Manuel Griego Jr, was born on June 29, 1953 in El Paso, Texas. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 29, 2021. Manny is survived by his wife of 42 years Terrie Griego, son Manuel Felix Griego and his nieces and nephews that he loved like his own children; Cynthia & Edgar, Lettie & Joel Molina, Christina & Armando Contreras, Charlie & Ruby Alvarez, Robert Alvarez & Amanda, Cathy, Christopher & Anthony Griego, Melissa, Angel & Tommy Arellano, Christina & Rebecca Herrera and Hailey Russo. Proud Godfather of Vanessa Juarez, Aaron Chavez, Ashlee Villarreal & Ithamar Enriquez. Great nieces and nephews; Brandon & Shayln Johnson, Javier Jaime, Max Richardson, JJ & Joseph Molina, Brianna & Amanda Contreras, and Julian & Alexa Alvarez.
He was a player and manager for his beloved softball team – El Paso Roadrunners, Burges alum and owner of Sports World. Manny was also a passionate Dallas Cowboys fan and could often be found at a UTEP game or playing poker when he wasn’t at home.
He was a beautiful person that always worried about everyone else before himself. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 1pm-4pm at Funeraria Del Angel Restlawn -8817 Dyer St. with Memorial Service at 2pm.