Pablo Griego

Beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, Pablo Griego, passed away unexpectedly

on September 19, 2025, at the age of 87. Pablo was born on August 26th,1938 in

Santa Rosa to the home of Pablo and Bertha Alarid Griego. He attended Santa Rosa

schools and was a proud member of the 1955 Santa Rosa Lion football team, which

won the very first state championship for Santa Rosa High School.

At an early age, Pablo began working at a local grocery store, which eventually

allowed him to become a meat cutter for over 35 years. He was most famous for his

homemade carne adovada, and even after retirement, still had people calling to have

some made for them. Throughout his lifetime, Pablo enjoyed fishing, arrowhead

hunting, playing his guitar, visiting with his neighbors, gardening, yard work, attending

his great grandchildren’s sporting events and taking them for walks. He enjoyed his

daily walks and during those, would find random “treasures” and would gift them to his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his son Steven, his parents Pablo and Bertha Griego,

siblings Charlie, Rosa, Nancy, George, and Annie, his in-laws Jose and Ramona Ulibarri.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years Sophia, his son Chris, his grandchildren

Steven, Analicia and Andrew, Jose Pablo, Martina, Maria, Catarina and Alexia. His

great grandchildren Johnny, Jayla, Eylicio, Estevan, Kyarah, Esabella, Autumn, Jaykub, and Salem.

His siblings Jimmy, Erlinda, and Orlando. Sister-in-laws Julia and Bennie ,and as well as many nieces and nephews.

Pablo’s celebration of life will be held Tuesday, September 30th at St. Rose de

Lima Catholic Church, beginning with the Rosary at 10am with his son Chris reciting.

Funeral mass will immediately follow with family friend Father Sotero A. Sena officiating and

Deacon Marvin Marquez assisting. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Joseph Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the caring staff of Trujillo Family Funeral Home for

their kindness and professionalism in handling the cremation services.

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