Nicolas Y. Griego

February 16, 1932 - July 23, 2019

Nicolas Y. Griego passed away Tuesday morning, July 23, 2019, in Butte, Montana with family members at his side. He was born in Verdi, Texas on Tuesday, February 16, 1932 to Nicolas and Delfina (Ybarbo) Griego. He was raised in Texas where he attended school and began working in cotton fields and farms as a young boy. Then as a young man he worked his way north doing all sorts of work — he was a butcher and a baker before eventually settling in Butte to work in the underground mines. Nick married his wife Eva and together they raised their six children in Butte. Nick was a great storyteller who would laugh so hard at his own jokes that you couldn’t hear the punchline; but you couldn’t help laughing along anyway. He enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and hiking. He was a lifelong fan of boxing and music with a special love for rancheras and mariachi. He was a very proud Papa whose eyes lit up anytime his grandchildren entered the room. He is survived by his children: Marcia Vollin of Phoenix, Arizona; Leona Lombard of Deer Lodge; Maria and Mike Robledo of Harker Heights, Texas; Alan Griego of Missoula; Dacia Griego and Carlos Coleman of Missoula; and Nicole Griego of Phoenix, Arizona. Also surviving are his ten grandchildren whom he cherished so much. Nick is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Red Thunder Griego; his son, Nicolas Griego III; his grandson, Nicolas Red Thunder Vollin; and all nine of his siblings.