David A. Lucero

David Andres Lucero, 68, of Tucumcari, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at his sister Christy’s home, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on March 15, 1958, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, to Juan and Rafelita (née Apodaca) Lucero. He was raised in Tucumcari, where he attended and graduated from Tucumcari High School. A lifelong Catholic, David was a faithful member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Tucumcari.

Throughout his working years, David held several positions, including working as a chef at Denny’s, with New Mexico State Parks, in road construction for J.R. Hale, at the copper mines in Silver City, New Mexico, and at Vida Encantada Nursing and Rehabilitation in Las Vegas, New Mexico. In his spare time, David enjoyed woodworking and playing the drums.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Rafelita Lucero; his brothers, Robert “Bobby” Lucero and Richard “Ricki” Lucero; and his sister, Shari Cartwright.

He is survived by his son, David A. Lucero Jr., of Oakland, California; his grandson, DJ Lucero III; his brothers, Sammy Lucero (Carla) of Erie, Pennsylvania, Antonio “Tony” Lucero of Tucumcari, New Mexico, and Louie Lucero (Helen) of Alaska; and his sisters, Vicky Jimenez (Felix) of Tucumcari, New Mexico, Dorothy Garcia (John) of El Paso, Texas, Edith Medina of Tucumcari, New Mexico, and Christy Garcia of Tucumcari, New Mexico. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will cherish his memory.

A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Burial of his cremated remains will follow at Tucumcari Memorial Park, where he will be laid to rest with his father.

Serving as urn bearers will be David Lucero Jr., DJ Lucero III, Felix Jimenez Jr., and Dennis Garcia. His brothers and sisters will serve as honorary urn bearers.

David will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends, who will cherish the memories they shared with him and hold him close in their hearts.

Services are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa, 923 S. Third St., Santa Rosa, NM 88435. 575-472-3369.