In Memory Of
Msg (Ret)Trinidad Maldonado
1930
2022
Msg (Ret)Trinidad Maldonado
April 8, 1930 — January 14, 2022
MSG (RET) Trinidad Maldonado, 91, was called home to his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2022.
Trinidad was born in Puerto Rico to Francisco and Juanita Maldonado-Lopez in 1930.
He proudly served 30 years earning him Master Sergeant in the United States Army. His awards include two Combat Infantry Badges, Bronze Star, numerous Korean and Vietnam tour awards, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, nine good conduct medals, Meritorious Service Award, and the Army Commendation with Oak leaf Cluster.
After retiring, he made his home in Junction City, Kansas where he became a successful businessman in the community. Trinidad had a passion in his life for working outdoors with his hands and found peace tending to his chickens and Koi pond.
He married Margaret Dean July of 1956 in England. She survives of the home. Other survivors include one son, John Maldonado of Chapman, KS; three daughters, Dene (Nina) of Junction City, KS, Sandra Christensen of Milford, KS and Jeannette Ascher of Milford, KS; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren and one step-great grandchild.
Trinidad was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Trinidad's spirit will be remembered fondly.
Cremation will take place with a private family memorial service. Inurnment will take place at Milford Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the organization of the donor's choice.
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Trinidad was born in Puerto Rico to Francisco and Juanita Maldonado-Lopez in 1930.
He proudly served 30 years earning him Master Sergeant in the United States Army. His awards include two Combat Infantry Badges, Bronze Star, numerous Korean and Vietnam tour awards, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, nine good conduct medals, Meritorious Service Award, and the Army Commendation with Oak leaf Cluster.
After retiring, he made his home in Junction City, Kansas where he became a successful businessman in the community. Trinidad had a passion in his life for working outdoors with his hands and found peace tending to his chickens and Koi pond.
He married Margaret Dean July of 1956 in England. She survives of the home. Other survivors include one son, John Maldonado of Chapman, KS; three daughters, Dene (Nina) of Junction City, KS, Sandra Christensen of Milford, KS and Jeannette Ascher of Milford, KS; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren and one step-great grandchild.
Trinidad was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Trinidad's spirit will be remembered fondly.
Cremation will take place with a private family memorial service. Inurnment will take place at Milford Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the organization of the donor's choice.
**To leave a special online message for the family, press the "share" tab above.**
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