Angel R. Lucero, 81, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, February 7, 2020 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM.
He was born May 4, 1938 in Las Cruces to Andres T. Lucero and Gerarda Reyes Lucero. Angel aka Pompos proudly served his country with the U.S.Army for 3 yrs. In his younger years, he was a good baseball player, nicknamed “Calavera” and “Golden Arm”. He worked for 25yrs as the Furr’s manager; and for SWSH for 10yrs. He was a Lulac member.
He was Councilman for District 3 for two terms. He enjoyed tending to his garden of Jalapenos and tomatoes, also the growing of beautiful flowers and took pride of his Morning Glories. Last, but not least his grandkids were his pride and joy. He enjoyed watching their games. He is survived by his companion Delfina; his daughters, Priscilla Puentes and husband Michael; Belinda Rodriguez and husband George Rodriguez; Susana Limon and companion Aaron Elza; six grandchildren, Michelle Alvarado (Luis); Joseph Puentes, Georgie Rodriguez (Cynthia); Joshua Limon (Rachel); Jessica Rodrigues (Dominic); Randell Limon (Rachel); thirteen great grandchildren, Jaylean Rodriguez, Alexis Alvarado, Abagail Rodriguez, Ariel Alvarado, George (Boo Boo) Rodriguez III, Bellah Rodriguez, Luis (Bubba Lou Alvarado, Brody Rodriguez, Julian (JuJu) Rodriguez, Emma Rodriguez, Zoe Rodriguez, Camden Rodriguez, and Dominic Limon; a sister, Grace Leach; a brother, Rudy Lucero. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Sal Puentes; two brothers, Raul and Andy Lucero; three nephews, Rudy Lucero Jr., Earl Baca and William Baca.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Thursday, February 13 at 10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Dr. Gilbert Arizaga reciting.
Concluding service and inurnment will follow at Memory Lane cemetery. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~575-537-0777.
To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
He was born May 4, 1938 in Las Cruces to Andres T. Lucero and Gerarda Reyes Lucero. Angel aka Pompos proudly served his country with the U.S.Army for 3 yrs. In his younger years, he was a good baseball player, nicknamed “Calavera” and “Golden Arm”. He worked for 25yrs as the Furr’s manager; and for SWSH for 10yrs. He was a Lulac member.
He was Councilman for District 3 for two terms. He enjoyed tending to his garden of Jalapenos and tomatoes, also the growing of beautiful flowers and took pride of his Morning Glories. Last, but not least his grandkids were his pride and joy. He enjoyed watching their games. He is survived by his companion Delfina; his daughters, Priscilla Puentes and husband Michael; Belinda Rodriguez and husband George Rodriguez; Susana Limon and companion Aaron Elza; six grandchildren, Michelle Alvarado (Luis); Joseph Puentes, Georgie Rodriguez (Cynthia); Joshua Limon (Rachel); Jessica Rodrigues (Dominic); Randell Limon (Rachel); thirteen great grandchildren, Jaylean Rodriguez, Alexis Alvarado, Abagail Rodriguez, Ariel Alvarado, George (Boo Boo) Rodriguez III, Bellah Rodriguez, Luis (Bubba Lou Alvarado, Brody Rodriguez, Julian (JuJu) Rodriguez, Emma Rodriguez, Zoe Rodriguez, Camden Rodriguez, and Dominic Limon; a sister, Grace Leach; a brother, Rudy Lucero. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Sal Puentes; two brothers, Raul and Andy Lucero; three nephews, Rudy Lucero Jr., Earl Baca and William Baca.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Thursday, February 13 at 10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Dr. Gilbert Arizaga reciting.
Concluding service and inurnment will follow at Memory Lane cemetery. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~575-537-0777.
To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
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