Lucas Becenti

Born December 18, 1948 , passed away December 4, 2013, two weeks shy of his 65th birthday. He was a resident of Albuquerque since 1958. He is preceded in death by his parents Ned and Edith Becenti and sister Georgene. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathleen (Kay); his daughter June Salas and her husband Robert; grandchildren Pfc Jacob Salas USMC; twins Rachel and Joseph Salas; brothers Michael; Roberson and his wife Frances; Nadine Tsabetsaye and her husband Gary; and nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Sandia High School in 1966. After high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps. in 1967. In April of 1968 he was wounded in the Vietnam War. He was medically retired in October 1968 as a Lance Corporal. He received the Bronze Star with Combat V; the Purple Heart; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal; National Defense Service Medal; the Rifle Sharp Shooter Badge and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a graduate of the University of Albuquerque in 1983, with a bachelors in Fine Arts. He was an avid drag racer of his 1970 Misjudged GTO. Where he won several championships. He also loved fishing and spending time with his family. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Lucas's honor to Vietnam Veterans of America or The Wounded Warrior Project. Visitation will be held on December 10th, 2013 at 6:30pm to 8:00pm, at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel. The Funeral Service will be on December 11th, 2013 at 11:00am at Daniels Family Funeral Services and the burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.