Mary Lucero Obituary
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Mary Ann was born on December 18,1943, in Rowe, NM. She worked most of her adult life serving the public as a federal employee retiring from BLM in 1999. She loved her work and became dear friends with many of her coworkers. Known for her warm heart and generosity, Mary Ann touched the lives of all who knew her. She will be remembered for her unwavering kindness, her sense of humor, and her devotion to her family.
Mary Ann enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking delicious meals, having family get togethers, playing softball, bowling and tending to her yard. Her dedication to her family and her gentle guidance will be greatly missed. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and cherished memories.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Reymundo and Erinea Ortega, her husband, Rudy Lucero, her sisters, Feliz Garcia, Polly Lucero, and Sophie Spencer (Bill), and brothers, Tito Ortega (Josie), Benjamin Ortega and Fred Ortega Sr. Her brother Silviano Ortega (Nellie) joined her in death shortly after her passing.
She is survived by her children Sandy Lucero and Randy Lucero, daughter-in-law Katie Lucero, brothers, Antonio Ortega, Lorenzo Ortega and Ricardo Ortega (Geri), grandchildren, Phil Lucero (Benjamin), Monique Diaz (Raul) and Jessica Takach (Garrett), great grandchildren, Neveah Lucero, Nico Lucero, Michael Rodriquez and Viviana Rodriguez and many special nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and cherished friends.
A mass will be held on Thursday October 23, 2025, at 10:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church located at 1301 Osage Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87505, after which she will be laid with her beloved husband at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 PM. A reception for family and friends will be held at the Fraternal Order of Police located at 3300 Calle Maria Luisa #3, Santa Fe, NM 87507 immediately after the internment.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in her memory.
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Lorie Schonrock
October 23, 2025
Maryann was such a beautiful lady, she will be missed. Rest in Peace Maryann. Sending our love and prayers, Lorie & Travis.
Anagha Dandekar
October 22, 2025
All of us at Hardware Renaissance send our deepest condolences for your loss. Mary Ann brightened our days with her smile, her infectious laugh and her delicious goodies. We will always remember her kindness. RIP Mary Ann, keep smiling! Anagha, Cindy, and Adrian.
Carmella and Ben Ortega
October 12, 2025
Aunt MaryAnn you will be forever missed! Such a beautiful soul. May you rest in paradise Love Ben and Carmella
Sonia Rodriguez-Ortega
October 12, 2025
Auntie Mary Ann, you will be tremendously missed. Thank you for always lighting up the room with your beautiful smile and positivity. I love you.
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October 12, 2025
Marti Rodriguez
October 4, 2025
With a heart missing a giant piece of our family puzzle I say "Con Dios" to my beautiful aunt MaryAnn, until we are reunited RIP. I love you very much
Veronica Lucero
October 4, 2025
My deepest condolences to Mary Ann's family. She was a joy to work with for so many years at BLM. I was sad to hear of her passing.
Jodeane Duran
October 4, 2025
We are going to miss you dearly Aunt Mary Anne. You & Aunt Polly where gems in my eyes. Please give my gramps a big hug & kiss from me & tell him I miss him sooo much. Love You Your "Beautiful Jodeane" (what you called me)
Dina Baca Lopez
October 4, 2025
RIP MaryAnn, thx for all the great memories playing softball, I will always cherish them. God Bless Sandy, Randy & all your family during this most difficult time.
Sandy Lucero
October 3, 2025
Mama you are going to be in my heart forever I am going to miss you so so much and everything that we did together will never ever leave me. You made me a strong person and I love you so much for that because I know you're with God and everyone you love in heaven. My mama was so good to everyone and she loved everyone I will never stop thinking about you Mom.
You're loving daughter Sandy Lucero
Yvonne Duran
October 3, 2025
We love and miss you Aunt Maryann may you RIP Julian&Yvonne Duran
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