Judith Kale Lacer

Judith Lacer, of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, at the age of 86, with her daughters by her side. She was born on June 17, 1937, in LaPorte, Indiana.

Judith is survived by her brother, Stephen Kale; daughters, Ann Mazuk (Steve) and Amelia Bacher; one grandson and two granddaughters. Her three grandchildren were her pride and joy.
She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Lacer, and her parents, Margaret and Harold Kale.

Judith graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Indiana University, where she was a proud member of the Sigma Kappa sorority. She dedicated her life to running the Palos Verdes Unified School District PTA's Costume Closet, where she helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local schools. The Costume Closet provided high-quality costumes for various school programs, including the drama program, 5th-grade Colonial Days, and Halloween costume rentals. Judith's work at the Costume Closet attracted visitors from all over the South Bay.

Judith was known for her active involvement in the community. She was a devoted PTA mom, a supportive band parent mom, and an inspiring Girl Scout leader. Her exceptional commitment to the Costume Closet earned her the esteemed PTA Golden Oak Service Award.

A memorial service will be held to celebrate Judith's life on Monday, November 13, at 11:00 am at the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd , Rolling Hills Estates, CA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the research of Ira Kurtz MD at the UCLA Kurtz Laboratory. The laboratory is dedicated to various aspects of kidney science. Please make checks payable to "The UC Regents" and mail them to:

Ira Kurtz MD
Division of Nephrology UCLA
Room 7-155 Factor Bldg
700 Tiverton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Additionally, kindly add in the check memo field “Dr. Kurtz's research in honor of Judith Lacer."

We love and miss her dearly.