Doris Jean Griego Doris Jean Griego of Happy Holbrook passed away peacefully in Show Low on the morning of Aug. 26, 2020, embraced by the loving arms of Jesus Christ. She was born on Feb. 1, 1940. She will be laid to rest on Sept 8, at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Flagstaff. Due to the pandemic, services will be limited to invitation only. A celebration of Jean’s life will be announced at a later time and date. Her heavenly welcoming party included her parents, Tomas and Isadora Apodaca; siblings, Juanita, Francis, Alice, Nick, Pete, Amey (Mary) Dickey; her late husband, Louis C. Garcia Sr.; nieces, Debra and Sarah; nephew, Orland; and sister-in-law, Betty. She is survived by the love of her life, Richard Griego; brother, Frank “Crazy Horse” Apodaca; children, Louis T. (Anna) Garcia Jr., June Allison (Robert) Barreras, Vincent Charles Garcia, Francesca (Juan) Sanchez and Severo Griego; grandchildren, Erica, Eric, Ryan, Adrian and Arylana; and great-grandchildren. Jean was the baby of nine children. She excelled in academics earning a bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education at Northern Arizona University. Jean was an educator in the public school system for 27 years. Jean’s most memorable moments were working at the Roxy Movie Theater in high school, driving her friends and cousins in her first car, big brother Frank carrying her on his shoulders from Five-Mile Wash, catching her 200-pound Marlin, hiking the Grand Canyon and river rafting the Colorado River. Jean spent a lot of time with her family and best friends. She pursued her interest in salt and fresh water fishing, hiking and traveling. Jean also enjoyed cooking, dancing, and volunteering, especially at the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association where she was president. Jeanie will be most remembered as a loving wife, mother, teacher, mentor, coach, friend and child of Christ.
