Manuel A. Lucero, 75, of Chamisal passed away on July 16, 2008. He is preceded in death by parents, Fermin and Irene Lucero, sister, Isabel Lucero, brother, George Lucero and infant brother Enoramio Lucero. He is survived by wife, Helen Graves, daughters, Jacquelyn, Gabriella and Manuelita, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, sisters, Lillian Pacheco (Adonio), Elvia Valdez (Octaviano) and Irene Lucero (Albert), step-children, Jerome, Sammy, Amelia, Katie, Brian, Mary Ann, Janice, Albert and their families and many other relatives.
Rosaries were recited on July 17, 2008 at Rivera Chapel and on July 18, 2008 at San Antonio de Padua Church in Penasco. Funeral Mass was held on July 19, 2008 at San Antonio de Padua Church with Interment following at the Lower Chamisal Cemetery.