Obituary of Phillip Corey Stevens

Phillip Corey Stevens September 21, 1956 †September 13, 2012 Phil was born on September 21, 1956 in Winterpark, Florida. His family moved to Ogden, Utah in 1972. He attended Weber State College in Utah, where he played baseball for two years. In 1976, he attended the University of New Mexico and played Lobo Baseball. Phil's career with United Parcel Service began in 1977. He retired after 34 years of service on June 1,2012 as a Supervisor. Phil was an upstanding man of character, known for his kindness, willingness to help others, and his sense of humor. He was a committed family man, who cherished coaching his sons and youth in the community in various sports. Phil is survived by many: his wife of 21 years, Astra A. Griego-Stevens, his sons Corey James & Jerel Sidney Stevens; parents Sidney & Bette Stevens; brothers Ronald & Roger Stevens; sister Becky Stevens; sister-in-law Dianne Stevens; nephews Chris Stevens (wife) Michelle (sons) Tanner & Noah; Cameron Stevens, Jason Florez, James Pittman, William Pittman; nieces Megan Florez & Cory Pittman. Phil is also survived by his mother-in-law Judith J. Griego; sister-in-laws Yvette, Natalie & Noelle Griego; brother-in-laws Norbert Chavez, Orlando & Jude Griego; nieces Dana Sanchez (husband) Ray Sanchez III (children) Ray & Chrisgianna, Jacqueline Garcia & Isabella Griego; nephews Jade & Rosendo Garcia, Matthew & Jordan Chavez, Jude & Valdez Griego. A memorial service will be held for Phil on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 2pm at New Beginnings Church, 3601 Montgomery Blvd. NE. Reception to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, 225 San Mateo NE, (505) 764-9663.