Ernest Griego

GRIEGO – Ernest Griego, 71, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away on October 25, 2019 after a long illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcos and Vivian Griego, his brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Theresa Griego, and his niece, Darlene R. Chavez. He is survived by his wife Virginia (Gina) Griego, his beloved daughters Carla G. Tennyson, and husband Paul, and Christen Griego-Fullbright, and husband Robert.  He had three grandchildren whom he adored, Gabriel Tennyson, Leslie Tennyson, and Lucas Fullbright.  He is also survived by his siblings Betty, Sylvia, Rachel, Sadie, Mary Ann, Roger, Marcos Jr., and Eileen, as well as sister-in-law Cecilia, and brothers-in-law Joe, Leroy, Carlos, and Paul (Mosca).  He also had many Godchildren, nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him dearly.

Ernest graduated from Albuquerque High School where he learned the trade of Welding.  He was an extremely hardworking man who ran his own successful business, Griego’s Portable Welding, for over 30 years.  He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish.  His greatest joy was to spend time with his three grandchildren.

A rosary will be recited on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 5:30 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, 87106.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be recited by Father Dennis Garcia at San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway Blvd. SE, 87102, on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 11:00am with visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Reception will take place following the burial at the Moose Lodge located at 2121 Edith Blvd. NE, 87102.

Pallbearers will be Gabriel Tennyson, Ronnie Candelaria, Aaron Candelaria, Carlos Candelaria, and Steven Griego.  Honorary pallbearer will be Lucas Fullbright.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation to help in the search for a cure.  Services are in the care of Strong-Thorne Mortuary.