David Lucero Obituary

DAVID LUCERO David Steve Lucero, 52, of Henderson, entered eternal life April 17, 2010. He was born March 21, 1958, in Henderson, where he was a lifelong resident. David was a loving son, father, brother, uncle and friend. He worked for Smith's Food King for 31 years and loved his job. He loved to watch sports and also spending time with his family. David is survived by his wife, Kellie; daughter, Mackenna; son, Kaiden; parents, Steve and Rita; brothers, Jerry, Paul, Danny, Robert and Michael; sisters, Elizabeth, Rosey and Angela; nieces, Enjolie, Chelsea, Brittney, Lexis and Bailey; nephews, Dominic, Joshua, Chaz and Cruz; and great-nephews, Ethan and Dominic III. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Friday, April 23. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24, both at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, in Henderson. Donations may be made at any U.S. Bank to the David Lucero Memorial Fund. He will live in our hearts forever.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Apr. 22, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for David Lucero

8 Entries

Lisa Newsom

May 3, 2010

I was blessed enough to work with Dave Lucero for about 11 years at smith's. He seemed like a great family man who loved his family. He was also very helpful to his co-workers,myself included. I can't say enough about what a great guy he was. he will truly be missed! God bless.

Danny Lucero

April 28, 2010

My dear brother, how I love you. You were a simple and yet EXTRAORDINARY man. He drove a light blue 76’ Monte Carlo that he purchased as a young man and down to his last day’s of life continued to be a form of transportation for himself and his family. He was a consement provider; this is something we learned from our loving parents. He started working at the Henderson Boy’s Club as a teenager and later was employed by my uncle Lacy as a maintenance man at night cleaning super market floors and as a result of his impeccable work ethic; he was recognized by a Smith’s Food King manager who hired him full-time. This began a 31-year career that provided him the means to enjoy his simple, yet meaningful life

This is where my brother demonstrated many of the endearing qualities that made him extraordinary. You see David was always a true son, brother and father and friend. He would always look for opportunities to assist friends and family during times of need, whether that is by listening, giving advice or helping financially. He was a very generous and kind person, never asking for anything in return. Although quite and reserved, David was a very passionate man who would not hide his feelings. At family gatherings, David would express himself in a simple but powerful way, often giving way to his feelings when speaking about his love for family and friends.

I had the pleasure of being a business partner and roommate with David; we lived together as bachelors for about 10 years. At times I felt like I lived alone, because David was never home…I always wonder where he was at, but it was at these times David was enjoying friendship’s and personal interest that he cultivated. He loved ESPN and was also a good athlete. He was known as “ Gus “ on the basketball court, because he was smooth as silk and could be counted on for scoring points. There were many great games and battles played out as well in the front of 930 Palmetto, among brothers and neighbor- hood kids. (Many don’t know this, but David was one of the best young baseball prospects in Henderson, he was a Pitcher with a fastball that nobody could hit). Growing up with David was great, he was always up for playing any sport and if you were on his team, you better play good or you were going to get in trouble.

Many in the family wonder if David was every going to marry. He and I were the most eligible bachelor in Henderson. But that was not so, because Kellie certainly recognized this extraordinary man’s qualities and was able to win over his heart. David was a loving, loyal and supportive mate to Kellie. The love that they had toward each other has resulted in two beautiful children Mackenna and Kaden. Here too, David demonstrated the extraordinary ability to be an exceptional father as is evident by the deep unbreakable bond that he established with his children, Mackenna was daddy’s little girl. David & Mackenna were like Ruth and Naomi of the bible; where David goes Mackenna goes, whom David likes, Mackenna likes, What David eats, Mackenna eats. She would always seek out her daddy, looking for the comfort and security of her daddy’s arms. When David would arrive home from work, Mackenna and Kaden were like two Jockey’s battling for position and opportunity to be first in daddy’s arms. Needless to say, Mackenna won most of those battles, but Kaden was just happy doing the “the Magilia Gorilla dance “ around his daddy waiting for his turn. I will have the pleasure to help raise his offspring and to tell them about this extraordinary man.

I could go on and on, but this is just 30 minutes of a picture of what this extraordinary man was like. The pain is deep and the loss is difficult, but I take comfort in knowing that the true and living God Jehovah has a remedy, solution for this enemy death. Jesus said “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment “ (John 5:28-29 ). I hope my family and friends will look into what the bible really teaches and what Jehovah requires in order to see the many wonderful promises that he holds out for those who are obedient to him.

I will miss my brother. I look forward in seeing you again in the resurrection and teaching you about Jehovah.

LindaLee Power

April 25, 2010

Dave lucero was my friend at work,we used to crack each other up!I was very blessed to have known such a kind person!I would often ask how his wife and two babies were doing,his face would light up.He was so proud.God bless dave's beautiful soul.may God be with his family.
LindaLee Power

April 23, 2010

Danny Lucero is a friend of ours. We do not know his brother David, but from the comments we've read and from knowing Danny and what kind of person he is, we can see that he was loved and will be dearly missed. We also share the hope of a resurrection and hope to meet David in a paradise earth where Jehovah promises that there will be no more death. Rev. 21:4
The McCaw Family - friends of Danny & Sonya

April 22, 2010

My uncle David was a wonderful person he truly loved his family. He will be missed and its still a shocker that he is not with us today. My love goes out to my family and even more to his wonderful wife Kellie and his 2 babies Mackenna and Kaiden.
Nos encanta que ustedes sigan orando y todo estará bien
Love Always Lil Sonya

April 22, 2010

david lucero is my brother-in-law he looks very much like his brother (my husband danny) david was very quiet, and i know he was a very hard worker because every time i went into smiths grocery store he was always there. we will all miss david very much, not only is he in our memories but he will be in Jehovah God's memory, we will see him in the resurrection. my condolences goes out to david's loved ones, his parents, brothers and sisters, and his wife and children and host of other relatives and friends. love SONYA LUCERO

Enjolie Lucero

April 22, 2010

My uncle David brought so much joy to everyone around him. He was a great man, with a big heart and would do just about anything for anyone. He will truly be missed, our memories will live on through his children. May he rest in peace.. The kingdom of heaven awaits you, we will all join you in heaven.. Sleep with the angels Uncle David, I love you very much...

Your niece Enjolie and your great nephew Ethan..

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