In Loving Memory of Thomas (Tom) Lucas

Thomas (Tom) Lucas, age 60, went to his Heavenly Home, on November 27, 2017 after diligently fighting a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on March 11, 1957 to Aleta (Starr) and Robert Lucas Sr.
He was a 1975 graduate of Primero High School.
On June 16, 1979, Tom was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lori Antista in Trinidad, Colorado.
The love that they shared blessed them with two amazing sons, Joshua and Jason.
Tom pursued his career in law enforcement by graduating from CLETA in Lamar, CO in 1981.
He was employed by the Trinidad Police Department and the Las Animas County Sheriff Department.
For 22 years, he served the Trinidad community and its people that he dearly loved.
Tom was recently employed for several years at Mt. San Rafael first as a security guard. Then after completing his EMT certification he became an emergency room technician.
Tom enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt, fish and go camping; he was also an avid Denver Broncos Fan.
Tom loved his family and was always making sure that every year an adventurous family vacation was taken.
His kindness, his smile and his witty sense of humor will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Greeting Tom in heaven is his son, Joshua Thomas Lucas, father Robert Lucas Sr., sister Norma Howlett, sister in law Linda Lucas, and father in law Charles Antista Sr..
Continuing his life legacy is his loving wife of 38 years Lori, his amazing son Jason Lucas (Ashley Caro), daughter Corey Gutierrez, mother Aleta Lucas, brothers Bob (Kathy) Lucas, Fred Lucas, Larry (Tammy) Lucas, mother in law, Lucy Antista, sisters and brothers in law, Cindy (Geof) Jacob, C.J. (Cheryl) Antista, and numerous very special nieces, nephews and friends.
We invite you to attend the celebration of his life on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 11AM at Faith Christian Church with Pastor Bill Frashuer officiating.
The family respectfully requests that their privacy be respected at this time.
In lieu of flowers , and food , donations can be made to the ALS Association, PO Box 37022, Boone, IA, 50037-0022.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.