Longtime Alamosa resident James Jesse Griego, 97, passed away December 8, 2023 at the San Luis Valley Regional Hospital in Alamosa Colorado.

James was born on the 21st of March 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married the love of his life Mary Lucero in 1975 in Taos New Mexico. They enjoyed 48 wonderful years together.

James was in the Military for 24 years, serving in the Air Force, and Army. He was awarded the Air Force Longevity Service Award, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, The National Defense Medal, the WW11 Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal to name a few.

James enjoyed to go fishing and camping. He loved going to the BX stores on the Military bases. James loved to spend time with his family and especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-granddaughters.

James is survived by his wife Mary Griego of Alamosa, his daughters Amy (Darryl) Leon of Alamosa; Kathy Griego of Austin Texas; Tonia Griego of Phoenix Arizona, his sons Allan Griego of Alabama; and Ricardo F. (Michelle) Griego of Slidell Louisiana; his granddaughter Amanda (Ryan) Lindner of Sparta Wisconsin, his grandson Darryl (Maria) Leon of New Jersey, as well as numerous other grandchildren; his great-granddaughters Maddilyn and Isabella; and his siblings Tony Griego of New Mexico and Carmen Lee of Alamosa. As well as numerous other relatives.

James is preceded in death by his parents, and his son Jimmy Griego in 2014.

Cremation has been chosen. A Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A funeral mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. also at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online condolences, tributes and words of comfort for James's family, please visit www.RogersFunerals.com