David Orlando Lucero

Orly Lucero was born June 11, 1958 and passed March 7, 2025.

Orly was a vibrant, quick witted, friendly soul that always had a helping hand ready for friends and family. Orly loved the work he did with Empire Electric for over 30 years as a Staking Engineer. The effort Orly put into decorating every square inch of his house and yard for the Christmas holiday was a highlight in the community. Driving by to see Orly’s decorations had become a tradition for many families in the area. He loved children and loved getting to give candy canes to some of the children that came by to wonder at his Christmas display.

Everyone that knew Orly knew that grass never grew under his feet. He loved keeping busy, whether it was cheering on his beloved Dallas Cowboys, coaching youth soccer and softball, or serving as Mayor of Cortez. Orly attacked every project he took on with an incredible zest. Although the project he loved most was being an incredible father to his daughter, Felice.

Orly is preceded in death by his parents, Macedonia and John Sidro Lucero and 5 siblings. He is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Felice, his brother Arnie Lucero (Susan), sisters Sarah Thompson, MaryAnn (Larry) Johnston, Emma Lucero (Al) and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the Cortez Recreation Center on March 21st at 10AM in Cortez. Interment will follow at the Bayfield Cemetery. In death as in life, Orly was casual and would like everyone at his service to be casual. Everyone is encouraged to show up comfortably, feel free to wear anything Dallas Cowboys to honor Orly.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society