Alex Lucero Jr.

He married Linda on July 16, 1999. They were married for almost 22 years. They lived in Grand Junction, Colorado.

He served in the Marine Corps in 1974-1975 during the Vietnam era. He enjoyed serving in the Marine Corps. He and his family are proud of the time he spent in the Marine Corps.

He enjoyed playing with our grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He never knew a stranger. He was always ready to help those who he thought needed help with food, clothes, etc. One time, he gave his coat to someone who didn’t have a coat.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; sisters, Josie Carrillo and Benita Gallegos; his brother, Ed Lucero; half-brother, Phil; brother-in-laws, Max Lopez of Denver, CO and Stephen Schaffer of Florida; his son, Alex Jr. (Ramona); step-son, Leslie Aaron Huey aka Bou (Kristia); step-daughters, Shae Huey-Stanley and Tara Huey; grandchildren, Serena, Alex Jr., and Isaac; step-grandchildren, Dominic, Amber, Carmen, Aliceia, Sammy, Destiney, Maliek, Amari, Nikolia, Ayira, Isabel, Jessie, and Elias; step-great-grandchildren, Bonnie-Bou, Bently, Meuricio, Alitzia, and Eternity.

He was preceded indeath by his parents, Celia “Sally” and Alex Lucero Sr., son, Isaac Fresquez; sisters, Connie Lucero, Adeline Lopez; and brother, Hank Lucero; his mother and father-in-law, Lucy and John Schaffer; and others too numerous to name.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider the following in Alex’s name:

While the VA will pay for a full honor funeral, they will not cover transportation to the funeral home or cremation (cremation was Alex’s wish). There was no life insurance so any contribution to his wife to be spent on the expenses not covered would be appreciated, I’m sure by Alex. All money will go to first, funeral expenses, then to help pay bills.

Other organizations you might want to contribute to in Alex’s name are Hope West of the Grand Valley, 3090B North 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO. They provided excellent care to Alex in his final days and to me, I was allowed to stay with him day and night. I’m having a brick placed with his name in the sidewalk in their garden.

St. Jude’s in Denver, Colorado, 1660 South Albion Street. Alex always wanted to help the little children with cancer.

Roice Hurst Society, 362 28 Road, Grand Junction, CO. He loved all animals and hated it when something came on TV that showed them being abused.

180 Ministries of Denver, Colorado, 2634 South Broadway. This organization works with people and families with addiction problems.

Or if you want, just buy someone a sandwich or a cup of coffee, or a gat or gloves in Alex’s name; he would love that.

Following his wish, he will be cremated and will be honored with a full military funeral. The date has not been set yet for the funeral, but will allow time for family to come.

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Honor guard services will be held for Alex Lucero Jr. at 1:00PM on August 30, 2021. Following services at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery on D Road, Alex will be laid to rest. Seating is limited for family, then close family friends. There is standing room. There will be a Celebration of Life/Balloon release potluck at Columbine Park, 544 28 1/4 Road, Grand Junction, CO, 3:00PM – 5:00PM.