Louis “Butch” Grijalva, III went home to be with his Maker Saturday morning on February 20, 2016. Butch was born on October 28, 1936 in El Toro, CA to his parents, Louis “Louie”, II and Amelia Grijalva. He married Loretta Billa and they resided in Santa Ana, CA. He worked as a Union plasterer his entire career. His favorite pastimes were fishing, gardening, cooking and he loved his great grandchildren dearly. Butch is survived by his wife Loretta, son Louis “Butchie” IV, older brother Edward, granddaughter Andreana, grandson Louis Philip Grijalva V and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis “Louie”, II and Amelia “Amy”; siblings Isabel Chairez, William “Bill” Grijalva, Dora Marquez and Angie Abrego. A memorial service will take place at Fairhaven Memorial on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 12:00 pm inside Waverly Chapel. Butch will later be cremated in a private ceremony at Fairhaven.
