Virginia Lucero

A rosary will be recited for Virginia “Cunie” Lucero, 64, of Roswell at 7:00 pm, Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 am, Friday, February 25, 2011 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Deacon Louis Romero officiating. She passed away Sunday, February 20, 2011 in Lubbock, TX surrounded by her children. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cunie was born September 16, 1946 to Toribio “Toby” Barrera and Susie Pacheco in Artesia, NM. She married Larry “Water Dog” Lucero on September 26, 1970 in Roswell, who preceded her in death. She lived in Roswell her adult life and worked at Big Boyz as the bookkeeper for many years. She was a very loving person who would help anyone. She loved her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren dearly. She had a smile and spirit that could fill any room. She will be greatly missed by all her family and close friends. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children: Cindy Martinez, Joe Gomez, Larry Lucero, Tanya Lucero, and Leo Lucero, all of Roswell; eight grandchildren: Tiana Martinez, Matthew Martinez, Roseann Martinez, Davonnna Martinez, Joe Daniel Gomez, Alyssa Cruz Gomez, Gabriela Lucero, and Anahi Lucero; two great grandchildren Manny Martinez and Aviana Martinez Acosta; one sister Rachael Samora of Albuquerque; three brothers: Leo Pacheco of Carrizozo, Louie Barrera of Artesia, Danny Barrera of Artesia, and Manny Barrera of Artesia; one great aunt Betty Roberts of Chattanooga, TN; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. She was preceded in death by both her parents, two brothers John Elmo Barrera and Mike Barrera, sister Irene Linda Barrera, and son-in-law Manny Martinez. Pallbearers will be Leo Lucero, Joe Gomez, Dominic Anaya, Larry Lucero, Matthew Martinez, Davy Samora, Danny Samora, and Rodney Salcido. Honorary pallbearers will be her brothers Leo Pacheco, Louie Barrera, Danny Barrera, Manny Barrera, Great Grandson Manny Martinez , and Sam Sigala. Please take moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory. To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me While I am gone release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many beautiful years. I gave to you my love. You can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown. But now it's time I traveled on alone. To grieve for me a while if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust, It's only a while that we must part, To bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on, So if you need me, call and I will come, Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, You'll hear all my love around you soft and clear, And then when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say... "WelcomeHome"

Virginia Lucero

September 16, 1946 - February 20, 2011