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Obituary for Griego


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday May 23, 1999

Charles M. (Bamboo) Griego, 23, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 21, 1999. Charles is survived by his mother, Connie Montoya; his father, Manuel Griego Jr.; fiance, Sophia Silva; daughters, Victoria and Veronica; three brothers, Norman Montoya and wife, Kathy, Robert Montoya and Jerry Montoya; his paternal grandmother, Petrita Griego; a special niece, Tiffany Montoya; other nieces and nephews, Mallory, Louis, Joshua, Deserae, and Michael; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Charles was a member of the Catholic Church and owned his own businesses, Golden Finger Gold Plating Company, and Executive Producer of Hit-Em-Up Productions. Charles loved his family, especially his children, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, from 3:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., in the Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 4:00 p.m. by Mrs. Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Monday morning, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., in the church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Father Richard Rohr, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Norman Montoya, Robert Montoya, Jerry Montoya, Ponfelo Alderete, Felix Lewis and Angelo Armijo. Honorary pallbearers will be Jr. Valles and Bogy Valles. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, in charge of arrangements.