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Cipriana Griego entered eternity on Sunday, June 6, 2004. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Arlene Rosalie Griego; and her husband of 65 years, Benjamin Griego. Cipriana was born in Mangas, NM., February 27, 1917 and spent her childhood in that area and Lemitar, NM. She married Benjamin Griego December 1, 1930 in Abeytas, NM., and they lived in and around the Las Nutrias area until they moved to Barstow, California in 1953. Cipriana was a housewife and devoted, loving mother with very deep family values. Although simple in her ways of life, her wisdom, courage, and ability to teach was abundant. She returned to her native New Mexico in 1999, where she enjoyed the company of her family and friends. Cipriana is survived by her three sons, Nazario and wife, Lala, Aniceto "Ernie", Rumaldo Joe and wife, Helen; 16 grandchildren; 27 great- grandchildren; and seven great- great- grandchildren. Services and viewing will be held at San Isidro Mission in Las Nutrias. A viewing will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 followed by the Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2004. Interment will follow in the San Isidro Mission Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
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