Jose Emilio Augustine Lucero

Jose Emilio Augustine Lucero obituary, Clovis, NM

Jose Emilio Augustine Lucero

Jose Augustine Lucero Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muffley Funeral Home Inc. on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Jose Emilio Augustin Lucero, age 89, of Portales, NM, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home in Portales, NM. Cremation will take place and there will be no service at this time.
Jose was born on May 28, 1936, to Cecilio Lucero and Frances Ahuero in Rociada, NM. He proudly served in the Army National Guard. Jose married Adelina Apodoca in Las Vegas, NM. He enjoyed boxing and he was a 2-time golden glove champion. Jose was a collector of oddities, carving and making cane. He was very creative.
Survivors include his three children; Glenda Meeks (Bob), Liza Snider (Kyle), Jim Lucero (Christi), brother; Leroy Lucero, sister; Lorraine Gutierrez, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his spouse; Adelina Apodoca, his parents; Cecilio Lucero and Frances Lucero, sisters; Ida Aderete, Mary Lucero and Ruby Torres, brothers; Tony Lucero, Cecilio Lucero, Jr. and Eusebio Lucero.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, (575)762-4435.
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