Matilda "Mattie" Lucero, 68 of Northglenn, Colorado, returned to her eternal home on July 11, 2006. Mattie was born on August 18, 1937 in Blanco, Colorado to Fidel Martinez and Clarita Vigil. She was known as the "family angel." She was deeply loved by all who knew her and she loved with the passion and gentleness of Christ. Mattie was married to Precilliano "Frank" Lucero from 1966 through 1985 and remained good friends. Mattie is survived by her daughter Emma Serna of Thornton, Colorado, her son Fidel (Tina) Lucero of Westminster, Colorado,five grandchildren, Angela Serna of Aurora, Colorado, Valene Serna of Thornton, Colorado, Janay, Gabe and Alie Lucero of Westminster, Colorado and 2 precious great-grandchildren, Alex Perez and Davaya Lucero. She is also survived by brothers Rocky (Gloria) Martinez of Colorado Springs, Colorado, John (Linda) Martinez of Frederick, Colorado, and Herman (Donna) Martinez of St. Louis, Missouri, 16 nieces and nephews and 26 great- nieces and nephews. Mattie is preceded in death by her parents Fidel and Clarita, brother Max Martinez and sisters Rosina Large, Mercy Martinez and Theresa Bahr and her son-in-law James Serna.
All lives that were touched by Mattie have been blessed.