Emma (Lucero) Florez, age 86 of Albuquerque, New Mexico was called home to be with our Lord on August 12, 2026.

Emma lived a life rooted in faith, family, love. Emma was loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her family loved and cherished her. She prayed for everyone and made everyone feel welcome in her home.

Emma is preceded in death by her late husband Ruben B. Florez of 70 years of marriage.  Parents Maguin and Martina Lucero. Her brother Mike(Beatrice) Lucero, sister Vera Ortega, her granddaughter Susie Ochoa and her great grandson Jeremiah Mestas. 

Emma is survived by her brother Jose( Mary Ann) Lucero, her sisters Mary ( John) Berridge and Connie Castillo. Her children Felix (Cindy) Florez, Ruben Florez, Diana Florez, and Reynoldo Florez. 16 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Emma's legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren and the generations that follow on the values of faith and family that she instilled in them.

Emma's family finds comfort in knowing that she is in the loving presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.