Jerry Griego, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, in Phoenix, AZ. Jerry was born January 6, 1959 in Albuquerque, NM to the home of Charles and Bennie Padilla Griego. He was reared and attended schools in Albuquerque. Jerry is preceded in death by his father; Charles Griego and a brother Robert Griego. Survivors include two sons; Issac J. Griego and Jesse R. Griego, his mother Bennie Griego, three brothers Andrew Griego, Alex Griego and David Griego, three sisters Patsy Crespin, Dolores Griego and NoraLee Mckay, grandchildren Jeremiah Griego, Hailey Briceno and Maria Duran-Griego. Also surviving are his aunts and uncles; Pablo Griego, Jimmy Griego, George Griego, Erlinda Sandoval and Nancy Sena, Rose Luna and Annie Romero as well as many other people that touched Jerry's life including his girlfriend Cathy Jaramillo, along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends that cared for him in Albuquerque, Los Lunas and Arizona. He will be deeply missed. Cremation has taken place. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when plans are finalized. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd St. Santa Rosa, NM (505)472-3369. www.chavezfuneralhome.com