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Obituary for Griego


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday December 14, 1999

Eloy Adalberto Griego, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, December 09, 1999, after a long illness. He is survived by his children, Richard Griego and wife, Jennie of San Juan Capistrano, CA, Beatrix Apodaca and husband, Edward of La Mirada, CA, Eloy Griego Jr. of Albuquerque, Paul Griego and wife, Renata of Corrales and Robert Griego and wife, Neecie of Rio Rico, AZ; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Neri Maestas, Bruna Weaver, Nelda Baca and Selina"Sally" Romero and husband, Art; sister-in-law, Fidelia Griego, all of Albuquerque; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Chanita Griego; and his brother, Paul Griego. Mr. Griego was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He was retired from teaching in the Los Lunas High School District and had also retired as Secretary/Treasurer of the Iron Workers Union of America, Local 495. Mr. Griego was a man of many talents, including the gift of gab and great charisma. He was a candidate for State Senate from Bernalillo County in the 50's. Mr. Griego was loved, will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 1709 Moon NE, Suite #236, Albuquerque, NM 87112. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.