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Obituary for LUCERO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday December 20, 2014

LUCERO, FLORA ROMERO It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Flora Romero Lucero, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Flora Romero Lucero, 103, died on Wednesday December 17, 2014 at Casa De Rosa with her family at her side. She was born June 6, 1911 in Torreon, New Mexico. Flora was the granddaughter of Eugenio Romero and daughter of Reymundo Romero and Petronilla Varela Romero. Flora worked as a school teacher, and then as a pharmacy assistant at her brother Gregory Romero's Pharmacy. Flora was married to Ignacio Lucero. They lived in Las Vegas, NM until moving to Albuquerque in 1975. She had a great passion for gardening and grew the most beautiful roses. She was a woman with deep faith in God. She loved adventure and was well traveled. Flora was preceded in death by her husband, Ignacio; two of her sons, Gilbert and Ignacio Jr.; her sisters, Chonita, Pauline, and Lena; her brothers, Gregory and Raymundo Jr.; and her granddaughter, Joyce Medina. She is survived by her two daughters, Sylvia Hurley of Charlotte, NC and her husband Jack Hurley and Celeste Tapia of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and several great- great- grandchildren. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, December 20, 2014, 10:30 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow. The family wishes to thank the many caregivers at Casa De Rosa, their kindness will always be remembered. They would also like to thank Heartland Hospice. Memorial contributions may be made to Casa De Rosa Assisted Living, 10127 Guadalupe Tr. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Please visit our online guestbook for Flora at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400