1937
2015
Maria Erinea (Irene) Lucero Garcia, 77, of Portales, passed away on July 29, 2015, in Portales.
Maria was born in Tecolotito, NM to Jesus and Estefanita Lucero on July 31, 1937. She married Roberto S. Garcia in October 1978 in Clovis, NM.
Maria was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She had many neighborhood children that called her grandma. Maria was kind and everyone loved coming to her home to gather and visit. Many affectionately called her Tia Nea.
Maria is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Estefanita, her husband, Roberto S. Garcia, her brothers, Jessie Lucero, Alfredo Lucero, Arsenio Lucero, Benino Lucero, Andres Lucero and Orlando Lucero. Also, in heaven, awaiting Maria is her oldest daughter.
Maria is survived by her daughters, Lupe Rodriguez (Pablo Rodriguez), Roberta Calderon (Fernando Calderon) and Angelica Garcia (Joe Lopez). One son, Luis Garcia (Carmen Polk). She has 10 grandchildren, Ricky Cisneros, Carlos Cisneros, Luis Alberto Cisneros, Julissa Garcia, Reyes Calderon, Derek Calderon, Amiah Lopez, Josiah Garcia, Danielle Garcia and Joaquin Garcia. Maria and her late husband Roberto raised their grandson, Josiah Garcia, since he was only a few weeks old. They also helped raise their granddaughter Julissa Garcia. She has many nieces, nephews and cousins that were a very significant part of her life. Maria also had several fur babies that were very important to her, Rudy, RuRu, Gizma Lynn and Chevy. She will celebrate her 78th birthday in heaven.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the personal care of the professionals at Steed-Todd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico (575) 763-5541.
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November 18, 2015
Your Daughter Angelica
I Love you & miss you so much Irene....it so hard with out you R.I.P Mom Until We Meet Again
August 8, 2015
YOUR DAUGHTER ANGELICA GARCIA
Mom I miss you so much. I'm going crazy I don't know if I can do this anymore. I cant believe u left and left me. I miss you so much ily R.I.P MY BEAUTIFUL ANGEL
August 4, 2015
Barbara Gonzales
Lupita and family, May you be comforted by the faith that she is at peace. Memories of all the love and good times are yours to cherish. Love you.
July 31, 2015
Isabel Rodriguez
Lupe,Roberta,Luis and Angelica, just want to let you know that i am so very sorry about your mom. Praying God will give you peace and comfort during this time of loss. May you be blessed and may your beautiful mom my aunt Irene RIP. HEAVEN GAINED AN ANGEL!!!
July 31, 2015
Roberta Calderon
Happy birthday, mamacita. No more pain. Derek and Reyes said that your heart is now fixed and they want to buy a rocket ship to visit you in Heaven. I love you, forever!!
July 31, 2015
V C
May the God of comfort strengthen the family during this time of sorrow. When one dies, God keeps them in his memory, they are precious to him Psalm116:15
July 30, 2015
Lupita Rodriguez
Mom, I just want to thank you for 77 amazing years. I love you, until we meet again. Love your daughter Lupita
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