In Loving Memory
Frank David Griego
1964 – 2024
Frank David Griego
1964 – 2024
Service Details
- Born
- September 17, 1964
- Passed
- October 8, 2024
Frank David Griego, 60, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on September 17, 1964, to Frank and Eleanor (George) Griego.
The family will receive visitors from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2024, with a Rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave., Amarillo, Texas. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Lighthouse Funeral Home.
Frank attended Santa Fe High School and Vo-Tech. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1984-1989. After his service in the Army, he moved back home and worked various jobs in New Mexico. He moved to Texas in 1994 and met his future wife, Jodie in 2002. They were married in 2019.
He always made people laugh with his great sense of humor. Frank enjoyed playing pool and softball. He was always so kind and had a heart for helping others. He will be greatly missed.
Frank was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Domingo and Pita Griego; maternal grandparents, Sam and Eloisa George; his father, Frank Griego, Sr., and a brother, Samuel Sanchez.
He is survived by his parents, Eleanor and Louis Sanchez; his beloved wife, Jodie Griego; three children, Andrew Griego, Crystal Gonzales, and Annalisa Griego; his grandchildren, Lathan, Olivia, and Mila; a sister, Dora Furrow and husband Mark; brothers, Ruben Griego and wife Tracy, and Louis Sanchez and wife, Tambra. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family ~ The Buckles Crew.
Condolences (8)
“Fly with the angels Frankie and eat lots of Tuna. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 sure will miss our laughs.”
— Sylvia Griego-Beeler
“Oh, my brother how you will be missed. I can’t stop hearing your laugh. I know you are smiling ear to ear up there. Remember to save me a seat and don’t forget check in on Jodie and Annalisa. I promise to be there for them down here. Love you!”
— Vanessa Rodriquez
“We were so blessed to have Frank as a friend. He is now cancer free in the most beautiful place. RIP Frank 🙏”
— Chico and Heather Calderon
“The Lord knows Frank was my brother and my friend. “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 Till we meet again…”
— Dwight Buckles
“I love you brother. Missing you so much. Until we meet again!!”
— Stephanie Glanzer
“Frank, we love you & will miss you but know it won’t be long that we will be there with you!”
— Raymond & Gloria Rawls
“Frank me and Rosella are so sad to hear about this brother we hung out for a long time I am really going to miss you and your conversation and smile brother RIP until we meet again god bless.”
— Eloy Griego
“Uncle “Shank”… You always supported me and was always there for me and willing to help me in anyway I needed you. I love you an I’m going to miss you I missed out on a lot of time with you bc of my poor decisions but I’m grateful that I got to see you before you had to leave us. I’ll always remember you telling me “you ugleee piggy” when I was little.”
— Shanice Griego