Renee' Theresa Lucero

Born on April 12, 1934, our little song bird has flown the nest. Renee' Theresa Lucero (Montague) died on Aug. 15.

Renee earned an R.N. and a Bachelors of Education and served many years as a nurse and in the classroom. She married Raul C. Lucero and together they had five children. She tutored children in Australia's outback. She published “Before You Kill Yourself,” an article on suicide prevention that continues to be reprinted to this day. She painted with acrylics and oils, knitted and made dolls. She raised her five children by herself. And she sang every day of her life.

Renee is surviv...