Reverend Gilbert Lucero

Capulin resident Pastor Gilbert “Gil” E. Lucero, 80, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2021. Pastor Gil made his grand entrance into the world on May 13, 1940, in Capulin, Colorado, the son of Jose Ignacio Lucero and Celsita Cordoba Lucero. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Della M. Vigil on September 3, 1961, in Conejos. The two shared a long, happy and loving union until his passing. Pastor Gil was well known through the community for the work he did through the Assembly of God Church in Capulin. He was devoted to his faith and he loved to spread the word of God to everyone and was always the first to help anyone in need. Pastor Gil was a devoted, kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend who loved reading his bible, teaching Sunday school, singing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was always praying for everyone, and he will always be remembered for his caring and selfless nature. He will be dearly missed.

He will live on through his wife Della M. Lucero of Capulin, CO; children Gilbert Joel (Joann) Lucero of Thornton, CO; Elizabeth Lucero of Firestone, CO; Margie (David) Martinez of Alamosa, CO; Lena (Steven) Martinez of La Jara, CO; Loretta (Brian) Ehrhardt of Northglenn, CO; Marcie (Jason) Whiting of Thornton, CO; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, sisters Elva Martinez, Jennie (Fernandez) Archuleta both of Capulin, CO; Orlinda Martinez of Denver, CO; brother Bert (Juanita) Lucero of Monte Vista, CO; He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Celsita Lucero, four brothers and four sisters.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Templo Cristiano Capulin Assembly of God Church in Capulin. Interment will follow at the Gomez Cemetery. Viewing and visitation will be held from 9-11 AM before the service. To leave online condolences please visit romerofuneralhomes.com. The care of arrangements has been trusted to Romero Funeral Home of Antonito.