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Freddy Ray "Butch" Lucero

Freddy Ray "Butch" Lucero obituary

Freddy Lucero Obituary

After a courageous 20 year battle with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and three liver transplants, Freddy "Butch" Ray Lucero, 38, passed away at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona on February 5th, 2011. Butch was born in Silver City, NM and raised in Las Cruces. He graduated from Las Cruces High School. He joined the United States Army Reserves in March of 1990 and was discharged after he was diagnosed. His life-long dream of honoring his country ended so that he could begin a battle for his life.
He was the older of two children born on December 30th, 1972 to Fred and Jo Ann Lucero. Butch will forever be remembered by his devoted and loving sister Tara Lucero and brother-in-law Peter Ibarbo.

He is survived by his loving wife Lucy Lucero, who will miss his billiard lessons, his dearly loved children Ashley Lucero and Xon Lucero, whom he doted on, his treasured nephews Nicolas Navarro and Desmond Ibarbo, his caring father and mother-in-law, Carlos and Maggie Morales, his sisters-in-law Laura Ramsey and husband Dustin, Berta Morales and fiancée, Sam, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him. Butch loved his pool hall family and of course playing pool, along with playing chess, cooking, laughing, and most of all having fun with his family and friends. We would like to thank the staffs of Memorial Medical Center and Mayo Clinic Hospital for the professional care given to Butch. We would also like to thank the employees of HomeKare Inc. of Dona Ana, City of Las Cruces, and MMC for their kindness and generosity.

Butch touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, February 12, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88005. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery. Service officiating will be by Carol Blevins and pall bearers will be: Abraham Sanchez, Adrian Bustamante, David Carter, Kyle Josefy, Luis Navarro, and Rudy Lucero. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Feb. 10, 2011.

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Jo ANN LUCERO

February 28, 2011

AS YOUR BOOK BEGINS TO CLOSE IT WILL ONLY REMAIN ON LINE UNTIL 3/12/11 I WANTED TO INCLUDE HOW VERY MUCH YOU ARE MISSED EVERY SECOND MEJO..LOVE MOM,DAD, TARA, PETER, NICOLAS, DESMOND ,ASHLEY....

Wahnema Coburn

February 22, 2011

Fred JoAnn and Tara, How sad to hear of Butch. I think of you so often. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Wahnema (Bishop CA)

Maribel Benavidez

February 21, 2011

Fred,JoAnn and Family,
It is with great sympathy to hear of the passing of Butch. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

Larry & Josie Rodriguez

February 15, 2011

Fred & JoAnn
We just learned about Freddy's passing. We are really sorry for your loss. Larry and I really know how difficult it is to lose a child. The only comfort we have is that our kids are not suffering any more. Our hearts reach out to you and our thoughts are with all your family. We pray that you will find a lasting & loving comfort in the blessing of every cherished memory. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.

Rick & Nora Enriquez

February 14, 2011

Dear Fred, JoAnn, & Tara,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you. God Bless you. Rick & Nora Enriquez (Las Cruces, NM)

Mary Ann (transit now at LCPD) Flenniken

February 14, 2011

Lucy,
I am so so sorry to hear that Fred lost his battle. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kim Benavidez

February 14, 2011

Dear Tara, Fred, JoAnn and family,

I just heard the news and can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Butch was an amazing person and I know he will be dearly missed. My thoughts are with you all. Take care...

Sylvia Ojinaga

February 14, 2011

Dear Freddy, JoAnn and family
My deepest and sincere sympathy on the loss of your son. May God help you through this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Debbie (Villa)

February 14, 2011

Freddy, JoAnn y familia... my heartfelt condolences to you. God give your hearts peace in knowing your Son is happy and healthy now. God Bless.

Fred Cardona

February 14, 2011

Fred, JoAnn & Tara

My thoughts and prayers are with you, I had not seen Freddy in avery long time, he is in God's hands now.

Felicia Frietze

February 13, 2011

Our Deepest sympathy may God guide and bless you during this difficult time. You were bless with a wonderful son Fred and Jo Ann.

Emma Frietze-Lyles and daughters ( Tina, Bea, Jeni and Felicia)

Gary Gutierrez

February 12, 2011

Fred & Joann,
Thinking of you.
The last time I spoke to you all Butch was 7 or 8 years old, how time fly's.
My sincere sympathy.

Rachel Vigil-Smith

February 12, 2011

Fred, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Toni Bueno

February 12, 2011

Dearest Family, It is with great sadness that I extend my condolences to you in your time of sorrow. may God Bless and give you strength in this time of loss and Always
Toni Bueno MMC OR 93

Susan Brown

February 12, 2011

Tara and Family,

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Paula(Aguayo)

February 11, 2011

Thinking of you Lucy.

February 11, 2011

Dear Lucy, Carlos, and Maggie,
I was very sadden to hear the news of your recent loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in these hardest of times.
Love Always,
Berta, Roy, and LeeAnna Covey

Sabrina, Roselle & Steven

February 11, 2011

Nicolas & Desmond,
We are sorry about your uncle Butch. He is in Jesus hands. We are praying for you.
Love your cousins,

mary ann morales

February 11, 2011

Lucy I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved him. I remember your wedding day like it was yesterday, You both were so happy. Just remember his love and good times. You will be okay. I love you my friend, and I'm so sorry I will not be able to be there for the services, but you, ashley and xon will be in my thoughts are prayers. love always your best friend of 20 yrs. mary ann morales

The Ruiz Family

February 11, 2011

Fred, JoAnn & Tara, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the words of Jesus give you comfort when He said, "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know." John 14:1-4 Hold on to this promise and know that Butch has a mansion! Love you!

Maria Legarreta

February 10, 2011

Fred and Jo Ann- You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you.

Nancie & Ray Fierro

February 10, 2011

Fred, Joann & Tara

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you through these difficult times.

Lucas Martinez

February 10, 2011

Lucy,
Rebecca and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family. Butch was a great friend. I'll never forget the great times we had shooting pool. His memory will live with us always.

Margie & Mauricio Salazar

February 10, 2011

Fred and Jo Ann,our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family and may you find comfort knowing Butch is in the loving arms of our Dear Lord......

Shaugna and Steven Ortiz

February 10, 2011

What sad news to hear today. Lucy, our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Butch was a sweet friend to us in high school. Lots of love to you.

February 10, 2011

Lucy,
We were sadden when we heqard the news. You and your family have been in our prayers, may the Lord shed his light over you during this very hard time and know that he will see you thru this.

Sally & Fasutino Marquez

February 10, 2011

Fred, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. May God bless you & your family.

Michelle Casteel

Abraham Sanchez

February 10, 2011

I'll always love you and think about you Butch. My thoughts and prayers are with you Lucy.

Ruben Ochoa

February 10, 2011

Lucy May the lord be with you always in this time of need! Your Cuz, Ruben Ochoa, El paso, TX

michelle salaiz

February 10, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

ELOY SANCHEZ

February 10, 2011

FRED, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GO TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Alvaro Herrera

February 10, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim

February 10, 2011

My Deepest Sympathy to the Lucero Family and Friends. He will be forever in my Heart. God Bless You and Give you Comfort in this time.

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