Rev. Msgr. Leo Elias Lucero

Deceased: 2019-02-16

Diocese: SANTA FE

ICTE Spring: 1995

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On Saturday, February 16, 2019, the dearly loved and respected Monsignor Leo Lucero of Albuquerque NM., peacefully passed from this world to join our Lord and Savior.

Monsignor Leo was Pastor of St. Anthony Church in Pecos, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Cristo Rey Church in Santa Fe, and finally San Felipe de Neri in Albuquerque. He was a prayerful and faithful priest for 59 years and even after retirement, continued to tirelessly work for the church, spreading the word of God and helping all he met.

The family would like to invite all who knew and loved Monsignor Leo to join them in celebrating his life with a visitation that will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019, 5:00 p.m. and with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at San Felipe Church at 2005 North Plaza NW with a reception to follow. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church at 1120 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501 with reception to follow and burial at Rosario Cemetery.