Frank Lucero Jr.

Frank Lucero Jr, 73, of Clovis, NM passed away at his home on November 26, 2025. Frank was born in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Frank Lucero Sr and Rena Rosa (Lopez) Lucero on May 31, 1952. He grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools. He was an athlete and played football, basketball and track for the Fort Sumner Foxes.

Frank entered into the US Navy on August 7, 1969.

After his service Frank made Clovis his home in 1971. He worked for the Clovis Street Department for 32 years until his retirement in 2014.

He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Clovis, and the Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #25.

Frank enjoyed shooting pool at the American Legion, and playing softball.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents, infant siblings Pablo Lucero and Frances Lucero, one brother Bobby Lucero, and a nephew Johnny Joe Lucero.

Frank is survived by his children Frank Lucero III of San Antonio, TX, Cheryl Lucero of New Braunfels, TX, and Lisa Lucero of Fort Sumner, NM, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild, as well as four sisters Mary Jane Finnell, Nancy Lopez, Josie Lucero, and Alice Zambrano.

A Holy Rosary followed by a Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner, NM with Father Jacob Romero officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are with Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, New Mexico. (575) 355-2311.