Carlos Leroy Griego, 52, a resident of Española went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 8, 2012. He was born on September 3, 1960 to Bert and Tonie Griego. Carlos was well liked and had the most generous of hearts. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tonie; grandparents, Carlos and Ana Maria Griego and Octaviano and Suzie Valdez. Carlos is survived by his father, Bert of Española; sisters: Lucille and husband Tommy Maes of Bernalillo, Berta and husband Rick Dominguez of Denver; brothers: Steve and wife Kathy, Joe and companion Angela Cordova, Vince and companion Pauline Herrera, Bobby and companion Liz Martinez all of Española and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives & friends. Public visitation will begin on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada with a rosary to be recited at 9:45 a.m. and Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at the Vallecitos family cemetery. The family of Carlos Leroy Griego has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.