Leopoldo Griego passed away on February 13, 2021 at the age of 96.
Leopoldo was born on April 29, 1924 in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM.
Leopoldo was preceded in death by his wife, Evangeline Griego, son, Ronald Ray Griego, daughter, Sharon Griego Housel, brother, Quirino Griego, sisters, Lukie Quintana and Gloria Klaub and great-granddaughter, Taygen Aurora Griego.
Leo is survived by his grandsons, Matthew Griego and Brandon (Virginia) Griego, brother, Jake Griego, sisters, Toni Lovato and Liza Candelaria and great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Collin, Lilly, Copelin, Kolte and Sky. Leo is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Leo was born and raised in his beloved north valley of Albuquerque, NM and lived the majority of his life there.
At the age of 16 he joined the CC Camp, a great depression program.
When World War II broke out Leo joined the Marines. Assigned to the 1st Marine Division – A1-5 he was trained as a sharpshooter and he was then deployed to the Pacific Theatre. Leo was wounded in the battle for the Island of Peleliu. Leo served his country honorably and proudly.
Thru out his life Leo continued to serve his community. Leo was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Leo volunteered for years at St. Joseph's Hospital. Him and his very dear friend, Danny Sandoval volunteered at the St. Felix's Pantry doing what Leo called "the bread run".
Leo was a shining light in his entire family's life, always caring and calling and checking up on us. We will miss him every day.
God speed "Polo", "Leo", "Grandpa", "Uncle" and "friend".
Services will be limited due to Covid-19. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Church of the Nativity of The Blessed Mary Catholic Church, Albuquerque, NM at 9:00 a.m. Seating is limited to 45 people. The service will be live streamed on Nativity's website www.n-bvm.org and also broadcast on FM Radio 88.1 in the church parking lot. If you are planning on attending at the church, you must arrive by 8:40 a.m. – temperatures will be checked. Burial will take place at Santa Fé National Cemetery, Santa Fé, NM following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to your favorite veteran's charity.
Leopoldo was born on April 29, 1924 in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM.
Leopoldo was preceded in death by his wife, Evangeline Griego, son, Ronald Ray Griego, daughter, Sharon Griego Housel, brother, Quirino Griego, sisters, Lukie Quintana and Gloria Klaub and great-granddaughter, Taygen Aurora Griego.
Leo is survived by his grandsons, Matthew Griego and Brandon (Virginia) Griego, brother, Jake Griego, sisters, Toni Lovato and Liza Candelaria and great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Collin, Lilly, Copelin, Kolte and Sky. Leo is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Leo was born and raised in his beloved north valley of Albuquerque, NM and lived the majority of his life there.
At the age of 16 he joined the CC Camp, a great depression program.
When World War II broke out Leo joined the Marines. Assigned to the 1st Marine Division – A1-5 he was trained as a sharpshooter and he was then deployed to the Pacific Theatre. Leo was wounded in the battle for the Island of Peleliu. Leo served his country honorably and proudly.
Thru out his life Leo continued to serve his community. Leo was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Leo volunteered for years at St. Joseph's Hospital. Him and his very dear friend, Danny Sandoval volunteered at the St. Felix's Pantry doing what Leo called "the bread run".
Leo was a shining light in his entire family's life, always caring and calling and checking up on us. We will miss him every day.
God speed "Polo", "Leo", "Grandpa", "Uncle" and "friend".
Services will be limited due to Covid-19. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Church of the Nativity of The Blessed Mary Catholic Church, Albuquerque, NM at 9:00 a.m. Seating is limited to 45 people. The service will be live streamed on Nativity's website www.n-bvm.org and also broadcast on FM Radio 88.1 in the church parking lot. If you are planning on attending at the church, you must arrive by 8:40 a.m. – temperatures will be checked. Burial will take place at Santa Fé National Cemetery, Santa Fé, NM following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to your favorite veteran's charity.
