Lucy Lucero

Lucy Lucero (October 10, 1919 - February 14, 2010) was a Latina community leader in Denver, Colorado.

[2][3] Her father was an immigrant from Belgium, and her mother had Mexican, Spanish, and Native American heritage.

[5] Lucero's grand-niece Kali Fajardo-Anstine has credited her as an inspiration for the main character, Luz Lopez, in her work.

[7] In 2008, Lucero was honored by the History Colorado Corn Mothers exhibit for her impact on the Denver community.

[2] Dr. Renee Fajardo, the creator of the project, was inspired to preserve the legacies of important women in order to honor her late aunt Lucero.