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Obituary for LUCERO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday July 29, 2009

Felix Lucero of Albuquerque passed away on July 25, 2009. He was born on April 9, 1926 in Tome, NM. He and wife Stella were married in Manzano, NM on September 20, 1949 and spent the last 60 years together. After his disability 40 years ago, if you saw one, you knew that the other was not far behind. He was only 20 years old when he also became parent of his younger brothers and sisters after they lost their parents. He suffered for many years with multiple illnesses but was always happiest spending time with his family. He was a Quarter Master for the Boy Scout Troop 118 of San Jose Parish in the 1960's and, was a church Padrino at San Jose. He loved the outdoors and while he could, he enjoyed camping, hunting and the annual family matanza. He is survived by Stella Lucero, wife of 60 years; children, Cipriano Lucero, Niva Garcia, Edward and wife Theresa Lucero, Johnny Lucero, Louis and wife Margaret Lucero, Lorraine Torres, Theresa Archuleta, Martha Hayes; 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; brother Florian Lucero and wife Felez; sister- in- law Lucila Lucero, wife of Tobias Lucero, sister- in- law, Juana and husband Celedon Griego, brother- in-law, Polinario and wife Bernice Chavez, sister- in-law, Crucita and husband Willie Torrez, sister- in-law Corina Torrez, brother- in-law Daniel Chavez, sister- in- law Cleo Naranjo, sister- in- law Ernestina and husband Danny Madrid. Preceded in death by parents, Cresencio and Beatrice Lucero; parents- in- law, Marcelino and Predicanda Chavez; daughter Maria Rita Lucero; grandaughter, Amanda Torres; and several brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters and sisters-in-law. Palbearers, Anthony Garcia, Augustine Lucero, Michael Lucero, Aaron Archuleta, Derek Archuleta, and Joey Hayes. Honorary Pallbearers, Jose Lucero and Lawrence Torres. All Services will be held at San Jose Parish, Rosary on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 7 p.m. with the Funeral Service on Thursday at 10 a.m.