Sylvia Griego
August 31, 1934 ~ August 30, 2022 (age 87)
Obituary
Sylvia Griego, 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 the day before her 88th birthday, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She is preceded in death by her mother Eloisa Griego; father Jesus Griego; sisters: Mary Martinez, Ceceilia Griego; brothers: Robert Griego, Tom Griego, Sam Griego.
Sylvia is survived by sister Mable Sisneros; nieces: Debbie Sisneros "Negra", Diane Montano; nephews: Edward Sisneros, Sr., Edward Sisneros, Jr., Landon Ferguson Sisneros, Steven Garcia Sisneros, Jesse Griego; sister in law Lena Griego; caretaker LeAnn Lucero (who took great care of her until her final days), also many other nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends and neighbors.
Sylvia was a life long resident of Alameda, New Mexico in grandma Tulles' house. She attended Alameda Public Schools from grades 1-8, she graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School. After high school she attended Western School and took a secretarial course.
She had three jobs in her lifetime: Skaggs Drugs for two years, The Credit Bureau of Albuquerque for 33 years and her most important job was taking care of her parents Jesus and Eloisa.
Sylvia loved to shop, travel, eating at Chick Fil A where they knew her by her first name, and Rudy's BBQ on Coors where they not only knew her by name but they considered her part of the family. She also loved to go on vacation every year with Mae and the family to Los Angeles, San Diego, and Denver.
She kept a journal of everyday life. She would write what she did that day, what she ate, prayers for her family and friends, and she would end each daily entry with "Good night Jesus, Mary, Joseph and all the heavenly saints". She would always make special letters on her typewriter and would write poetry and enter it in poetry contests.
Sylvia was a devoted catholic, her love for the Lord Jesus Christ was amazing. She had no fear of anything because of her love for God. She attended daily mass and would do prayer adoration for hours, throughout the day.
She loved all of her family. Her Deborah Ann was her everything. They had a special bond and connection that was amazing.
Sylvia is now free and roaming Heaven, so happy and at peace with our Lord Jesus Christ and her family. They got to spend her birthday together in Heaven!!
She will be greatly missed.
Sylvia's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church located at 1502 Sara Rd, 87124. Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Pallbearers will be Edward Sisneros, Sr., Edward Sisneros, Jr., Landon Ferguson Sisneros, LeAnn Lucero, Tom Griego and Christopher Lujan.
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Services
VISITATION
Friday
September 9, 2022
9:30 AM
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (Rio Rancho)
1502 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
ROSARY
Friday
September 9, 2022
10:00 AM
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (Rio Rancho)
1502 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
MASS
Friday
September 9, 2022
10:30 AM
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (Rio Rancho)
1502 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
