She was born in Masters, Colorado, on October 24, 1931. She graduated from The Evergreen State College having received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree. She was married to Jesus Enriquez, the absolute love of her life. Lucy worked in Librarianship for The Evergreen State College and was a voracious reader.
She truly loved her family, including children Christina (Enriquez), Robert (Enriquez), Ron (Enriquez), Sandra and Andrea; grandchildren Benito, Ava, Maya, Maximilian, Nicolas, Isabella, Elena, Anica, Ygnacio, Ina and Kasia; and siblings Leonard, Faye, Stella, Lupe, Joe and Elenore.