d. December 31, 2024

Mike Lucero, 71, a resident of Amalia, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family, on December 31, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Malaquias and Natividad Lucero, and sister Barbara Lucero Molina.

Mike loved to spend time with his family, as well as spending time outdoors fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his children: Michelle Martinez (Stephen), Victoria Lucero, and Samantha Mascarenas (Nathaniel); grandchildren Anthony Martinez, Patrick Martinez (Kiley), Matthew Vargas, Marc Ryan Vargas, Sean Vargas, Natalia Mascarenas, Chevelle Mascarenas and Jaxx Mascarenas; eight great-grandchildren; siblings Rita Rivera (Joe), Pauline Lucero (Adelmo) and Louie Lucero (Gloria); plus many other loving relatives and friends.

Serving the family as honorary pallbearers were Dino Maes, Wally Maes, Marcos Molina, Christopher Lucero, Stephen Martinez, and Nathaniel Mascarenas.

Rosary was recited on Saturday, Jan. 25 with a funeral mass to follow, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Costilla; interment followed at the Amalia Cemetery. A meal in honor of Mike will be served after the burial at the Amalia Community Center.