Bernardino "Benny" passed away with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Antonia; and sisters: Victoria Martinez and Mabel Sanchez.
Benny was survived by his sister Veronica "Berna" Lucero; and children: Josephine "Josie" Martinez (husband Jim), Benny Lucero (wife Sandra), Danny, and Lucille (husband Jimmy); seven grandchildren: Evangeline, Beverly, Ben, Chris, Freddie, Tommy, and Pamela; and six great-grandchildren.
On 2 Feb 1944, Bernardino registered for the World War II draft. He was described as 5' 4", 115 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, and dark complexion. His next of kin was recorded as Antonia M. Lucero (draft card).
On 18 April 1945, Bernardino was inducted and entered into service with the US Army. He was described as 5' 4-3/4", 128 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, and a farmer. On 6 Feb 1945, he departed for the European Theatre of Operations and arrived on 17 Feb 1945. He served as a rifleman with Company C, 41st Armored Infantry Battalion and participated in the Central Europe Campaign. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge. On 28 July 1945, returned to the states and arrived on 6 Aug 1945. On 20 April 1946, Bernardino was honorably discharged as a Private First Class at Fort Bliss, Texas and issued a lapel button (WD AGO Form 53-55).
Benny served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 69, SNMdeMP Society, VFW and the DAV, giving support to active and retired US military families for many years. Benny was a dedicated husband and father. The memories of the fishing trips, the stories of his time serving overseas, and his patriotic spirit will be missed by all his family and friends. His family will always remember his sense of humor, his constant search for hidden treasures, and his musical talents (especially his infamous horse whistle).
A Rosary was recited on 17 October 2010 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Albuquerque. Funeral Mass was on 18 October 2010 also at Blessed Virgin Mary Church followed by a reception. Interment was in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Benny was survived by his sister Veronica "Berna" Lucero; and children: Josephine "Josie" Martinez (husband Jim), Benny Lucero (wife Sandra), Danny, and Lucille (husband Jimmy); seven grandchildren: Evangeline, Beverly, Ben, Chris, Freddie, Tommy, and Pamela; and six great-grandchildren.
On 2 Feb 1944, Bernardino registered for the World War II draft. He was described as 5' 4", 115 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, and dark complexion. His next of kin was recorded as Antonia M. Lucero (draft card).
On 18 April 1945, Bernardino was inducted and entered into service with the US Army. He was described as 5' 4-3/4", 128 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, and a farmer. On 6 Feb 1945, he departed for the European Theatre of Operations and arrived on 17 Feb 1945. He served as a rifleman with Company C, 41st Armored Infantry Battalion and participated in the Central Europe Campaign. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge. On 28 July 1945, returned to the states and arrived on 6 Aug 1945. On 20 April 1946, Bernardino was honorably discharged as a Private First Class at Fort Bliss, Texas and issued a lapel button (WD AGO Form 53-55).
Benny served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 69, SNMdeMP Society, VFW and the DAV, giving support to active and retired US military families for many years. Benny was a dedicated husband and father. The memories of the fishing trips, the stories of his time serving overseas, and his patriotic spirit will be missed by all his family and friends. His family will always remember his sense of humor, his constant search for hidden treasures, and his musical talents (especially his infamous horse whistle).
A Rosary was recited on 17 October 2010 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Albuquerque. Funeral Mass was on 18 October 2010 also at Blessed Virgin Mary Church followed by a reception. Interment was in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Bernardino "Benny" passed away with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Antonia; and sisters: Victoria Martinez and Mabel Sanchez.
Benny was survived by his sister Veronica "Berna" Lucero; and children: Josephine "Josie" Martinez (husband Jim), Benny Lucero (wife Sandra), Danny, and Lucille (husband Jimmy); seven grandchildren: Evangeline, Beverly, Ben, Chris, Freddie, Tommy, and Pamela; and six great-grandchildren.
On 2 Feb 1944, Bernardino registered for the World War II draft. He was described as 5' 4", 115 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, and dark complexion. His next of kin was recorded as Antonia M. Lucero (draft card).
On 18 April 1945, Bernardino was inducted and entered into service with the US Army. He was described as 5' 4-3/4", 128 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, and a farmer. On 6 Feb 1945, he departed for the European Theatre of Operations and arrived on 17 Feb 1945. He served as a rifleman with Company C, 41st Armored Infantry Battalion and participated in the Central Europe Campaign. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge. On 28 July 1945, returned to the states and arrived on 6 Aug 1945. On 20 April 1946, Bernardino was honorably discharged as a Private First Class at Fort Bliss, Texas and issued a lapel button (WD AGO Form 53-55).
Benny served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 69, SNMdeMP Society, VFW and the DAV, giving support to active and retired US military families for many years. Benny was a dedicated husband and father. The memories of the fishing trips, the stories of his time serving overseas, and his patriotic spirit will be missed by all his family and friends. His family will always remember his sense of humor, his constant search for hidden treasures, and his musical talents (especially his infamous horse whistle).
A Rosary was recited on 17 October 2010 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Albuquerque. Funeral Mass was on 18 October 2010 also at Blessed Virgin Mary Church followed by a reception. Interment was in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Benny was survived by his sister Veronica "Berna" Lucero; and children: Josephine "Josie" Martinez (husband Jim), Benny Lucero (wife Sandra), Danny, and Lucille (husband Jimmy); seven grandchildren: Evangeline, Beverly, Ben, Chris, Freddie, Tommy, and Pamela; and six great-grandchildren.
On 2 Feb 1944, Bernardino registered for the World War II draft. He was described as 5' 4", 115 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, and dark complexion. His next of kin was recorded as Antonia M. Lucero (draft card).
On 18 April 1945, Bernardino was inducted and entered into service with the US Army. He was described as 5' 4-3/4", 128 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, and a farmer. On 6 Feb 1945, he departed for the European Theatre of Operations and arrived on 17 Feb 1945. He served as a rifleman with Company C, 41st Armored Infantry Battalion and participated in the Central Europe Campaign. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge. On 28 July 1945, returned to the states and arrived on 6 Aug 1945. On 20 April 1946, Bernardino was honorably discharged as a Private First Class at Fort Bliss, Texas and issued a lapel button (WD AGO Form 53-55).
Benny served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 69, SNMdeMP Society, VFW and the DAV, giving support to active and retired US military families for many years. Benny was a dedicated husband and father. The memories of the fishing trips, the stories of his time serving overseas, and his patriotic spirit will be missed by all his family and friends. His family will always remember his sense of humor, his constant search for hidden treasures, and his musical talents (especially his infamous horse whistle).
A Rosary was recited on 17 October 2010 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Albuquerque. Funeral Mass was on 18 October 2010 also at Blessed Virgin Mary Church followed by a reception. Interment was in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
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