Dodge City – Patricia "Techa" Turjillo, 74, passed away on January 18, 2025 at her home in Dodge City. She was born on February 14, 1950 in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Nellie (Torrez) Trujillo.

She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe of Dodge City. Techa loved to dance and listen to oldies. She was very well known and had many friends. She was always a hard worker and held various jobs in construction and welding. She enjoyed fishing with her nephews and gardening. She loved all of her nieces and nephews like her own children.

She is survived by her siblings, Jane Martinez of Wichita, Eva Ontiberos of Dodge City, Mario Trujillo (Teresa) of Wichita, Veronica Trujillo of Dodge City, and Theresa Trujillo of Dodge City; and many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Fernando Trujillo; and two nephews, Duane Martinez and Alfredo Ontiberos.

Funeral service will be held at Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday January 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM with Father Wesley Schawe presiding.  Burial will follow at Greencrest Memorial Garden in Dodge City.  Visitation and rosary will take place at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe before the mass. Viewing will start at 9:00AM and the rosary will start at 9:30AM on Thursday, January 23, 2025.  Memorials are suggested to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in care of the funeral home.  Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.