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Margaret A. Lucero, age 90, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at her home in Pena Blanca, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. She was born on June 10, 1919 in Pena Blanca, NM. Margaret's life time passion was raising her four children, from a very early age as a single parent, and instilling in them a sense of work, educational value and social ethics. She was a good cook and enjoyed cooking for family gatherings. Her civic and social involvement began as the Valedictorian of her Senior High School Class; serving as a Catechism instructor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pena Blanca; she worked for the Bernalillo Public Schools system as a cook and substitute teacher. She retired from her Postmaster position in Pena Blanca in the early 1980's. Margaret touched many lives in so many ways and she will be greatly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionelo (Nelo) Lucero; her parents, Diego and Trinidad Aragon; a sister, Elvira Aragon; two brothers, Jose and Firmin Aragon; and a very close sister-in-law, Benigna Aragon. Margaret is survived by her loving children, Eraldo Lucero and wife Joann, Gloria Hurtado and husband Lorenzo (Clodo), Hilia Leyba and husband Robert, and Fita Cortez and Ben Esquibel; 15 grandchildren; 17 great and great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Luisa Salazar; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitations will be Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Pena Blanca, NM, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final viewing will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Rio Lucero, Marshall Lucero, Jerico Lucero, Morris Hurtado, Donovan Hurtado, Robbie Leyba, Jeremy Leyba, Julian Esquibel, Wilfred Esquibel, Nice Esquibel and Anthony Aragon. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Margaret's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
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