Abranita "Abby" Marie Pena Lucero
Grants, New Mexico
April 29, 1932-Feb. 8, 2013
Abranita "Abby" Marie Pena Lucero passed away in Grants, NM on February 8, 2013, she was 80. Ms Lucero was born on April 29, 1932 in Servilleta Plaza, NM to Jose Laborin Pena Sr. and Maria Erminda Gallegos Pena.
Ms. Lucero was active with the Senior Olympics, and Grants Senior Citizens. She loved to dance and play bingo, but she will best be remembered for her love and devotion to her family, she was loved and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her two sons; Jose Cipriano and his wife Liz of Grants, and Johnny L. Lucero and his wife Anna of Milan. Five grandchildren; DeeAnn Manzanares and her husband Manuel Jr., Lydia Lucero and her companion Bernie Sena Sr., Johnny Lucero Jr., Irene Lucero, and Veronica Roybal. Seven great-grandchildren; Alyssa Manzanares, Bernie Sena Jr., Zenaida Holguin, Nathan Sena, Izeyah Manzanares, Sandra Cook and Paul Cook. Four brothers; Isaias Pena and his wife Mary, Elizardo Pena and his wife Mable, Elmo Pena, and Irolamio Pena and his wife Mary. One sister; Loyola Loomis and her husband Roger also survive her.
Ms. Lucero was preceded in death by her husband; Roberto Lucero. One son; Bobby Lucero. Her parents; Jose Pena Sr. and Maria Pena, and one brother; Jose Laborin Pena Jr.
Local services will be held on Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, a visitation will be held from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm, then at 6:00 pm a Rosary will be recited. She will then be taken to La Madera, NM.
On Wednesday Feb. 13, 2013 at La Madera Catholic Church a second Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm. On Thursday Feb. 14, 2013 also at La Madera Catholic Church a Mass will be celebrated by Father Charles Uguchowkwu at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at the La Madera Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers include; Johnny Lucero Jr., Bernie Sena Sr., Manuel Manzanares Jr., Lydia Lucero, DeeAnn Manzaneres, Irene Lucero, and Joseph Bustamante.
Honorary Pallbearers include; Raymond Pena, Bernie Sena Jr., Nathan Sena, Izeyah Manzaneres, Alyssa Manzaneres, Ruben Bustamante, Melissa Bustamante and Patricia Pena.
Cope Memorial Chapel of Gallup is entrusted with arrangements.
Service Details
Thursday, February 14th, 2013 10:00am, St. Vivians