Lance Corporal Alberto “Beto” Lucio was born on May 28, 2001 in Smithville, Tennessee. He joined the Marine Corps on September 9, 2019 and was given the military occupational specialty of Military Police. Upon his completion of basic training at Parris Island in South Carolina he went on to complete Marine Combat training at Camp Geiger, North Carolina and Military Police Basic Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Upon completion of MOS school then PFC Lucio reported to the Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Service Battalion, Camp Pendleton, CA. PFC Lucio was assigned to the 2nd Platoon, Military Police Company. He was promoted to Lance Corporal in 2020. He established himself as a Marine of good conduct and great character who could be counted on to assist anyone in need.

     While serving with Military Police Company, LCpl Lucio was charged with maintaining the wellbeing and safety of Camp Pendleton’s Marines and civilians. His good nature and sincerity earned him the admiration and the respect of those he came in contact with. His friendly nature and his warm hearted demeanor endeared him to everyone, and set him apart as someone his peers could confide in and find friendship in. Throughout his time in the Marine Corps, LCpl Lucio distinguished himself as a dedicated professional  and a Marine of great character.  He received the National Defense  Service Metal and the Global War on Terrorism Metal. As a man, marine, husband and friend, he was deeply admired and will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

     He is survived by his wife Stephany Lucio, his parents Jose Alberto Lucio (Father) and Nereyda Lucio (Mother), Erika Lucio (Sister) and Abigail (Sister).

      Alberto had a full military funeral service on Saturday, December 18, 2021 with members of the United States Marine Corps serving as pallbearers. 

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville,  was in charge of arrangements. 

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Dec. 22, 2021