Mary "Lucille" Lucero, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Born in Santa Rosa New Mexico to Preciliano and Julia Salazar, Lucille lived a full and vibrant life rooted in love, faith, and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Preciliano and Julia; sisters, Rosa, Rosa Maria, Josie and Connie and by her brother, Joe.

Lucille is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Fritz Lucero, with whom she built a life of dreams together; son, Tony (Susie); daughters, Debbie, Cindy (James) and Sally; her brothers, Lawrence, Joe Nick and Billy; her sister, Maria; her cherished grandchildren, Emily (Matt), Alicia (Ryan), Valerie, Brandon (Mari), Frankie and Ashley, Manuel (Benetta) Joseph and Emilio; brothers, Benny and Lawrence and sister Maria as well as many beloved great-grandchildren.

Her family was the center of her world, and she loved her family very much. Lucille was a woman of remarkable strength and warmth who had the patience of a saint. A strong woman, Lucille overcame and dealt with many health challenges over the years. Lucille was known for her loving, caring and content nature and was never worldly or envious of others. She had a special gift, which was her cooking. Lucille's tortillas were legendary among those who knew her. She loved animals and they loved her.  As well, she found joy in taking walks, she loved singing and was active member of the Church of Christ. Lucille loved her Church family and they loved her.

Her faith was a guiding light throughout her life and a source of comfort to those around her. Lucille's legacy is one of love and resilience. She will be remembered not only for her talents and strong Faith but also for the happiness she brought to others with her kind heart and unwavering spirit. Her presence enriched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Lucille will be forever loved and deeply missed by all who held her dear. May her memory bring comfort to those she leaves behind.

The Armor of God- Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Ephesians 6: 10 – 20

Services will be held at the Isleta Church of Christ - Iglesia de Cristo, 2424 Miles Rd. SE ABQ, NM 87106 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm.  A Second Service will be held at the Church of Christ at 3rd and Pecos in Santa Rosa, New Mexico on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:30 am.