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MSgt Jose Lugo-Martinez Ret.
1940 - 2017
BORN
1940
DIED
2017
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Jose Lugo-Martinez Obituary
Bossier City - Jose Benjamin Lugo-Martinez, known as Ben Lugo passed away on November 23, 2017 due to complications from diabetes. Memorial service will be held Sunday, November 24, 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 1814 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA at 4:00. Ben was born on August 19, 1940 in San German Puerto Rico to Justo and Paula Lugo. He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and his brother-in-law. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Cherry Lugo of Bossier City, LA, son Ben Lugo and wife Donna of Cape Canaveral FL, daughter Ella Wilkerson and husband Brooks of Dover DE. Grandchildren: Joshua Dison and wife Skylar Jett, Dillon Dison, Jake Dison, Landon Wilkerson, Brooklyn Wilkerson, Jaimie Lugo and husband Matt, and Seth Lugo and girlfriend Amanda Vogle. Sisters Milagros Lugo, Provencia Lugo, Consuela Lugo, sister-in-law Tamra Cooper of Bossier City, LA, niece Tanya Simms and husband David of Bossier City, LA and a number of nieces and nephews.
Ben served in the Air Force from 1958 to 1982 and retired at Barksdale AFB. After a second career in the banking industry, he worked as an auditor for the City of Shreveport and retired in 2013.
Ben enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends and especially loved watching his grandson Seth Lugo pitch for the New York Mets. In August 2017 Ben was able to travel to a game and see Seth pitch.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kevin McGrath
December 20, 2018
Rest In Peace, Ben Lugo... and thank you so much for your service to our Great Nation..!
-KM (NY Mets fan)
Lucas Morales
November 26, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Ben and I were closed childhood friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Providencia Lugo
November 25, 2017
Ben your so special for me and you are always will be in my mind and in my heart. Love you always your sister Pube
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
November 25, 2017
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Jose Benjamin Lugo-Martinez our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Ben. To Ben it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Ben, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Ben's family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Charles Livingston, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phyllis Virden-Perkins
November 24, 2017
So sorry to hear, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Lugo family. Prayers to all.
Zylma Lugo
November 24, 2017
We will always miss you, uncle Benja (tio Benja). But in our memories are present all the joy and happy moments that we spent in each visit of you to San German, Puerto Rico. . I love you always.
Ella , Cherry and Ben my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Janis Castine
November 24, 2017
Thoughts and Prayers for the Lugo Family..Mr. Lugo will be deeply missed..God Bless all his family.
E Wilkerson
November 24, 2017
The memorial service is Sunday November 26,2017 @4:00.
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