Peter Charles Luque, born September 12, 1944 in Perth, Western Australia to Stella and Pete Luque. Raised in San Diego, California. Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Latin American Studies and Spanish from San Diego State University. He spent four years serving in the Peace Corps in Paraguay. The time spent in the Peace Corps was cherished by Peter. He married Kathy Nielsen on November 5, 1977. Together they raised two children, Kim and Ryan. Peter later earned his Master’s Degree in Comparative Literature and Spanish from the University of Utah. He worked for the United States Postal Service for many years until retirement. After retirement, Peter enjoyed volunteering at the ESL (English as a second language) Program at the Humanitarian Center and spending time with his beloved grandson, Dante.
Peter is survived by his wife of 44 years Kathy Luque, daughter Kimberly (Billy) Licciardone, son Ryan, grandson Dante Larsen, step granddaughter Sophia Licciardone, sister Pat (Cliff) Barbour, brothers Phil Luque, Bryan Luque, Mick (Kathy) Luque and Rick (Teri) Luque.
Per Peter’s wishes, there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association or Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
What a great man who did much good in the world. We're left in a lesser place without him. Much love to you and the kids during this sad time of loss, Kathy.
He was truly a good man and a good soul. I will miss him very much. Go in Peace.. Bryan
Dear Luque Family. l am so sorry for your lost Peter was a good and kind man he will be missed by many.Kathy I feel your pain. take care oi you and your family. but dont forget you, with much sympathy , he was always friendly to me and my family
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Peter was the kindest, most loving soul of anybody I ever knew. We had an immediate friendship upon meeting. He was born in Perth, and I had lived in Perth. Peter loved his family and spoke of Dante often. He loved every living being on earth, and even rescued spiders. Peter was a very special person and I will truely miss him. Love to his family and many friends.
Sorry for your loss. I worked for many years with Peter at the Post Office.
I feel such sadness with Peter's passing. It was a blessing for me to be able to spend some time sitting with him at Highland care. His spirit of love and compassion was never ending. The last few years I spent going to the movies with Peter and Kathy and then having friendly conversations with them at lunch after the movie were very special times. My condolences to Kathy and family during this time of loss. Peter will always have a place in my heart.
I will always miss mi abuelo.He will always live on in our memories forever. Rest peacefully, Grandpa.
There wasn't anyone I enjoyed working with more than Peter. He was my teacher and mentor in Bulk Mail. Peter brought great knowledge and excellence to his work. He was compassionate towards his fellow man and was a great friend. Peter had a ready smile and stood for what he felt was right. It was a shock to hear of his passing as I had hoped to spend more time with him. A family man, a person of goodness, this is a man destined for a good place in heaven. May I emulate his example. This would be the best tribute to a great man.
Peter has been such a good friend for many years. I am grieving his loss. May his wife and family be comforted at this time and in the future.
I want to express all my love and heartfelt condolences to Peter Luque’s family and friends. It’s the rare person who strives to make changes in the world and help us to Imagine how to be more compassionate.
I’ll miss our chats about teaching, books, movies and music. Peter was a kind and gentle soul. He loved his family, friends, pets, and nature in general. I was lucky to have known him.
Rock on across the universe, my friend.
Gayle
Kathy and Family,
My sincerest condolences on Peter's passing. I remember him fondly from family events and seeing him at the post office. He was a very gentle and caring person. My sisters and I send our prayers and thoughts to you and the kids.
The Parks; Christine Nutter, Karen Potts, Rosemay Olsen, Susan Karnes, and Stephanie Bonde in abstentia (she passed away in December of 2021).
