Obituaries Related to "Lucas" from New York Times Archive
Frank Lucas Dies at 88; Drug Kingpin Depicted in ‘American Gangster’
His rise from poverty to riches through a drug-smuggling enterprise was a larger-than-life tale of ambition, organization and ruthless brutality.
Carrie Ann Lucas, Champion for Disabled Parents, Dies at 47
Ms. Lucas, who lived with multiple disabilities, met resistance when she sought to adopt her niece from foster care. So she helped change the law.
C. Payne Lucas, Leader in Aid to Africa, Is Dead at 85
Mr. Lucas helped found Africare and, with help from African-Americans, built it into a leading nonprofit promoting economic development.
Reggie Lucas, Versatile Guitarist and Producer, Dies at 65
In the 1970s, Mr. Lucas worked with Miles Davis. In the 1980s, he produced Madonna’s first album and wrote her hit song “Borderline.”
Cornel Lucas, Photographer Whose Portraits Defined Film Stars, Dies at 92
Mr. Lucas combined his patience, talent for lighting and large cameras to create memorable images of subjects like Marlene Dietrich, Lauren Bacall and Gregory Peck.
Maurice Lucas, Bruising Forward for Trail Blazers, Dies at 58
The prototype for a power forward, Lucas joined with Bill Walton to lead Portland to its only N.B.A. championship in 1977.
Louis R. Lucas, 70, Lawyer in School Desegregation Era, Dies
Louis R. Lucas, a Tennessee lawyer who came to prominence in the drawn-out battles over school desegregation and busing resulting from the Brown v. Board of Education decision of 1954, died on Monday in Memphis. He was 70 and lived in suburban Germantown, Tenn. He died after a long illness, his family said.
Paid Notice: Deaths LUCAS, MARCIA ANN (NEE MARTIN)
LUCAS--Marcia Ann (nee Martin). Of Ringwood, on March 11, 2005. Born in New Haven, CT, and formerly of Tenafly. Beloved wife of Roy Lucas. Devoted mother of Alison Lucas-Kunert of Ringwood; Nicole Lucas Haimes of Venice, CA; Craig M. Lucas of Ridgewood; and Evan T. Lucas of Phoenix, AZ. Loving grandmother of Daniel Austin Lucas, Gabriella Anne Lucas, Lucas Julian Haimes and Max Theodore Haimes. The family will receive their relatives and friends Monday, from 2 to 4 PM, and 7 to 9 PM, at Vander P ...
C. Payne Lucas, Leader in Aid to Africa, Is Dead at 85
Mr. Lucas helped found Africare and, with help from African-Americans, built it into a leading nonprofit promoting economic development.
Paid Notice: Deaths PENA, LUCAS
PENA-Lucas. June 28, in NYC. He is survived by his first wife, Rosa Pena and her children Dinorah, Rose, Lucas Jr., and his second wife, Yolande B. Pena and her son Reynaldo Pena; his grandchildren Christopher, Amanda, Cynthia, Lucas III, and Leander. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, at 10 AM, at St. Ignatius Loyola, at 84th St and Park Ave. Friends may call at Frank E. Campbell, 1076 Madison Ave at 81st St, on Tuesday, 7-9 PM and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
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Fred Smith, Who Left Blondie for the Band Television, Dies at 77
In the ’70s, New York’s bohemia was devoted to hostile yet arty rock. Mr. Smith had two qualities rare in the scene: personal and musical understatement.
Mark Marquess, Who Made Stanford a Baseball Powerhouse, Dies at 78
Over 41 seasons as head coach, he won two national titles and sent more than 200 players to the major leagues, including Mike Mussina and Jack McDowell.
Suzannah Lessard Dies at 81; Stanford White Descendant Who Wrote a Haunting Family Memoir
Growing up in a family of secrets, on a compound designed by her great-grandfather, made her a writer who investigated the built world with a wary eye.
Brad Arnold, Rocker Who Fronted 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47
He wrote the band’s breakout hit, “Kryptonite,” in a high school math class, and would go on to be nominated for three Grammy Awards.
Roland Huntford, Lore-Debunking Historian of Polar Exploration, Dies at 98
He caused an uproar by challenging the heroic status of Robert Falcon Scott, the Briton who led a doomed quest to the South Pole in 1912.
Philippe Morillon, General Who Made Fateful Protection Promise, Dies at 90
“I will never abandon you,” he told residents of Srebrenica amid sectarian armed conflict in Bosnia. The town later suffered the worst massacre in Europe since World War II.
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