Former New Mexico Education Secretary Trujillo struck, killed walking The Sun-News talked to Ray Jaramillo, school board president; Manny Sanchez, who took Trujillo's place on the Doa Ana County Commission;and Dan Trujillo, police spokesman and Karen's family member, for more insight into what she meant to this community. She had been at the helm of the district since September 2019, navigating a series of crises that started with a ransomware attack, the shutdown of schools amid a pandemic and the devastating loss of seven educators to COVID-19. Las Cruces. Sadly, she would not be last. Dr. Karen Marie Trujillo, 50, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, beloved wife and partner to Ben Trujillo, mother of Taralyn, Tim and, Tavyn, transitioned from this earth to be with her Lord Jesus, and. 1740-A Calle de Mercado Las Cruces, NM 88005 Our search includes obits and death notices from more than 3000 US newspapers. Police say pandemic related capacity restrictions are what led to the decision to make Saturday's funeral private.