Orly Lucero, a longtime resident and public figure in Cortez, will be celebrated and remembered at the Cortez Recreation Center on Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m. The Rec Center will reopen that afternoon for all activities at 1 pm.
From The Journal news article:
“In death as in life, Orly was casual and would like everyone at his service to be casual,” his obituary reads. “Everyone is encouraged to show up comfortably, feel free to wear anything Dallas Cowboys to honor Orly.”
Afterward, he will be buried at the Bayfield Cemetery. His family asked that in place of flowers, people donate to the American Cancer Society. (https://donate.cancer.org/)
When Lucero, 67, died on March 7, “Cortez lost a dear friend and esteemed community member,” City Manager Drew Sanders said at the March 11, 2025 City Council meeting.