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Robert Griego Obituary

Griego, Robert (Bob)



Robert (Bob) Griego, age 94, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 at home with his family at his side.

Mr. Griego is survived by his children, Lorraine Gallegos and husband, Joe, James Griego, Leroy Griego, Michael Griego and wife, Dolores, John Griego and wife Theresa, Rosalie Lopez and husband, Gary Valencia, Phyllis Encinias and husband, Gene; twenty-three grand children; twenty-six great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; sister, Rosella Cordova; brother, Pat Griego and wife, Bobbette; sister in law, Chinita Griego; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Griego was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Griego; and great-grandson, Mathew Tafoya. Mr. Griego was a Veteran of the U. S. Army, serving WWII, member of the Catholic Church, EEO Coordinator for the N.M. Highway Department for thirty years, and Safety Director for the N.M. State Highway Department.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Dr. SW with from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. A Committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:15 a.m. Pallbearers will be Gene Encinias, Gary Valencia, Joe Gallegos, Matt Lopez, John Griego, and Michael Griego. Honorary pallbearers will be James Griego, Leroy Griego, and Erik Encinias.

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Published by Albuquerque Journal on Dec. 18, 2016.
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Visitation

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Gabaldon Mortuary

1000 Old Coors Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

Dec

20

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Gabaldon Mortuary

1000 Old Coors Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

Dec

21

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

562 Atrisco Dr. SW, NM

Dec

21

Mass of Christian Burial

9:00 a.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

NM

Dec

21

Committal

11:15 a.m.

Santa Fe National Cemetery

NM

Funeral services provided by:

Gabaldon Mortuary

1000 Old Coors Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

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