Daniel Joseph Trueba

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Daniel Joseph Trueba

May 3, 1927 ~ September 7, 2024

Daniel Joseph (“Joe”) Trueba, 97, died at home September 7, 2024 much the way he lived: no fuss, no drama, with a full belly, and in the company of family who loved him dearly.

Joe was born and raised in Gallup, New Mexico, where he met Beatrice Lopez, the sweet young girl who would become his beloved wife and partner of 72 years. Joe and Bea married in 1952, and Joe began his career in the military as a civilian in the Air Force. He had postings in New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Guam before a final transfer in 1958 to Utah and Hill Air Force Base, where he retired in 1983.

Joe offered abundant love and encouragement to his four sons and two daughters. He deeply valued a quality education and enrolled his children at St. Olaf Catholic School and Judge Memorial Catholic High School. As one of the early families in the St. Olaf’s community, he was an enthusiastic supporter of a Catholic education. He embodied what it means to be a responsible, loving and faithful member of the Catholic community.

Joe’s expression of faith grew in generosity and inclusiveness as he aged. He sought the good in the array of religious traditions he knew and taught his children to measure a person’s worth by their actions, not their words. By his example, his children learned the importance of honesty, kindness, humility and curiosity about the world they lived in.

Joe’s devotion to his wife is the most valuable legacy he leaves his family. Their marriage was a glorious tapestry woven with somber threads of difficulty intertwined with the bright colors of laughter, contentment and enduring love. The loss of their daughter Chris in 2004 has been balanced by the joy each of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren has brought them. A life of 97 years is rich with memories, we will cherish them all.

Joe is survived by his wife Bea; his sons John (Teresa), Dan (Debra), Tom, Joe (Andrea); his daughter Cathy (Whit); his son-in-law Doug (Carron); 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated October 12, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 277 East 1800 South, Bountiful, followed by a luncheon at St. Olaf’s MacNamara Center. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to St. Olaf School or a favored charity. A complete obituary is available at  https://www.neilodonnellfh.com/obituaries/Daniel-Joseph-Trueba.