Ernesto Griego

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Ernesto Griego, age 90, a resident of Dixon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15. He was born on October 19, 1922 to Bernabe Griego and Elena Medina-Griego. Ernesto was a foreman/supervisor of Transportation for Zia for many years. He was a soldier/veteran of the United States Army during World War II. Serving his country, Ernesto was stationed in Germany and knew seven other different nations as he also spoke various sayings in French.

Ernesto was preceded in death by his parents: Bernabe and Elena Medina-Griego, one infant daughter, Sadie Griego, brothers: Juan, Manuel, and Celestino Griego, and one sister, Alice Griego. His father and mother in law: Eduardo and Onofre Vigil of Las Trampas. Brothers in law: Ernesto, Henry and Ben Vigil and Sisters in law: Rose and Frances Vigil.

Ernesto is survived by his loving and cherished wife, Lugardita Griego, his children: Delfirio Velasquez and wife Eloisa of California, Becky Sanchez and husband Ross of Arroyo Seco, Sadie Gabaldon and husband Henry of Albuquerque and Clyde Griego of Apodaca. The following were like sons to Ernesto: Clarence Vigil, Horacio Aguilar, and Nelson Aguilar. One brother: Samuel Griego of Velarde and one sister: Lorraine Chavez of Albuquerque. Sisters in law: Eleanor Griego of Apodaca, Ofelia Aguilar of El Valle, and one brother in law: Elizardo Vigil of Utah. Grandchildren: Jay Jay Lopez and husband Joseph, Matthew Sanchez and wife Angelina, Yvette Hetzer, Che Gabaldon and companion Emily, and Luanna Russo and husband Greg. Grandchildren: Merina Hetzer, Arrianna, Alicia, y Isabella Gabaldon, y baby "Angel" Angelica, Alicia, Matthew and Derick Sanchez, and Julia and Jesse Lopez.

A public visitation and devotional service took place on December 18, 2012. Funeral Service took place on December 19, 2012. All services took place at the Apostolic Praise Temple in Dixon with Pastor Salomon Sanchez, Jr. officiating. Burial followed at the Apostolic Cemetery in Dixon.

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Name Ernesto Griego
Date of Death December 15th, 2012
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Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
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Madalyn Romero published a tribute .

I loved Ernie as my own grandpa I called him grandpa he was great gramps to my 3 daughters Angelica, Arianna, and Alicia Gabaldon he was a great man and will be truly missed and will never be forgotten. I know he's in heaven watching over his family with (Angelica)

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Che Gabaldon published a tribute .

I miss you Grandpa

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Emelly Torres published a tribute .

The little memories I have of Ernesto in the years that Che and I have been together is the song he would sing to his loving wife Lugi...How he would tell us his stories and always say merci, how he held my baby Isabella when she was just a few weeks old, his smile when he looked at her. How he took my oldest daughter Destiny as if she were his own. The way he made us laugh and how he loved his food!! I am sorry to his wife Lugi (grandma)for the pain and lose you must feel my heart is with you, my huni Che I wish I could take away your hurt. Luanna, Yvette, Merina, Dale, Clyde for your lose of a wonderful man, and of course Sadie who I know will hold her father deep in her heart. Ernesto you will never be forgoten for the kidness and love you broght to everyone. God Bless you all.

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Gregorita L. Garcia published a tribute .

Lugi, Del, Becky, Sadie, and Clyde...my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tita

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Nornan Martinez published a tribute .

GOD Bless You all in this Grieving time,Amen.

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Ramona Gonzales published a tribute .

Lugi and family. I am very sorry for your loss. Ernesto was a very good man to me and my family and I truly appreciate all of it. I remember Ernesto always singing Ramona I hear the Mission Bells Ringing. He will always be remembered for his kindness,Generosity and his love for others. My thoughts and prayers are with you all durning this difficult time. Know that he is singing with the Angels. Thank you Ernesto.

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Glenda Tafoya published a tribute .

SIENTO MUCHO. SORRY I CAN'T MAKE THE SERVICES, BUT MY HEART IS WITH ALL OF YOU. HE WAS A GREAT MAN. HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED WITH HIS BEAUTIFUL BLUE EYES AND WONDERFUL SMILE. I HAVE A GIRL IN KALAMAZOO ZOO ZOO. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. LOVE, GLENDA

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Jeanie (Tafoya) Diliner published a tribute .

Lugi and family,Please accept my condolences. Ernesto was moms cousin and also was best man for mom and dads wedding. He was loved by us. He had good character and loved sharing stories ans his songs. He will be missed. He had a long life and is now with his maker and loved ones. Love you all

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Willie Gonzales Jr. published a tribute .

My prayers go out to the Family of Ernesto. He was a great man and taught me alot. I will always remember going for wood with him. May God Bless you all in your time of sorrow.

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