Evelyn A. Lucero

1942 - 2019

BORN

1942

DIED

2019

Evelyn Lucero Obituary

Evelyn A. Lucero joined our Heavenly Father on January 11, 2019 in Plano, TX surrounded by her family. She was 76.

Evelyn was born to Jesus and Arcita Montoya on August 21, 1942 and was raised in Del Norte, CO with her six siblings. At 18, she moved to Durango and worked at Mercy Hospital for several years before relocating and marrying Antonio M. Lucero in Mountain View, CA.

She spent the next two decades raising her daughters, Renee and Carol, and traveling across the country and abroad following Antonio's career in the United States Navy. The family settled in Arboles, CO in 1979. Evelyn enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Evelyn was highly regarded for her generous spirit and bright personality and truly left an imprint on the hearts of many. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, wife and friend.

Evelyn is survived by her daughters Renee and husband Larry Burch of Pagosa Springs, CO, Carol Gallegos of Little Elm, TX; grandchildren Nicholas Gallegos and wife Christina, Sarah Gallegos and Gabriel Gallegos; and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving, sisters Rosie Marquez and Martha Varela and husband Armando; brother Charlie Montoya and wife Rosie.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Antonio M. Lucero; parents Jesus and Arcita Montoya; sisters Stella Cordova, Christina Prado and brother Rudy Montoya.

The Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at St. Peter/St. Rosa Catholic Church in Arboles with a memorial Mass and dinner to follow.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church 1917 County Road 975 Ignacio, CO 81137

Published by The Durango Herald on Jan. 21, 2019.
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Renee & Carol, I'm sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. I have found memories of sleepovers,her driving us to school etc. She's more with your Dad. Hugs and prayers,
Love Nancy Lopez ❤

Nancy Lopez

Neighbor

January 25, 2019

Renee, Carol and all the family,We regret we can not attend the funeral service. We hv had a lot of medical problems. I remember your Mom mostly as a great friend, and supporting us during CCDClasses here in Arboles. She was one of the ones that said, We can do it!'...and we did!All our love and prayers,Pete and Polly Lopez

Pete and Polly Lopez

January 25, 2019

Rest In Peace my beautiful long time friend. It brings me comfort knowing the angels took you to heaven to be with our Lord and all our loved ones. I will miss you. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Love Bernice

Bernice Trujillo

Friend

January 25, 2019

I am very sorry to read of your mother's passing. Please accept my regrets. I hope the passage at James 1:13 will be a comfort.
Maureen

January 25, 2019

Rest in peace my friend (tweety) Love, Bertha Garcia

Bertha Garcia

January 23, 2019

Rest in Peace my friend (tweety), Love Bertha Garcia

January 23, 2019

Evie was a dear friend and a fellow Navy wife. We met while stationed in England in 1964 and stayed in touch over the years. Was so happy that Carol brought her to visit us this past year..a welcome reunion. Our love and sympathy to all the family...she will certainly be missed.

Diane Lynn

January 23, 2019

TO ALL THE FAMILY PRAYERS AND SO SORRY GOD ONLY KNOW. I HOW I FEEL I WILL MISS MY BEST FRIEND SO MUCH TONY AND EVELYN AND THIER KIDS AND SONNY AND ITHERESA AND OUR KIDS WERE ALL VERY CLOSE LOVE THEM SOOO MUCH I WILL MISS HER FOREVER REST IN PEACE MY DEAREST FRIEND

Theresa Nartinez

January 21, 2019

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