Chelsi Nicole Lucero Obituary (1981

Chelsi Nicole Lucero, 44, a resident of the North Plains community, passed away on February 16, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Chelsi was born July 22, 1981, in Yakima, Washington, the only child of William and Jeanie (McCorkindale) White. She was raised in Yakima until age six, when her family moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. At age 13, Chelsi moved to Portland, Oregon, where she attended Wilson High School and graduated with the Class of 1999. After high school, Chelsi entered the workforce and later attended Portland Community College, where she took business classes. She worked at Comcast for over 12 years and later at Progressive after the girls were in school. In 2012, Chelsi met her future husband, Daniel Lucero, on the dating app Plenty of Fish. They fell for each other immediately and soon moved in together. They were inseparable—talking every day, listening to music, sharing lots of wine, and comparing the movies they liked and loved. They married in March 2013 and made their first home in Beaverton. Together they welcomed two daughters, Sophia and Grace, and Chelsi also lovingly helped raise Daniel's daughter, Ashley. Chelsi loved to stay busy. Her interests ranged from snowboarding and cheerleading to gardening, crafting, and photography. She was a lifelong, avid reader who enjoyed classic movies, and she couldn't help but giggle when the cats startled at the window as birds visited the feeder. Chelsi especially loved making bracelets. Whether she was gifting them, donating them, or hosting an impromptu sale to fund a special treat or family adventure, she made more than 10,000. Chelsi also loved last-minute road trips—especially when a "day trip" turned into several days out of town. She made friends and meaningful connections wherever she went, but her most cherished time was always spent with her family. Above all, Chelsi loved being a mom, and she was the best there was. Chelsi was preceded in death by her mother, Jeanie. She is survived by her loving husband, Daniel; her three daughters, Ashley, Sophia, and Grace; her father, Bill, and Donna White; her bonus father, Tom Glass, her siblings, Nick Gibson and Amber Gibson; and many nieces and nephews.