (MT) Romero Family Funeral Home & Ft. Logan Mortuary - Lakewood 1805 S Sheridan Blvd Lakewood, CO 80232 [email protected] Loading map