Samuel Lucero Garcia

GARCIA- Samuel Lucero Garcia, 86 years old, went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 27, 2009. Sam was born on June 6, 1922 to Francisco and Delfinia Garcia in Tijeras, NM. He had five beloved brothers: Modesto, Antonio, Patricio, Fernando, Emedio; and one sister, Costancia, and several nieces and nephews. Sam enlisted in the United States Army in the 710th Tank Battalion in 1942 at the age of 20. Throughout his life, Sam was an accomplished musician playing several instruments in many different bands, including Los Coronados, The Desperados, The Emeralds, and Los Crystales. Sam was blessed with seven children: Mary Lou (Joe), Geneva (Mike), David (Denise), Kathy (Arthur), Emilio (Josie), Samra (Jeff), and Charlene (David). He had 29 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 22 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his companion, Marcella Cisneros. Sam was a devoted Catholic with Holy Family Parish. Sam was blessed with many relatives and friends. Our family would especially like to thank all the staff at Princeton Place who were so wonderful and caring to our Dad. We will truly miss our Dad's humor, wisdom and song. We love you, Dad. Be at peace with God and watch over all of us. Pallbearers will be Orlando Duran, Dean Campbell, Delfinio Garcia, David Montoya, Jeff Novak and Joe Cruz Herrera. Honorary Pallbearers will be all his grandsons. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-243-5222