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Obituary for GRIEGO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday March 20, 2007

Lucia S. Griego, 85, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Friday night. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jose T. Griego "JT"; sons: Joseph Griego and wife, Linda; David Griego; Celso Griego; daughters: Esther Gutierrez and husband, Joe; Rachael Mora; Jeanette McEvoy and husband, John; Cecelia Medina and husband, Gustavo; Gloria Ortiz; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Cres Salazar, Antonio Salazar; and three sisters: Justa Hern, Juanita Salazar, and Mary Espinosa. Mrs. Griego was preceded in death by her sons: Richard, Andrew and Larry Greigo; and her parents: Laureano and Aurelia Salazar; and her brother: Laureano Salazar, Jr. Lucia was born on June 25, 1921 in Alamo, NM. She married Jose T. Griego on December 24, 1943. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit and her quiet strength. Our mother was deeply religious and taught us to believe in God. She has now gone home, leaving us all with pride and many wonderful memories. We would like to thank Blanca and Humberto Gasson for the loving care they gave to Lucia. Pallbearers will be Andrew Griego, Jerry Gutierrez, Joey Mora, Stan McEvoy, Lawrence Ortiz, and Daniel Medina. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. at the Reflection of LifeŠ Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE) with a Rosary Tuesday at St. Frances Xavier Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. The Mass will be on Wednesday at St. Anne's Catholic Church with Burial at 11:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Services entrusted to the Salazar family at REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 884-5777