Leopoldo Griego passed away on February 13, 2021 at the age of 96.
Leopoldo was born on April 29, 1924 in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM.
Leopoldo was preceded in death by his wife, Evangeline Griego, son, Ronald Ray Griego, daughter, Sharon Griego Housel, brother, Quirino Griego, sisters, Lukie Quintana and Gloria Klaub and great-granddaughter, Taygen Aurora Griego.
Leo is survived by his grandsons, Matthew Griego and Brandon (Virginia) Griego, brother, Jake Griego, sisters, Toni Lovato and Liza Candelaria and great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Collin, Lilly, Copelin, Kolte and Sky. Leo is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Leo was born and raised in his beloved north valley of Albuquerque, NM and lived the majority of his life there.
At the age of 16 he joined the CC Camp, a great depression program.
When World War II broke out Leo joined the Marines. Assigned to the 1st Marine Division – A1-5 he was trained as a sharpshooter and he was then deployed to the Pacific Theatre. Leo was wounded in the battle for the Island of Peleliu. Leo served his country honorably and proudly.
Thru out his life Leo continued to serve his community. Leo was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Leo volunteered for years at St. Joseph's Hospital. Him and his very dear friend, Danny Sandoval volunteered at the St. Felix's Pantry doing what Leo called "the bread run".
Leo was a shining light in his entire family's life, always caring and calling and checking up on us. We will miss him every day.
God speed "Polo", "Leo", "Grandpa", "Uncle" and "friend".
Services will be limited due to Covid-19. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Church of the Nativity of The Blessed Mary Catholic Church, Albuquerque, NM at 9:00 a.m. Seating is limited to 45 people. The service will be live streamed on Nativity's website www.n-bvm.org and also broadcast on FM Radio 88.1 in the church parking lot. If you are planning on attending at the church, you must arrive by 8:40 a.m. – temperatures will be checked. Burial will take place at Santa Fé National Cemetery, Santa Fé, NM following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to your favorite veteran's charity.
Leopoldo was born on April 29, 1924 in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM.
Leopoldo was preceded in death by his wife, Evangeline Griego, son, Ronald Ray Griego, daughter, Sharon Griego Housel, brother, Quirino Griego, sisters, Lukie Quintana and Gloria Klaub and great-granddaughter, Taygen Aurora Griego.
Leo is survived by his grandsons, Matthew Griego and Brandon (Virginia) Griego, brother, Jake Griego, sisters, Toni Lovato and Liza Candelaria and great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Collin, Lilly, Copelin, Kolte and Sky. Leo is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Leo was born and raised in his beloved north valley of Albuquerque, NM and lived the majority of his life there.
At the age of 16 he joined the CC Camp, a great depression program.
When World War II broke out Leo joined the Marines. Assigned to the 1st Marine Division – A1-5 he was trained as a sharpshooter and he was then deployed to the Pacific Theatre. Leo was wounded in the battle for the Island of Peleliu. Leo served his country honorably and proudly.
Thru out his life Leo continued to serve his community. Leo was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Leo volunteered for years at St. Joseph's Hospital. Him and his very dear friend, Danny Sandoval volunteered at the St. Felix's Pantry doing what Leo called "the bread run".
Leo was a shining light in his entire family's life, always caring and calling and checking up on us. We will miss him every day.
God speed "Polo", "Leo", "Grandpa", "Uncle" and "friend".
Services will be limited due to Covid-19. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Church of the Nativity of The Blessed Mary Catholic Church, Albuquerque, NM at 9:00 a.m. Seating is limited to 45 people. The service will be live streamed on Nativity's website www.n-bvm.org and also broadcast on FM Radio 88.1 in the church parking lot. If you are planning on attending at the church, you must arrive by 8:40 a.m. – temperatures will be checked. Burial will take place at Santa Fé National Cemetery, Santa Fé, NM following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to your favorite veteran's charity.
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