Stephanie Lucero

Ms. Stephanie Lucero, age 80, of Bullhead City, Arizona, passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at City of Hope cancer center in Duarte, California. She was born on August 17, 1945, at the City of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California, to her late parents Stephen T. Garey Jr. and Virginia Lee Scott Garey.

Stephanie spent her formative years in the hills of Topanga Canyon with her two sisters and brother. Tragically, she lost her younger brother, Willie, at a young age due to an automobile accident. After her childhood in the canyon, she moved down into the valley, where she began a family with her first husband and became the mother of two sons and a daughter. Following the end of her first marriage, Stephanie demonstrated strength and resilience by raising her three children on her own.

Stephanie developed a variety of skills throughout her career, primarily working in factory environments. She took great pride in bringing home small items she helped produce, many of which were used for packaging for a major fast-food restaurant and featured charming little characters. Later, she worked at Prudential Feldco, a paper processing plant in City of Industry, where she earned admiration for her expertise in operating a clamp—a specialized forklift attachment used to move large reams of paper weighing several hundred pounds. Stephanie continued her career at a distribution center for Mervyns, where her strong work ethic and positive attitude made a lasting impression as she consistently completed tasks quickly and efficiently.

Stephanie lived in several places throughout her life, including Venice, Baldwin Park, Covina, El Monte, Glendora, Fontana, Las Vegas, Menifee and Ontario. After retiring, she settled in Bullhead City, Arizona, where she joined a senior club and enjoyed attending dinners and participating in group activities. Stephanie was known for making friends wherever she went. Living near the Colorado River gave her the opportunity to enjoy river activities such as jet skiing and river cruises. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who often visited to help her with the upkeep of her home and outdoor space.

Stephanie took great joy in attending her great-grandchildren’s sporting events, including tee-ball, baseball, basketball, football, and soccer. Her enthusiastic support was always evident—she could be heard cheering and whistling from the stands. She frequently drove long distances back to California to attend games and be present for a variety of family activities. As age and health issues progressed, Stephanie moved to her daughter's home in Ontario,

California, to spend her final days. The family made a couple of trips back to her Arizona home to reminisce and enjoy the place she loved.

In addition to her battle with breast cancer, Stephanie also suffered from pulmonary fibrosis. After a two-week stay at City of Hope hospital, she passed away when further treatment was no longer possible. Stephanie lived a life full of love, surrounded by friends and family who cared deeply for her. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Stephanie is survived by her two sons, Christopher Webster and John Webster; her daughter, Michelle Webster; and four grandchildren: Iwalani Rodriguez, Michael Webster-Leyva, LesLee McAllister, and Grace Webster. She also leaves behind four great-grandchildren: Julian Webster-Leyva, Weston Webster-Leyva, and Santiago Webster-Leyva, Charlie Huttle. Stephanie is also survived by two sisters, Ginney Berkebile and Mary Ann Thiesen.