Manuel Lucero, 54, passed away Sunday August 18, 2019 at Copley Medical Center. He was born in Mexico January 5, 1965, son of Alfonso and Blasa (Chavaria) Lucero. He enjoyed singing, dancing, working on cars, walking, being outdoors but most of all spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife 39 years, Maria, 4 sons, Christian (Hazel), Carlo (Monica), Christopher, Pierre, 5 grandchildren, Adrian, Gabriel, Milan (Zemirah), Xitali, 1 brother, Rigoberto, and 4 sisters, Maria Arranda (the late Paulino), Magalena Beltran, Maria Luisa Martinez and Rosa Olivas. Many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Manuel is preceded by his parents, 1 brother Armando and 1 sister Lucia Mendoza. Family will be receiving guests Thursday August 22, 2019 from 3pm to 7pm at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway, Montgomery, IL. Funeral Mass Friday, August 23, 2019, 10am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 308 High Street, Aurora. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Aurora. For information and guestbook, visit www.dieterlememorialhome.com. 630-897-1196