Sitting in "Wreck It Ralph" I received a terrible text -- notifying me that my sweet friend Jessica Gallegos had passed away. I've known Jess since 7th grade, and have always enjoyed her laugh, and smile. Jessica was funny, brave, kind, caring, loving, and strong. My sweet, sweet Jessica, how lucky I was to call you friend.
Jessica Ann Marie Lucero
January 17, 1973 ~ November 5, 2012
Gary & Jessica Lucero
On the 5th day of November 2012, our beautiful and loving Jessica and Gary left us. Gary and Jessica were married on June 16, 2001.
Gary Lee Lucero was born on January 9, 1971 in Augsburg, Germany to Jose Lee and Della Esquibel Lucero. Jessica Ann Marie Gallegos was born on January 17, 1973 in Ogden, Utah to Toni Prioletti and George Gallegos.
Gary and Jessica were employed at Hill Air Force Base, Gary an Aircraft Supervisor and Jessica an Electrical Technician. Gary was a dedicated coach and Jessica the dedicated team Mom. Gary and Jessica were devoted and loving parents to Braxton, Victoria and Gabriel and spent all their family time involved in their activities. They were a fun loving family and were an active family in many community events. Gary and Jessica were always there to volunteer and to help make a difference.
Gary and Jessica are survived by their children Braxton, Victoria and Gabriel, Jessica’s parents, Toni Prioletti, Layton; George and Elaine Gallegos, SLC; brother Anthony Gallegos (Alicia) Babinsky, Layton; sisters; Reyna and Andrea Vigil, SLC; and special friend, Lindsey Thorstad, Montana.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents Jose Lee and Della Esquibel Lucero and is survived by his step-mother, Carla M. Lucero, sisters, Joyce (Bart) Ahlf, North Ogden; Cyndy VanNattan, Clearfield; Debbie (Mike) Perry, SLC; Angela (Chuck) Monaghan, Mountain Home, ID; many nieces and nephews and a large extended family.
The Lucero children and family would like to thank the community for their overwhelming love and kindness. Many loved Gary and Jessica and we as a family are blessed by your friendships.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends may visit family Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.
Darren and I were heading out of town the day of the funeral, but were able to talk this dear, sweet group of friends into going to the viewing instead. As we were mourning, and reminiscing in the pews, --her dad got up to the pulpit and began a program. They had a couple of musical numbers, family and friends, came up to honor the deceased. Sitting, surrounded by friends wanting to go up but unable to, kept prodding ME as their "Class President" (haven't we done our duty?) --go up on our behalf. Well.....what would I NOT do for a friend? Needless to say I did go up-- shaking in my shoes, and not knowing what to say...I wasn't up there for very long, but wanted and needed Jessica to know that she was a treasured part of our lives, that having her as a friend meant something to us, and she will be truly missed.
Love and bless you, Jessica!
Until we meet again....
