Carole Judith Lucas

Carole Judith Lucas, of Moraga CA, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Carole was born on December 20, 1934, to William and Erna Petersen in Barrington, Illinois. She moved to California in 1945 and graduated from Mt. Diablo High School in Concord in 1952 and attended Cal Berkeley 1952-1953.

In 1955 she Met Ed Lucas. the two got married in 1956. They went on to have 3 children, Greg, Dina and Steve.

She worked for Pacific Telephone Co., 1953, Dow Chemical Co., 1955 and was a homemaker. She then went back to work for St. Mary's College as Assistant Director of Development from 1980-1993.

She was immensely involved in the Moraga community. She held various volunteer positions in many organizations such as Moraga Service League, Scouts. Moraga Ranch Swim Team, Moraga Library and Moraga Historical Society. She and Ed were avid St. Mary's College Basketball fans, season ticket holders for over 50 years. She loved to read, family camping, genealogy, word games, Mah-Jong and of course hanging out with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren!

She was proceeded by her parents, William and Erna Petersen, brother Billy, husband ED. She is survived by her children Greg Lucas (Cindy), Dina Fiorio (Danny), and Steve Lucas (Darla). Grandchildren Ashlee Blom (Dane), Chelsea Estrada (Anthony), Hannah Tyler (Ben), Zoe Calara (Gabe), Bailey Fiorio, Daniel Lucas, Lindsey Lucas and Ben Lucas. Greatgrandchildren Skyler & Harper Blom, Ellie & Hayes Estrada, Griffin & Emmy Tyler and Lucas, Miles & Nori Calara.

A celebration of her life will be held at Ristorante Amoroma, 360 Park St., Moraga on Thursday, June 25 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers we request donations be made to either St. Judes's Children's Hospital or Moraga Historical Society, organizations Carole felt strongly about.