Richard Luera, 74, of O’Donnell passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in Lubbock. Richard was born on April 3, 1946 in Paint Rock, Texas to Albert Luera and Aurora Gebera Luera. He was raised in Voss, Texas and married the love of his life, Carolina Morales, on January 16, 1965 in Coleman. He ranched in Voss until 1967, and then moved to Seagraves to farm. In 1975, he moved to O’Donnell and farmed with Dorman Farms until 1990, when he retired. He loved to farm, ranch, and raise cattle, goats, and sheep. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and they knew him as “Big Da”. He enjoyed cooking out, fishing, and going to Hords Creek Lake. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in O’Donnell. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a 3rd Degree Knight.

Richard is survived by his daughter, Lynn and Gerardo Ortiz of O’Donnell, son, Joseph and Elizabeth Luera of O’Donnell, and his niece that they raised like a daughter, Amanda Luera of Anchorage, AK, 2 brothers, Charlie and Debbie Luera of Hobbs, NM and Benny Luera of Voss, 3 grandchildren, Jonathan and Xavier Ortiz and Scott and Christy Olivan, and 2 great grandchildren, Aaron and Ryan Olivan. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, 2 brothers, Mike and Willie Luera, and grandson, Jeremy J. Ortiz.

A Private Mass will be celebrated by his immediate family only at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Rev. John Rathinam officiating. Interment will follow in the O’Donnell Cemetery.
Social distancing and face masks will be required for any family attending. The funeral will be livestreamed on Lynn Ortiz’s Facebook page.

Memorials may be sent to St. Pius X Catholic Church in O’Donnell.

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