Joe G. Lucero

Joe Griego Lucero “My buddy, my best friend” of Roswell, NM, gained his wings on June 21, 2017 at home surrounded by his loved ones. A memorial service will be held at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, June 30, 2017, 1:00 PM. A tribute of Joe’s life may be found at www.andersonbethany.com where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family. On November 1, 1924, Joe was born to Isidro Lucero and Filomena Griego in Lubbock, TX. Joe married the love of his life, Maria Ramos on October 16, 1954, and together they had nine children. Joe entered the US Air Force and served from 1943-1946. He was in both World War II as a gunner, and in the Korean War. He was a soldier until his passing. The years he served made him a very strong person and he passed that strength on to his children. Joe was extremely proud to talk about his time in the military, not a day went by that he did not talk about it. He was always expanding his knowledge through reading, and would read anything and everything he could lay his hands on. Joe would always share the stories of his life to everyone, young or old. Family and friends always enjoyed listening to him for hours at a time. One thing he would do was encourage his family to make sure we finished our schooling so we could also expand our knowledge as he did. Joe’s number one hobby was gardening. He especially loved caring for his rosebushes and would always say, “These rosebushes will be here long after I’m gone, so please take care of them.” Joe’s greatest talent was music, especially playing the guitar. His children recall endless hours they spent as children listening to ‘dad’ play and sing with all his heart. You are forever loved and will always be missed. Surviving to cherish Joe’s memory are his daughters: Joann Otero and husband, John and family of Ruidoso Downs, Patricia Garcia and family of Roswell, NM, Inez Lucero and family of Roswell, NM, Marylou Vasquez and family of Lubbock, TX, Maggie Hernandez and husband Tony and family of Roswell, NM, Cynthia Lucero and family of Roswell, NM and Lisa Saiz and family of Roswell, NM; sons: Eddie Lucero and wife, Adriana and family of Roswell, NM, Joseph Gregg Lucero II and family of Roswell, NM, and Adam Perez and family of California. Adam is a grandson whom he raised as his own. Other survivors also include thirty-one grandchildren, fifty-seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Preceding Joe in death are his loving wife, Maria Lucero; parents: Isidro Lucero and Filomena Griego; grandson, Brandon Lucero; great-grandchildren: twins, Monica Ramos and Veronica Ramos, Aryssa Lucero; son-in-law, Mark Vasquez; siblings: three brothers and one sister. A Special Thanks to the VA, Heart Hospital and Hospice for the special care Joe received. A very Special Thanks to Tony, Maggie, Veronica and all their family for taking care of our dad for many years. Also, Thank You Patricia and Cynthia for taking care of dad at home. We love you ole’ man! Family will be gathering at the American Legion after services. This tribute was lovingly written in honor of Joe by his family.

Joe G. Lucero

November 1, 1924 - June 21, 2017