Miriam E. Griego, 79, a resident of Santa Fe passed away from a long term illness on Friday, May 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Olga Rios; and infant sister. Miriam started her adult life in the religious order of St. Francis, 22 years. She was an academic advisor with UW in Seattle. She was also a government employee in Washington DC for 20 years, a contract employee in Glynco, Georgia for the Department of Justice. She was a very devoted mother and wife. Miriam was very spiritual, and religious, she wanted to be with God in Heaven. Miriam is survived by her husband Pablo Griego of Santa Fe; sons: Adam Griego of Santa Fe, Francisco Griego of Hawaii; sisters: Rose Marie and Cecilia Rios of Riverside, California; numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives & friends. Services are pending at this time, for more information please contact the funeral home. The family of Miriam E. Griego have entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.