On Thursday July 2, 2020 Rickey “Rick” Lucero, loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather passed away unexpectedly at the age of 59.

Rick was born on May 25, 1961 in Barstow, CA to Teofilo Lucero and Shirley Cuba. He attended Mt. Saint Josephs Catholic School and graduated from Barstow High School class of 1979. “The best class ever” as he often said. While in high school, Rick was both an outstanding student and athlete, participating in basketball and baseball. After high school, Rick moved to Texas obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Texas Lutheran University in 1987. Rick was Vice President of inside sales worldwide at IBM for 30 years. He completed his career as Vice President of inside worldwide sales at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise in January of 2020. Ricks career allowed him the opportunity to live abroad and extensively travel the world. Rick was driven and known for his strong work ethic. He was modest about his many accomplishments, but enjoyed his professional success. He was a thoughtful and assertive leader, but also the guy everyone loved to be around because they knew it would be a good time. Rick was a mentor to many, his approach and acumen were things people admired and wanted to cultivate in themselves.

Rick raised 4 children, but would proudly say he was the Father of 6, and Grandfather, “Big Daddy,” to 4 Grandchildren that meant the world to him. 

Rick’s passion in life was his loving wife, family and countless friends who adored him. Some were family of origin, and some were lucky enough to have been chosen by him to get the privilege of being welcomed into his inner circle, heart and life. He was fiercely protective, deeply loyal and genuinely loving. He loved to travel, a cold beer, a good glass of whiskey and a fine cigar. He lived loud, and loved hard. Everyone who knew him was touched by his charisma and charm. Rick lit up every room he entered, and loudly made his presence known. He  always gave great hugs and warm hello’s to everyone in the room. He made friends everywhere he went with his uncanny ability to connect with people, and as such left a lifelong impression on so many. He was known for his quick wit, no filter sense of humor, infectious laugh, and mostly for his kind and compassionate spirit. Anyone fortunate enough to know him would say he  as the most generous, loving and completely selfless man they ever knew. 

Rick is survived by his mother, Shirley Cuba, and step-father, Jerry Cuba; his devoted wife and best friend, Melea Lucero; his son, Jeffrey Lucero; daughter, Aubrey Lucero;, daughter, Erin  Lucero Cole and spouse, Jacob Cole; son, Benjamin Lucero; son, Colter Taylor; son, Zachary Taylor; grandsons, Kilian Evers and Luke Henry Williams; and granddaughters, Hallie and Sophie Taylor; brother, Vince Lucero; sister, Lori Lucero Meneley and spouse, Robert Meneley; step-brothers, Mike, Mark and Shane Cuba; step-sister, Misty Salbino; multiple aunts, uncles, nieces,  nephews, cousins, family and friends too many to list, but not forgotten.  Rick was proceeded in death by his father, Teofilo Lucero. 

Due to the unfortunate COVID pandemic restrictions, the planning of his memorial will be postponed until we can plan a true Celebration of his Life the way he would have wanted, and in true Rick Lucero style.