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Griego -- Alfonso V. Griego, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, died Monday, January 11, 1999. Mr. Griego was born February 14, 1906 in Garita, NM to Justo and Gertudes Griego. At the age of 15, he became the youngest grocery store merchant in New Mexico and owned Griego and Bernal Grocery Store, a business owner of a gasoline station on the outskirts of Santa Rosa; Al Brad Carpet Cleaners in Albuquerque, Al's Food Market in Albuquerque, Al's Supermarket in Socorro, Al-Max Carpet Cleaners and Al 'n Son Cleaners, both in CA. He served as Sergeant of Arms for the NM State Legislature from 1969 to 1985; and he was the author of"Good-Bye My Land of Enchantment,""Voices Of The Territory" and"Panchita." He was also the founder of the NM Retired Middle Age Association. On March 7, 1982, he married Esibia (Sylvia) Martinez in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by a son, Rudy Griego; and a step-son, Tony Martinez. Mr. Griego is survived by his loving wife, Esibia (Sylvia) Griego of Albuquerque; two sisters, Eloisa Lopez de Griego and Gregoria (Lily) Lopez de Griego; one step-son Charles Martinez and wife, Sharon of West Covina, CA; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, corner of 8th and Iron SW, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Adam Griego, Marcos Griego, Christian Griego, Tito Griego, Danny Griego, Ernesto Griego and Robert Griego. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., SW. 243-5222.
        Published on: Wed January 13, 1999