Michael Griego Obituary

Michael Anthony Griego, of Durango, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 10, 2019, at home surrounded by family.

Michael is preceded by his father, Orlando Griego, cousin, Phil Griego. He is survived by: his mother, Rachel; sisters, Mary Lou (Ed Aber), Sandra and Deborah Griego; his children, Dustin (Crystal), Lindsay and Michael; 4 grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Rosary will be recited at 630pm on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Durango. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 (also at Sacred Heart) and burial to follow at Greenmount Cemetery. Michael Anthony Griego

Published by The Durango Herald on Oct. 10, 2019.
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I miss u uncle Mike. Xoxo may u soar with angels. Love u

Danniel Loveday

November 18, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss.
Hoping that your faith, and prayers, along with the support of family and friends, will bring comfort and healing to all of you, in this time of grief. Always thinking of you.
Joe and Lisa Taulli

Lisa Taulli

October 17, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know Mike Very well, But I played softball with all of his sisters and Patti. I got to know Rachel and Orlando as well. There will always be a soft spot in my heart for the Griego family. I'm praying for all and hoping you feel the loving arms and care of Jesus. God bless you.

Lori(Thompson)Sauck
AKA:Shady

Lori SAUCK

October 16, 2019

My deepest condolence to the Griego family and to all who knew and loved him.
I met Mikey when he was a Marine @ Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California.
So much fun, and the times we shared, bonded our friendship forever.
My first visit to Durango, he gave me a ride on his bike,out to the riverside, to show me beautiful Colorado, which is this photo I took, and how I will always remember him.
But the most amazing moment of our friendship, was when he called me on my birthday... to tell me his son Dustin was born.
I've always believed God blesses us with special friends along life's journey.
Rest in Peace, my friend. Semper Fi.
Dusty, Patti, may God's Love and Peace comfort you, and to all Mike's family and loved ones.
Much Love, Julie.

Julia Folliard

October 14, 2019

I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS RACHEL, MARY LOU. SANDRA, AND DEBORAH AND DUSTIN. MY CONDOLENCE

Sandra S

October 14, 2019

Jenny Tolbert

October 13, 2019

Jenny Tolbert

October 13, 2019

So sorry to hear of Michael's passing! He was always nice to me, will miss him & his gentle soul.

Anne Spiker

October 13, 2019

October 13, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Griego family.Mikey was one of a kind....he had a heart bigger than Texas. I met him at his family restaurant,I was cleaning beans. He said, you have two piles of beans. Well yeah this one's the bad pile and that pile is the pile I need to clean. He smirked and pointed to the bad pile then pulled some from it. He said Sue, what's wrong with these? I was young back then, I said see those darker marks. He said o.k......and that's why there called pinto beans. So he gave me bean cleaning 101 and he just shook his head with that smirk......i can go on and on but here's a good memory and lesson hat shaping 101. I had stopped by his house on the mesa and went in and there he was with this cool iron machine. He showed me how to shape a cowboy hat. To him it was a piece of cake, myself on the otherhand... I'll stick to baseball caps. But he had a cowboy hat for work, special occasion and just cleaned up look etc... I called him cowboy up......... Hurry up and iron that hat or I'm l leaving to the casino without you..... Cowboy up..... Mikey, the memories will not make up for your absence here but you made it to the other side...so you just rode away. Chow for now my friend, your faith overcame your fear your home painfree my friend love ya Mikey.. You may be gone but never forgotten!!!!!!!!!

Wendy sue Enriquez

October 13, 2019

My condolences to the Griego family I am so very sorry for your loss Michael was an amazing guy he was always so good to me and welcomed me in his home many times and would always stop and say hi to me at the casino you will be missed by many RIP my dear friend I know your free as a bird now and will always be a special Angel watching over us. Dennis Garcia I would also like to say I am so sorry for your loss as well I know how close you were with Mike he was your bro my prayers go out to you all

Debbra Landaverde

October 12, 2019

Barbara Boughan

October 11, 2019

To Debbie and all the Griego family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mike is such a good guy. He never failed, even in a crowd, to come over and say hello and talk a bit. Thank you Geraldine Aragon for including the photo. That's how I always remember Mike, he sure looks good in a hat. Goodbye Mike.

Monty Caudle

October 11, 2019

Griego family, So sorry to hear of mike passing my thoughts and prayers are with you all. love you all

Phyllis Fennemore

October 11, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Griego famly. Mikey, I am going to miss you my brother. Thanks for all the good memories. See you later... Dave Roybal

October 11, 2019

my heartfelt sympathy to the Greigo family.Mike was a diamond in the rough.We will miss him.Semper Fi my friend travel well. Talamante Family.

Robert Talamante

October 11, 2019

What a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of knowing him in school and knowing him after we pretended to grow up. I am very sorry for your loss, Griego family. Blessings

Jackie Go,ez

October 11, 2019

Our Dear Griego Family, we are so sorry to hear Mike has left our presence. We are so grateful we were able to spend some time with him at our reunion recently. Know that we are thinking of you all and sending our love. It breaks our hearts that we won't be able to attend Mike's services, but we will be there in Spirit. We love you guys.

Keith and Rhonda

October 11, 2019

So sorry ,I know it's never easy to lose a loved one remember he is a better place where all pain is taken away. Penny and Cindy Aber

Penny Aber/Herring

October 11, 2019

Mike I am so sorry we lost such a beautiful man . My condolences to your family. I know you are up there shining catching up with your dad and watching over us. I can just imagine that big smile on your face. I love you and till I see you again Rest In Peace.

Geraldine Aragon

October 10, 2019

Mike you will be missed cowboy . I am so sorry we lost you. You were such a great man with a giving heart and beautiful smile. You helped so many people and for that we thank you. We had a great time together and I will cherish them memories forever. Rest In Peace. You are with your dad now and I know you are watching over us in heaven. You are my Angel and I love you. Till I see you again. Love always Geri Aragon

Geraldine Aragon

October 10, 2019

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Durango, CO

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